Bucktown's Flan's Glass Studio Expands Holiday Workshop Offerings for December 2025

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Bucktown · December 3, 2025

Flan's Glass in Bucktown is creating impressive art through creativity and hard work, and has become a neighborhood gem since relocating to 2016 W. Armitage Avenue earlier this year. For the December holiday season, owner and artist Flannery Thompson has expanded the studio's workshop offerings, providing Bucktown residents with a creative outlet for handcrafted gift-making.

The spacious storefront features a welcoming retail space where visitors can purchase ready-made pieces ranging from fused glass coasters to larger artistic works. The studio's large front windows showcase Thompson's original creations, illuminating Armitage Avenue with vibrant colors and artistic inspiration. What makes Flan's Glass particularly special is its community-focused approach, with workshops designed for all skill levels that allow neighbors to connect while creating beautiful, handcrafted items.

Bucktown residents interested in exploring this distinctive art form can visit the studio's website to view December class schedules or stop by the Armitage Avenue location to see the colorful creations firsthand. With the holiday shopping season in full swing, Flan's Glass offers the perfect opportunity to support a local artisan while finding unique, handmade gifts that capture the creative spirit that makes Bucktown special.

Sources:
1. https://www.fox32chicago.com/tag/us/il/cook-county/chicago/bucktown