Keep your tabletops safe in style with our handmade coasters while you create in our fusing studio. From cutting and positioning the glass to finish firing processes, learn what it takes to create a unique set of four fused glass coasters. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Create your own prickly masterpiece with a glass cactus sculpture that adds some character to any room. This fun project is the perfect way to dig into the art of cutting and shaping glass, with no watering needed! Closed-toe shoes are required.
What a better way to get into baseball season than by making your own baseball bat! Start the day with a piece of bat-appropriate timber, straight grained and dense, and turn it into a proper baseball bat, with the traditional process that first started America’s favorite pastime. Please bring a packed lunch.A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Looking to knock it out of the park? Join us for Sewing a Baseball Cap for a complete set to get your game on!
Discover the vibrant world of stained glass. Whether you’re a beginner or an experience artist, this is the perfect way to explore the magic of stained glass on a small scale that’s fun and approachable. Leave with the skills to make a colorful stained glass masterpiece and your very own handcrafted piece of art to display. Closed-toe shoes are required.
The bandsaw is one of the most versatile tools in a woodshop, making the bandsaw box a great introduction to woodworking. You will learn to use the bandsaw, along with various hand tools and finishing techniques to create a unique lidded box of your own design. We will emphasize tool safety and the properties of wood as a material, while also discussing elements of design and functionality. Please bring a packed lunch.A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Make a statement in your garden with this fused glass garden flower! This project-based workshop is an ideal introduction to principles of flat and fused glass. Focus on smaller shapes that come together to create a colorful and fun glass flower for your garden. Techniques such as scoring, breaking, and grinding glass, as well as concepts of heat, will be covered. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Learn about glassblowing as you create an original beer tumbler. Once cooled, pick up your glass at Saucony Creek Franklin Station Brewpub where the second half of the workshop will conclude with a demonstration and tasting with their brew experts 5pm Saturday, April 18.Ages 21 and over only. Closed-toe shoes, hair tie are required.
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.
Ceramics Vases with Floral Arrangements with Making It Floral!
Apr 16
/ 1 session
Thursday
/ 6–9pm
Member: $97.75
/ Non-Member: $115.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Adult
Start by creating your own slab-built ceramic vase, learning handbuilding techniques to shape and decorate a unique vessel. Then, once your piece is fired, join us back for a session with Making It Floral from 6-7:30pm Thursday, April 30 as these professionals guide you through designing a fresh floral arrangement to beautifully complement your handmade vase. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Learn to shape molten glass into a delicate, nature-inspired ladybug pendant using a torch and colored glass rods. This class is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to expand their flameworking skills. Wear closed-toe shoes, natural fabrics (like cotton), and tie back long hair in the studio.
Mini-Makers!: Glassblown Flower or Paperweight: Session C
Apr 18
/ 1 session
Saturday
/ 11am–1pm
Member: $63.75
/ Non-Member: $75.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: 7-12 (Mini-Makers!), Youth and Teen
Introduce the family to the art of glassblowing through this family workshop designed just for you and your child. Learn the process of blowing and sculpting hot glass into a fun item for your home. Note: An adult must participate in the workshop. *The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child 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.
Join us for a hands-on, one-day workshop exploring the basics of alcohol markers! Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about this vibrant medium, this session will cover essential techniques like blending, layering, and shading. You’ll get to know how alcohol markers work, how to control their unique properties, and how to combine them with other tools to enhance your artwork. By the end of the day, you’ll put your new skills to use by creating a small mixed-media illustration to take home.
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 a unique terrarium in the studio while learning the fundamentals of the glassblowing process. Complete your terrarium habitat at home using moss and plants provided by GoggleWorks. Closed-toe shoes, hair tie are required.
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.
