Boro 101: Form In Motion: Sculptural Boro

Learn the fundamentals of working with borosilicate glass using a torch while exploring movement, balance, and personal expression through sculptural form. Inspired by organic shapes, fluidity, and intuitive design, participants will create small-scale wearable or sculptural glass objects that emphasize flow and individuality.

The class will begin with a short grounding breathing exercise and sketch session designed to encourage focus, rhythm, and intentional making before moving into demonstrations and individual hands-on work. Students will learn foundational flameworking techniques including heating, shaping and assembling borosilicate glass to create expressive organic forms.

In the second portion of the workshop, students will explore surface design using glass paints to add color, texture, and additional personality to their completed pieces.

Projects may include wearable forms like pendants/earrings. Design inspiration may be drawn from movement in nature, abstract forms, personal symbols, or intuitive sketch-based compositions.

Eligibility: all skill levels are welcome

Pick-up: The glass needs to cool down overnight, so the students will have to return to UrbanGlass once notified to pick up their work.

What to expect: Between demonstrations, the class will open into a collaborative discussion space where participants are encouraged to share ideas, ask questions, and explore the conceptual possibilities of working in glass. Together we will brainstorm approaches to translating concepts into form. There will also be 1 on 1 time with teacher to best assist individual projects.  Read more about how to prepare for class on our Registration Info page. 

While flameworking, participants primarily engage in seated activities such as working with glass rods and torches. The environment can be bright and loud at times. Handling glass and tools may require a certain level of dexterity. To learn more about accessibility the Accessibility page on our website.

Eligibility: Open to all levels. Open to ages 14 and up.

Pick-up: The glass needs to cool down overnight, so the students will have to return to UrbanGlass once notified to pick up their work. 

We recommend registering for classes early to reserve your spot! We base materials, and teacher needs off of student enrollment. Early registration not only guarantees your spot in class, but also helps to ensure the class will run. Classes with low enrollment may be cancelled within two weeks of the start date of class. Contact our Registrar of Education, Ari Eshoo, at arianna@urbanglass.org if you have questions about the class or would like to arrange a payment plan.

Class Schedule

• 1 Session: October 31st
  Saturday, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm