Shaking Off the Nerves: Getting Comfy with Borosilicate Glass

This one-day workshop introduces participants to flameworking with borosilicate glass. Students will learn how to rent time at UrbanGlass, be a steward of the studio, set up torches, and get comfortable in the flame shop. The class will have suggested activities but will be loosely structured. Sketching is a required part of this class; please bring a notebook if you have one. In this class you are welcome to explore what speaks to you (think small sculptural objects such as chains, marbles, or flora and fauna in borosilicate glass).

What to expect: About 25% of this class will be instruction, demos, and conversation to ensure participants leave with enough knowledge to feel safe and comfortable renting in the studio afterward.  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: No Experience Required. This workshop is designed with the LGBTQ community in mind, but anyone looking to join the UrbanGlass community is welcome. If you want to cross flameworking off your bucket list, please consider taking one of Urban Glass’ one-day workshops. Open to ages 18 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: March 22nd
  Sunday, 11:00 am – 5:30 pm