Hot Glass for Valentines Day

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ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Make a hot glass heart for your Valentine this year! Bring your sweetie or just yourself! This Dabble class is a look into the world of glass working. Learn a little bit about the glass-blowing craft, including: a run-down of the different types of glass art being made today, the tools and equipment used in a glass blowing studio and the properties of glass that make it a unique medium to work with. Then roll up your sleeves and put on your headgear as you learn how to make a one-of-a-kind glass heart.

Students will work in small teams to make a solid glass heart paperweight, choosing colors and designs and manipulating hot liquid glass.

Hearts will be available for pick up a few days after class, as the glass needs to go through a process called annealing in order to cool properly without shattering and this can take a couple of days.

Minimum age

All ages welcome

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Kit Paulson

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Kit Paulson has been blowing glass for approximately 10 years, having received her BFA from Alfred University. She has taught glassblowing at studios around the Chicagoland area, including: Making Glass, Chaos Glass, and (currently) Chicago Hot Glass. Kit is a working craftsperson and her own beautiful glass creations can be found at art fairs around Chicago and on Etsy.

EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

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    Sharon S.
    Reviewed on 02/07/15

    Kit was a great teacher. We had a great time. It's helpful that she will ship your heart to you when they are finished.

    Kit was a great teacher. We had a great time. It's helpful that she will ship your heart to you when they are finished.

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    Cynthia (Cindy) H.
    Reviewed on 02/16/14

    This was first event I attended and it was a great experience since it was the first time I signed up for anything to go by myself. I felt comfortable and had a great time.

    This was first event I attended and it was a great experience since it was the first time I signed up for anything to go by myself. I felt comfortable and had a great time.

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    Julia H.
    Reviewed on 02/03/14

    Kit is an excellent teacher! She makes the whole process very accessible.

    Kit is an excellent teacher! She makes the whole process very accessible.

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    Annie W.
    Reviewed on 02/02/14

    Great experience, it was very hands on and the instructor was knowledgeable and patient, so everyone got her full attention when it was their turn. You got to do everything which was fun - and exciting.

    Great experience, it was very hands on and the instructor was knowledgeable and patient, so everyone got her full attention when it was their turn. You got to do everything which was fun - and exciting.

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    C D.
    Reviewed on 02/02/14

    Kit is a great teacher. As she goes through the directions with each student, it is repetitive, yet she remains patient and encouraging. It's always good to see someone who has been doing what they've been doing for 13 years, but still finds delight and interest in how student's designs and color choices come together as part of the process. Super fun class to experience directly and through the other students efforts.

    Kit is a great teacher. As she goes through the directions with each student, it is repetitive, yet she remains patient and encouraging. It's always good to see someone who has been doing what they've been doing for 13 years, but still finds delight and interest in how student's designs and color choices come together as part of the process. Super fun class to experience directly and through the other students efforts.

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    Alicia L.
    Reviewed on 02/05/13

    The glass blowing class was very informative and fun :) and the piece of glass i took home turned out amazing. Thanks for the great class

    The glass blowing class was very informative and fun :) and the piece of glass i took home turned out amazing. Thanks for the great class

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    Kristen L.
    Reviewed on 02/04/13

    This was my first Dabble class and I really enjoyed it. The teacher was very knowledgeable and helpful. The only thing that would have made it better is if I would have dressed a little warmer, it was really cold in the shop.

    This was my first Dabble class and I really enjoyed it. The teacher was very knowledgeable and helpful. The only thing that would have made it better is if I would have dressed a little warmer, it was really cold in the shop.

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    Kestelle W.
    Reviewed on 02/03/13

    Kit makes you feel comfortable as she guides you through the process. She invests in you to make sure you have a great experience.

    Kit makes you feel comfortable as she guides you through the process. She invests in you to make sure you have a great experience.

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    Lelani F.
    Reviewed on 02/03/13

    Had lot's of fun and interaction with the participants. Kit was very informative and knowledgeable. I would definitely do this class again! I can't wait until I can pick up my heart and see the actual final colors! This was a nice hands on beginners project. The only thing I would suggest is wear layers as it could be colder than you think in there; especially in the winter. Thanks Kit for a great class! Lelani

    Had lot's of fun and interaction with the participants. Kit was very informative and knowledgeable. I would definitely do this class again! I can't wait until I can pick up my heart and see the actual final colors! This was a nice hands on beginners project. The only thing I would suggest is wear layers as it could be colder than you think in there; especially in the winter. Thanks Kit for a great class! Lelani

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