Glass Blowing Classes Chicago - Make Your Own Glass Blown Watering Globes for Mother's Day!

Make Your Own Glass Blown Watering Globes for Mother's Day!

with Chicago Glass Collective

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5.0 | 4 reviews

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ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Spring has sprung and Mother's Day is just around the corner. Celebrate with your Mom and family by learning how to make your own glass blown watering globe!

Students will learn how to safely blow glass with a torch and you will receive glass “points” that you fill with beautiful colored glass of your choice. With one-on-one instruction you will then heat your glass in the torch to create your own colorful one‐of‐a‐kind Watering Globes for your plants and garden. Each student can make approximately 6 ornaments, each finished with the stem attached or a classic silver or gold ornament cap. All materials are included! Watering Globes are ready to bring home at the end of the class. Ages 16+

Additional points may be purchased for $6 each.

What to Bring

Please wear cotton clothing and close toed shoes. Also, please bring a hair tie and a bottle of water to drink.

Minimum age

All ages welcome

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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

Nicole B.
Reviewed on 06/03/19

This class was great! In the historic Deagan building in Ravenswood, the studio and teacher were welcoming and you got some wonderful practice and take-home gifts!

This class was great! In the historic Deagan building in Ravenswood, the studio and teacher were welcoming and you got some wonderful practice and take-home gifts!
Jan F.
Reviewed on 05/10/16

Great teacher, clear, super encouraging and conveys her confidence that "you can do this" and do it well! I would highly recommend her.

Great teacher, clear, super encouraging and conveys her confidence that "you can do this" and do it well! I would highly recommend her.
Janet N.
Reviewed on 05/09/16

I had a wonderful experience in Leslie's class. She was very patient and ensured that we all had the same attention and encouragement. She made it fun! Her studio space is light and clean and comfortable

I had a wonderful experience in Leslie's class. She was very patient and ensured that we all had the same attention and encouragement. She made it fun! Her studio space is light and clean and comfortable
Jeff C.
Reviewed on 05/08/16

always wanted to try this. it was fun, and I made some cool stuff. doing it makes me want to try some new things. met some great people in the class too. one couple was there on a date!

always wanted to try this. it was fun, and I made some cool stuff. doing it makes me want to try some new things. met some great people in the class too. one couple was there on a date!