Family Fusing Workshop

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ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Bring your family for a creative outing!


The suggested theme for this class is "City of Glass". You can use Chicago or any city that you love as your inspiration for your piece. Each person can choose from a 6" x 6" piece or a 5" x 7" piece for their base. The finished look can either be textural, or smooth, slumped into a plate, or left flat for display; the choice is yours...


You will learn to safely cut and assemble flat glass and a variety of colors to create your design. Several options for accessory. Glass will be available for your use.


Make memories with your family, and start a new tradition!


No experience is required and this is perfect for ages 10+. Children 10-14 must each have a parent or guardian with them while they work.



  • Ages 15+ Parent/Guardian must be present when student (ages 15-17) arrives to sign waiver before class.

  • Wear closed-toed shoes and bring water to drink.


Your pieces will be fired after class and ready for pick up in two weeks. Shipping is provided for a small fee. 


If you have any COVID, flu or cold symptoms please do not come to class. We can reschedule for a later date.

Minimum age

10 years or older

What's Provided

All materials will be provided

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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.

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