Have you wondered how a DJ reads a crowd, blends tracks, and controls a room? This class will meet twice a week for six weeks, where you’ll learn the fundamentals of music theory, DJ equipment and software, mixing techniques, and what it takes to perform live. Whether you’re curious about DJing as a hobby, a creative outlet, or a new career path, this class gives you real skills and real confidence behind the decks. Classes are taught in both English and Spanish.
Class will be held in the Custom It Co. Suites on the 5th floor of GoggleWorks.
Step into the magic of analog photography. In this hands-on workshop at GoggleWorks, you’ll learn how to shoot, develop, and print your own black & white film from start to finish. Using a 35mm film camera, we’ll guide you through the essentials: how to compose and expose your images, develop your negatives in the darkroom, and create beautiful prints using enlargers. Please bring your own photo paper. GoggleWorks will provide the camera, film, chemistry, and all other materials.
Class will be held in the Darkroom, Studio 233, on the 2nd floor in GoggleWorks.
Take your ceramics to the next level with either handbuilding or going big on the wheel. This advanced class explores techniques for constructing bold, large-scale forms with strength, balance, and creative impact. Additional Glaze day for large pieces 2-5pm Wednesday, Nov. 18. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Create a beautiful and functional blanket basket, a large woven storage basket designed to hold your favorite blankets, afghans, or cozy throws. In this class, you’ll learn basket-weaving techniques to craft a sturdy, stylish piece that adds warmth, organization, and handmade charm to any room.
Get some hands-on experience with glassblowing as you learn how to gather hot glass from the furnace, add color, and sculpt it into a glass pumpkin. Our artists will guide you through the process of making a one-of-a-kind centerpiece for the fall season.
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.
Develop a deeper appreciation for this centuries-old binding technique with hands-on learning as you assemble, fold, and stitch your own handmade books with traditional Japanese decorative binding patterns. Great for beginners and experienced bookmakers.
Learn the basics of flameworking by creating your very own decorative miniature pumpkin. We will be using borosilicate glass to sculpt, mash, and decorate our pumpkins. Wear closed-toe shoes, natural fabrics (like cotton), and tie back long hair in the studio.
Create a spooky-sweet addition to your Halloween décor while you learn the basics of glass cutting and fusing as you design your own friendly (or frightful) dish. Perfect for holding treats or adding a festive touch to your home. Closed-toe shoes are required.
In this two-day workshop, we’ll spend the first day in ceramics where you’ll learn the art of shaping clay into unique pinch pots that will be serving dishes for your crudités. On day two, you’ll craft a beautiful wooden charcuterie board, combining rustic design with functional elegance for the perfect handmade pairing. A materials fee is due at registration.
Ceramics class (Oct. 5) will be held in the Ceramics Auxiliary Classroom 301, on the 3rd floor of GoggleWorks. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Take your fusing experience to the next level by working thicker pieces and dancing across the line of control and movement. Projects include pot melts, color bars, and on edge assembly with an emphasis on various cold working applications. Prerequisite: Intro to Fusing or equivalent experience. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Learn handbuilding and coil techniques by making a luminary for the fall season. You’ll then add decorative embellishments and textures to design a magical lantern that glows beautifully when illuminated. 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.
Learn the art of needle felting as you create an adorable pumpkin or gourd perfect for seasonal décor. This hands-on workshop is beginner-friendly and a great way to explore your creativity with wool.
