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.
Jewelry and Metalsmithing Independent Study Group: Session A
May 27–Jul 1
/ 6 sessions
Wednesdays
/ 10am–2pm
Member: $274.55
/ Non-Member: $323.00
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.
Experience the excitement of raku in this fiery Maker Date workshop! You’ll glaze two pre-made bud vases, watch a wheel throwing demo, and enjoy beer, wine, and lite fare as we fire your pieces in a raku kiln – pulling them out red-hot for a dramatic finish. This Japanese firing process allows the piece to cool quickly so you can take it home that night. Just bring a friend and get ready for a memorable night with clay, fire, and fun! Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Bring your favorite person, and a photo of your pet, to this painting Maker Date, where you and your plus one will enjoy beer, wine, and lite fare. Couples will create your own mini-masterpieces using paints and canvases, guided step-by-step along the way. Whether it’s a dog, cat, or bunny, this Maker Date is all about creativity, connection, and laughter. No painting experience is needed – just bring your love, your creativity, and a photo of your furry friend! Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
During this beginner-friendly Maker Date, you and a plus one will enjoy beer, wine, and lite fare while designing and creating a personalized set of sterling silver stacking rings. Through hands-on guidance in basic metalsmithing techniques, including measuring, cutting, forming, soldering, and finishing silver wire, you will craft a personalized stack of rings to take home. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
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.
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.
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.
Light up your night with a flameworking Maker Date, enjoying beer, wine, and lite fare while you and your date learn to use torches and tools to melt and sculpt. Discover how gravity and heat work together to create a small glass form. Wear closed-toe shoes, natural fabrics (like cotton), and tie back long hair in the studio. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Create a stylish day trip tote that’s perfectly sized for outings around town. You will weave with flat and flat oval reed, add dyed accents, and finish your basket with durable cotton shaker tape handles.
Make a beautiful botanical wall pocket using handbuilding techniques in this creative class. Pressing real leaves and flowers into clay, we’ll create textures and patterns before you shape your piece into a unique wall-mounted pocket.
Join us in GoggleWorks’ Gardens at Lauer’s Park for a hands-on shibori dyeing class. Learn about dyeing with indigo and witness the transformation of white fabric into shades of deep blue. You will have the opportunity to learn about both stitching and folding techniques to create pattern on cloth. Please wear clothes and shoes that can get stained; open-toe shoes might result in blue toes! You will have the choice of working in the sun or the shade.
In this two-day class, discover the basics of enameling while creating a custom enamel pendant. On day one, we will explore color application, firing techniques, and surface preparation to create a finished enamel pendant. Day two focuses on transforming the pendant into a wearable bracelet using simple jewelry assembly techniques. This class is perfect for beginners and those looking to expand their enameling skills while creating a complete piece of jewelry.
