http://www.chicagohotglass.com/
I've never studied there, but the staff I met at yesterday's open house seemed skilled and friendly.
"Chicago Hot Glass’ 3200 square foot facility features a complete glass working studio including:
- furnace with 400 pounds of Spruce Pine clear crystal & 100 pounds of color
- (4)20-pound pot electric color furnace
- 4 glory holes
- 7 annealers of various sizes
- cold shop with grinding wheel and a belt sander, sandblaster
- gallery
All facilities are available for rental to approved renters at an hourly rate.
Contact Chicago Hot Glass at 773-394-3252 for more information."