Stained Glass Classes Chicago - Stained Glass Flowers and Cacti

Stained Glass Flowers and Cacti

with Norma Rios Sierra

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5.0 | 25 reviews

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Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Make an everlasting flower from stained glass in my home studio in Logan Square.

I will provide all supplies and materials for you to create a flower or even a cactus from stained glass. These can be incorporated into a vase or pot and look beautiful for years. You are not limited to making flowers or cacti, you can make a wide assortment of suncatchers.

Learn simple glass cutting techniques to shape your piece from a wide assortment of stained glass colors. You will also learn to copper foil and solder your piece. I will help you along the way to ensure that you take home at least one completed project.

All supplies and materials are included.

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All ages welcome

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Norma Rios Sierra

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Norma D Rios-Sierra received her Bachelor of Art History from Columbia College Chicago in 2009. She has lived in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, San Diego, California and most recently McAllen, Texas. She was first introduced to stained glass art while working as a translator at a stained glass factory in Mexico. Her work consists mostly of stained glass mosaic featuring bold images inspired by iconic Mexican imagery, textiles and embroidery.

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Susie Y.
Reviewed on 05/04/19

Norma is a fantastic teacher as always, and she has a great eye for design. Her teaching style is patient and guiding, but she also lets you be independent as you learn through your own trial and errors. Her love for glass is truly inspiring. Can't wait to take another class!

Norma is a fantastic teacher as always, and she has a great eye for design. Her teaching style is patient and guiding, but she also lets you be independent as you learn through your own trial and errors. Her love for glass is truly inspiring. Can't wait to take another class!
Jonah G.
Reviewed on 04/14/19

Norma was very helpful and kind. She did a great job facilitating us creating beautiful stained glass projects.

Norma was very helpful and kind. She did a great job facilitating us creating beautiful stained glass projects.
Laura K.
Reviewed on 03/27/19

What a fun afternoon of learning a new craft! Thank you for welcoming us into your home and teaching us all about stained glass!

What a fun afternoon of learning a new craft! Thank you for welcoming us into your home and teaching us all about stained glass!
Alicia N.
Reviewed on 03/16/19

This class was great. Norma is awesome and supportive without taking control of your project. She provides the perfect amount of help while also allowing you to let your creativity flow. I highly suggest!!

This class was great. Norma is awesome and supportive without taking control of your project. She provides the perfect amount of help while also allowing you to let your creativity flow. I highly suggest!!
Lacey B.
Reviewed on 03/09/19

Amazing glass! Norma was very patient with our small class and trusted us to design our own ideas. I came home with an impressive sunflower piece!

Amazing glass! Norma was very patient with our small class and trusted us to design our own ideas. I came home with an impressive sunflower piece!
Sean B.
Reviewed on 01/31/19

We had such a great time making stained glass cacti- we learned so much and were pleasantly surprised at how much we did in one class. Norma is a great teacher with a refreshing, laid back style. Her studio is quirky and fun- we can't wait to go back!

We had such a great time making stained glass cacti- we learned so much and were pleasantly surprised at how much we did in one class. Norma is a great teacher with a refreshing, laid back style. Her studio is quirky and fun- we can't wait to go back!
Joanne T.
Reviewed on 11/12/18

Had a 'mom and daughter' day and it could not have been more perfect! We had so much fun and Norma was AWESOME! She is fun, funny, hands on, accommodating, made the class an easy learning experience for us novices. Very comfortable environment-I can't wait to sign up for my next class with her. I HIGHLY recommend folks!

Had a 'mom and daughter' day and it could not have been more perfect! We had so much fun and Norma was AWESOME! She is fun, funny, hands on, accommodating, made the class an easy learning experience for us novices. Very comfortable environment-I can't wait to sign up for my next class with her. I HIGHLY recommend folks!
Gloria M.
Reviewed on 09/22/18

Norma is an amazing teacher!! This is the second class I have taken with her. She promotes creativity. Great way to spend a day alone or with your friends.

Norma is an amazing teacher!! This is the second class I have taken with her. She promotes creativity. Great way to spend a day alone or with your friends.
Denise G.
Reviewed on 07/15/18

Fun experience and I’m happy with the finished project, plus I got to use a soldering iron!

Fun experience and I’m happy with the finished project, plus I got to use a soldering iron!
Margaret P.
Reviewed on 03/05/18

Great experience! Very flexible to our interests and encouraging to our creativity.

Great experience! Very flexible to our interests and encouraging to our creativity.
Taylor P.
Reviewed on 02/20/18

We had a great time! The teacher was very informative and patient and had a ton of beautiful glass pieces to work with! Her studio is a fun space to create! We would love to attend again! Thanks, Nora (and Mia!)

We had a great time! The teacher was very informative and patient and had a ton of beautiful glass pieces to work with! Her studio is a fun space to create! We would love to attend again! Thanks, Nora (and Mia!)
Autumn B.
Reviewed on 01/29/18

I had such a blast in this class; I'd never worked with stained glass, and Norma was there to guide me through the whole process. She was an amazing instructor: hands-on, helpful, and an all-around fabulous person. I will definitely be back to take another course with her!

I had such a blast in this class; I'd never worked with stained glass, and Norma was there to guide me through the whole process. She was an amazing instructor: hands-on, helpful, and an all-around fabulous person. I will definitely be back to take another course with her!
Christie N.
Reviewed on 01/28/18

The Stained Glass Flowers & Cacti class was so fun! We started practicing the basics right from the start, and then worked on our projects the rest of the time. Three hours totally flew by! Norma is knowledgeable, helpful, and overall cool to hangout with, and it was so sweet that she had food for us to snack on. There were only 3 students in this class, so we got tons of attention whenever we needed help. Definitely recommend!

The Stained Glass Flowers & Cacti class was so fun! We started practicing the basics right from the start, and then worked on our projects the rest of the time. Three hours totally flew by! Norma is knowledgeable, helpful, and overall cool to hangout with, and it was so sweet that she had food for us to snack on. There were only 3 students in this class, so we got tons of attention whenever we needed help. Definitely recommend!
Carrie S.
Reviewed on 11/06/17

I really enjoyed this class. Norma started us out with some practice cuts, and then set us loose on a lovely variety of colored glass. She was excellent at helping everyone choose a design that would work for them and guiding us through the steps. She's encouraging, kind, and explains everything very well. Plus I'm delighted with the sun-catcher I made.

I really enjoyed this class. Norma started us out with some practice cuts, and then set us loose on a lovely variety of colored glass. She was excellent at helping everyone choose a design that would work for them and guiding us through the steps. She's encouraging, kind, and explains everything very well. Plus I'm delighted with the sun-catcher I made.
Leesa A.
Reviewed on 11/06/17

Such a fun, encouraging and laid back environment. Norma made practicing a breeze and broke down goals into components that were easy to achieve. An excellent stained glass class for beginners and novices.

Such a fun, encouraging and laid back environment. Norma made practicing a breeze and broke down goals into components that were easy to achieve. An excellent stained glass class for beginners and novices.
Erin K.
Reviewed on 09/25/17

Anytime someone is willing to open their home to share their passion with strangers, they should be commended. Norma is a gracious host as well as a gifted teacher. I've done multiple classes with her because I loved the experience. There have been full classes and times with just a few people but she always gives personal feedback and instruction. I have been able to grow in my ability and I have found inspiration to keep dabbling.
If you are wanting to try a new art, glass is a wonderful option. If you are feeling anxious about making a perfect piece, go in with the realization that you are there for a fun experience and relax knowing that every project I've seen leave her door was a good one. :)

Anytime someone is willing to open their home to share their passion with strangers, they should be commended. Norma is a gracious host as well as a gifted teacher. I've done multiple classes with her because I loved the experience. There have been full classes and times with just a few people but she always gives personal feedback and instruction. I have been able to grow in my ability and I have found inspiration to keep dabbling.
If you are wanting to try a new art, glass is a wonderful option. If you are feeling anxious about making a perfect piece, go in with the realization that you are there for a fun experience and relax knowing that every project I've seen leave her door was a good one. :)
Kathy C.
Reviewed on 08/30/17

Class was very good. It was a small group so she was able to tailor the class to everyone's specific needs, and gave lots of individual attention. Also we had fun!

Class was very good. It was a small group so she was able to tailor the class to everyone's specific needs, and gave lots of individual attention. Also we had fun!
Abby B.
Reviewed on 07/15/17

Norma was so informative and helpful! She kept the class size small (5 students only) so that she could assist us at each turn of the process. It was really neat to learn how to solder, and I would definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in the art of glass!

Norma was so informative and helpful! She kept the class size small (5 students only) so that she could assist us at each turn of the process. It was really neat to learn how to solder, and I would definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in the art of glass!
Vivian R.
Reviewed on 07/14/17

Norma was a great teacher. She explained everything thoroughly and was very helpful if you were having trouble. She made everything seem easy even for a beginner. I would definitely recommend this class!

Norma was a great teacher. She explained everything thoroughly and was very helpful if you were having trouble. She made everything seem easy even for a beginner. I would definitely recommend this class!
Bethany K.
Reviewed on 07/14/17

Norma was an awesome teacher, very welcoming and gave close attention to her students' work. I walked it very proud of my stained glass!

Norma was an awesome teacher, very welcoming and gave close attention to her students' work. I walked it very proud of my stained glass!
Kelly M.
Reviewed on 06/08/17

Norma is a fabulous teacher and wonderful human! You walk into her home and she makes you feel like you have known each other a long time. She is very skilled and the class is very relaxed. I will definitely be returning!

Norma is a fabulous teacher and wonderful human! You walk into her home and she makes you feel like you have known each other a long time. She is very skilled and the class is very relaxed. I will definitely be returning!
Laura R.
Reviewed on 04/11/17

Wonderful class! Norma is so patient, fun, and creative. We listened to records and learned to cut glass and solder. It was a very exciting afternoon.

Wonderful class! Norma is so patient, fun, and creative. We listened to records and learned to cut glass and solder. It was a very exciting afternoon.
Erin C.
Reviewed on 01/13/17

Norma was a great teacher and I highly recommend this workshop! She was very helpful, knowledgeable, and encouraging. I look forward to seeing what other types of classes she offers. This was just enough to make a great piece and spark an intrest to make more!

Norma was a great teacher and I highly recommend this workshop! She was very helpful, knowledgeable, and encouraging. I look forward to seeing what other types of classes she offers. This was just enough to make a great piece and spark an intrest to make more!
Nikki M.
Reviewed on 11/08/16

Norma was great--she gave us freedom to do what we wanted (cacti or otherwise) and helped us with ideas. I wish I had spent some time thinking more before the class so I didn't waste time trying to draw a design. She had some beautiful glass available and gave us time to practice cutting on cheap glass before moving to the special glass. She offered us water and snacks while we worked and there was ample workspace for each of us. The cactus I made turned out great. Thanks!

Norma was great--she gave us freedom to do what we wanted (cacti or otherwise) and helped us with ideas. I wish I had spent some time thinking more before the class so I didn't waste time trying to draw a design. She had some beautiful glass available and gave us time to practice cutting on cheap glass before moving to the special glass. She offered us water and snacks while we worked and there was ample workspace for each of us. The cactus I made turned out great. Thanks!

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