Glass Fusing, Glass Arts, Candle Classes Chicago - Fused Glass Votive Candle Holder | Make Your Own!

Fused Glass Votive Candle Holder | Make Your Own!

with Chicago Glass Collective

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5.0 | 9 reviews

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ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Create a beautiful and colorful fused glass votive holder in this new glass class at Chicago Glass Collective! You will learn how to safely cut and assemble flat glass and have multiple styles and colors of glass to use in your project. We will then talk about the use of the draping method in the kiln to complete your piece.

Your votive candle holder is perfect for inside or outside use and it gives any space a warm and inviting glow. LED votives are recommended. Votive candle not included with holder.

No experience neccessary! Pick up within two weeks. Shipping is also available for a fee.

Great for a date night or a girls/guys night out!

No experience necessary and great for ages 14+.

Ages 14-15 must have an adult present with them for the entire class.

All materials are provided. Your pieces will be fired after class and ready to pick up approx 2 weeks after class. Shipping is available for a fee.

Ages 16+ Parent/Guardian must be present when student (ages 16-17) arrives to sign waiver before class.

Wear closed-toed shoes and bring water to drink.

Minimum age

14 years or older

Parent or guardian required if under 18

What's Provided

All materials are provided

What You Can Expect From This Experience

Learn to safely cut flat glass
Learn to assemble flat glass
Learn how to use accessory glass
Learn about draping and shaping 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!

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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

Jay K.
Reviewed on 03/08/24

Fun class. Easy for all ages. I was hoping for a little more intense experience (no molten glass here) and you have to come back and pick up the final results at a later date.

Fun class. Easy for all ages. I was hoping for a little more intense experience (no molten glass here) and you have to come back and pick up the final results at a later date.
Monica F.
Reviewed on 06/01/23

This was a fun and easy first introduction to glass fusing! It was cool to see all the different types of fusing that can be used to create different details and textures

This was a fun and easy first introduction to glass fusing! It was cool to see all the different types of fusing that can be used to create different details and textures
Judy B.
Reviewed on 11/25/22

Leslie took us step-by-step through the process, offering individual guidance along the way. Answered any and all questions.

Leslie took us step-by-step through the process, offering individual guidance along the way. Answered any and all questions.
Tatiana S. V.
Reviewed on 06/21/22

The teacher was super knowledgeable about the different ways of glass fusing, and she was willing to showcase all the other work - so everyone there could see what we could accomplish. She mentioned other classes that she teaches when someone would get excited about the examples. WONDERFUL CLASS.

The teacher was super knowledgeable about the different ways of glass fusing, and she was willing to showcase all the other work - so everyone there could see what we could accomplish. She mentioned other classes that she teaches when someone would get excited about the examples. WONDERFUL CLASS.
Sharon S.
Reviewed on 06/09/22

Had a wonderful time. Leslie shared her knowledge and was very encouraging. She focused on everyone and was a great teacher. This class is good for beginners and those who have worked with glass before. I would totally do another class with Leslie.

Had a wonderful time. Leslie shared her knowledge and was very encouraging. She focused on everyone and was a great teacher. This class is good for beginners and those who have worked with glass before. I would totally do another class with Leslie.
Nick S.
Reviewed on 06/08/22

This class was fantastic! My wife, mother, and I loved spending a couple hours with Leslie in her studio making awesome glass candle holders. Leslie was a great teacher and we've already talked about wanting to go back. Definitely a dabble to do!!

This class was fantastic! My wife, mother, and I loved spending a couple hours with Leslie in her studio making awesome glass candle holders. Leslie was a great teacher and we've already talked about wanting to go back. Definitely a dabble to do!!
Julian B.
Reviewed on 12/13/21

Leslie was a greay teacher. The environmemt was great and she allowed us to just get creative. The room has tons of inspiration and she did an excellent job with letting us explore.

Leslie was a greay teacher. The environmemt was great and she allowed us to just get creative. The room has tons of inspiration and she did an excellent job with letting us explore.
Kelly P.
Reviewed on 09/12/18

I love all her classes and sign up as soon as I find a new one. I did this with my Mom for Mother's Day and we both had a great time. My glass work skills are still a work in progress but I enjoy learning new techniques. She is very helpful and explains things really well before you start. (And again for those like me who are slow to catch on.) ;)

I love all her classes and sign up as soon as I find a new one. I did this with my Mom for Mother's Day and we both had a great time. My glass work skills are still a work in progress but I enjoy learning new techniques. She is very helpful and explains things really well before you start. (And again for those like me who are slow to catch on.) ;)
Leesa A.
Reviewed on 05/14/18

Very laid back and creative process. The instructor walked around to answer questions and provide tips frequently. Pieces had to stay to be fired so I'm excited to pick them up and see how they turned out!

Very laid back and creative process. The instructor walked around to answer questions and provide tips frequently. Pieces had to stay to be fired so I'm excited to pick them up and see how they turned out!

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