Glass Pumpkin Sculpture

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ABOUT THIS EVENT
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Arts & DIY

Event Overview

For Halloween this year, why don't we take the path-less-traveled and ditch traditional jack-o-lanterns in favor of our own, glass blown pumpkins?

This Dabble class is a look into the world of glass working. Learn a little bit about craft, including: a run-down of the different types of glass art being made today, the tools and equipment used in a glass blowing studio and the properties of glass that make it a unique medium to work with. Then roll up your sleeves and put on your headgear as you learn how to sculpt a beautiful solid glass pumpkin.

If Halloween to you looks a little more purple and yellow than orange and black-- that's okay!-- as each student will choose their own colors and designs to melt, twist and mold into a fall festive pumpkin. And a fall festive pumpkin that can sit on the stoop without rotting a few days later, at that!

Pumpkins will be available for pick up a few days after class, as the glass needs to go through a process called annealing in order to cool properly without shattering and this can take a couple of days.

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All ages welcome

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Kit Paulson

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Kit Paulson has been blowing glass for approximately 10 years, having received her BFA from Alfred University. She has taught glassblowing at studios around the Chicagoland area, including: Making Glass, Chaos Glass, and (currently) Chicago Hot Glass. Kit is a working craftsperson and her own beautiful glass creations can be found at art fairs around Chicago and on Etsy.

EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

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    Kalona R.
    Reviewed on 11/06/14

    This was a really fun class! I was a little nervous, but Kit was easy-going, positive and a great instructor!

    This was a really fun class! I was a little nervous, but Kit was easy-going, positive and a great instructor!

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    Megan L.
    Reviewed on 09/30/14

    I really enjoyed Kit's Glass Pumpkin Sculpture class! Kit did a great job of explaining how the process works and what to expect, but also provides great one on one support so you end up with something that looks great - I was a little anxious that my pumpkin would turn out wonky since I haven't tried anything like this before but I was extremely happy with my results! I'd definitely sign up for another class.

    I really enjoyed Kit's Glass Pumpkin Sculpture class! Kit did a great job of explaining how the process works and what to expect, but also provides great one on one support so you end up with something that looks great - I was a little anxious that my pumpkin would turn out wonky since I haven't tried anything like this before but I was extremely happy with my results! I'd definitely sign up for another class.

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    Katie W.
    Reviewed on 09/28/14

    I have been looking for a glass working glass for a long time. I am so glad I started with this one. It was an awesome intro and so much fun. Kit was an awesome teacher and I will definitely be taking another glass with her in the future. The class was a great intro.

    I have been looking for a glass working glass for a long time. I am so glad I started with this one. It was an awesome intro and so much fun. Kit was an awesome teacher and I will definitely be taking another glass with her in the future. The class was a great intro.

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    Wendy K.
    Reviewed on 09/28/14

    Had a great time making my pumpkin with Kit.

    Had a great time making my pumpkin with Kit.

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    Corrine P.
    Reviewed on 09/22/14

    I enjoyed this class immensely. My eight and eleven year completed pumpkins as well and Kit was so patient.

    I enjoyed this class immensely. My eight and eleven year completed pumpkins as well and Kit was so patient.

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    Omar R.
    Reviewed on 09/16/14

    This was a fun experience. I was a little confused because the class was described as glass blowing, but it was not. Other than that I enjoyed the experience and the hands on work we did. I wish we could of done more than one pumpkin, but that's neither here nor there. Kit was friendly and she was well informed. She provided time for questions and allowed for self expression with the work and was complimentary of all our pumpkins.

    This was a fun experience. I was a little confused because the class was described as glass blowing, but it was not. Other than that I enjoyed the experience and the hands on work we did. I wish we could of done more than one pumpkin, but that's neither here nor there. Kit was friendly and she was well informed. She provided time for questions and allowed for self expression with the work and was complimentary of all our pumpkins.

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    Maria L.
    Reviewed on 10/28/13

    I greatly appreciated the fact that the teacher allowed for plenty of one on one time with the students. It enhanced the learning experience.

    I greatly appreciated the fact that the teacher allowed for plenty of one on one time with the students. It enhanced the learning experience.

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    Michael H.
    Reviewed on 10/28/13

    This was a great introductory class. The pumpkin is a non-trivial piece that allowed us to walk through some of the major parts of the glassblowing process. Kit (the instructor) was very knowledgeable and there was a good balance between giving us some hands on experience and taking the reins for the more advanced steps.

    As an added benefit, there were several other glassblowers of various experience levels in the workshop, so we got to see some other pieces in progress as well.

    This was a great introductory class. The pumpkin is a non-trivial piece that allowed us to walk through some of the major parts of the glassblowing process. Kit (the instructor) was very knowledgeable and there was a good balance between giving us some hands on experience and taking the reins for the more advanced steps.

    As an added benefit, there were several other glassblowers of various experience levels in the workshop, so we got to see some other pieces in progress as well.

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    Dana L.
    Reviewed on 10/28/13

    A very interesting and unique experience! I took this class since I had an upcoming wedding and thought the pumpkin would make a nice wedding gift, especially if it's hand made by me! We got to choose the colors we wanted, were given a tour of the studio and an explanation of safety protocol. Our instructor explained the process for our immediate project and answered any questions we had about other general glass blowing topics. Some other people were using the studio and she explained some of what they were doing, as well. Since, as it was explained to us, it takes years of experience to work with glass to understand how to make something nice, there was a lot of hand holding through the process, but there was still enough you did on your own to make it "yours." I recommend bringing a friend since a volunteer is needed for part of the process, plus with all the fire and molten glass there were lots of nice photo opportunities! Other pieces of glasswork were on display, too, which were great to see.

    A very interesting and unique experience! I took this class since I had an upcoming wedding and thought the pumpkin would make a nice wedding gift, especially if it's hand made by me! We got to choose the colors we wanted, were given a tour of the studio and an explanation of safety protocol. Our instructor explained the process for our immediate project and answered any questions we had about other general glass blowing topics. Some other people were using the studio and she explained some of what they were doing, as well. Since, as it was explained to us, it takes years of experience to work with glass to understand how to make something nice, there was a lot of hand holding through the process, but there was still enough you did on your own to make it "yours." I recommend bringing a friend since a volunteer is needed for part of the process, plus with all the fire and molten glass there were lots of nice photo opportunities! Other pieces of glasswork were on display, too, which were great to see.

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    Betsy K.
    Reviewed on 10/28/13

    My husband and I LOVED Kit Paulson's glassblowing class! There were 8 people in the class; we each made little glass pumpkins whose colors were of our choosing. She demonstrated what we were going to do, then provided just the right amount of help versus hands-on for a first time class. It was perfect, and we are thinking of returning for another lesson. I highly recommend Kit as a teacher. She is clear, easy to follow, and makes you feel quite capable.

    My husband and I LOVED Kit Paulson's glassblowing class! There were 8 people in the class; we each made little glass pumpkins whose colors were of our choosing. She demonstrated what we were going to do, then provided just the right amount of help versus hands-on for a first time class. It was perfect, and we are thinking of returning for another lesson. I highly recommend Kit as a teacher. She is clear, easy to follow, and makes you feel quite capable.

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    Christie H.
    Reviewed on 10/28/13

    Kit was an amazing teacher. She provided everyone with a sense of control and comfort in a very intimidating atmosphere. Beautiful results for our pumpkins!

    Kit was an amazing teacher. She provided everyone with a sense of control and comfort in a very intimidating atmosphere. Beautiful results for our pumpkins!

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    Erin K.
    Reviewed on 10/06/13

    Such fun to be back in the glass studio with Kit! A great way to get into the swing of fall! :)

    Such fun to be back in the glass studio with Kit! A great way to get into the swing of fall! :)

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    Erin D.
    Reviewed on 10/06/13

    Had a wonderful time, met some great folks, and came home with a great, personal, new piece of holiday decor!!

    Had a wonderful time, met some great folks, and came home with a great, personal, new piece of holiday decor!!

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    Patricia N.
    Reviewed on 10/06/13

    Fun class! Kit's an incredible instructor who gives great instruction and advice. I will definitely take another class from her! Cannot wait to pick up my glass pumpkin :)

    Fun class! Kit's an incredible instructor who gives great instruction and advice. I will definitely take another class from her! Cannot wait to pick up my glass pumpkin :)

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    Andrea S.
    Reviewed on 10/06/13

    This was a great class- Kit made me feel comfortable immediately, and I will definitely take another class with her!

    This was a great class- Kit made me feel comfortable immediately, and I will definitely take another class with her!

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    Maggie G.
    Reviewed on 10/06/13

    I had a wonderful time learning about glass working with Kit! After a demonstration, we were able to try our hand at playing with molten glass. Kit is an excellent teacher, she clearly loves sharing her passion for glass. I'll be watching for her next class.

    I had a wonderful time learning about glass working with Kit! After a demonstration, we were able to try our hand at playing with molten glass. Kit is an excellent teacher, she clearly loves sharing her passion for glass. I'll be watching for her next class.

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