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• Introduction to Neon 1

  • Start
    Mon, April 06, 2026
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  • End
    Thu, April 30, 2026
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
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  The first commercial neon sign was lit in 1910. More than 100 years later, neon tubes have largely been replaced by LED lighting, particularly in outdoor commercial applications. Still, neon remains a mesmerizing art form of sculpture made from light.

  In this introductory class, you’ll explore a bit of the history of neon, gain an understanding of safety protocols and the technical aspects of neon tubing, before moving on to practice bending and assembly techniques. Like playing an instrument, bending neon tubing takes consistent practice, so we recommend that you attend all class sessions. In one of the final class sessions, you’ll watch as the instructor uses a bombarder to pump, fill, seal, and electrify your neon tube, so you can take home a finished piece. All materials and components are included.

  $435 ($360 tuition + $75 materials)  |  4 weeks, 8 sessions
  Open to ages 16 and up.

  Instructor: Jon Ault

  
  

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• Neon Sculpture Workshop: Squiggles and Welds

  • Start
    Mon, May 04, 2026
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  • End
    Thu, May 14, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
  • Spaces left
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  Neon can be an exciting and incredibly challenging medium. In this workshop, we dive headfirst into artistic neon sculpture by working on welds and squiggles. Using a blow hose, we will jump into the fires and push the boundaries of the glass. Our focus will be on working with commercially available non-leaded glass, so this workshop is intended for students with some experience or at least familiarity with creating neon and using neon tools. You'll leave with your own one-of-a-kind neon sculpture, suitable for sitting on a favorite shelf or mounting on the wall - your choice! All materials and components are included.

  $280 ($180 tuition + $100 materials & tube pumping)  |  4 sessions, 2 weeks
  Open to ages 18 and up.

  Instructor: Lila Westreich

  
  

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• Introduction to Neon 1

  • Start
    Mon, May 18, 2026
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  • End
    Mon, June 15, 2026
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
  • Spaces left
    4

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  The first commercial neon sign was lit in 1910. More than 100 years later, neon tubes have largely been replaced by LED lighting, particularly in outdoor commercial applications. Still, neon remains a mesmerizing art form of sculpture made from light.

  In this introductory class, you’ll explore a bit of the history of neon, gain an understanding of safety protocols and the technical aspects of neon tubing, before moving on to practice bending and assembly techniques. Like playing an instrument, bending neon tubing takes consistent practice, so we recommend that you attend all class sessions. In one of the final class sessions, you’ll watch as the instructor uses a bombarder to pump, fill, seal, and electrify your neon tube, so you can take home a finished piece. All materials and components are included.

  $435 ($360 tuition + $75 materials)  |  4 weeks, 8 sessions
  Open to ages 16 and up.

  Instructor: Jon Ault

  
  

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