New! Handkerchief Candle Holder
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Create a beautiful and colorful fused glass candle holder that resembles a handkerchief/fabric that folds and twists once draped in the kiln.
These folds, twists, and corners, derived from the square shape, capture the light from the candle and make the entire piece glow.
In this new glass class at Chicago Glass Collective, you will learn how to cut and assemble flat glass safely and have multiple styles and colors of glass to use in your project. You will receive a clear 6" square for your base. We will then talk about the use of the draping method in the kiln to complete your piece.
Your votive candle holder is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use, and it adds a warm and inviting glow to any space. LED candles are recommended. Candle not included with holder.
Great for a date night or a girls'/guys' night out!
• 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.
14 years or older
This experience has a minimum of 4 students required to go forward. You'll be notified if it is below minimum 7 days in advance. If the minimum is not met 24 hours before the event, you’ll have the option to pay the difference for a private event amount, transfer to another date or Dabble experience, or receive a refund.
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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.