One Day Neon: Splices: Color Affect and Thin Rothkos with Kacie Lees

Can you feel color? In this 6-hour beginners workshop led by Kacie Lees at UrbanGlass, we will focus on the technique of splicing neon tubes together and talk about how color affects our environments, our bodies and our minds. Splices [aka seals] are a foundational technique in neon fabrication. From Laddie John Dill to Mark Rothko we will discuss the vibrational powers of color pairings and paint our moods in light. Participants can expect to leave with 1 spliced unit containing 2-4 colors.

What to expect: All students can expect to come away with 1-3 pumped neon tubes that incorporate a variety of colors, as well as basic installation hardware and the know-how to use it. Read more about how to prepare for class on our Registration Info page.

With neon work, participants primarily engage in standing activities such as bending and assembling neon tubes over a torch flame. Working with glass materials requires a certain level of dexterity. Learn more about accessibility on our website.

Eligibility: No previous experience required. Open to ages 14 and up.

Pick-up: Neon tubes may be bombarded during class, however should processing take additional time, students will have to return to UrbanGlass once notified to pick up their work.

This is an in-person class taking place on-site at UrbanGlass. Health and safety guidelines will be emailed to you upon registration.

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 if you have questions about the class or would like to arrange a payment plan.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

UrbanGlass, 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, United States