Make a one-of-a-kind wooden spoon or cooking utensil using traditional hand tools. Learn to orient your piece of wood for strength and efficient carving while using a variety of techniques and grips to remove material. Great for both beginners and experienced artists. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
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 required.
Jewelry Making: Precious Metal Clay – Silver: Session A
Jan 25
/ 1 session
Sunday
/ 12–4pm
Member: $85.00
/ Non-Member: $100.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Adult
Jump into the world of jewelry design with silver precious metal clay! In this class you’ll learn to use molding tools and basic forming techniques to create a truly original piece. Once the design is complete, we’ll lay your project in one of our kilns to harden it into a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry!
In this creative workshop, you’ll design and make your own custom ceramic rib tools for shaping clay on the pottery wheel. You’ll work in the woodshop to carve your designs from durable materials, creating tools that match your unique throwing style. Come with your ideas ready, and leave with personalized tools made by you! Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Savor your time together and join us for a creative night with clay, where you will enjoy beer, wine, and lite fare. During this Maker Date, our ceramic instructor will walk you through the basics of working on the potter’s wheel. Create a unique piece of pottery, then choose a glaze from our ceramic studio’s selection. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Get a taste of the hot glass studio with this Maker Date, where you and your plus one will enjoy beer, wine, and lite fare. Get hands-on experience in glassblowing by making a tumbler or stemless wine glass under the guidance of our professional glassblowers. Closed-toe shoes, long pants, hair tie are required.
*Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.*
Have a group of 4 or more? Turn up the heat, gather your family and friends and book an exclusive, hands-on glassblowing workshop with us! Find details here. Minimum of 4 required.
Relish in your creativity and join us in the fusing studio for this Maker Date where you’ll enjoy beer, wine, and lite fare. Our instructor will guide you through picking a mold and selecting your color palette to create a unique glass plate, platter, or bowl. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Light up your night with a flameworking Maker Date, enjoying beer, wine, and lite fare while you and your date learn to use torches and tools to melt and sculpt. Discover how gravity and heat work together to create a small glass form. Wear closed-toe shoes, natural fabrics (like cotton), and tie back long hair in the studio.
Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Learn the language of color with a series of exercises, paintings, and drawings using acrylic paint and colored pencils. Why do certain color combinations make you sleepy and others hurt your eyes? How can you tell what colors look good on you? What does it mean when we talk about the relationship of values, saturations, and the warmth or coolness of colors? How can you develop a personal palette to use in your wardrobe, home, or artwork?
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.
Welding isn’t as intimidating as you might think! Learn the basic principles of MIG welding, a process in which an electric arc forms between a wire electrode and metal, causing them to melt and join together. At the conclusion of the workshop, leave with a miniature metal sculpture.
Welding isn’t as intimidating as you might think! Learn the basic principles of MIG welding, a process in which an electric arc forms between a wire electrode and metal, causing them to melt and join together. At the conclusion of the workshop, leave with a miniature metal sculpture.
Create a colorful, one-of-a-kind fused glass heart! Learn basic glass cutting and design techniques as you layer and assemble your piece for kiln firing. Closed-toe shoes are required.
