This was an amazing experience. Rosey is a great teacher and clearly a very experienced and talented artist. My stepson and I registered for the class with zero prior experience working with hot glass and no idea what to expect. Rosey showed us exactly what to do and then let us dive in, while she provided helpful guidance and feedback along the way. The experience felt simultaneously thrilling ("I'm melting glass with a torch right now") and very safe, because of Rosey's calm, confident guidance. We walked away with two pendants we absolutely love – plus the demo piece – and can't stop showing off and bragging about.

My friend and I went to this class and had a fantastic time! We got to choose what we wanted to make (I chose pumpkin and my friend made a tomato), our colors, and then Rosey laid out everything. We each got to help heat the glass, add the color, blow up the glass, shape it, paddle it, and instruct Rosey on how we wanted the finishing touches. We probably did about 50% of the work. Rosey warned us that our pieces might not look exactly how we wanted (changes in colors, cracks, etc.), but we were both thrilled with our results as we picked up our pieces the next evening!

Rosey did a great job as always providing good instruction, while ensuring things were done safely, and most importantly a nice piece of art!

Great class with Rosey Merkin!

When I travel for business and know that I will have some free time, I often look for interesting experiences. I was glad to discover Dabble as a way to support that habit.

I took some glassblowing classes at home starting 20 years ago and have managed to take a few more on trips to different cites.

Rosey Merkin is a good teacher. I brought two friends who were new to glassblowing and she explained things clearly to all of us. She was patient and clear with her directions. We were sharing the studio space with others and she made sure that we understood when to stay out of the way.

All three of us enjoyed the lesson and are looking forward to seeing our finished projects.

I was careful to not get ahead of myself simply because I had some prior experience and Rosey was willing to work with me on a slightly more advanced second piece. I appreciate that very much.

I get to Chicago on business every few years at least and will keep Dabble and Rosey in mind on future trips.

I wholeheartedly recommend her class.

We loved our glassblowing class with Rosey and will be taking more! She was very patient and kind and the experience was very cool. For future students just know the location is in a grey warehouse type building, you must ring the buzzer outside to open the gated parking lot attached. Also this is an urban location for those visiting from the suburbs. Grateful for a parking lot.

My wife and I took the glassblowing workshop from Rosie Merkin. Rosie was very professional and thorough in explanation, putting us at ease amongst furnaces and molten glass. She patiently walked us through everything, giving both of us the opportunity to complete a vase and a bowl, respectively. Very hands on and very cool.

This class is great! My wife and I did as a birthday present and had a blast. We made three pieces of varying complexity and learned several different techniques. Highly recommend!!!

I booked a private class as a surprise for my boyfriend and we had a great time. We were able to complete four projects (including the demo paper weight) and found Rosey's instruction very easy to follow. Can't wait to pick up our glass!

Fantastic experience! Rosey went out of her way to make this extra special for my husband and young adult son. They both were hesitant to take the time out to do this but came back with big smiles on their faces and both stated they would love to learn more and do it again!

My sister and I had a fun and memorable time glassblowing with Rosey. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and safety-minded. She made what could be an intimidating process very clear and doable by letting us know the next steps to expect, what adjustments we need to make, what NOT to do, etc. We were each able to make 2 items with Rosey and also take home her demo project. This is such a unique opportunity to create art - I would encourage anyone to give it a try!

It was an awesome experience! I went with my boyfriend and 2 teenagers. We loved the entire experience and can’t wait to go again.

I was so excited to learn we could take this glass blowing class! I can’t say enough good things about her and her class. Rosie is a great teacher who might I add is super sweet with so much patients and knowledge. She is a wonderful person to work with and made things so enjoyable and easy to understand. She lets you get to it and she makes sure you have fun and also makes sure you are safe. She went above and beyond and even gave us pointers on good places to see after her class! If you are looking into trying it just go for it! I would recommend her class for anyone who wants to try glass blowing. You won’t regret it! Give her a try! She will make sure you come home with something beautiful! We will be back!

My husband and I went to this Glassblowing class that could have up to 4 people. While 4 people registered the other two were a little late, and the instructor was really great about letting us get started right away. In fact, they ended up dividing the class so that we basically took the first half and the other couple took the second half (but learned by watching the end of what we were doing). This took some flexibility on the instructors part and I appreciate that they made it work. Also, the instruction was really clear and easy to follow, the activity was fun, and we ended up with a really nice paperweight to show for our efforts (well, we each made one). Keep in mind, the glass will take time to cool, so you won't be walking out with what you make but will want to either pick it up or have it shipped to you. All in all, a great experience and one we wouldn't mind repeating & have recommended to friends.

We had a great time in class with Rosey! I signed up for a private lesson with 5 of us, and we each got to do a project of our choice. Rosey did a great job demonstrating what to do and helping us through each step to create our masterpiece!! We love the class and had a lot of fun, and each got to make a wonderful blown glass masterpiece.

I could not recommend this class enough. Rosie was extremely nice and helpful and really took her time to make the experience great for me and my mother. She did an amazing demonstration and then allowed each of us to create our own piece and really allowed us to help a lot even though we had limited experience. It was essentially a two hour private lesson and totally worth the money. I would recommend this class to anyone!!

Rosey was great to meet and she really takes her time explaining everything before you get your hands dirty. Awesome "hands on" experience! Totally recommend this class!

My wife had been wanting to try glass blowing for a long time and therefore the expectations were high. Rosey was an outstanding teacher, by chance our workshop ended up being just ourselves and Rosey which made the experience even more memorable.

The sessions started with Rosey giving us an overview of glassblowing and demonstration of the item we had selected to make. When it came to our turn to create our glass pieces Rosey struck the perfect balance of giving us a feeling on control and independence without ever leaving us feeling worried or unsafe.

This was by far more involved and interesting than other glass blowing courses people we know have undertaken and it is all down to our wonderful instructor.

My mom and I took the Make your Own Glass Art class with Rosey. We were able to make our own pieces with her guidance and direction - It was so interesting and incredibly rewarding! This class gave me such an appreciation for the art of glassblowing. I highly suggest it!

Our instructor was sick, but we were redirected to David. David was enthusiastic, knowledgable and confident. I really enjoyed his style of teaching. I did so much more than I anticipated and created something I am really proud of. Highly recommend.

Had an AMAZING time!!! A previous "group glass - everyone helps make one piece" left me wanting more. Rosey was patient, encouraging & awesome - a fantastic teacher! She let me do as much as I could & took over the parts that were beyond my skillset. I would do it again in a heartbeat!!! - Why did I wait so long to book this???

Very cool experience. Rosey was patient with us and gave us great instruction. We love our glass pendants!

Such a cool experience. Rosey is so encouraging, helpful, SO patient and just such a great instructor. Took me a while to get confidence in what I was doing, but mine and my sister's pendants both turned out awesome and so unique., Great class!

We enjoyed our time with Rosey very much. She is delightful and patient and excited about her craft. We would recommend her to anyone!

Rosey is great, we had a wonderful time at our private session. My boyfriend and I each had a good amount of time being hands on and blowing glass. She knows her stuff and makes the class really fun and engaging! I would highly recommend this to my friends. Great date night.

What a fantastic experience! Rosey is not only a talented artist, she's a great teacher - she explained what she was doing while demoing, and then gently reminded and talked me through when it was my turn. I was lucky to have been the only person signed up for my class, so I got a private lesson in glass making and was able to try a slightly more advanced technique. My pendants turned out beautifully! This would be great idea for a girls' night, birthday party, or if you just need an excuse to have fun doing something slightly out of the ordinary.

Very great experience. Teacher was very nice and walked me through every steps. Excited about my final piece.

Its so awesome! My boyfriend and I had the best time. We were able to make 5 pieces. Rosey our instructor was great! Super informative, patient, funny, and super helpful. Just an awesome teacher!

I got this as a birthday gift for my boyfriend and it did not disappoint! We each got to make a bowl and had a blast in the process. Rosey was awesome and made it a safe, fun experience. Would highly recommend!

We loved our glass blowing experience with Rosie! I took my mom as a mother's day present and it exceeded our expectations. Rosie was kind, patient, and knowledgeable. We finished with 3 bowls and a heart shaped paperweight! Would definitely recommend!

We had a great class with Rosey. She was a wonderful teacher, very calm but also serious about the process. She explained everything nicely and we will get to take home some awesome items! I would do this class again and definitely recommend it to anyone looking for something different!

Fantastic class. Best instructor, she was patient, fun and helpful. We learned a lot about glass blowing and she helped us create beautiful keepsakes.

Fantastic class. Best instructor, she was patient, fun and helpful. We learned a lot about glass blowing and she helped us create beautiful keepsakes.

Awesome!! Rosey is a terrific teacher and also lots of fun to be with. She immediately made us feel comfortable and safe. She helped us every step of the way as our group of three each made beautiful glass creations of our choice. I highly recommend this activity.

Our second class with Rosey. She's a great teacher: very knowledgeable, encouraging, enthusiastic. A wonderful hands-on experience!

It was a wonderful experience - highly recommend!

I have previous glass experience but this was my first time working with Rosey...she was able to meet me where I was at with my learning level and show me new things! Super venue at the firehouse and that was neat because I hadn't worked here before. I will definitely sign up for more glass adventures. You will come away with something special, no matter what you set out to make!

Rosey is awesome. We had a great time!

I highly recommend this class if you have ever thought about trying glassblowing. Learning through a private lesson gave us time to learn more about the art and technique and we were able to make some really neat projects. Rosey is a great teacher - very encouraging, fun, and knowledgeable. I may sign up for another one in the future so I can create more!

We thoroughly enjoyed our intro to glassblowing with Rosey. She taught us with precision, care, and good humor, and we got a good feel for this beautiful art form. Highly recommended.

Rosie was awesome and worked with us one on one to create our pieces! We were able to pick out what we wanted to create and what colors to add. A very hands on experience! I will schedule with her again!

Rosey is an EXTREMELY talented and personable person. She walks you through glass blowing step by step and makes sure you feel comfortable with scolding hot materials. She helps you learn the trade from its origin, right down to the nit and grit of hands on glass blowing. Rosey helped me make a stunning gift that I know will be absolutely perfect for my Fathers birthday. If you have any doubts, you shouldnt.

Rosey was super awesome. She accommodated our group very well even though we went over capacity. she even stayed for extra time so we could finish an extra glass item. She was very prompt in responding via text. I highly recommend this class, it was so fun and the final glass piece is something I'll cherish forever.

I learned a lot, plan to sign-up again for it.

I booked this class to surprise my fiancee with something cool to do for his birthday, and Ms. Merkin did not disappoint! We had so much fun learning the techniques and some of the history of glass blowing. It was an awesome experience and we will be doing it again!

Had an informative one-on-one class and created some one of a kind treasures. A painless introduction for anyone interested in learning to make glass beads.

Man, I LOVED this class! My boyfriend and I took a private class with Rosey and learned how to make double-walled bowls (we made 2!) and a paperweight. I have never had an experience like this. Rosey dug right in with us and taught us all the proper safety and protocol along the way. She has an enormous amount of skill and did a great job gently directing us so that our projects turned out nicely. I will definitely be back!

What a fun time! I bought this for my mom for a fun mother's day outing together. We got to make our own bowl or vase with Rosey's oversight and incredible guidance. It was a once in a lifetime experience, for sure!

Rosey was incredible and so informative. Above and beyond that, she was so accommodating and wanted us to walk away with such a positive first experience at glassblowing. Thank you to Rosey for being so great throughout the whole process!

Great class! Teacher was awesome and very patient with us. She made the Class super fun and was easy to work with. I would recommend this to anyone interested in trying out glass working.