Entry No. 36 — the Seattle file — filed under: hands-on

Western Neon School of Art

A nonprofit school spun off from the long-running Western Neon commercial sign shop, where you learn to bend glass tubing into your own glowing sculpture over a multi-week course at the ribbon fires. Instructors demo 90-degree bends, double-backs and sweeping curves, then cycle through students for one-on-one time at the torch while you melt, blow and shape your tube. You build small illuminated projects you actually bent yourself. Classes run as quarter-long sessions, are kept small, and fill fast, so spots are limited.

The move: Sign up together for an intro bending session and each bend a squiggle or initial to light up at home.

📍 Before you go Beginner classes run on limited dates and sell out; join the mailing list and book ahead.

• 📍 SoDo, Seattle
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 2902 4th Ave S, Studio A, Seattle, WA 98134

Hours: Added 2026-06-24 — confirm current hours before you go.

⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.

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last checked: 2026-06-24