https://cafac.wildapricot.org/classes/neon Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center upcoming events Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Wed, 27 May 2026 14:06:45 GMT Wed, 27 May 2026 14:06:45 GMT Thu, 28 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT <p><font color="#000000"><img src="https://cafac.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/WA%20class%20images%20neon.png" alt="" title="" border="0">The first commercial neon sign was lit in 1910. More than 100 years later, neon tubes have largely been replaced by LED lighting, particularly in outdoor commercial applications. Still, neon remains a mesmerizing art form of sculpture made from light.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000">In this introductory class, you’ll explore a bit of the history of neon, gain an understanding of safety protocols and the technical aspects of neon tubing, before moving on to practice bending and assembly techniques. Like playing an instrument, bending neon tubing takes consistent practice, so we recommend that you attend all class sessions. In one of the final class sessions, you’ll watch as the instructor uses a bombarder to pump, fill, seal, and electrify your neon tube, so you can take home a finished piece. All materials and components are included.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 14px;">$435 ($360 tuition + $75 materials)&nbsp; |&nbsp; 4 weeks, 8 sessions<br> Open to ages 16 and up.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 14px;"><em><strong>Instructor:&nbsp;</strong><strong><a href="https://www.cafac.org/meet-the-instructors" target="_blank">Jon Ault</a></strong></em></font></p> <p><br></p> https://cafac.wildapricot.org/event-6577247 https://cafac.wildapricot.org/event-6577247 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT <p><font color="#000000"><img src="https://cafac.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/WA%20class%20images%20neon.png" alt="" title="" border="0">The first commercial neon sign was lit in 1910. More than 100 years later, neon tubes have largely been replaced by LED lighting, particularly in outdoor commercial applications. Still, neon remains a mesmerizing art form of sculpture made from light.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000">In this introductory class, you’ll explore a bit of the history of neon, gain an understanding of safety protocols and the technical aspects of neon tubing, before moving on to practice bending and assembly techniques. Like playing an instrument, bending neon tubing takes consistent practice, so we recommend that you attend all class sessions. In one of the final class sessions, you’ll watch as the instructor uses a bombarder to pump, fill, seal, and electrify your neon tube, so you can take home a finished piece. All materials and components are included.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 14px;">$435 ($360 tuition + $75 materials)&nbsp; |&nbsp; 4 weeks, 8 sessions<br> Open to ages 16 and up.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 14px;"><em><strong>Instructor:&nbsp;</strong><strong><a href="https://www.cafac.org/meet-the-instructors" target="_blank">Jon Ault</a></strong></em></font></p> <p><br></p> https://cafac.wildapricot.org/event-6577247 https://cafac.wildapricot.org/event-6577247 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT <p><font color="#000000"><img src="https://cafac.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/WA%20class%20images%20neon.png" alt="" title="" border="0">The first commercial neon sign was lit in 1910. More than 100 years later, neon tubes have largely been replaced by LED lighting, particularly in outdoor commercial applications. Still, neon remains a mesmerizing art form of sculpture made from light.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000">In this introductory class, you’ll explore a bit of the history of neon, gain an understanding of safety protocols and the technical aspects of neon tubing, before moving on to practice bending and assembly techniques. Like playing an instrument, bending neon tubing takes consistent practice, so we recommend that you attend all class sessions. In one of the final class sessions, you’ll watch as the instructor uses a bombarder to pump, fill, seal, and electrify your neon tube, so you can take home a finished piece. All materials and components are included.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 14px;">$435 ($360 tuition + $75 materials)&nbsp; |&nbsp; 4 weeks, 8 sessions<br> Open to ages 16 and up.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 14px;"><em><strong>Instructor:&nbsp;</strong><strong><a href="https://www.cafac.org/meet-the-instructors" target="_blank">Jon Ault</a></strong></em></font></p> <p><br></p> https://cafac.wildapricot.org/event-6577247 https://cafac.wildapricot.org/event-6577247 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT <p><font color="#000000"><img src="https://cafac.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/WA%20class%20images%20neon.png" alt="" title="" border="0">The first commercial neon sign was lit in 1910. More than 100 years later, neon tubes have largely been replaced by LED lighting, particularly in outdoor commercial applications. Still, neon remains a mesmerizing art form of sculpture made from light.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000">In this introductory class, you’ll explore a bit of the history of neon, gain an understanding of safety protocols and the technical aspects of neon tubing, before moving on to practice bending and assembly techniques. Like playing an instrument, bending neon tubing takes consistent practice, so we recommend that you attend all class sessions. In one of the final class sessions, you’ll watch as the instructor uses a bombarder to pump, fill, seal, and electrify your neon tube, so you can take home a finished piece. All materials and components are included.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 14px;">$435 ($360 tuition + $75 materials)&nbsp; |&nbsp; 4 weeks, 8 sessions<br> Open to ages 16 and up.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 14px;"><em><strong>Instructor:&nbsp;</strong><strong><a href="https://www.cafac.org/meet-the-instructors" target="_blank">Jon Ault</a></strong></em></font></p> <p><br></p> https://cafac.wildapricot.org/event-6577247 https://cafac.wildapricot.org/event-6577247 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT <p><font color="#000000"><img src="https://cafac.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/WA%20class%20images%20neon.png" alt="" title="" border="0">The first commercial neon sign was lit in 1910. More than 100 years later, neon tubes have largely been replaced by LED lighting, particularly in outdoor commercial applications. Still, neon remains a mesmerizing art form of sculpture made from light.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000">In this introductory class, you’ll explore a bit of the history of neon, gain an understanding of safety protocols and the technical aspects of neon tubing, before moving on to practice bending and assembly techniques. Like playing an instrument, bending neon tubing takes consistent practice, so we recommend that you attend all class sessions. In one of the final class sessions, you’ll watch as the instructor uses a bombarder to pump, fill, seal, and electrify your neon tube, so you can take home a finished piece. All materials and components are included.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 14px;">$435 ($360 tuition + $75 materials)&nbsp; |&nbsp; 4 weeks, 8 sessions<br> Open to ages 16 and up.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 14px;"><em><strong>Instructor:&nbsp;</strong><strong><a href="https://www.cafac.org/meet-the-instructors" target="_blank">Jon Ault</a></strong></em></font></p> <p><br></p> https://cafac.wildapricot.org/event-6577247 https://cafac.wildapricot.org/event-6577247 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT <p><font color="#000000"><img src="https://cafac.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/WA%20class%20images%20neon.png" alt="" title="" border="0">The first commercial neon sign was lit in 1910. More than 100 years later, neon tubes have largely been replaced by LED lighting, particularly in outdoor commercial applications. Still, neon remains a mesmerizing art form of sculpture made from light.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000">In this introductory class, you’ll explore a bit of the history of neon, gain an understanding of safety protocols and the technical aspects of neon tubing, before moving on to practice bending and assembly techniques. Like playing an instrument, bending neon tubing takes consistent practice, so we recommend that you attend all class sessions. In one of the final class sessions, you’ll watch as the instructor uses a bombarder to pump, fill, seal, and electrify your neon tube, so you can take home a finished piece. All materials and components are included.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 14px;">$435 ($360 tuition + $75 materials)&nbsp; |&nbsp; 4 weeks, 8 sessions<br> Open to ages 16 and up.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 14px;"><em><strong>Instructor:&nbsp;</strong><strong><a href="https://www.cafac.org/meet-the-instructors" target="_blank">Jon Ault</a></strong></em></font></p> <p><br></p> https://cafac.wildapricot.org/event-6577247 https://cafac.wildapricot.org/event-6577247