High School Camp! Intro to Neon (FREE - STEM)

Did you know all neon signs are handmade from glass tubing? Light up the summer with a glowing neon masterpiece of your own design! Beginning with an exploration of how noble gasses interact with electrical currents to produce light, students will investigate the technical and aesthetic aspects of this unique functional art form. Working with various torches to weld and bend glass tubes, students will move through the entire process of bringing their ideas to life; from inspiration, to design, to fabrication. Immersed in the exciting world of a professional art studio, students will also learn about other ways of working with glass, discover creative careers in art, design, education and entrepreneurship, and see how art and science intersect through the fascinating material properties of glass.

This is a free program for NYC public school students in grades 10-12. Please join the STEM Matters NYC mailing list to be notified when applications open: https://spep.libwizard.com/f/mailinglist

This is a free camp offered in collaboration with the NYC Dept. of Education and STEM Matters NYC, which partners with cultural institutions to provide enrichment programs for NYC public school students in grades K-12. Spots are limited, and students are selected via lottery through an application process. Preference is given to students who attend Title I schools. For questions, contact STEMMattersNYC@schools.nyc.gov.

Class Schedule

• Camp | 10 Sessions: July 6 — July 17
  Monday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm