Fused Glass Classes Chicago - Fused Glass Coral Bowls | Make Your Own!

Fused Glass Coral Bowls | Make Your Own!

with Chicago Glass Collective

TOP RATED

5.0 | 30 reviews

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ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Like wispy arms emerging from the ocean floor coral bowls are stunning pieces. Fill with fruit, decorative items or simply leave it unadorned as an outstanding centerpiece. Although it looks extremely complex with its delicate beauty it is really quite effortless to achieve. In this workshop you will learn the basics of how to safely cut and assemble flat class to create your elegant 5" coral bowl. A variety of beautiful glass colors will be provided. All materials, kilns firings and tools are included.

No experience needed: Beginners welcome! Great for Girls' Night Out, Family Outings and Holiday Parties. Ages 14+

Pick up your fired glass pieces in approx. two weeks.

What to Bring

Wear close toed shoes

Minimum age

14 years or older

Parent or guardian required if under 18

What You Can Expect From This Experience

Learn how to safely cut flat glass
Learn how to assemble flat glass
Learn about colors of glass
Learn the basics about firing glass

Custom Cancellation Policy

Please Note: This experience has a minimum of 4 students required to go forward. You'll be notified if it is below minimum 7 days in advance. If the minimum is not met 24 hours before the event, you’ll have the opportunity to transfer to another date or Dabble experience, or receive a refund. Custom Cancellation Policy PLEASE...No transfers or refunds 7 days or LESS from your class date! This is in line with Dabble's standard cancellation policy. If MORE than 7 days from your booked workshop, please log in and use Dabble's tool from your account dashboard to move yourself between schedules OR reach out to us or Dabble for support. If 7 days or LESS from your booked workshop, we are not likely able to support your request. We totally understand that things come up AND we have a business and a busy schedule of classes and private events… We get sick. You get sick. Things happen and we ask that you first try to gift or sell the spots in your booked experience to anyone and just send us a message if someone else is going to use your tickets. Believe us... We want to be flexible but after many years of hosting these workshops, it seems more frequent that guests are requesting transfers and refunds 1-2 days before a scheduled class or even the day of the event. Many of our classes have been sold out for weeks and if we open up your spots and they don't fill then we lose money for that date and that's just not fair to us. We will try to review special circumstances and can work with Dabble to open up your spots within reason (death in family, COVID, car accidents/breakdowns, delayed flights, etc) and if the spots fill before your booked date, we can transfer your spots to a future date but please help us stay sane and focused on what we do best as a small business and not having to focus our energy on someone who can't attend our local creative experience instead of those who can. Thanks for understanding!

Location

Chicago Glass Collective

1770 W. BERTEAU, SUITE 203 B

Chicago, IL, 60613

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Chicago Glass Collective

Price

$57 per Ticket

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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Chicago Glass Collective

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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.

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EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

Brooke W.
Reviewed on 06/27/24

Fused glass coral bowl was a great intro to working with glass. James was a great instructor providing feedback and assistance when needed. Highly recommend this class.

Fused glass coral bowl was a great intro to working with glass. James was a great instructor providing feedback and assistance when needed. Highly recommend this class.
Gloria A.
Reviewed on 06/02/24

Great class! The instructor was very good at explaining the work and I liked her style to teach us a step, allow us to perform that step and then teaching us a new step for us to perform and so on. She could correct your work while still encouraging you. So glad I signed up and I intend to take more classes at Chicago Glass Collective.

Great class! The instructor was very good at explaining the work and I liked her style to teach us a step, allow us to perform that step and then teaching us a new step for us to perform and so on. She could correct your work while still encouraging you. So glad I signed up and I intend to take more classes at Chicago Glass Collective.
Naomi F.
Reviewed on 07/03/23

The instructor was so wonderful! She had a great attitude and I could tell she truly enjoys teaching. Her explanations were thorough and clear. She also made suggestions which I found to be very helpful.

The instructor was so wonderful! She had a great attitude and I could tell she truly enjoys teaching. Her explanations were thorough and clear. She also made suggestions which I found to be very helpful.
Caro K.
Reviewed on 09/22/22

Leslie is a great teacher. The class is well organized with an introductory lesson and then your creativity is used. Im thoroughly ecstatic with my coral bowl. I don’t have a flair for these crafts but i enjoyed the class and made an amazing item too. Leslie always learns your name for the class. Highly recommend a night out with friends. I won’t hesitate to do more classes.

Leslie is a great teacher. The class is well organized with an introductory lesson and then your creativity is used. Im thoroughly ecstatic with my coral bowl. I don’t have a flair for these crafts but i enjoyed the class and made an amazing item too. Leslie always learns your name for the class. Highly recommend a night out with friends. I won’t hesitate to do more classes.
Zahra P.
Reviewed on 06/23/22

Loved this experience would highly recommend it

Loved this experience would highly recommend it
Stacy L.
Reviewed on 10/29/21

Very fun experience learning to make coral bowls! A good mix of structure and instruction, but also freedom to play with different ideas.

Very fun experience learning to make coral bowls! A good mix of structure and instruction, but also freedom to play with different ideas.
Hira A.
Reviewed on 09/14/21

This was such a great couples experiences for my husband and I. We received guided instruction and then were left to independently work on our projects which provided the perfect balance of support and self directed creativity. It was a great evening activity!

This was such a great couples experiences for my husband and I. We received guided instruction and then were left to independently work on our projects which provided the perfect balance of support and self directed creativity. It was a great evening activity!
Hilda E.
Reviewed on 02/18/19

Leslie, the instructor, was super friendly and helpful. The studio has a lot of very nice work for sale and all tools readily available. Atmosphere was very relaxing and all materials available. The instructor made me feel welcome and I much appreciate her feedback on the artwork and her help in helping me insure pieces will glue appropriately. Highly recommended and looking forward to a next class!

Leslie, the instructor, was super friendly and helpful. The studio has a lot of very nice work for sale and all tools readily available. Atmosphere was very relaxing and all materials available. The instructor made me feel welcome and I much appreciate her feedback on the artwork and her help in helping me insure pieces will glue appropriately. Highly recommended and looking forward to a next class!
Nicole S.
Reviewed on 10/16/18

This was my second class here with Leslie and it did not disappoint! This was a fun way to spend a Friday evening with a friend and a small group of others making my own creation. I can't wait to see how the finished product turns out! I will definitely take a class here again.

This was my second class here with Leslie and it did not disappoint! This was a fun way to spend a Friday evening with a friend and a small group of others making my own creation. I can't wait to see how the finished product turns out! I will definitely take a class here again.
Sandy M.
Reviewed on 10/15/18

The teacher and glass was super enjoyable! It was easy to learn and fun to put together a coral bowl and the teacher was always on hand to help if you have questions. Would definitely recommend.

The teacher and glass was super enjoyable! It was easy to learn and fun to put together a coral bowl and the teacher was always on hand to help if you have questions. Would definitely recommend.
Sarah K.
Reviewed on 08/02/18

This class was great! Some of my girlfriends and I signed up together for a birthday celebration. It was fun to try something new and be creative in an open and collaborative environment. Leslie, the teacher, was wonderful! Prior to the class, she sent a message with information about where we could park and how to enter the building. During the class, she explained the entire process of how to cut glass, how to build the basic structure of the bowl, and helped each individual as much as we needed. She also was more than willing to answer all my random questions and really helped me create a nice bowl structure. I didn't realize we would not get to take the piece home that night, but had to come back in a couple of weeks to pick it up. The pick up was seamless and my friends and I made a night of it! My bowl turned out awesome and everyone I have shown it to has loved it! Overall this was a wonderful class and I am excited to do more at the Chicago Glass Collective!

This class was great! Some of my girlfriends and I signed up together for a birthday celebration. It was fun to try something new and be creative in an open and collaborative environment. Leslie, the teacher, was wonderful! Prior to the class, she sent a message with information about where we could park and how to enter the building. During the class, she explained the entire process of how to cut glass, how to build the basic structure of the bowl, and helped each individual as much as we needed. She also was more than willing to answer all my random questions and really helped me create a nice bowl structure. I didn't realize we would not get to take the piece home that night, but had to come back in a couple of weeks to pick it up. The pick up was seamless and my friends and I made a night of it! My bowl turned out awesome and everyone I have shown it to has loved it! Overall this was a wonderful class and I am excited to do more at the Chicago Glass Collective!
Anu S.
Reviewed on 07/15/18

The teacher is very well-prepared with all the tools, provide clear and careful directions before starting. Throughout the class, she answers all questions, provides guidance when you need or request it and is very patient. She is able to handle all levels of expertise with ease. Her energy is wonderful - she clearly loves her work.

The teacher is very well-prepared with all the tools, provide clear and careful directions before starting. Throughout the class, she answers all questions, provides guidance when you need or request it and is very patient. She is able to handle all levels of expertise with ease. Her energy is wonderful - she clearly loves her work.
Donna C.
Reviewed on 07/14/18

It was a fun experience. The teacher explain the process to make the fuse glass coral bowl extremely well.

It was a fun experience. The teacher explain the process to make the fuse glass coral bowl extremely well.
Julie S.
Reviewed on 07/13/18

Great class. Lot of creative options and really fun. This is the second class I've taken here and it was a blast.

Great class. Lot of creative options and really fun. This is the second class I've taken here and it was a blast.
Anna K.
Reviewed on 04/19/18

Fun class, great teacher. Leslie is the best! We really enjoyed our evening. Upgrade to make a slightly larger bowl, it’s worth it.

Fun class, great teacher. Leslie is the best! We really enjoyed our evening. Upgrade to make a slightly larger bowl, it’s worth it.
Jessica K.
Reviewed on 05/27/17

This is the fourth class that I have taken at Chicago Glass Collective. I've done two glass fusing classes and an ornament glass blowing class prior to this class. All of them have been amazing. I love how Leslie goes through important information and explains how to be successful in what you are creating, but leaves the creativity aspect up to you. She was on hand for me to ask a million questions (which I did), but she never tried to get me to create her artistic vision. She is so encouraging and genuinely celebrates her students' successes. All in all it was an easy but artistically fulfilling evening. I'll be back soon!

This is the fourth class that I have taken at Chicago Glass Collective. I've done two glass fusing classes and an ornament glass blowing class prior to this class. All of them have been amazing. I love how Leslie goes through important information and explains how to be successful in what you are creating, but leaves the creativity aspect up to you. She was on hand for me to ask a million questions (which I did), but she never tried to get me to create her artistic vision. She is so encouraging and genuinely celebrates her students' successes. All in all it was an easy but artistically fulfilling evening. I'll be back soon!
Abby B.
Reviewed on 05/23/17

This was my third class taken at CGC and I loved every minute of this experience! Leslie did an excellent job explaining the art of working with glass, and it's a great class to take alone or with a friend! I will definitely go back again!

This was my third class taken at CGC and I loved every minute of this experience! Leslie did an excellent job explaining the art of working with glass, and it's a great class to take alone or with a friend! I will definitely go back again!
Jennifer K.
Reviewed on 03/27/17

Always a great experience at Chicago Glass Collective! The owner is informative, fun, and quite an inspiration. I have taken several Dabble classes at CGC and plan on taking several more. Glass may seem intimidating to work with, but CGC makes it easy.

Always a great experience at Chicago Glass Collective! The owner is informative, fun, and quite an inspiration. I have taken several Dabble classes at CGC and plan on taking several more. Glass may seem intimidating to work with, but CGC makes it easy.
Anne B.
Reviewed on 02/19/17

Fun activity, will definitely go back with my kids!

Fun activity, will definitely go back with my kids!
Courtney B.
Reviewed on 10/30/16

This class was not what I was expecting, but was fun and I am excited to see our finished bowls. I thought there would be some furnaces and glass melting involved, but this was more about selecting your glass and arranging it for a bowl. Leslie was friendly and a very helpful instructor - especially with the design. Can't wait to see how they turn out! Note you have to come back later to get your bowl (so not good for short term Chicago visitors).

This class was not what I was expecting, but was fun and I am excited to see our finished bowls. I thought there would be some furnaces and glass melting involved, but this was more about selecting your glass and arranging it for a bowl. Leslie was friendly and a very helpful instructor - especially with the design. Can't wait to see how they turn out! Note you have to come back later to get your bowl (so not good for short term Chicago visitors).
Anushka G.
Reviewed on 10/28/16

Great intro class to glass cutting! Loved the concept and that the instructor walked around to make sure everyone was able to fulfill their vision of what they wanted their coral bowl to look like.

Great intro class to glass cutting! Loved the concept and that the instructor walked around to make sure everyone was able to fulfill their vision of what they wanted their coral bowl to look like.
Tim H.
Reviewed on 10/27/16

Class was interesting and Leslie is patient and encouraging, and provides many materials to choose from to individualize your piece. I tend to work slow and am a bit of a perfectionist, but Leslie helped me with advice and support to design a bowl I was happy with.

Class was interesting and Leslie is patient and encouraging, and provides many materials to choose from to individualize your piece. I tend to work slow and am a bit of a perfectionist, but Leslie helped me with advice and support to design a bowl I was happy with.
Wendy G.
Reviewed on 10/25/16

Classes with Leslie are always fun and informative. Though the glass coral bowls were quite smaller than I expected, it was still an enjoyable project and the end product came out well. Leslie is always available for assistance and advising through out the process.

Classes with Leslie are always fun and informative. Though the glass coral bowls were quite smaller than I expected, it was still an enjoyable project and the end product came out well. Leslie is always available for assistance and advising through out the process.
Jennifer P.
Reviewed on 09/18/16

Class was great.

Class was great.
Susan H.
Reviewed on 08/07/16

This class was so much fun. Leslie is a great teacher/coach. She makes it easy for us, but let's us experiment so we know the whole process. This is the second glass I have taken with her and I look forward to more!

This class was so much fun. Leslie is a great teacher/coach. She makes it easy for us, but let's us experiment so we know the whole process. This is the second glass I have taken with her and I look forward to more!
Kelly P.
Reviewed on 07/27/16

I've taken several classes here and they're all so fun! She helps everyone individually and explains the concepts very well. It's definitely a learning experience which is why I keep going back! Highly recommend.

I've taken several classes here and they're all so fun! She helps everyone individually and explains the concepts very well. It's definitely a learning experience which is why I keep going back! Highly recommend.
Laura D.
Reviewed on 06/20/16

Awesome class. Leslie, the instructor, was absolutely terrific and extremely patient. I loved her class so much, I'm going to take some private lessons with her after the 4th of July and look forward to more of her glass classes.
BTW, the facility was immaculate, as was the bathroom and the entire building. It was a pleasure being there.
LOVE your Dabble classes. Very fun and interesting.
Thanks and very BEST,
Laura Dion-Jones

Awesome class. Leslie, the instructor, was absolutely terrific and extremely patient. I loved her class so much, I'm going to take some private lessons with her after the 4th of July and look forward to more of her glass classes.
BTW, the facility was immaculate, as was the bathroom and the entire building. It was a pleasure being there.
LOVE your Dabble classes. Very fun and interesting.
Thanks and very BEST,
Laura Dion-Jones
Cathy S.
Reviewed on 06/19/16

The photo on Dabble of the final product made me want to give this class a try. It was a very interesting experience and a fun way to spend a Friday night. The teacher offered a detailed demonstration and left us to use our creativity to make the coral style glass bowl. It was a great experience overall!

The photo on Dabble of the final product made me want to give this class a try. It was a very interesting experience and a fun way to spend a Friday night. The teacher offered a detailed demonstration and left us to use our creativity to make the coral style glass bowl. It was a great experience overall!

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{"commenter_avatar":"https://dabbledoneright-production.s3.amazonaws.com/production/uploads/user/photo/454068/thumb_FB_IMG_1453749562574.jpg","reviewer_name":"Jennifer K.","created_at":"over 7 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eFused Glass Coral Bowls | Make Your Own!\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"Always a great experience at Chicago Glass Collective! The owner is informative, fun, and quite an inspiration. I have taken several Dabble classes at CGC and plan on taking several more. Glass may seem intimidating to work with, but CGC makes it easy.","teacher_response":null}

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{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Courtney B.","created_at":"about 8 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eFused Glass Coral Bowls | Make Your Own!\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"This class was not what I was expecting, but was fun and I am excited to see our finished bowls. I thought there would be some furnaces and glass melting involved, but this was more about selecting your glass and arranging it for a bowl. Leslie was friendly and a very helpful instructor - especially with the design. Can't wait to see how they turn out! Note you have to come back later to get your bowl (so not good for short term Chicago visitors).","teacher_response":null}

{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Anushka G.","created_at":"about 8 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eFused Glass Coral Bowls | Make Your Own!\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"Great intro class to glass cutting! Loved the concept and that the instructor walked around to make sure everyone was able to fulfill their vision of what they wanted their coral bowl to look like. ","teacher_response":null}

{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Tim H.","created_at":"about 8 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eFused Glass Coral Bowls | Make Your Own!\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"Class was interesting and Leslie is patient and encouraging, and provides many materials to choose from to individualize your piece. I tend to work slow and am a bit of a perfectionist, but Leslie helped me with advice and support to design a bowl I was happy with. ","teacher_response":null}

{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Wendy G.","created_at":"about 8 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eFused Glass Coral Bowls | Make Your Own!\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"Classes with Leslie are always fun and informative. Though the glass coral bowls were quite smaller than I expected, it was still an enjoyable project and the end product came out well. Leslie is always available for assistance and advising through out the process. ","teacher_response":null}

{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Jennifer P.","created_at":"over 8 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eFused Glass Coral Bowls | Make Your Own!\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"Class was great. ","teacher_response":null}

{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Susan H.","created_at":"over 8 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eFused Glass Coral Bowls | Make Your Own!\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"This class was so much fun. Leslie is a great teacher/coach. She makes it easy for us, but let's us experiment so we know the whole process. This is the second glass I have taken with her and I look forward to more!\r\n","teacher_response":null}

{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Kelly P.","created_at":"over 8 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eFused Glass Coral Bowls | Make Your Own!\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"I've taken several classes here and they're all so fun! She helps everyone individually and explains the concepts very well. It's definitely a learning experience which is why I keep going back! Highly recommend.","teacher_response":null}

{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Laura D.","created_at":"over 8 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eFused Glass Coral Bowls | Make Your Own!\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"Awesome class. Leslie, the instructor, was absolutely terrific and extremely patient. I loved her class so much, I'm going to take some private lessons with her after the 4th of July and look forward to more of her glass classes.\r\nBTW, the facility was immaculate, as was the bathroom and the entire building. It was a pleasure being there.\r\nLOVE your Dabble classes. Very fun and interesting.\r\nThanks and very BEST,\r\nLaura Dion-Jones","teacher_response":null}

{"commenter_avatar":"/assets/fallback/default_user_photo-7844ce7f6060bc35d96b520c91dde332223314399368a367699ab784f5d8e1fa.png","reviewer_name":"Cathy S.","created_at":"over 8 years","title_link":"\u003cstrong\u003eFused Glass Coral Bowls | Make Your Own!\u003c/strong\u003e","positive":true,"review_content":"The photo on Dabble of the final product made me want to give this class a try. It was a very interesting experience and a fun way to spend a Friday night. The teacher offered a detailed demonstration and left us to use our creativity to make the coral style glass bowl. It was a great experience overall!","teacher_response":null}