Popping Bubbles Bootcamp with Lucas Kernan

Popping Bubbles Bootcamp with Lucas Kernan

This workshop is perfect for those who have completed an introductory glassblowing class and want to refine their technique.

By UrbanGlass

Date and time

Thursday, May 15 · 6 - 9pm EDT

Location

UrbanGlass

647 Fulton St Floor 3 (Enter on Rockwell Pl.) Brooklyn, NY 11217

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

Struggling to get a strong, even bubble in your pipe? This drill-focused class is designed for beginner and advanced beginner glassblowers looking to refine their starts through guided repetition. We'll break down the process of gathering, shaping, and blowing to help you develop consistency and control. Expect to pop bubble after bubble—this class isn’t about making objects, but about building muscle memory and confidence in your technique. Whether you're looking to improve your foundation or correct common mistakes, this session will help you strengthen one of the most essential skills in glassblowing.

What to Expect: Students will work together and learn to manipulate molten glass (2000 degrees). Safety and tools will all be covered in a fun and exciting environment. As this is a drill based class, do not expect to create complete works. 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: No previous experience necessary. Open to ages 14 and up.


Pick-up: As this is a drill based class, do not expect to create complete works that would need to be picked up.


This is an in-person class taking place on-site at UrbanGlass. Health and safety guidelines will be emailed to you upon registration.



1 Session, Thursday, May 15th, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm

instructor Lucas Kernan

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UrbanGlass

UrbanGlass fosters experimentation and advances the use and critical understanding of glass as a creative medium. The organization provides access to and an education in glass for professional artists, seniors, students, and members of the public of all backgrounds and familiarity with the material. We offer year-round free and low-cost programming through our 17,000 square foot studios, robust class schedule, fellowship and scholarship opportunities, exhibition center, and in-house printed magazine.

Founded in 1977 by a group of dedicated artists, UrbanGlass sought to confront the many barriers limiting creative access to glass such as the high costs of real estate, equipment, and the scarcity of technical expertise. From the organization’s conception it served as it does today: As a creative hub and unparalleled resource center for artists, enabling this material to become available for experimentation beyond the confines of factories and universities in New York City for the first time. Today, glass is seen as an integral component of contemporary art’s complex landscape.

$95