In this fun, beginner friendly Maker Date, learn how to make colorful wooden tops using a wood lathe, while you enjoy beer, wine, and lite fare. Experiment with textures and colors on forms created with a carving designed to shape wood spinning at very high speeds. It preps the wood for its future life spinning as a top! A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Engrave your design on a recycle Tetra Pak container, just as you would on a metal plate, and make a limited series of Intaglio prints and save the planet!
Create your own beautiful beaded bracelet using a variety of beading techniques. Together we’ll explore traditional stringing methods, including how to knot between beads, as well as wire-wrapping techniques to connect beads together for a custom design. Feel free to bring your own beads to incorporate your very own style into your finished bracelet. Perfect to wear for a night out on the town, or for a gift for a loved one! A materials fee is due at registration.
Looking to add a conversation piece to your living room? Join us and learn to cut glass and create a starburst wall hanging that will be sure to impress your guests for many parties to come. Closed-toe shoes are required.
This workshop will teach the basics of drawing the human figure from a live model. Through several guided drawing exercises, instructor Lee Shannon will introduce methods for drawing a human quickly and accurately. Note: This class will involve working with a live nude model. Students must be 18+.
Further your flameworking skills and learn the basics of creating a functional piece with some creative freedom out of borosilicate glass. Must be 21+. Wear closed-toe shoes, natural fabrics (like cotton), and tie back long hair in the studio.
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 required.
Brighten up any room by creating a functional fused glass nightlight. Learn glass cutting, safety practices, and the glass fusing process as our instructor guides you through design options and assembly techniques. Closed-toe shoes required.
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.
Learn the fundamentals of one of the oldest photographic processes – wet plate collodion. In this full-day intensive, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the process, from pouring collodion to exposing, and developing your own plate, using both modern and antique 4×5 cameras. You’ll gain a deep, practical understanding of the materials and common challenges of the process while creating your own unique images. Whether you’re trying wet plate for the first time or looking to refine your technique, this workshop is designed for anyone interested in exploring alternative processes. All materials are provided. We recommend bringing a notebook, wearing clothes you don’t mind getting messy, and packing lunch/snacks for the day.
Class will be held in the Darkroom, Studio 233, on the 2nd floor in GoggleWorks.
Explore basic flameworking techniques as you’ll use color and shaping to create a unique marble! This is a great introduction to learning to work with the material on the torch. Wear closed-toe shoes, natural fabrics (like cotton), and tie back long hair in the studio.
Learn the basics of fusing by creating a cute trinket dish inspired by nature. Learn glass cutting, safety practices, and the glass fusing process as our instructor guides you through design options and assembly techniques. Closed-toe shoes are required.
