Drawing is the ultimate way to understand the world we live in, and anyone can learn to do it! Explore the qualities of charcoal, pencil, and sharpie, and find the joy in drawing. Watch your skill level and confidence grow the more you scribble, draw, and study. Please bring your own sketchbook to class.
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.
Join us to learn how to craft custom herbal tea blends by combining plants in a thoughtful, intentional way. Through hands-on experience, you will leave this class with basic herbal knowledge and a new ability to craft your very own herbal tea blends for your personal healing and enjoyment.
Using beginner level skills, learn how to handbuild coils and slabs of clay and transform them into a woven basket. In the creative clay process, you will learn how to use slump molds to shape your piece into a unique basket for your table or kitchen. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
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.
Explore multiple different types of loop in loop chain to make your own bracelet. Learn to fuse fine silver wire into solid loops and form them into a variety of different links that can be used for chain making. Use these types of chain to make a bracelet with clasp that you can wear out or gift to a loved one.
Ready to spark some serious skills? Join us for a fun, hands-on course where you’ll take welding to the next level using the TIG process to fuse ferrous or non-ferrous metals. Learn to set up your equipment, prep your joints, and lay down precise, penetrating, and aesthetically pleasing welds. Whether you’re new to welding or looking to level up, this class will get you fired up and melting metal in no time.
Jewelry and Metalsmithing Independent Study Group: Session A
Feb 4–Mar 4, 2026
/ 5 sessions
Wednesdays
/ 10am–2pm
Member: $323.00
/ Non-Member: $380.00
Skill Level: Int/Adv
Age: Adult
For experienced jewelry makers who want to advance their skills, share ideas, and develop new proficiencies, this intermediate level class will cover a range of various metalsmithing topics, with a focus on design, fabrication, and stone setting applications. Please bring your own fine metals and gemstones to class.
Learn the foundational skills of woodturning to create a functional pen. Gain a comprehensive introduction to the tools, techniques, and safety practices. Perfect for beginners or those looking to expand their woodworking skills! A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
Working with hollow tubing, garner the necessary skills to heat, turn, and blow borosilicate glass. The end goal is a functional form. Wear closed-toe shoes, natural fabrics (like cotton), and tie back long hair in the studio.
Embark on a journey of craftsmanship in this course for enthusiasts seeking to refine their woodworking skills. We’ll be exploring advanced techniques and concepts essential to fine woodworking such as wood selection, layout, project planning, sharpening, and joinery and create a beautiful dovetailed box — a testament to your mastery of the craft. Please bring a packed lunch.A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
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!
Learn how to cut, shape, and polish any stone of your choice in our studio, or bring some of your own stone to work on! Discover what it takes to turn a rough stone into a finished, custom-cut heart gem! Acceptable stones: pectolite, calcite, fluorite, orthoclase, and quartz. No street rocks or precious gems. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish.
