Glassblowing Classes Chicago - Hands-On Glassblowing | Glass Paperweight Experience

Hands-On Glassblowing | Glass Paperweight Experience

with Firebird Community Arts

TOP RATED

5.0 | 5 reviews

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ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

A Firebird instructor will guide you through the process of making a colorful glass paperweight. No experience required! A great introduction to the glass shop. Your selected glass project will be ready for pickup the following week.

Included in the cost of the workshop is a glass paperweight. If you'd like to make a double-walled glass bowl or glass cup/vase take a look at those workshops.

This is a great experience for team-building and group events with room for up to 12 guests. Reach out for more information!

Please note that your glass projects will not be available to take home the day of your workshop. You will be informed about pickup days/times and your projects must be picked up within 30 days or they will be recycled.

What to Bring

Please wear natural fiber clothes (like cotton, linen, and wool) and closed-toed shoes

Minimum age

10 years or older

What's Provided

We provide everything else!

Cancellation Policy

Location

Firebird Community Arts

EVENT DETAILS

Date & Time

Location

Firebird Community Arts

Price

$95 per Ticket

BUY TICKETS

* Registration closes 24 hours before event

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Firebird Community Arts

TOP RATED

Glassblowing is an exciting artform requiring heat and a singular focus that yields dazzling results. Ceramics is similarly soothing and meditative. With the guidance of experienced art professionals, our workshop and class participants learn how to take a glass or ceramics project from gritty to glossy. All class fees support the goals of Firebird Community Arts. From classes to open studio time to private events, we have an option for you.

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EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

Shuntaunia M.
Reviewed on 03/23/25

I had a wonderful experience. I truly enjoyed my teacher Deaunta. He was very professional and friendly. I also enjoyed learning the back story of this program. To see the work of others was amazing. Again to learn how blow glass is amazing. I am looking forward to coming again.

I had a wonderful experience. I truly enjoyed my teacher Deaunta. He was very professional and friendly. I also enjoyed learning the back story of this program. To see the work of others was amazing. Again to learn how blow glass is amazing. I am looking forward to coming again.
Lee C.
Reviewed on 03/17/25

I received a lesson as a gift and brought along my wife and daughter. We had a wonderful time, beginning to learn the craft in a safe and supportive way. The instructor, Deaunata, was skilled, helpful and fun. We may have to come back for more!

I received a lesson as a gift and brought along my wife and daughter. We had a wonderful time, beginning to learn the craft in a safe and supportive way. The instructor, Deaunata, was skilled, helpful and fun. We may have to come back for more!
Pamela J.
Reviewed on 02/20/25

First, Firebird has a great mission, and I was happy to support its work. Second, the class was a ton of fun. Our instructor made making a glass paperweight fun and safe. I would take another class here anytime.

First, Firebird has a great mission, and I was happy to support its work. Second, the class was a ton of fun. Our instructor made making a glass paperweight fun and safe. I would take another class here anytime.
Cheryl B.
Reviewed on 01/12/25

We had a large group of varying ages from young to older and the two teachers Deaunata and LA were AMAZING! I should start off by saying that Firebird was very responsive to all of my questions (and I had many) and worked with scheduling our large group over a holiday weekend at a time that worked for us all. We have done many hands on experiences as a large group and this by far surpassed any of them. The teachers were very patient, reviewing safety measures and explaining the process of what was involved. Even though there were younger participants, the teachers helped to guide and support them while safely enabling them to still be hands on with their own unique creations. The paperweights came out stunning!!!! We are looking forward to the next time we can schedule another opportunity with Firebird when all of us are together again!!!!

We had a large group of varying ages from young to older and the two teachers Deaunata and LA were AMAZING! I should start off by saying that Firebird was very responsive to all of my questions (and I had many) and worked with scheduling our large group over a holiday weekend at a time that worked for us all. We have done many hands on experiences as a large group and this by far surpassed any of them. The teachers were very patient, reviewing safety measures and explaining the process of what was involved. Even though there were younger participants, the teachers helped to guide and support them while safely enabling them to still be hands on with their own unique creations. The paperweights came out stunning!!!! We are looking forward to the next time we can schedule another opportunity with Firebird when all of us are together again!!!!
Eleanor F.
Reviewed on 04/10/23

I booked this Dabble class for myself and my partner. Our teacher, Chiontea, was very knowledgeable and passionate about her craft. Chiontea made this experience accessible and took time to tell us about the process and how the glass interacted with the heat. My partner and I had a very enjoyable experience and I hope to take another class with Chiontea at Firebird Community Arts soon!

I booked this Dabble class for myself and my partner. Our teacher, Chiontea, was very knowledgeable and passionate about her craft. Chiontea made this experience accessible and took time to tell us about the process and how the glass interacted with the heat. My partner and I had a very enjoyable experience and I hope to take another class with Chiontea at Firebird Community Arts soon!

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