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 at the end of class.
Discover the vibrant world of stained glass. Whether you’re a beginner or an experience artist, this is the perfect way to explore the magic of stained glass on a small scale that’s fun and approachable. Leave with the skills to make a colorful stained glass masterpiece and your very own handcrafted piece of art to display. 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!
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.
Sort through a collection of pressed plants and provided designs to create striking works of art. Together we’ll learn the process of using non-toxic UV reactive dyes, from exposure to washing, while they share tips for composition and color choice along the way. Leave with your own cyanotype print T-shirt to add to your wardrobe! Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Create your very own unique, self-standing clock perfect for displaying on a desk or table. You’ll explore the limitless possibilities of fusing—using a kiln to join pieces of glass—while learning essential concepts and techniques. Throughout the process, you’ll be encouraged to unleash your creativity and playfulness. Your project will be completed with installed clock hands, ensuring you’re always on time. 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 be working with a nude model.
Learn how to print two layers with a single block. You will learn the basics of reduction printing, create your own design, and print a set of postcards.
Create your own botanical tray inspired by GoggleWorks’ Gardens at Lauer’s Park. During this class, you will find inspiration in the summer foliage and transfer patterns of nature into your ceramic dish.
Join us for a creative night with clay! Our ceramic instructor will walk you through the basics of wheel throwing. Create a unique piece of pottery, then choose a glaze from our ceramic studio’s selection.
Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Expect a 3 week turnaround time for your finished work. You will be contacted directly when work is ready for pick up.Â
Bring your well-loved clothes to this group session and learn how to mend them sustainably and stylishly! In this monthly session, you will learn how to bring new life back into your clothes through the art of mending.
Felting is simple, creative, and cathartic work. You will explore basic wet felting techniques in our first session as well as finishing techniques and simple hand stitching in our second session, all while crafting a small wool pouch. Skills learned can easily be applied to future felting projects.
