Cold Connections: Introduction to Glue-ing with Lily Wilkins

Cold Connections: Introduction to Glue-ing with Lily Wilkins

In this one-day workshop students will learn how to approach gluing glass to glass using various cold shop techniques.

By UrbanGlass

Date and time

Saturday, November 15 · 11am - 5pm EST

Location

UrbanGlass

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

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 14 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 6 hours

In this one-day workshop students will learn how to approach gluing glass to glass using various coldshop techniques, mainly cutting, grinding and hand lapping. We will cover the basics of how to flatten and prep glue joint surfaces, leveling, beveling, and polishing joints. The class will also cover how to approach makeshift jigs and scaffolding for supporting glue joints. Students are encouraged to come with some of their own work they’d like to join together or specific questions they may have about achieving different forms through cold connections. We will be using two different types of Loctite brand adhesives, a UV Light cure adhesive and a two part fast cure epoxy.


What to Expect: Students can expect to watch a number of demonstrations and have time to practice coldworking. Tools and cold shop materials will be provided. The cold shop equipment can be loud, and all equipment is water fed. Students should wear waterproof shoes, an apron, safety glasses, and ear protection (provided but recommended to bring your own). Clean-up time is included in the duration of class, and usually the last 20 minutes of class are dedicated to cleaning your workstation. Read more about how to prepare for class on our Registration Info page.


Eligibility: No previous experience required. Open to ages 12 and up.


Pick up: If some work requires additional drying time, pieces can be picked up at a later day.  Students will be notified by the front desk when items are ready.


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.


1 Session, Saturday, November 15, 11am-5pm

Instructor: Lily Wilkins

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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.

$165