Discover the art of flameworking as you melt and shape glass using torches and tools. Learn safe equipment use, basic techniques, and how to add color and effects. Wear closed-toe shoes, natural fabrics (like cotton), and tie back long hair in the studio.
For the new learner or the experienced learner wanting a refresh, we’ll go over basic application techniques for traditional transparent watercolors and opaque gouache, touching on subjects like mixed media and understanding how to use color as well.
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.
Digital photography shouldn’t feel like a technical maze – it should be creative and enjoyable! Designed to teach you not only how to use your camera, but why certain techniques work, we’ll help you unlock your creative vision. As your skills and confidence grow, we’ll also explore image editing and post-processing ideas, all while focusing on the joy of creating photographs. Please bring a digital camera with adjustable settings.
No matter your season of life, it’s always the right time to start a new hobby. Join us for this five week class designed specifically for older adults. Discover the basics of watercolor painting with emphasis on letting the water and materials work for you. No experience required, just bring an open mind and willingness to play with these traditional transparent watercolors. Come join us to unlock your inner artist, meet fellow creatives, and make a beautiful splash!
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.
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. Please bring your own water bottle!
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.
Learn the fundamentals of stained glass assembly using lead and solder. Gain hands-on experience in design, shaping, foiling, and soldering as you make your own small stained glass panel to take home. Closed-toe shoes are required.
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.
Learn the basics of fused glass art and create your own nature-inspired glass dish. Using a variety of colorful glass sheets, you will design and assemble a beautiful, leaf-shaped piece. Your finished creation will be a functional work of art, perfect for protecting tables and adding a touch of nature to any room. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Make a beautiful piece of jewelry from start to finish. The first class will explore lapidary: cutting, forming, and polishing raw rock into a shape of your choosing. The second class will cover silversmithing and mounting that stone in a silver frame, essential for adding it to a ring or necklace. This is a truly unique and diverse experience! A materials fee is due at registration.
Ceramics Vases with Floral Arrangements with Making It Floral!
Sep 9–30
/ 1 session
Wednesday
/ 6–9pm
Member: $97.75
/ Non-Member: $115.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Adult
Start by creating your own slab built ceramic vase, learning handbuilding techniques to shape and decorate a unique vessel. Then, once your piece is fired, join us back for a session with Making It Floral from 6-7:30pm Wednesday, Sept. 30 as these professionals guide you through designing a fresh floral arrangement to beautifully complement your handmade vase. 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.
In this two-day sewing workshop, you will learn essential sewing and garment-alteration techniques while adding functional pockets to your favorite clothing. Bring a garment you’d like to customize, and you’ll leave with new sewing skills and a wardrobe piece that’s both stylish and more practical. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Get the basics of sewing by learning about machine maintenance, seam ripping, fabric stabilizing, fabric types, and more as you build these foundational sewing skills. Studio sewing machines and equipment are provided while you bring your own fabric and thread. Walk away with an introductory understanding of how to create your own wearables and handmade objects!
