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Hot Glass Hangout & Studio Sale: Flame Shop Edition with Hannah Martin, Han Duong, Fran Janal, and River Valadez

August 7th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hannah Martin, Han Duong, Fran Janal, River Valadez |

Hot Glass Hangout is a free monthly demo series starring our multi-talented team of studio technicians, administrators and teaching artists doing what they love to do. 

Come hang with us every first Friday! See the skills and teamwork that go into shaping molten glass, meet friendly local artists and shop a pop-up Studio Sale featuring beautiful glassware and jewelry crafted by our community. Soft drinks and snacks are on the house.

This month’s featured artists: Hannah Martin, Han Duong, Fran Janal, and River Valadez

If you’d like to support free programs like this at UrbanGlass, please consider purchasing a $10 ticket. Proceeds from ticket sales and 30% of Studio Sale purchases go towards covering the cost of this event, and helps us ensure our studios remain affordable and accessible for people of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels (70% of Studio Sale purchases goes directly to the artists). 

UrbanGlass is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that depends on the generosity of donors. Here are some other ways you can support our work:

  • Purchase a $300 Patrons Ticket: A Patrons ticket covers the studio equipment cost of this Hot Glass Hangout. As a thank you for supporting the event, Patrons receive a glass gift made by an artist in our studio and VIP seats (2) at our event. Please email Development & Events Coordinator Alejandra at alejandra@urbanglass.org to secure your Patron ticket.
  • Become a Sponsor: Showcase your brand by sponsoring complimentary drinks and snacks at our next Hot Glass Hangout! We welcome any contribution for one or multiple events. In recognition of your support, Sponsors receive a shout-out on social media and at the event, along with VIP seats (2). Please email Development & Events Coordinator Alejandra at alejandra@urbanglass.org for next steps.
Class Schedule
  • August 7th, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
UrbanGlass Studio
647 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Instructor

Han Duong

Han Duong is a flameworking artist based in Brooklyn, NY. After graduating from Urban Glass's Bead Project in Fall of 2022, she continues her practice at the studio to create handmade jewelry for her brand, Sky Candy. Her work mainly consists of charming, figurine-styled accessories that express femininity, color expression, and softness.

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Fran Janal

Fran Janal is a Transfemme, Jewish, futurist sculptor and wearables designer based in Brooklyn, NY. With a wide materials background, she shifts from utilizing glass, textiles, wood, metal and ceramics.…

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River Valadez

River Valadez is a ceramicist and glassblower based in Brooklyn, NY. His work consists of playful ceramic furniture pieces utilizing pastels colors and cloud-like forms. As a glassblower he works on the torch to make tactile and functional vessels out of borosilicate glass.

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