In this advanced wheel throwing class, you’ll focus on creating lidded vessels and learning how to design well-fitting lids that complement your forms. You’ll take part in a group cone 10 reduction firing, gaining experience with high-fire atmospheric effects to enhance your finished pieces. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Find inspiration in this industrial setting as you paint scenes across GoggleWorks’ campus. Learn the basic techniques of painting with the help of our experienced instructor. Perfect for new learners wanting to capture the world around them in their paintings, or anyone wanting a refresher course on water-based media.
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.
Learn the foundational skills of woodturning to create a functional pen. Gain a comprehensive introduction to the tools, techniques, and safety practices. Perfect for beginners or those looking to expand their woodworking skills! A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
Drop in on Fridays for our new creative printmaking series with artist Suzanne Fellows and explore a variety of techniques to create your own unique prints. Perfect for both beginners and experienced artists, each session includes a demo, lecture, and hands-on experience with endless possibilities!
Enjoy an afternoon of family fun and dive into digital art using Procreate. Together with your child, we’ll explore techniques in sketching, drawing, and painting digitally. This session encourages creativity and experimentation through fun and engaging lessons. Note: An adult must participate in the workshop. The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending.
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 molds for casting iron at GoggleWorks’ Iron Pour + Fire Arts Festival on Saturday, April 25! This class will explore several mold making techniques including bonded sand, lost foam, and lost wax ceramic shell. You’ll learn about the construction and operation of the iron cupola furnace and prepare your masterpiece for the big pour day. Bring your project ideas the first day of class!
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 are required.
A monoprint is a unique way to embellish your ceramics by transferring your own image onto the clay surface. The process involves painting layers of slips or underglazes on newsprint before placing the paper onto a wet slab of clay. Using this technique, you will create a set of four coasters. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Learn the fundamentals of stained glass assembly using lead and solder. Gain hands-on experience in design, shaping, foiling, and soldering as you make your own small stained glass panel to take home. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Explore the art, aesthetics, and techniques of glassblowing through demonstration and hands-on practice. Class discussions will include historical and contemporary glass movements, basic glass chemistry, and studio application. Closed-toe shoes, hair tie are required. Please bring your own water bottle!
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.
Hey there current or future mushroom foragers – this class is for you! Before you get back out into nature, connect with the process of foraging by making your own tools from the trees that you fun people and fungi like! Over two sessions, make your own mushroom brush – to clean mushrooms in the field, and a bespoke jar lid for the dried mushroom storage you have, or soon will. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Secure your spot for the pour by pre-purchasing your Scratch Mold block for the Iron Pour Saturday, April 25, 2026, where you’ll see your creation cast in iron. The scratch mold is a block of sand where you will carve your design. Your design will then be filled with molten iron during a live pour demonstration. Once the metal has cooled and solidified, you’ll walk away with a custom solid iron casting of your very own creation.
New this year! Purchase Open Studio time to get a jump on your Scratch Mold design well ahead of the event. Meet in our metalsmithing studio in Building 6. Limited supply of 25 scratch molds available.
Note: Your Scratch Mold will be poured at the Iron Pour Festival on Saturday, April 25. Additional molds will be available for purchase at the Iron Pour on Saturday, April 25 on a first come, first serve basis.