Close your eyes and think of Comic Sans. Now imagine it flashing bright yellow. What does it say? Now imagine the handwriting of a loved one, in lavender. Is it a love note or song lyrics? Or is it your name written by your grandmother? In this intro to neon letter bending class we’ll fine tune our communication senses and mine our personal mythologies to create texts informed by color and feeling. Open to all levels, beginners will start with foundational neon bending skills, with a goal on getting to text, wiring, and skeleton frames. We’ll explore current available neon color palettes, how different glass colors respond in the flame, and layering with paint and other materials to alter color and texture. Taught by second generation neon bender Zoelle Nagib, this beginner friendly class will pay homage to the legacy of American neon sign-bending by sharpening the skills of future neon makers.