Lightwriters Neon Inc.

Learn neon in our welcoming Ravenswood studio this spring and summer! Intro level classes are available in May, June, and August and our Level Two is running in June if you’ve taken a class and want to dive deeper.

https://www.neon-chicago.com/appointments

Free Professional Practices Artist Lecture by Kacie Lees, followed by ticketed trouble-shooting workshop and group discussion.

Thu. May 21, 6-7pm Free Professional Practices Artist Lecture covering living documents, types of funding opportunities, record keeping and digital organization, resources, and application tips. RSVP under the Free Events tab at neon-chicago.com

7-8:30pm Individualized trouble shooting workshop and group discussion ($30): We will go further in depth about what makes a communicative bio, artist statement, and successful application. Bring a notebook and whatever professional document you need input on and we will workshop it in class. Registration is in the Special Workshops section of the Classes tab at neon-chicago.com

Registration and RSVP ➡️ neon-chicago.com

Looking for a place to go with friendly people making cool stuff? We host open studio hours, free to attend, $15/hr bench rental. Check out the gallery, bend some glass, bring a sketchbook, play a board game- it’s a great time!

Open Studio
Wednesdays 4-9pm
2nd Saturday 10am-3pm

4222 N Ravenswood
#15 on the call box at the door with the red star

Advanced Techniques Workshop with Jacob, Morgan, and Jeff

Join the Neon Engineers themselves for this intensive workshop focused on advanced bending technique and bombarding, with special guest Jeff Boyle! This class runs September 17-20 2026, and will meet from 10-5 each day with optional practice time in the evenings.

This class will be tailored to the students learning levels, and includes basic materials. Advanced students only, please email us with questions.

Classes link in bio.

Neon 🌀 with Kacie Lees returns March 28

Petroglyphs, hypnotism, Fibonacci, nirvana, galaxies, vitality, the Sun, higher consciousness, Spiral Jetty, birth, expansion, vortex, void. Occurring in nature, spirals symbolize transformation and the constant flux of our changing world. In this beginner’s workshop, we will review historic representations of spirals and jump in the flame to bend our very own whorling shapes.

This 1-day class includes clear glass, a transformer and mounting hardware. All levels welcome.

March 28, 11am-4pm
Classes 🔗 ⬆️

Neon to Neighborhoods - a new group show with the goal of raising funds for opens Friday January 16 6-9pm

Help your neighbors and get some cool art!

✨Love, Lust, Neon: A Neon Heart Bending Workshop with Kacie Lees ✨

❤️ Create own heart-shaped neon piece with instructor Kacie Lees, then watch your heart come to life while you cozy up in the studio. Students will follow along with an illustrated guide—which visually breaks down each step in the bending process into key moves, work with a bending pattern, and get in the fire to form a unique piece. This four-hour immersive experience will teach you the basics of neon, and you’ll leave with a glowing neon heart, shaped by your very own hands.

💌 No experience required.

Saturday February 14, 2pm $250
4222 N Ravenswood Ave.

Curve your mind around the fundamentals of script lettering in this 4 day-long intensive course. This class meets for 4 back to back 7-hour days, from March 19-22 from 10am-5pm with a lunch break each day, and extra optional practice time in the evenings.

Included in this course is clear glass, mounting components and a transformer for one lit piece to take home at the end of the class.

Intermediate level- prior introductory neon classes required, please email us with any questions.