Melding Material: Clay & Glass | BKLYN Clay x UrbanGlass

In this uniquely designed course, students will explore an exciting exchange between ceramics and glass through the slump molding and fusing process.

At BKLYN CLAY, students will pinch, sculpt, and carve clay vessels, tiles, and one independent project. These forms will serve a dual purpose by acting as a slump mold for fusing sheet glass.

At UrbanGlass students will learn how to cut and assemble sheet glass for melding together in the kiln. This process allows for broad exploration of color, opacity, translucency, and transparency. Glass will be manipulated with gravity and temperature to change the final shape of the object, adding texture and dimension to the composition.

Once the glass is slumped into the molds the clay will be glazed to make a separate finished object. This experimental process allows the exciting opportunity to see projects completed in both ceramic and glass!

Please note the maximum scale for vessels and independent projects will be 6”x6”x3” and 6”x6”x1.5” and for tiles.

What to Expect: This class will be held in two different locations - at BKLYN Clay and at UrbanGlass with the following schedule:

Week 1 BKLYN Clay, 535 Carlton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Week 2 BKLYN Clay

Week 3 UrbanGlass, 647 Fulton St. Brooklyn, NY 11217

Week 4 UrbanGlass

Week 5 BKLYN Clay

Week 6 BKLYN Clay

Week 7 UrbanGlass

Week 8 UrbanGlass

At BKLYN Clay - Unlimited access to clay and glaze materials is included in the registration fee, students will pay $0.4 per cubic inch for bisque and glaze firings.

Read more about how to prepare for class on our Registration Info page.

Eligibility: No experience required. Open to ages 14 and up.

Pick-up: Projects need to cool down overnight, so the students will have to return to UrbanGlass/ BKLYN Clay 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 [email protected] if you have questions about the class or would like to arrange a payment plan.

6:00PM - 9:00PM

Host or Publisher UrbanGlass