Hot Glass Hangout & Studio Sale: Trans Art Fest Edition with Lucky Kernan, Soraya Shockley, Ash Espinoza, Aullar Mateo, Fran Janal & Grace Whiteside

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: Lucky Kernan, Soraya Shockley, Ash Espinoza, Aullar Mateo, Fran Janal & Grace Whiteside

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

• May 1st, 2026
  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm