Open Studios: Spring in the City

Open Studios is back in-person at UrbanGlass! Come gear up for spring and get creative exploring all of the incredible ways glass shapes the world around us.

Have you ever noticed all the glass you encounter every day in the city? From mosaics in the subway to windows in skyscrapers, glass makes our city a more vibrant and exciting place. Discover the many ways glass art is made at UrbanGlass with an afternoon of free and paid hands-on activities, and exciting demonstrations in our 17,000 sq ft studios. Sign up for one activity or try them all!

**No drop-ins! Everyone coming to Open Studios needs to register, including for free activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.**

Proof of vaccination is required for all participants ages 5 and up. Any WHO approved vaccines are accepted as part of the city’s order. Please bring your vaccine record (digital, app, or paper) for a visual check upon arrival. More info on our covid policies can be found here. Our top priority is keeping our community safe. Due to the spike in cases in NYC, we are asking that all visitors consider getting tested for COVID-19 before coming to UrbanGlass, and if you test positive to remain home. We also ask that if you were recently directly exposed to COVID-19 and are awaiting test results that you do not come to the studio. In any case, we will work with you to find another class placement or refund you the registration fee.

Glassblowing Paperweight — $65: Feel the heat as you learn how to sculpt your own swirly color paperweight out of molten glass! One-on-one lesson (ages 12+). 

Objects made during the lesson must cool slowly overnight, so please plan to return the following week for pickup, or contact us to arrange shipping for the cost of postage.

Beadmaking — $25: Melt colorful glass rods in the flame of a table torch to create your very own wearable beads! One-on-one lesson (ages 12+). 

Objects made during the lesson must cool slowly overnight, so please plan to return the following week for pickup, or contact us to arrange shipping for the cost of postage.

Fused Coaster — $25: Design a picture, pattern, or pizza slice using colorful, room temperature glass and fuse it together in the heat of a kiln. Group lesson (ages 8+). 

Objects made during the lesson must cool slowly overnight, so please plan to return the following week for pickup, or contact us to arrange shipping for the cost of postage.

Community Paper Mosaic & Pressed Nature Pendant — FREE: Get inspired by glass techniques and create art using everyday materials. Choose from making a spring themed drawing for our colorful community paper mosaic, or make a “fused” pressed nature pendant to take home with you, or both! Group activity (all ages with chaperone).

Upcycled Planter/Bud Vase — FREE: Give waste glass new life! Decorate an upcycled, sandblasted glass bottle with colored pencil drawings to make a unique planter or bud vase. Group activity (all ages with chaperone).