Learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls, and more in this exciting introduction to the fundamentals of working on a potter’s wheel. You will be guided through the process of throwing, shaping, and trimming your pieces. Express your creative voice through basic surface decoration and glazing techniques.
Ignite your creativity and learn the basics of MIG welding! Explore theory, welding techniques, and equipment safety while you develop the welding and fabrication skills necessary to turn your artistic vision into a complete work of art!
Flame-resistant clothing, long pants, and heavy closed-toe shoe are required.
Learn the basics of woodturning while transforming raw pieces of wood into functional and beautiful turned bowls. Working on wood lathes, you will learn safe and efficient woodturning techniques along with proper turning tool usage. This class is for all levels and designed to develop basic wood turning skills. A materials fee is due at registration.
Closed-toe shoes are required.
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Learn how to collaboratively create an adventure with a team! From character creation and asset design to story arcs and the final boss, this class will guide you through the world of Tabletop Role-Playing Games. You’ll also have the chance to illustrate your character—bringing them to life visually with their unique look, gear, and personality. Feel free to bring your own dice!
Explore the beauty and versatility of Itajime Shibori, a shape-resist dyeing technique that offers endless possibilities for pattern and design. In this one-day workshop, you’ll use cool-toned Procion dyes to create a series of striking fabric samples and a finished piece ready to wear or gift. No experience needed—just come ready to work with materials that may stain!
Experience the excitement of Raku firing in this fiery, hands-on evening workshop! You’ll glaze two artist-made bud vases, watch a potter’s wheel demo, and enjoy refreshments as we fire your pieces in a Raku kiln—pulling them out red-hot for a dramatic finish. No experience needed; just bring a friend and get ready for a memorable night with clay, fire, and fun! Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
October Fiber Arts Maker Date: Needle Felted Pumpkins
Oct 24
Friday
/ 6–8pm
Member: $71.00
/ Non-Member: $71.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Adult
Learn the art of needle felting as you create adorable pumpkins and gourds perfect for seasonal décor. This hands-on workshop is beginner-friendly and a great way to explore your creativity with wool! 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.
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. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Wear natural fabrics (cotton not polyester) and tie back long hair while working in the studio.
Broaden your wheel throwing techniques and further develop your understanding of the ceramic process. Explore making taller forms, marbling clay, and using slips for surface decorations. Prerequisite: Intro to Wheel Throwing or equivalent experience.
Learn the fundamentals of creating pottery through pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction. Perfect for newcomers, this class will guide you step-by-step in shaping, constructing, and personalizing your own unique clay pieces.
Stylize your own tote! Choose from a collection of designs provided by GoggleWorks and select your preferred colors for your ink and tote bag. Abby will lead you through the screen printing and heat setting process to create a unique tote bag for you to take home and use.
