Glass Fusing Classes Chicago - Woven Fused Glass Dish | Glass Fusing 101

Woven Fused Glass Dish | Glass Fusing 101

with Chicago Glass Collective

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4.5 | 5 reviews

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ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Create the look of woven glass with a few fun fusing tricks! In this new Dabble class, you will learn to easily and safely cut and assemble transparent and opaque sheet glass. Create your piece with colorful glass strips, stringers, and noodles that will turn it into a beautiful and textural piece that has depth and textile-like qualities. The pieces will then be slumped (shaped) into a variety of forms to look like fabric. Your pieces will be 5" x 5". All materials and firings are included. No experience needed. Great for a date night or a girls/guys night out! Age 14+

Wear closed-toe shoes and layers (in case it's chilly in the studio). Bring water to drink.

KN95, N95 or KN94 masks are required. I have them for you if you forget (a donation of $2 is greatly appreciated). They aren’t optional. They must be fit snugly over your nose and mouth (no fabric or surgical masks and no gators) during your time in the building and studio. I will ask you to change into one of our masks that fits better if yours keeps falling down or sits low or under your nose. This is for the safety of everyone. Thanks in advance for understanding.

If you have any COVID symptoms please do not come to class. We can reschedule for a later date.

Minimum age

14 years or older

Parent or guardian required if under 18

Prerequisites

No experience needed. Masks required.

What You Can Expect From This Experience

cutting flat glass
assembling flat glass
learn about fused glass

Cancellation Policy

Location

Chicago Glass Collective

1770 W. Berteau Avenue, Suite 203-B

Chicago , IL , 60613

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Price

$54 per Ticket

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Chicago Glass Collective

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After receiving her BFA from Alfred University in 1992 Leslie Speicher traveled 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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EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

Andrea B.
Reviewed on 06/04/22

Not a newby with fused glass, but my first time doing woven. Leslie is terrific and very patient…not to mention a lot of fun.

Not a newby with fused glass, but my first time doing woven. Leslie is terrific and very patient…not to mention a lot of fun.
Mary Jo L.
Reviewed on 06/02/22

The class was excellent! Just the right amount of time. All supplies were provided and individually packaged. Instructions were articulate. Instructor was friendly, helpful and personable.

The class was excellent! Just the right amount of time. All supplies were provided and individually packaged. Instructions were articulate. Instructor was friendly, helpful and personable.
Sally S.
Reviewed on 03/03/22

Love that Dabble has introduced me to such interesting places in Chicago! Have loved discovering the Chicago Glass collective. The classes are awesome!

Love that Dabble has introduced me to such interesting places in Chicago! Have loved discovering the Chicago Glass collective. The classes are awesome!
Gail G.
Reviewed on 05/03/18

Had a great time in our class. The teacher is great. Will definitely we do another class!

Had a great time in our class. The teacher is great. Will definitely we do another class!
Gail G.
Reviewed on 02/17/18

it was a fun class but i think it was limited on the glass colors you could use. i thought there should of been way more colors and glass. i enjoy using alot of color but really couldnt design it the way i really wanted to because the limited colors and class.

it was a fun class but i think it was limited on the glass colors you could use. i thought there should of been way more colors and glass. i enjoy using alot of color but really couldnt design it the way i really wanted to because the limited colors and class.