Glass Blowing Classes in Chicago, IL

150 minutes Introductory Glass Fusing Class usually held on a Saturday. In this class, you can produce a number of objects such as glass bowls of various shapes, coasters, wall hangings, jewelry – almost anything. We are generous with the materials that we allow you to use in comparison with other classes. As a result, you cover more in a day than...

Students will get a serious, comprehensive introduction to the process of fusing glass during this 1 session class. Glass cutting will be taught, glass varieties and COE will be discussed, kiln use will be covered. Students will be shown how to build their own set of dichroic cabochons (1 pair for earrings and 1 larger for pendant) ready to begin firing...

Cloisonné is a traditional and beautiful type of enameling. Thin strips of fine silver are fused into a glass covered piece of copper. The resulting cells are packed with colored glass and fired to create a colorful image of remarkable beauty.

In this hands-on workshop, you will use gorgeous transparent glass to create a mosaic inspired by brilliantly colored autumn leaves. You will learn the process of affixing broken and cut art glass to an acrylic panel, considering the best usage of color, shape, and shading.  Once grouted, your art piece will glow like a stained glass window...

Create your own panel of stained glass in six hours! This fun and intensive stained glass workshop will focus on the copper foil method. Learn basic stained glass skills like cutting glass, foiling the pieces and soldering them to create simple beautiful designs. All tools and materials are included.

Each day "campers" will introduced to techniques utilized by "warm" glass artists & designers. Monday and Tuesday will be all about flame working and students will experience the same skill normally covered in our single day class.  Wednesday and Thursday will be focused on kiln formed glass work and cover glass cutting, layering and kiln...

Learn the basics of lampwork bead making! Lampwork beads are handmade beads created by blowing and shaping glass to form intricate designs. Dress in short sleeves, long cotton pants or jeans and closed toe, sturdy shoes. Lampwork Kit not included. Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate

Students ages 8 and above are introduced to "warm glass" artistry in the creation of 2(two) multi-layer, fused-glass pendants OR 1(one) pendant and pair of cabs for earrings during this 2 hour experience.  Award winning Artisan, Tammy L Deck will lead the class, guiding students in glass alchemy, color interactions, cutting and fusing fundamentals....

Students ages 8 and above are introduced to "warm glass" artistry in the creation of 2(two) multi-layer, fused-glass pendants OR 1(one) pendant and pair of cabs for earrings during this 2 hour experience.  Award winning Artisan, Tammy L Deck will lead the class, guiding students in glass alchemy, color interactions, cutting and fusing fundamentals....

Learn the basics of lampwork bead making! Lampwork beads are handmade beads created by blowing and shaping glass to form intricate designs. Dress in short sleeves, long cotton pants or jeans, and closed toe, sturdy shoes. Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate Tuition includes Beginner Lampwork kit and 1 container of map gas for each student. 

Ziatype prints exhibit rich dark tones and virtually unlimited color combinations from cool to warm. Zia's are a variation on traditional palladium process but offer many advantages in ease of use, and greater flexibility & potential for experimentation than platinum/palladium printing.  The first part of this class focuses on creating appropriate...

Campers are introduced to the basics of glass bead making during this 4 session day camp.  Torch safety will be taught and reinforced as campers are introduced to Basic skills through demonstrations and hands on practice with each camper working at a dedicated torch station.  Skill Summary:  Basic bead making, rounds, bicones, using...