Explore illustrating with colored pencils and paint pens on different toned background paper! Learn different blending techniques and applications of the mediums so you can walk away with a small illustration.
Shared art materials will be provided in the studio for most classes. Personal supplies can be purchased at our Art Supply Store, located on the first floor of GoggleWorks.
Create your own prickly masterpiece with a glass cactus sculpture that adds some character to any room – no watering needed! This fun project is the perfect way to dig into the art of cutting and shaping glass. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Elevate your woodturning skills to the next level as we focus on the art of crafting a lidded box. Together, we’ll take a deep dive into advanced techniques and intricate designs, culminating in the creation of a beautiful and functional lidded box. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
This workshop will teach the basics of drawing the human figure from a live model. Through several guided drawing exercises, instructor Lee Shannon will introduce methods for drawing a human quickly and accurately. Note: This class will involve working with a live nude model. Students must be 18+.
Shared art materials will be provided in the studio for most classes. Personal supplies can be purchased at our Art Supply Store, located on the first floor of GoggleWorks.
Explore basic flameworking techniques as you’ll use color and shaping to create a unique marble! This is a great introduction to learning to work with the material on the torch. Wear closed-toe shoes, natural fabrics (like cotton), and tie back long hair in the studio.
Starting with a simple square blank of hardwood, learn the fundamentals of woodturning, including the safe use of the lathe, turning gouges, and lathe tools. Leave with a beautiful French rolling pin and basic skills which can be applied to a wide range of future turning projects. Great for both beginners and experienced artists. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Unleash your creativity in this beginner-friendly collage class! Explore the art of combining images, textures, and colors to create unique, layered compositions. You’ll learn techniques for cutting, arranging, and adhering materials while expressing your personal style. Perfect for anyone looking to tap into their creative side – no experience needed! All materials are provided, but feel free to bring along magazines, found materials, and photographs.
Create a charming rectangular bread basket, perfect for serving bread or rolls at your table. You will weave with flat reed, incorporate plenty of dyed reed for visual interest, and add shaker tape handles to complete the design.
Take your fusing experience to the next level by working thicker pieces and dancing across the line of control and movement. Projects include pot melts, color bars, and on edge assembly with an emphasis on various cold working applications. Closed-toe shoes required. Prerequisite: Intro to Fusing or equivalent experience.
This beginner-friendly class is a great introduction to watercolor painting in a relaxed and creative way. You’ll learn basic techniques such as brush control, color mixing, layering, and simple washes while experimenting with watercolor paints and paper. The focus is on exploration, confidence, and having fun with the medium. No prior painting experience required. Perfect for anyone curious about watercolor or looking to loosen up and enjoy the process.
Shared art materials will be provided in the studio for most classes. Personal supplies can be purchased at our Art Supply Store, located on the first floor of GoggleWorks.
Discover the simplicity and complexity of itajime shibori, with its limitless possibilities for creativity and pattern. You will learn how to create and use an indigo bath, leaving with a collection of samples as well as one finished piece suitable for wearing or gifting. We will discuss how the samples can be used as the basis for other projects. If you participated in session A or B, bring your samples and see how overdyeing with indigo creates further laying and depth. No previous experience needed! Be dressed to work with materials that can stain.
Sketch outdoors on GoggleWorks’ campus! Learn tips for sketching from life with a special focus on the structure of plants, foliage, and flowers. Please bring your favorite sketch journal and sketching supplies which can include dry media (pencils, pens, pastels) and water-based media like watercolors and gouache.
Supplies can be purchased at our Art Supply Store, located on the first floor of GoggleWorks.
