Discover the art of flameworking as you melt and shape glass using torches and tools. Learn safe equipment use, basic techniques, and how to add color and effects. Wear closed-toe shoes, natural fabrics (like cotton), and tie back long hair in the studio.
Join us for a creative night on the wheel and transform a ball of clay into a unique piece of pottery handcrafted by you! Learn the basics of throwing on the wheel while you craft your work, then choose a glaze from our ceramic studio’s selection.
Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Turnaround time for ceramics can be a few weeks. Once the pieces are ready for pick up, you’ll receive an email from our Programs team letting you know.
Exploring Shibori: Binding & Wrapping with Warm Colors
Jun 12
/ 1 session
Friday
/ 1–5pm
Member: $127.50
/ Non-Member: $150.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Teen Friendly (14+), Adult
In this session, you will learn how to bind and wrap fabric to create four distinct shibori patterns: ne-maki, tazuna, te-kumo, and arashi. We will use Procion dyes in warm colors and you will leave with a collection of samples as well as one finished piece suitable for wearing or gifting. We will discuss how the samples can be used as the basis for other projects, or these pieces can be used in other shibori sessions for further experimentation. No previous experience needed! Be dressed to work with materials that can stain.
Impress your guests at your next party and serve snacks on your own handmade glass charcuterie board! Learn the basics of fusing techniques by cutting and shaping glass, then playing with color and design to create your very own essential serving display. Create a full serving set and join us for our Beaded Cheese and Knife Fork Set class (June 19). Closed-toe shoes required.
Use a basic polaroid camera to make one-of-a-kind images. Learn to use handmade lens filters and after capturing the image, manipulate the film with temperature exposure or drawing/burnishing with tools and texture. Perfect for a beginner or someone looking to explore new techniques, this class is a great introduction to our photography studio.
Class will be held in the Darkroom, Studio 233, on the 2nd floor in GoggleWorks.
Create a vibrant decorative fused glass garden stake to brighten your garden year-round! Learn basic glass cutting and design techniques as you craft a colorful stake to sparkle in the sun. Closed-toe shoes required.
Jewelry Making: Precious Metal Clay – Silver: Session B
Jun 14
/ 1 session
Sunday
/ 12–4pm
Member: $85.00
/ Non-Member: $100.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Adult
Jump into the world of jewelry design with silver precious metal clay! In this class, you’ll learn to use molding tools and basic forming techniques to create a truly original piece. Once the design is complete, we’ll lay your project in one of our kilns to harden it into a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry! A materials fee is due at registration.
Build confidence in your technical skills and the ability to look at art critically in this one-week intensive covering the fundamentals of drawing. Using a variety of materials, learn elements of line, value, shape, form, and texture. Experiment with gesture drawing, contour lines, negative space, shading, and the intricacies of light, one point and two point perspective applied to interior spaces, urban spaces, and still life drawing. Please bring a packed lunch or order ahead from our restaurant, Thorn Alley Kitchen.
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.
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.
Explore alternative firing and finishing techniques that go beyond traditional glazing. You’ll learn about low-fire processes like raku and saggar firing, focusing on how atmosphere, materials, and surface treatments create unique, unpredictable results. Ideal for ceramicists looking to experiment and expand their surface decoration skills through hands-on experience and creative exploration.
Take an evening to make a handmade honey dipper on a wood lathe to decorate or use in your kitchen. The main project is the honey dipper, which is a traditional way to serve honey from a jar. Add a little bit of fun and life to the project by adding a carved bee to the honey dipper when you are done! A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Make a beautiful and functional market basket, perfect for trips to the farmers market or harvesting from the garden. You will weave with flat and flat oval reed and finish your basket with an oak D-handle and dyed overlays for a classic look.
