Glass Blowing Classes in Chicago, IL

In this Intermediate level class students will learn how to cut curvature designed patterns as well as how to add beautiful jewels in their stained glass pieces. More complex glass will be cut and grinded. Each student will take home a complete stained glass window.  Prerequisite: Students are required to have taken the beginner class or to have...

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.

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

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.

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. 

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...

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....

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...

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...

Join us for a night of creative exploration and crafting! Each month we'll dive into a new medium and way of making, from fiber arts to plants to millions of uses of paper. It's not your typical Friday night.  Come make some crafty new friends and leave with a craft of your very own. Brought to you by resident crafting expert, Jenny Frank. An...