Creativity. Community. Fun!
Come join us at Chicago Glass Collective.
Learn, explore, and create with the exciting medium of glass.
We welcome everyone – from the curious beginner to the glass expert – contact us to make an appointment for a tour, take a class, use our studio, or become a collective member.
Glassblowing
Step into our welcoming hot shop and experience glass in its molten state!
Friday Night Fire offers short, hands-on glassblowing sessions designed for beginners. You’ll work one-on-one with an instructor to shape molten glass into your own piece. No experience necessary—just curiosity.
Stop by our gallery this May!
Come explore new work, shop handmade glass, and get a glimpse into the studio. It’s a great chance to find a one-of-a-kind gift for the grads in your life.
Saturday, May 2 — 12:00–3:00 PM
Saturday, May 9 — 2:00–5:00 PM
Saturday, May 16 — 2:00–5:00 PM
Sign up for our most popular beginner class, Friday Night Fusing!
Choose from several sizes and shape options, and spend part of your Friday with us creating your own beautiful fused glass piece. Learn how to safely cut and assemble beautiful sheet glass into your own unique design.
Materials provided in the flat fee include all tools, kiln firings, instruction, colorful scrap and accessory glass, and two pieces of clear or white base glass. Choose from Clear or White base glass. Please see the student work samples below.
Perfect for a date, “Girls’ Night Out” or family outing. Ages 14+.
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.
Ages 16+ Parent/Guardian must be present when student (ages 16-17) arrives to sign waiver before class.
Wear closed-toed shoes and bring water to drink.
Doors open 10 minutes before class
You will receive an information letter from us a couple of days before class with all the details pertaining to parking, directions, and other important information.
We will send out an info letter a few days before class with all the info you need about parking, what to wear, and other details to help you have a great night out at our studio/
This is also a great class for a Private Party! Please get in touch with us for more information on Private Events.
DATES AND TIMES:
Fridays, 6:30-8:30 pm
July 24
August 14
August 28
AVAILABLE SIZES:
5" square plate: $58
6" square plate: $68
4" x 12" tray: $78
5" x 10" tray: $74
8" square plate $88
8" round bowl: $94
10" square plate $115
10" round bowl: $120
Book a Party or Special Event!
VIEW OUR CLASSES
Don’t see a class that fits your schedule? Please reach out to schedule a private party or work event at our studio.
We also offer GIFT CARDS, which can be used for classes or items in our online shop!
STUDIO HOURS
Chicago Glass Collective
is open only by appointment…
Text Leslie @ 216.543.2329
Email: info@chicagoglasscollective.com
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