Step into the magic of analog photography. In this hands-on workshop at GoggleWorks, you’ll learn how to shoot, develop, and print your own black & white film from start to finish. Using a 35mm film camera, we’ll guide you through the essentials: how to compose and expose your images, develop your negatives in the darkroom, and create beautiful prints using enlargers. Please bring your own photo paper. GoggleWorks will provide the camera, film, chemistry, and all other materials.
Class will be held in the Darkroom, Studio 233, on the 2nd floor in GoggleWorks.
Dream up and draw your very own fantasy creature, and turn it into a handmade work of art! Explore concept art basics to bring your vision to life through drawing, then learn screen printing basics to turn your drawing into handmade art you can hang up, use, or wear. You will be able to print and upcycle clothes with your designs. Leave the class with several usable and wearable prints of your own art.
Take your ceramics to the next level with either handbuilding or going big on the wheel. This advanced class explores techniques for constructing bold, large-scale forms with strength, balance, and creative impact. Additional Glaze day for large pieces 2-5pm Wednesday, Nov. 18. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Explore the craft of the written word in this three-week class. Designed for beginners interested in exploring creative writing, we’ll provide a supportive, low-pressure setting for you to get your start. After the three-weeks, you’ll leave with a short piece or scene you’ve created, along with practical tips for continuing to write stories on your own. You’re welcome to bring your own notebook and/or laptop.
Create a beautiful and functional blanket basket, a large woven storage basket designed to hold your favorite blankets, afghans, or cozy throws. In this class, you’ll learn basket-weaving techniques to craft a sturdy, stylish piece that adds warmth, organization, and handmade charm to any room.
Learn freestyle embroidery basics to create flowing, dynamic compositions inspired by the plants in GoggleWorks’ Gardens at Lauer’s Park. We will focus on the repetitive nature of the process while listening to meditative music. Leave this class with a hand stitched cheat sheet of all the basic stitches, and multiple hoops of your own flowery designs.
In this three-week sewing course, you will learn basic machine and hand-sewing techniques while creating your own pumpkin-shaped pillow. From cutting fabric and assembling pieces to stuffing and finishing details, you’ll leave with a cozy handmade decoration perfect for the fall season.
Get some hands-on experience with glassblowing as you learn how to gather hot glass from the furnace, add color, and sculpt it into a glass pumpkin. Our artists will guide you through the process of making a one-of-a-kind centerpiece for the fall season.
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.
Develop a deeper appreciation for this centuries-old binding technique with hands-on learning as you assemble, fold, and stitch your own handmade books with traditional Japanese decorative binding patterns. Great for beginners and experienced bookmakers.
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.
Create a spooky-sweet addition to your Halloween décor while you learn the basics of glass cutting and fusing as you design your own friendly (or frightful) dish. Perfect for holding treats or adding a festive touch to your home. Closed-toe shoes are required.
In this two-day workshop, we’ll spend the first day in ceramics where you’ll learn the art of shaping clay into unique pinch pots that will be serving dishes for your crudités. On day two, you’ll craft a beautiful wooden charcuterie board, combining rustic design with functional elegance for the perfect handmade pairing. A materials fee is due at registration.
Ceramics class will be held in the Ceramics Auxiliary Classroom 301, on the 3rd floor of GoggleWorks. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
