New! Fused Glass Stringer Plates

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ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Join us for our newest BYOB 2-hour introductory glass fusing class and learn how to bend colorful glass stringers with a flame! Create intricate patterns and designs using thin threads of glass along with other beautiful accessory glass. The possibilities are endless... The plate is 5" x 5" and the base glass is either clear or white. Ages 21+


All materials and firings are included in the class price and pieces can be picked up one week after class.


 


Please wear close-toed shoes and bring cups for your beverages 

What to Bring

Wear close toed shoes.

Minimum age

All ages welcome

Prerequisites

Ages 14+

What's Provided

All materials included. Other glass base colors may be purchased.

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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

After receiving her BFA from Alfred University in 1992 Leslie Speicher travelled the country finally choosing Seattle, WA as her home. During her seven years there she focused on her glasswork, teaching at Pratt Fine Arts Center and assisting and studying with local and international glass artists. During this time she was a TA and AA at Pilchuck Glass School, Instructor at Urban Glass in Brooklyn, NY and Red Deer College in Alberta, CA. Residencies include Urban Glass, Hastings College and Pratt Fine Arts Center. Leslie has shown her glasswork, sculptures and installations in Seattle, NYC, Miami, Philadelphia and Chicago. Publications include International Glass Art; Richard Yelle, author.
She then decided to return to school to get her Masters so she could teach at the college level. In 2004, she received her MFA from the University of Illinois. Her teaching career took her first to the University of Miami where she taught 3D Design. Leslie then taught at the Cleveland Institute of Art as an Adjunct in the Glass Department before moving to Chicago, IL after her solo show at the Museum of Surgical Science in 2006.
No matter what she is making her aspiration is to create pieces with unique character, which are thought provoking and visually pleasing. Leslie’s interest in exploring materials leads her to create narratives between design, texture, form and color. Every piece is one-of-a-kind, designed and handcrafted by the artist.

Leslie is the owner of Chicago Glass Collective in Chicago, IL where she also teaches and makes her work.

EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

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    Sue G.
    Reviewed on 04/27/24

    I thought 2 hours might be too short to be able to finish a project with this method but James did a great job of talking through and showing us the process as well as helping us with questions as we developed our plates. The supplies were generous and we could design most anything that would fit on the plate. It was a very enjoyable way to spend a couple hours.

    I thought 2 hours might be too short to be able to finish a project with this method but James did a great job of talking through and showing us the process as well as helping us with questions as we developed our plates. The supplies were generous and we could design most anything that would fit on the plate. It was a very enjoyable way to spend a couple hours.

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    Sarah F.
    Reviewed on 04/26/24

    This was my second class with Chicago Glass Collective. This time I brought 3 friends along because I enjoyed my first class so much. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and look forward to doing another class!

    This was my second class with Chicago Glass Collective. This time I brought 3 friends along because I enjoyed my first class so much. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and look forward to doing another class!

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