# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Building a Neon Shop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: This intensive one-week workshop invites students to participate in the design and construction of a functioning neon shop at Columbus Glass Art Center. Throughout the week, participants will gain a practical understanding of how a neon studio is built and operated, while actively contributing to the installation of key shop systems.

Students will be introduced to the essential components of a working neon facility, including the high-vacuum manifold used for processing tubes, gas distribution systems, and the practical trades involved in setting up a shop such as plumbing and carpentry. Along the way, we will cover foundational shop practices that support safe, efficient, and professional neon work.

Building a neon shop is a complex undertaking, and part of this course will focus on understanding when and how to collaborate with skilled professionals for specialized work. As the neon industry continues to evolve, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with the infrastructure behind the medium and help return this powerful material to the hands of artists.

Students may be interested in supporting the development of the Columbus Glass Art Center’s neon facilities, or they may be planning to build or upgrade a neon studio of their own. This all-levels workshop is ideal for artists, fabricators, and curious builders who want a deeper understanding of how neon shops function.

By the end of the week, students will put the newly built system into action. With instructor guidance, participants will have the opportunity to bend and process a neon tube of their own using the equipment installed during the workshop.

Instructor: James Akers
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/building-a-neon-shop/200030080150542
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbus
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 892 Scott St., Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43222
- **lat**: 39.961
- **long**: -83.02476
- **full address**: 892 Scott St., Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43222

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Building a Neon Shop being held?
  - **A:** Building a Neon Shop takes place on Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 892 Scott St., Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43222.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Building a Neon Shop?
  - **A:** Building a Neon Shop is organized by Columbus Glass Art Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Building a Neon Shop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Building a Neon Shop sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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