Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 | 1 - 5 PM
1056 King Street, Charleston SC 29403
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 | 1 - 5 PM
Contour Portraits in Glass
Days: Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
# of Sessions: 1
# of Spots: 4
Time: 1 - 5 PM
Teaching Artist: Zach Higgins
Cost: $200
*Membership Discount applied at checkout*
Ages: 17+
Skill Level: Beginner Friendly
Description:
Learn the fundamentals of glass tube bending through the art of transforming your own profile into a sculptural line drawing. Inspired by traditional neon fabrication, this hands-on workshop introduces the essential techniques used to shape glass tubing while creating a unique piece to take home.
Students will learn glass studio safety, pattern drawing, glass cutting, and introductory glass bending techniques, along with a brief history of neon and an overview of how neon signs are made and illuminated. Using soft glass tubing, each participant will bend a simplified outline of their own facial profile, gaining practical experience with the foundational skills that lead to neon fabrication.
Working with glass is both challenging and rewarding, and this class is designed to make the learning process approachable while providing a meaningful finished piece. While this workshop does not cover the gas-filling and processing required to create illuminated neon, it builds the core hand skills that every neon bender starts with.
Materials:
All materials will be provided for this class.
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REFUND POLICY
Classes/Workshops: Redux Contemporary Art Center may cancel any class with insufficient enrollment; students will be notified and given a full refund. If a student withdraws at least 48 hours before the class begins, they will be refunded their tuition minus an administrative fee. If a student withdraws within 48 hours before the class begins, no refunds will be given. Students are not enrolled until complete payment is received. Redux will not pro-rate or offer make-up days for student absences.
