Make Santa’s cookies look exceptionally delicious this year! Join us to craft your own handmade cookie tray as you learn the basics of fused glass art. Closed-toe shoes required.
Dive into woodturning fundamentals, learning how to properly make a fine furniture wooden side table. No corners will be cut, only the best, most beautiful and most traditional joinery will be used in its creation. The joint most central to this table is the classic mortisse and tenon. Learn the whys and hows to use this joint and level up your woodworking to a place where buying comparable is almost impossible in the disposable screw and glue era. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
A native of Reading, PA, Matt Brown spent over 25 years in the music industry, performing and teaching internationally. After deciding it was time for a change in 2017, his lifelong interest in woodworking grew serious enough that he decided to head back to school full time, enrolling in the cabinetmaking and wood technology program at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster, PA.
He holds degrees from Mansfield University and Michigan State University. He has also studied at Boston University and the Peabody Conservatory at Johns Hopkins University. Matt has over 30 years of teaching experience, having held positions at Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, Michigan State University, Millersville University, Franklin and Marshall University, Montclair State University, and Kutztown University. Matt considers himself a life-long student, using every experience as a chance to learn.
Discover the possibilities of precious metal clay, an innovative material that combines the flexibility of clay with the beauty of fine silver. Learn how to shape, texture, and fire metal clay to create unique jewelry and small decorative objects. Leave with finished silver pieces and the skills to continue exploring this exciting medium. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Join us for a creative night on the wheel and transform a ball of clay into a unique piece of pottery handcrafted by you! Learn the basics of throwing on the wheel while you craft your work, then choose a glaze from our ceramic studio’s selection.
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.
Commemorate your best furry friend or pet in glass as you make an ornament or tray. Learn glass cutting, safety practices, and the glass fusing process as our instructor guides you through design options and assembly techniques. Bring a photo of your pet for reference. Closed-toe shoes required.
Join us in the fusing or flameworking studio as we create fused glass holiday ornaments that express your unique style and creativity. Perfect for giving away as gifts or passing down as family treasures.
Join 3 or more and receive a 10% discount with coupon code: holidayornaments26
Carve your own relief block, then use it to create stunning prints, with or without ink. Blind embossing uses only pressure to leave a raised, ink-free impression on paper, resulting in an elegant image. Whether you choose to add ink for bold contrast or let the embossed surface speak for itself, you’ll leave with a handcrafted block and beautiful prints that you can keep or share with friends.
Learn about glassblowing as you create an original beverage glass. Once cooled, pick up your glass at Thorn Alley Kitchen at GoggleWorks where the second half of the workshop will conclude with a demonstration and wine tasting with our bartender 1pm Sunday, Nov. 15.Ages 21 and over only.
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.
Working from your own reference photos, learn to make artistic portraits of animals you love. Together, we will work in water media including gouache and watercolors and other mixed media like pencils, chalks, and artist-grade crayons. No class Nov. 26.
Supplies can be purchased at our Art Supply Store, located on the first floor of GoggleWorks.
Join us for an immersive weekend workshop to discover the exciting process of sand casting. You’ll learn how to create molds using specialized casting sand and transform molten metal into unique jewelry or small sculptural objects. Along the way, explore mold-making, metal pouring, finishing, and polishing techniques. Leave with completed cast pieces and a solid introduction to this ancient and versatile metalworking process. A materials fee is due at registration.
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.
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.
Flame-resistant clothing, long pants, and heavy closed-toe shoes are required. Class will be held in the Welding Studio, Building 4.
