A two-hour taster session on what neon is, what it can be and how to make it!

Join Neon Workshops at Sunny Bank Mills, to try your hand at playing with glass, fire and electric to make neon!

See glowing examples of neon art explained, expect mesmerising demonstrations of cutting, blowing, stretching, bending and fusing glass with flame, filling with gas and illuminating with electricity.

Experience the chance to have a go yourself under tuition and take home the results!

Working with 8mm soda glass, you'll be shown how to bend your 75cm long glass tube into a unique squiggle shape. Your glass will then be filled with neon gas to produce a crimson red light.

Please note, although you will be able to take your glass shape away with you, this taster session does not include a power supply to take away with you. If you would like a compleated and functunal neon please book onto our afternoon session.

Artist bio:

At Neon Workshops, as well as making, installing, consulting and publishing, we teach neon as a method of creative expression and cultural production. Dedicated to sharing the exciting potential of neon making, we run regular courses to de-mystify this gas-filled glass and challenge the common cliches. Established in 2010 as one of the few places to teach neon in Europe, Neon Workshops has built an enviable reputation, as passionate as ever to share the light on this energy efficient, 100% recyclable and biodegradable hand made British invention.

When attending a workshop you can receive 10% off within the Gallery Shop on the day of your session.

About the venue

Sunny Bank Mills is an inspirational cultural destination in the heart of the local community of Farsley, Leeds. Founded in 1829, these glorious Mills are being regenerated by the sixth generation of the family owners, creating a wonderful blend of work, leisure and culture.

Course terms and booking conditions

Workshop and course bookings can be cancelled and refunded up until 7 days before the scheduled start date. As materials and equipment are ordered in advance, we regret that refunds cannot be offered less than 7 days before the workshop date. Please note that Eventbrite’s booking fee is non-refundable.

If we need to cancel the course for any reason your ticket will be fully refunded.

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