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Pâte de Verre is the art of crushing glass into fine powders, and combining it with a liquid binder to create delicate, sugary textured sculpture and vessels.

This winter we are offering a two day week workshop, where you will learn the basics and create a glass vanity box; and a 6 week workshop where you will get in the weeds of this ancient process!

Sign up for our Pâte de Verre classes at urbanglass.org/classes or via the link in our bio!

#glassclass #ancientart #glassmaking

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summer lovin’

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All the love and work that went into this past HGH was phenomenal to be a part of. Thanks to this magical crew of trans siblings 💖

1. Gorgeous poster by @ash.city
2. Dream team
3. Bubble
4. Wing
5. Torso
6. Body ody ody ody
7. SUCCESS
8. Bad ass arm by @sorayashock
9. Mold for mask
10. Glass mask
11. Almost lol
12. 🔥

Now I gotta get back in there and play!

#transart #queerasglass #glassblowing #transfam

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My heart is very full ❤️ 📸: @cerezita.aa + @minhcao + @arieshoooooo + @eleven0six

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Don’t know what to do this Friday night? We’ve got you covered! 🔥

Join us on May 1st from 6-8pm for a very special @transartfest edition on Hot Glass Hangout! Watch @lvckyglass @sorayashock @shesthefrannie @aullarmateo and @graciewhiteside work their magic in this FREE glassblowing demo!

Complimentary drinks and snack’s provided!
RSVP with the link in our bio.

#hotglass #glassmaking #glassblowing

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Gorgeous install photos of Alchemists, a group show with @transartfest

On view through May 24 ✨

Photos by Morgan Waltz

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Oh yeah, that's right, we're bringing you a fabulous @urbanglass_nyc x @transartfest Hot Glass Hangout! Thanks to all the lovely people behind this! Come by and support your fave glassy trans beas 💖 Special thanks to our amazing MC @alexandrafayefriedman 🫰 EDIT: Special thanks to @madebylugo who was an incredible MC last night!!!

#transart #transartfest #glasswork #iloveglass

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Thank you Pam Wong for such a thoughtful and in-depth writeup of Trans Art Fest! The coverage is so thorough I had to crop out a few favorite quotes to share here. Head to @arthagnyc and arthagnyc.substack.com to read the full article.

"The festival was born to plant seeds of community and bring everyone together in a way that will hopefully be long-lasting and fruitful." - @carter_shocket

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What nature, mould-making, glass, imagination and two weeks at Corning can bring to life.

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Spent this year getting to know some of the most beautiful and passionate people! I’m so grateful and can’t wait to continue this project and share so many more incredible stories that remind us of the power of art, resilience, and connection.🫶🏼🫶🏼

To everyone who has taken the time to speak with me and allowed me to share your stories: thank you. Your openness, creativity, and honesty has been a gift, and I’m so grateful for the trust you’ve placed in me.

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This December we stayed cozy in the studio at Open Studios 🎨 thank you everyone for coming out to explore our studios and gear up for the holidays!

We will be closed December 23 - January 1, and return on Jan 2 (Our store and exhibition space will reopen on Jan 3)

See you in the new year ✨

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I’m so excited to be part of the exhibition Smash the ceiling, floors, and walls; take the broken shards and blow it back—a powerful experience curated by my dear friend Alyssa Velazquez @velazquezalyssa , on view at Pittsburgh Glass Center until 01/20/2025.

I had the privilege of collaborating with the incredibly talented non-binary glassmaker Aullar Mateo @aullarmateo , whose personal journey inspired me in ways I couldn’t have imagined.

Through shared stories of family, identity, and self-discovery, I got to know Aullar’s kind and courageous spirit. They spoke about feeling suffocated by societal expectations and how glassmaking became their path to self-acceptance. As we connected, it became clear that I wanted to capture their resilience, softness, and strength through bright, soft tones and transparent layers—like glass itself.

This series, I’m Not a Ghost, is a portrait of Aullar’s journey toward embracing their true self. From intimate conversations to performing wrapped in thick plastic sheeting, Aullar revealed layers of transformation, breaking away from the binaries that have confined them. The resulting photographs speak to the liberation that comes from self-acceptance, capturing the beauty in vulnerability.

A huge thank you to Alyssa, who not only initiated this collaboration but was a key part of the process. It’s so important for curators to challenge artists and push us to explore new depths in our practice. Collaborating with Aullar and Alyssa was an unforgettable experience that took me to places I hadn’t imagined.

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