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 classic diamond-bevel suncatcher while learning the fundamentals of stained glass. You will be introduced to the traditional copper foil method, along with lead came and patina techniques to give your piece a polished finish. Build confidence by learning essential stained glass skills, including cutting straight lines, safe tool use, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing. The timeless diamond design is ideal for beginners and offers a great introduction to clean, accurate glass cutting. Closed-toe shoes required.
Pumpkin Palooza: Make Your Own Flameworked Pumpkin
Oct 11
Sunday
Member: $45.00
/ Non-Member: $45.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Teen Friendly (14+), Teen Friendly (16+), Adult
GoggleWorks’ 12th annual Pumpkin Palooza is an admission free family-friendly event for all ages. Enjoy the fall weather, games, kids’ activities, arts and crafts, and create lasting memories with loved ones this fall. Shop our selection of hundreds of handmade glass pumpkins – or make your own in our Flameworking Studio with assistance from our professional artists.
Get some hands-on experience with flameworking as you learn how to work with a torch to melt and shape glass, add color, and sculpt it into a glass pumpkin.
Wear natural fabrics (cotton not polyester) and tie back long hair while working in the studio. Completed work will be ready within 2-3 weeks following the event. You will receive an email when your work is ready for pick up!
Age: Teen Friendly (14+), Teen Friendly (16+), Adult
Pumpkin Palooza: Make Your Own Fall Wreath
Oct 11
Sunday
Member: $20.00
/ Non-Member: $20.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: All Ages, Teen Friendly (14+), Teen Friendly (16+), Adult
GoggleWorks’ 12th annual Pumpkin Palooza is an admission free family-friendly event for all ages. Enjoy the fall weather, games, kids’ activities, arts and crafts, and create lasting memories with loved ones this fall. Shop our selection of hundreds of handmade glass pumpkins – or make your own fall themed wreath from materials and fabrics at GoggleWorks!
You’re welcome to bring any materials and pieces from home that you want to incorporate into your wreath!
Age: All Ages, Teen Friendly (14+), Teen Friendly (16+), Adult
Bowl Turning: Session B
Oct 15
/ 1 session
Thursday
/ 6–9pm
Member: $72.25
/ Non-Member: $85.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Teen Friendly (16+), Adult
Learn the basics of woodturning while transforming raw pieces of wood into functional and beautiful turned bowls. Working on wood lathes, you will learn safe and efficient woodturning techniques along with proper turning tool usage. This class is for all levels and designed to develop basic woodturning skills. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
Gain a great introduction to working with borosilicate glass and the torch. Melt and sculpt your very own stunning glass acorn by hand. Wear closed-toe shoes, natural fabrics (like cotton), and tie back long hair in the studio.
Add some decorations to your home for Halloween or Dia de los Muertos. While the holidays are very different, there is some overlap in iconography. Use the scroll saw (one of the safest, beginner-friendly and most accessible tools in the woodshop) to create skulls, bats, spirits, or anything spooky you feel like designing. You are only limited by your imagination and your ability to cut on the line you put on the piece of wood. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
Crea tu propia decoración para su hogar, perfecta para Halloween o el Día de los Muertos. Aunque ambas festividades son muy diferentes, comparten similitudes en su iconografía. Utiliza la sierra de calar de banco (una de las herramientas más seguras, accesibles y adecuadas para principiantes en el taller de carpintería) para crear calaveras, murciélagos, espíritus o cualquier motivo espeluznante que desees diseñar. Tu imaginación y tu habilidad para cortar siguiendo la línea que marques en la pieza de madera son tus únicos límites. Se requiere el pago de una tarifa por materiales al inscribirse. Es obligatorio llevar zapatos cerrados.
Dive into the art of flameworking in this beginner-friendly beads 101 class! Using a torch and glass rods, you’ll learn how to safely shape, melt, and form your own vibrant glass beads. Wear natural fabrics (cotton not polyester) and tie back long hair while working in the studio.
Welding isn’t as intimidating as you might think! Learn the basic principles of MIG welding, a process in which an electric arc forms between a wire electrode and metal, causing them to melt and join together. At the conclusion of the workshop, leave with a miniature metal sculpture.
Flame-resistant clothing, long pants, and heavy closed-toe shoes are required. Class will be held in the Welding Studio, Building 4.
Welding isn’t as intimidating as you might think! Learn the basic principles of MIG welding, a process in which an electric arc forms between a wire electrode and metal, causing them to melt and join together. At the conclusion of the workshop, leave with a miniature metal sculpture.
Flame-resistant clothing, long pants, and heavy closed-toe shoes are required. Class will be held in the Welding Studio, Building 4.
