Let us fuel your child’s imagination! Your creative kid will learn how to work on color patterns and learn basic Morse code while creating a fun and personalized piece of jewelry, such as a necklace or bracelet. We’ll handle the creative chaos – we keep the mess, you keep the masterpiece.
Join us as we learn the essential skills of woodworking while creating a beautiful and functional cutting board – perfect for serving delicious spreads or as a thoughtful gift for loved ones. Whether you’re new to woodworking or looking to expand your skills, this class promises a fun and rewarding experience for all. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
Brighten up any room by creating a functional fused glass nightlight. Learn glass cutting, safety practices, and the glass fusing process as our instructor guides you through design options and assembly techniques. Closed-toe shoes required.
Explore the art of welding with found objects in this one-day workshop. Start the class with a visit to a local scrap yard where you’ll learn how to identify weldable metals for your project. After a lunch break, you’ll learn how to use a MIG welder and hand tools to create your own found object sculpture. Be prepared to walk in an industrial setting; gloves and boots/work shoes are highly advised.Prerequisite: Welding Basics or equivalent experience.
Learn the fundamentals of one of the oldest photographic processes – wet plate collodion. In this full-day intensive, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the process, from pouring collodion to exposing, and developing your own plate, using both modern and antique 4×5 cameras. You’ll gain a deep, practical understanding of the materials and common challenges of the process while creating your own unique images. Whether you’re trying wet plate for the first time or looking to refine your technique, this workshop is designed for anyone interested in exploring alternative processes. All materials are provided. We recommend bringing a notebook, wearing clothes you don’t mind getting messy, and packing lunch/snacks for the day.
Class will be held in the Darkroom, Studio 233, on the 2nd floor in 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.
Learn the basics of fusing by creating a cute trinket dish inspired by nature. Learn glass cutting, safety practices, and the glass fusing process as our instructor guides you through design options and assembly techniques. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Weave a small apple basket featuring a Williamsburg-style handle that creates a graceful, flared shape. You will work with flat and flat oval reed and add round reed “shadow” accents for extra detail and depth.
Learn how to handbuild delightful garden decorations for your home garden and indoor planters. Learn the art of ceramics while connecting with fellow nature lovers and making beautiful, functional pieces to brighten up your own plants and garden.
Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Turnaround time for ceramics can be a few weeks. Once the pieces are ready for pick up, you’ll receive an email from our Programs team letting you know.
Class will be held in the Ceramics Auxiliary Classroom 301, on the 3rd floor of GoggleWorks.
Discover the basics of using acrylic paint pens. Learn the difference between brush tips versus bullet nibs, and the various stylistic choices you can make when using paint pens. Walk away with a small illustration and the knowledge of the medium.
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.
Make a beautiful piece of jewelry from start to finish. The first class will explore lapidary: cutting, forming, and polishing raw rock into a shape of your choosing. The second class will cover silversmithing and mounting that stone in a silver frame, essential for adding it to a ring or necklace. This is a truly unique and diverse experience! A materials fee is due at registration.
Gain a great introduction to working with borosilicate glass and the torch. In this three-hour workshop, make a beautiful glass pendant by applying color to a clear rod of glass. Take it home and make a lovely necklace for yourself or gift it to someone you love. Wear closed-toe shoes, natural fabrics (like cotton), and tie back long hair in the studio.
