Scientific glassblowing refers to the process of manipulating glass with a torch to create custom labware for scientific research. A scientific glassblower is a master of conceptualizing how the geometries of vessels, valves, fittings, filters, and joints affect the desired function of an object, considering the interaction that a researcher (or instrument) will have with the apparatus.

Students in this course will learn the fundamental techniques of scientific glassblowing,
building foundational skills that can be translated to all styles of flameworking. Students will
learn skills including round bottoms, straight seals, side seals, bubbles, and ring seals to
assemble glass tubing into complex forms. By the end of the course, students will leave with
completed projects including test tubes, a simple manifold, a distillation apparatus, and a
bubbler.

Each class is 3 hours long and meets once a week for 8 consecutive weeks.

Free Open Studio Days are included in your registration. Throughout the duration of the course and with teacher approval, students can book a three hour time slot in the studio once a week to work on class projects or additional pieces. You will just pay for materials used. Please make a reservation with dana@brooklynglass.com to book a table. 

Sundays: September 20th – November 8th, 11am – 2pm

$1177 + booking fee.

No experience necessary.