Dive into the world of stained glass and learn the art of cutting and assembling colorful glass to create a majestic whale. You’ll leave with the skills of the age old craft of stained glass along with a beautiful, ocean-inspired masterpiece to cherish. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Learn the art of woodcarving while creating a delightful mushroom. This project will make a great gift or a fabulous addition to your handmade art collection. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Try some experimental kiln casting with Visiting Artist Jacci Delaney! On day one, we’ll sculpt your positives using plasticine and fire them. Over the next few days, we’ll create molds in wax—perfect for capturing undercuts and complex shapes. You’ll learn lost wax casting, steam out your wax, and fire your molds.
Be ready to get messy with wax, plaster, and silica. Bring any small items you’d like to cast, along with any unusual tools you think could help with wax work—thinking creatively is encouraged!
We’ll also use alginate for quick mold impressions and pour wax into those. You’ll explore firing, annealing, and various types of glass in depth. You can sculpt freely, use found objects, or combine both to bring your ideas to life.
Students should bring: All the clay tools you have to work with, sketchbook and sketches of objects or the objects you would like to cast in glass. Please bring long dishwashing gloves, N95 respirator stored in Ziplock bag, plastic store bags, one-gallon Ziplock, and sandwich Ziplock bags, safety glasses/goggles, plastic apron, Sharpie marker, change of clothes, Vaseline and any other unusual tools that you can use to work the clay
Join us for an exciting one-day workshop with Visiting Artist Lindsay Oesterritter to explore different ways to make spouts. Lindsay will share her expert techniques for creating functional ceramics with spouts, balancing form and function. This hands-on workshop offers personalized guidance to help you develop your own spouted vessels. Bring your own pouring pots or spouted vessels for group discussion. This workshop is ideal for those with foundational knowledge in wheel throwing or handbuilding.
Don’t miss this chance to learn, create, and be inspired—sign up today!
About the Artist Lindsay Oesterritter is originally from Louisville, Kentucky, and where she first started working in clay. While studying ceramics at the University of Louisville, Utah State University, and travelling abroad in China and Australia, Lindsay was able to focus her research and work with a wide range of raw materials and clay bodies. The surfaces she is most drawn to and inspire her current line of work are achieved by reduction cooling with a wood kiln.  The majority of her wares are unglazed, letting the clay play a large role in the finished wood fired surfaces.Â
She now lives and works in her home studio in Manassas, Virginia. She fires her kiln about four times a year, and is still regularly testing new materials and forms.Â
Savor your time together and join us for a creative night with clay, where you will enjoy beer, wine, and lite fare. During this Maker Date, our ceramic instructor will walk you through the basics of working on the potter’s wheel. Create a unique piece of pottery, then choose a glaze from our ceramic studio’s selection. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending. 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
Get a taste of the hot glass studio with this Maker Date, where you and your plus one will enjoy beer, wine, and lite fare. Get hands-on experience in glassblowing by making a tumbler or stemless wine glass under the guidance of our professional glassblowers. Closed-toe shoes, long pants, hair tie are required. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Join us for an evening of creativity and connection as you craft a handmade scroll saw creation in the woodshop while enjoying beer, wine, and lite fare. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a fun and memorable date night, this Maker Date offers the perfect blend of craftsmanship and fun. Each month features a different project, so you can keep coming back for new experiences! Closed-toe shoes required. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Relish in your creativity and join us in the fusing studio for this Maker Date where you’ll enjoy beer, wine, and lite fare. Our instructor will guide you through picking a mold and selecting your color palette to create a unique glass plate, platter, or bowl. Closed-toe shoes are required. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Felting is simple, creative, and cathartic work. In this class, we will explore basic needle felting techniques, while crafting a small wool bowl perfect for tiny treasures and trinkets. Skills learned can easily be applied to future felting projects.
Learn how to safely work with the plasma cutter and the various ways it can be used. Practicing what we’ve learned, you’ll weld together creatively cut pieces into a unique design you can take home and display.
Stylize your own tote! Submit an image of your choice or choose from a collection of designs provided by GoggleWorks, and mix your preferred ink color to print your own tote bag. Our instructor will lead you through the screen printing and heat setting process to create a unique work of art you can take home and use.
Create a fused glass picture frame for your favorite photo! You will play with color, shape, and pattern using sheet glass for your creation! Frame will fit an 8×10 photo. Closed-toe shoes are required.
