Using templates and handbuilding techniques, create your own decorative pitcher for your home. Following a template, you will learn how to create slabs of clay and incorporate textures to the surfaces to make an interesting pitcher! Perfect for your favorite cold beverage or fresh flowers.
Explore techniques, color mixing, and composition while creating your own masterpiece with this engaging introduction to acrylic painting. This is a hands-on class perfect for beginners where you’ll be guided through the basics of working with acrylics, enabling you to express your creativity confidently.
Learn the art of Shibori in this hands-on, one-day workshop exploring four traditional techniques: ne-maki, tazuna, te-kumo, and arashi. Using warm-toned Procion dyes, you’ll create a set of unique fabric samples and a finished piece perfect for wearing or gifting—no experience necessary. Come dressed to get creative with materials that may stain!
Starting with a simple square blank of hardwood, learn the fundamentals of woodturning, including the safe use of the lathe, turning gouges, and lathe tools. Leave with a beautiful French rolling pin and basic skills which can be applied to a wide range of future turning projects. Great for both beginners and experienced artists. A materials fee is due at registration.
GoggleWorks’ 11th annual Pumpkin Palooza is an admission free family-friendly event for all ages. Enjoy the fall weather, games, kids’ activities, arts and crafts, and create lasting memories with loved ones this fall. Shop our selection of hundreds of handmade glass pumpkins – or make your own fall themed wreath from materials and fabrics at GoggleWorks!
You’re welcome to bring any materials and pieces from home that you want to incorporate into your wreath!
GoggleWorks’ 11th annual Pumpkin Palooza is an admission free family-friendly event for all ages. Enjoy the fall weather, games, kids’ activities, arts and crafts, and create lasting memories with loved ones this fall. Shop our selection of hundreds of handmade glass pumpkins – or make your own in our Glassblowing Studio with assistance from our professional artists.
Wear natural fabrics (cotton not polyester) and tie back long hair while working in the studio. Completed work will be ready within 1-2 weeks following the event. You will receive an email when your work is ready for pick up.
Have you worked in glassblowing before? Refine your glassblowing skills by developing personal goals while working independently, or with a partner, on a self-directed project. Your instructor will help you problem solve and confront the challenges of intermediate/advanced glass work.
Closed-toe shoes, hair tie are required. Please bring your own water bottle!
Learn to capture dynamic light, shadow, and color using water-based media such as watercolor and gouache (opaque watercolor) to create visually compelling paintings. Note: There is no class Nov. 5.
Jewelry and Metalsmithing Independent Study Group: Session B
Oct 15–Nov 19
/ 6 sessions
Wednesday
/ 10am–2pm
Member: $314.50
/ Non-Member: $370.00
Skill Level: Intermediate
Age: Adult
For experienced jewelry makers who want to advance their skills, share ideas, and develop new proficiencies, this intermediate level class will cover a range of various metalsmithing topics, with a focus on design, fabrication, and stone setting applications. Please bring your own fine metals and gemstones to class.
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, Oct. 18.
Ages 21 and over only. Closed-toe shoes, hair tie are required.
Learn the basics of watercolor painting with emphasis on letting the water and materials work for you. Other topics covered include mixing colors on and off the paper, how to paint a wash/glaze, wet on wet technique, dry brush technique, and the of use various materials and tools to make unique paintings. Along with the basics, some experimental techniques will be explored. Note: there will be no class on November 13th.
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!
