Lego My Eggo

Do you find inspiration in Legos and other iconic products? Have you dreamed of creating your own line of product designs? In this multidisciplinary class, we’ll use both blown and hot sculpting techniques to help students make all their design dreams come true. Wherever you find your inspiration, we’ll help you realize it’s potential in the hot shop and then further explore how to brand and promote the work once completed. Geared toward students with advanced skills, class will consist of daily demos and supervised practice time but equally use the time to discuss best strategies of how to get your work out into the world and seen.

Additional work time for intensive students: Students will also have access to additional hours in the hot shop, without instruction, on Tuesday - Friday from 5-8pm. Students must be able to work safely in the studio, and be able to set up their area without needing instruction. Students participating in student hours will need to be approved by the instructor and TA’s.

What to Expect: 

Students will work together and learn to manipulate molten glass (2000 degrees). Safety, color application, and tools will all be covered in a fun and exciting environment. The hot shop is a loud studio, and can get quite warm.  Glassblowing involves a variety of activities including sitting, standing, and working with hot glass. The environment can be very hot and loud at times. Handling glass and tools may require a certain level of dexterity and ability to lift 5-10 lbs approximately. Read more about how to prepare for class on our Registration Info page.  To learn more about accessibility the Accessibility page on our website.

Eligibility: Previous experience required. Participants should be comfortable with basic techniques such as color drops, roll-ups, and stuffed cups and able to work independently through the foundational steps of making. The workshop will not include any introductory instruction.  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

• Advanced | 5 Sessions: January 5 — January 9
  Tuesday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm