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Neon signage is becoming a thing of the past in commercial settings but it lives on artistic applications. Neon signs are produced by bending glass tubes, coated with phosphors on the interior, which are then filed with neon or argon gas and electrified.

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Upcoming classes

  • Introduction to Neon 1

    • Mon, January 13, 2025
    • Thu, February 06, 2025
    • 8 sessions
    • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
    • 1
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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 More than 100 years later, neon tubes have largely been replaced by LED lighting, particularly in outdoor commercial applications.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.

    $385 ($310 tuition + $75 materials)  |  4 weeks, 8 sessions
    Open to ages 16 and up.

    Instructor: Jon Ault


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  • Introduction to Neon 1

    • Mon, February 17, 2025
    • Thu, March 13, 2025
    • 8 sessions
    • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
    • 0
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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 More than 100 years later, neon tubes have largely been replaced by LED lighting, particularly in outdoor commercial applications.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.

    $385 ($310 tuition + $75 materials)  |  4 weeks, 8 sessions
    Open to ages 16 and up.

    Instructor: Jon Ault


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CHICAGO AVENUE FIRE ARTS CENTER   3749 Chicago Avenue  |  Minneapolis, MN 55407  |  612-294-0400  |  info@cafac.org 

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