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Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗Glassblowing 101 in Brooklyn: Learn the Work Behind a Blown Form
Glassblowing begins with a gather of molten glass from the furnace, then depends on coordinated work with tools, heat and other people. At UrbanGlass’s two-day Glassblowing 101, instructor Ron Johnson will guide beginners through those introductory skills and the making of colorful glassware in simple forms.
A beginner class built around teamwork
The workshop covers gathering molten glass from the furnace and working in small teams in the studio. Students will practice manipulating glass described by UrbanGlass as about 2,000 degrees, while learning safety procedures and tool use.
The announced projects are beginner forms: cups, solid sculptures and experimental shapes. The listing describes a range of possibilities rather than promising one particular finished piece. Its emphasis on hand skills and collaboration makes this an introduction to both shaping glass and coordinating work in a hot shop.
Further reading: Glassblowing 101 (November) | UrbanGlass ↗
Johnson’s process starts with the next move
Johnson’s UrbanGlass biography describes his approach to glassblowing as something like a chess match: anticipating the next step matters because the material and the work require both physical and mental effort. That perspective fits a class focused on hand skills, tools and shared work, where knowing what comes next is part of learning the process.
Johnson began with a weekend glassblowing workshop, later took classes at UrbanGlass and studied at the Appalachian Center for Craft in Tennessee. He has worked mainly in the New York and New Jersey area. His profile also describes teaching as a chance to help students build skills toward making a first blown vessel.
Further reading: Ron Johnson | UrbanGlass ↗ · Glassblowing 101 (November) | UrbanGlass ↗
Before you sign up
Ages 14 and up; instruction is in English
No previous glassblowing experience is required. UrbanGlass says its classes are taught in English.
Glassblowing 101 (November) | UrbanGlass ↗ · Registration Info | UrbanGlass ↗
Check the class page or contact the registrar
The class listing does not state a tuition price. UrbanGlass primarily takes class registrations through the Eventbrite option on its class pages and recommends registering early. Classes are filled first-come, first-served; waitlists are maintained for full classes, and sign-ups may be accepted up to the start time when space allows. Current availability is not confirmed.
You can also register by phone at 718-625-3685, ext. 246, Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Phone registration accepts major credit cards; UrbanGlass currently accepts electronic payments only. The class listing says to contact education registrar Ari Eshoo at [email protected] about arranging a payment plan.
Partial scholarships are available for most UrbanGlass classes; contact the registrar to ask whether one applies here. UrbanGlass also says this class may be canceled within two weeks of its start date if enrollment is low.
Glassblowing 101 (November) | UrbanGlass ↗ · Registration Info | UrbanGlass ↗
Basic supplies are provided; dress for the studio
UrbanGlass provides the basic materials and supplies needed for class. A notebook and water bottle are recommended. If you want a particular tool or material that is not provided, you are responsible for obtaining it.
Protective eyewear is provided and must be worn in the studio. Wear work clothes made from nonflammable, nonsynthetic fabric; sandals and open-toe shoes are not allowed, and long hair must be tied back.
Ask the registrar about accommodations
UrbanGlass describes the facility as ADA compliant and invites students to contact education registrar Ari Eshoo at [email protected] about access needs or arrangements. Service animals are welcome in the studio; UrbanGlass recommends booties because glass particles may be on the floor.
At UrbanGlass Studio
Address and entrance access
The class is at UrbanGlass Studio, 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217. UrbanGlass says both the Fulton Street and Rockwell Place entrances have automatic doors; the studios are accessible from the Rockwell Place entrance by elevator to the third floor. Contact the registrar if you need to arrange access or confirm which entrance to use.
Glassblowing 101 (November) | UrbanGlass ↗ · Accessibility | UrbanGlass ↗
Directions
The published class and venue information does not specify a transit route or parking details. The map links can calculate directions from your own starting point.
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Before you make a plan
What time does the Sunday session end?
The class listing gives Saturday’s hours, 2:00–8:00 p.m., but no separate Sunday hours. Confirm the November 8 timing with the registrar.
Do I need glassblowing experience, and what is the minimum age?
No previous experience is required. The class is open to participants ages 14 and up, and UrbanGlass says classes are taught in English.
Glassblowing 101 (November) | UrbanGlass ↗ · Registration Info | UrbanGlass ↗
How much does the class cost?
The class listing does not state a price. Ask UrbanGlass’s education registrar about tuition and whether a partial scholarship is available for this class.
Glassblowing 101 (November) | UrbanGlass ↗ · Registration Info | UrbanGlass ↗
When can I pick up work made in class?
UrbanGlass says hot-work pieces are available after five business days or when you are notified. Pieces not collected within one month will be recycled.
Glassblowing 101 (November) | UrbanGlass ↗ · Registration Info | UrbanGlass ↗
Location & Google Maps
UrbanGlass Studio
647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
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