Glassblowing: Make Your Own Glass Egg

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ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Design and create your own unique Glass Eggs. After a few safety rules and a demonstration, you will pick your shapes and colors, and we will work 1-on-1 to create works of art to match your unique experience at a glassblowing studio with me. When you sign up for one seat in this class, you are purchasing 1.5 hours to make as many eggs as you can. This class typically runs for 1.5 hours and we make 6 eggs. To extend the time and go for a baker's dozen, simply sign up for 2 seats in the class. It doesn't matter to me how many people you want to bring to this class, but remember 1 seat pays for 1.5 hours and 2 seats pays for 3 hours.


Projects will need up to 72 hours to cool properly before they will be ready for local delivery ($10-15), shipping ($15-20), or pick-up (free).


The location of this class will be determined based upon your preferred day and time. I am an independent artist and I teach these classes out of a few different spaces. Since the calendars at the studios change from day to day, it's easiest for you to select your day and time, then I will book us a space. Important safety information will be sent to you in an email with the exact address of the studio, but if you need more information before you sign up, just send me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as my hands are free.


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FAQ's:


Q: Is it BYOB?


A: Some of my venues are BYOB friendly and some are not. If you prefer a BYOB space just let me know!


 


Q: Is the price $150 per person?


A: No, this is the cost for 1.5 hours to make as many glass eggs as you can (usually around 6). To sign up for 1.5 hours, purchase 1 seat. To sign up for 3 hours, purchase 2. It is helpful if you send me a message to let me know how many might be in your group or if you are taking the lesson completely 1-on-1. Up to 6 people can participate in 1.5 hours and up to 12 in 3. Keep in mind if you max out the numbers it will be a quick experience for each guest.  If you sign up for fewer than 6 or 12 respectively, guests will continue to take turns until the time is over.


 


Q: How does it work? Does everybody work at the same time?


A: Each person will take a turn making their project and usually only 1 person can make their project at a time. It usually takes about 10 minutes to make each egg, with some time for set up and water breaks in between. Usually, each person takes a turn (or turns) making projects until the time is over. I'll make sure each person will get at least one turn. While students are not making their projects, they may help or observe our group, or there may be other artists in the studio to watch as well. (For larger groups we can have 2, 3, or 4 people making projects at one time. We can even "piggyback" the order so that we can accomodate groups of 100+ people in roughly 2.5 hours.)


 


Q: Can I give this as a gift?


A: Yes. You can sign up and then schedule later by sending me a message. I'll provide you with a private link. If you'd like I'll send you a digital or actual gift certificate for presentation.


 


Q: Are there restrictions?


A: Anyone under 18 will need to be accompanied by a guardian. Everyone will be expected to follow simple safety rules. (Don't touch this, don't walk backwards, etc) If the guardian understands that the minor will need to try to follow instructions, I'm ok with it. Please send me a message to let me know you are bringing minors. Otherwise, I am completely accomodating to all different limitiations and abilities. 

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All ages welcome

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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Glass Artist and Teacher in Chicagoland for the last 10+ years. I have worked with all kinds of people in all different places. I don't just make art and teach people how to make art. I'm a little bit like a construction worker / therapist. Glass Artists build and maintain their own studios, ovens, and furnaces. I do a lot of behind-the-scenes work so that I can help people enjoy the fear and responsibility that comes with handling 2300F molten glass.

EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

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    Katie W.
    Reviewed on 04/16/17

    Great class! Teacher was awesome and very patient with us. She made the Class super fun and was easy to work with. I would recommend this to anyone interested in trying out glass working.

    Great class! Teacher was awesome and very patient with us. She made the Class super fun and was easy to work with. I would recommend this to anyone interested in trying out glass working.

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