This beginner-friendly class is perfect for those new to embroidery or looking for a refresher. Well create a small fabric book filled with simple stitches such as running, back, blanket, and chain. Not only will it be cute, it will serve as a great reference for future projects!
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.
Learn fundamental weaving techniques to make a hand-woven tapestry. Use a variety of standard, chunky, and textured yarn, fibers, and fabric ribbon to make a textural weaving to hang in your home.
Get the basics of sewing by learning about machine maintenance, seam ripping, fabric stabilizing, fabric types and more as you learn these fundamental sewing skills. Walk away with an introductory understanding of how to sew your own wearables and handmade objects.
Create a beautiful and functional fused glass bowl designed to help thirsty bees and pollinators! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn basic glass fusing techniques using colorful frit, stringers, and shapes to design a shallow, textured bowl that’s safe for bees to land on. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Craft your very own handmade travel-sized notebooks by creating book cloth covers with fabric. You’re encouraged to bring sentimental fabrics to create a one-of-a-kind usable keepsake object that is uniquely meaningful to use on your next adventure.
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.
Dream up and draw your very own fantasy creature, and turn it into a handmade work of art for you to take home! 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! Leave the class with several prints and a tote bag featuring your creatures.
Discover the art of drawing decorative words and phrases. Guided by Mary Kate McDevitt’s book, Hand Lettering Ledger, learn the framework of drawing proportional words, phrases, typography basics, and drawing skills. Leave with some lovingly illustrated words and phrases of your choice to hang on your wall or share with the world.
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.
Stylize your own tote! Choose from a collection of designs provided by GoggleWorks, and mix your preferred ink color to print your own tote bag. We will lead you through the screen printing and heat setting process to create a unique work of art you can take home and enjoy.
This project-based workshop is an ideal introduction to principles of flat and fused glass. You will focus on glass shapes that come together to create a colorful fused trivet. Techniques such as scoring, breaking, and grinding glass, as well as concepts of heat, will be covered. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Keep your tabletops safe in style with our handmade coasters while you create in our fusing studio. You will use mosaic art to design your own set of glass coasters featuring spring blossoms. Closed-toe shoes are required.