Glass Arts Classes Chicago - Glass Fusing Fun for Mothers’ Day!

Glass Fusing Fun for Mothers’ Day!

with Chicago Glass Collective

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ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms, Grandmoms, Bonus Moms, Aunts and Caretakers!

Join us for our fun and fabulous Glass Fusing class on Mother's Day this year! Learn how to safely cut and assemble, beautiful and colorful flat glass and turn your unique creation into plate or votive holder.

Each participant will receive a 6" clear square plus a wide variety of colorful glass pieces, stringers, and scrap. You will learn how to safely cut glass and learn many basic techniques to complete your vision. We suggest googling "fused glass designs" and come in with some inspiration for the piece you would like to make. We will help make your piece your own creation based on your inspiration.

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 appox. 2-3 weeks after class. We do our very best to have your pieces finished within two weeks. 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.

Doors open 10 minutes before class

You will receive an information letter from us a couple of days before class with all the details pertaining to parking, directions, and other important information

What to Bring

All materials are provided

Minimum age

12 years or older

Parent or guardian required if under 18

What You Can Expect From This Experience

Glass fusing
Glass cutting
Glass assembly

Cancellation Policy

Location

Chicago Glass Collective

1770 W. Berteau Ave, Suite 203B

Chicago, IL, 60613

EVENT DETAILS

Date & Time

Location

Chicago Glass Collective

Price

$68 per Ticket

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* Registration closes 24 hours before event

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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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