UrbanGlass Collaboration
In this two-part class, explore the art of flameworking at UrbanGlass and the science of houseplants at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
The course will begin at UrbanGlass with a behind-the-scenes peek into how artist Amy Lemaire creates her signature terraria. After a short lecture that explores Amy’s artwork and the inspiration for the UrbanGlass terrarium design, the class will head to our studio for a live glass flameworking demonstration and learn about the process as Amy sculpts the glass form from start to finish. With this introduction to glass design and making, each student selects a unique terrarium and air plant, included in the price of the workshop.
On day two, journey to Brooklyn Botanic Garden for an in-depth exploration with horticulturist David Horak into a fascinating group of plants—epiphytes, which grow on other plants rather than in the ground. This remarkably diverse group of plants includes many popular and unusual species, including most orchids, bromeliads, and many ferns and philodendrons. After a short media presentation and examination of plants from BBG’s collections, we will discuss the ecology of epiphytes and the unusual ways they have adapted to thrive in tropical forests. Understanding their nature can make it much easier to successfully grow them in the home. We will then explore the use of miniature glass terraria to accommodate a wide variety of these jungle beauties in even the smallest of spaces.
Instructors: Amy Lemaire, David Horak
$74 member; $82 nonmember
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BBG members can receive a 10% discount by calling BBG’s Registration office: 718‑623‑7220.