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Past Events


  • April 20th, 2024
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Hot Glass Hangout is a free demo series starring our multi-talented team of Studio Technicians and administrative staff.

Join us for a glassblowing demo with our University Instructor for NYU, Jessi Moore! See the skills and teamwork that go into shaping molten glass, meet friendly local artists, and shop a pop-up Studio Sale featuring beautiful glassware crafted by UrbanGlass artists and staff. Seltzer and snacks are on the house.

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  • February 10th, 2024
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for a Valentine pop-up Bead Project Market! Swing by the market to shop for stunning handmade jewelry created by alumni of the Bead Project scholarship program at UrbanGlass.

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  • December 2nd, 2023
    11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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. Join us for Open Studios: Winter in the City and discover the many ways glass shapes the world around us with an afternoon of art making and exciting demonstrations in UrbanGlass’ 17,000 sq ft studios. Sign up for one activity or try them all!

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  • November 17th, 2023
    5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Bead Project is taking over the studio! Join us on Friday, November 17 from 5pm-8pm for a Bead Project Expo including demonstrations, a market, and bead making lessons by alumni of the Bead Project. 

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  • November 15th, 2023
    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Featuring a new topic each session, join this group to discuss various ways to better your business practices as an artist, designer or freelancer. Moderated by Adam Holtzinger and Susan Spiranovich of KEEP, these conversations are meant to bring local creatives together to have an open dialogue about what can seem like the most mysterious parts of money tactics and survival in running an arts-based business. 

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  • October 30th, 2023
    5:30 pm - 8:00 pm


Join us for a night of togetherness at UrbanGlass in the Hot Shop on Monday Oct 30th, 2023. Marc Barreda will be onsite demonstrating how to make trick glasses and Kitty Lameris will join in via zoom for a virtual presentation to share further insights found in their research. Their book Trick Glasses will be available for purchase at the event. Light refreshments will be provided.


Doors open at 5:30 PM, the Demo begins at 6.

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  • September 23rd, 2023
    11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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. Join us for Open Studios: Fall in the City and discover the many ways glass shapes the world around us with an afternoon of art making and exciting demonstrations in UrbanGlass’ 17,000 sq ft studios. Sign up for one activity or try them all!

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