Learn the fundamentals of designing, cutting, and fusing glass. Each session will explore a different technique, resulting in a functional piece of glass art. By the end of the class, you’ll take home at least five completed works. Closed-toe shoes are required.
For the new learner or the experienced learner wanting a refresh, we’ll go over basic application techniques for traditional transparent watercolors and opaque gouache, touching on subjects like mixed media and understanding how to use color as well.
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.
Get the basics of sewing by learning about machine maintenance, seam ripping, fabric stabilizing, fabric types, and more as you build these foundational sewing skills. Studio sewing machines and equipment are provided while you bring your own fabric and thread. Walk away with an introductory understanding of how to create your own wearables and handmade objects!
Add a splash of color to your home with a handmade enameled trinket dish. Learn the fundamentals of enameling on copper while we explore layering colors and using simple decorative techniques to create a one-of-a-kind piece that is beautiful and functional. Leave with a finished enameled dish ready to hold jewelry, keys, or treasured keepsakes. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Enjoy gentle yoga in GoggleWorks’ Schmidt Gallery surrounded by the quilted botanical sculptures of Andrea Finch, an artist who explores texture from realistic to abstract. Focused on posture, alignment, and refinement techniques, this is a mindful practice to support your balance and inner peace. Following the 1-hour yoga session, join us for an exclusive discussion and artist talk with Andrea Finch. You’re welcome to bring a mat and water bottle. No experience necessary, beginners always welcome.
Ready to start your home compost journey? Join us to learn how to start, maintain, mix, and sift compost piles or bins. Discover how to compost in small spaces with a garden or no garden at all! You will leave with your very own countertop composting bin. Please bring a notebook, pencil, and questions about composting to class.Rain Date: Monday, Sept. 21
Learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls, and more in this exciting introduction to the fundamentals of working on a potter’s wheel. You will be guided through the process of throwing, shaping, and trimming your pieces. Express your creative voice through basic surface decoration and glazing techniques. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!
Get your hands dirty learning introductory skills for handbuilding ceramic objects. We will cover basic techniques: pinching, building with coils, and soft slab construction. Each class will begin with some ceramic vocabulary, a look at pictures of completed work using the technique covered that day, and a short project demonstration. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!
Light up your space with a custom flame votive holder, handcrafted by you in our fused glass studio. Learn the essentials of glass cutting and the fusing process as our instructor walks you through assembly techniques and creative ways to play with light and heat. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Get the basics of sewing by learning about machine maintenance, seam ripping, fabric stabilizing, fabric types, and more as you build these foundational sewing skills. Studio sewing machines and equipment are provided while you bring your own fabric and thread. Walk away with an introductory understanding of how to create your own wearables and handmade objects!
Carve your own relief block, then use it to create stunning prints, with or without ink. Blind embossing uses only pressure to leave a raised, ink-free impression on paper, resulting in an elegant image. Whether you choose to add ink for bold contrast or let the embossed surface speak for itself, you’ll leave with a handcrafted block and beautiful prints that you can keep or share with friends.
Felting is simple, creative, and cathartic work. In this class, we will explore basic needle felting techniques, while crafting a small wool bowl perfect for tiny treasures and trinkets. Skills learned can easily be applied to future felting projects.