“Over the top neon sign/art studio !! Great work, brilliant ideas!!!!!!”
— Bruce Suba
“A true curiosity of the triangle!””
— Some guy on Yelp
“Awesome place to visit! It’s rare for a neon shop to open its doors in such a welcoming fashion, and on top of that teach the craft!”
— Lupercychux

A SHINY PLACE FOR SHADY PEOPLE

GLAS is an art studio, teaching facility, and local business —filled with eye candy available for inspiration and purchase. Glas is a glimpse into neon’s heyday and a peek into its artistic future, preserving iconic works of advertising while simultaneously creating new outlets for the medium of illuminated glass tubing. Nate created this space “to fill a niche in the wonderful art landscape others have forged downtown, in and around the warehouse district” and welcomes ideas for collaborative programming with other galleries and workshops with other artists across different media.


Please enter the Dock 1053 building through the big red doors on either side of the building and walk down the hallway to the courtyard. We are the studio with all the neon signs outside

Use the map to get directions to our location in Raleigh, NC!

All neon signs are handmade, one of a kind, unique luminous creations that cannot be done by a robot…but AI certainly does a pretty good job explaining how #neonsigns are made. What do you think?
Everyone this class created such awesome pieces! So proud of this group
Quit playin games with my heart
Have you ever been curious about all the neon signs you see in Raleigh? Take a neon class with us and find out how they’re made & create your very own! When you take a neon class with us you will: •Enjoy one-on-one guidance from REAL
What’s the difference between a #hippo and a #zippo? One is pretty heavy and the other is a little lighter! This beautiful #neon hippo looks sleek and polished in 10/12mm BL3000 warm white neon mounted on a large black background.

Not ready to see us in person? Check out our social media to see some of the things we are up too!

 
 

HOURS

MONDAY-SUNDAY By Appointment

Closed Holidays

CONTACT US!

Email: Info@glas.work

Studio Phone: (984) 232-0383

VISITORS & TOURS

No reservations are needed to visit GLAS but please keep in mind we are a working neon studio we can not guarantee a private tour to every visitor. We are loud, dusty and often bending hot glass but please come in and feel free to walk around!


A few things to keep in mind when visiting us:

  • Most items are for sale. Please ask our Studio Manager, Jared for pricing.

  • Please do not touch any artwork around the shop.

  • Causal visitors are encouraged to take photos and video and share for personal use. NOTE: No professional photography (i.e. flash, lighting equipment, tripods, or moving studio equipment) is allowed without scheduling an appointment and placing a deposit. To schedule an appointment, please contact GLAS neon studio management.

  • Help us get the word out when you post to social media by tagging us! @glas.work

  • Please be courteous of the artists working in the shop and ask permission to photograph each person.

  • We warn visitors that the studio often has broken glass and other materials on the floor and ask that guests to not touch, lean or stand on any of the art pieces/machinery, staying 2 feet away at all times.

  • The red ropes in front of our shop are the here for your safety - please do not stand on or cross over them.

  • Please do not leave children unattended.


     

PARKING

Dock 1053 has a validated parking lot, scan the QR code at Glas to validate your parking. Handicapped parking spaces are along the side of the building.