Commemorate your furry friend by encasing their ashes in glass in a beautiful and unique suncatcher. Bring approximately one tablespoon of your pet’s ashes to the workshop for incorporation into your custom art piece. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Age: All Ages, Youth and Teen, Teen Friendly (14+), Teen Friendly (16+), Adult
Join us for a vibrant, hands-on celebration of printmaking at our annual PrintFest — happening Sunday, June 28 from 11am–3pm at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts!
Age: All Ages, Youth and Teen, Teen Friendly (14+), Teen Friendly (16+), Adult
Intro to Wheel Throwing: Session B
Jul 6–Aug 10
/ 6 sessions
Mondays
/ 6–9pm
Member: $283.05
/ Non-Member: $333.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Teen Friendly (14+), Adult
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. 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.
Go bananas in this fusing workshop! Cut shapes from glass and assemble them into a creative piece of magnetic art. Choose from an assortment of colored glass to create a stylized fruit magnet to decorate your fridge or tacklebox.Closed-toe shoes required.
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.
In this session, you will learn about Procion dyes in cool colors, and create a series of stitched samples to create patterns that echo the beauty of nature. We will explore mokume, ori-nui and variations, and karamatsu shibori. If you joined us for session A, those samples can be brought back to be overdyed. Despite the stunning detail of these patterns, each relies on the simplest of stitches, so no previous needlework experience is required. You’ll leave with a collection of samples as well as one finished piece suitable for wearing or gifting. We will discuss how these pieces can be used as the basis for other projects.
In this two-day workshop, you will explore the art of sashiko and boro stitching and learn these traditional Japanese techniques to create beautiful, functional coasters. From basic stitches to mindful patchwork, you’ll leave with two sashiko pieces and two boro pieces.
Explore illustrating with colored pencils and paint pens on different toned background paper! Learn different blending techniques and applications of the mediums so you can walk away with a small illustration.
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.
Create your own prickly masterpiece with a glass cactus sculpture that adds some character to any room – no watering needed! This fun project is the perfect way to dig into the art of cutting and shaping glass. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Unleash your creativity in this beginner-friendly collage class! Explore the art of combining images, textures, and colors to create unique, layered compositions. You’ll learn techniques for cutting, arranging, and adhering materials while expressing your personal style. Perfect for anyone looking to tap into their creative side – no experience needed! All materials are provided, but feel free to bring along magazines, found materials, and photographs.
Create a charming rectangular bread basket, perfect for serving bread or rolls at your table. You will weave with flat reed, incorporate plenty of dyed reed for visual interest, and add shaker tape handles to complete the design.
This beginner-friendly class is a great introduction to watercolor painting in a relaxed and creative way. You’ll learn basic techniques such as brush control, color mixing, layering, and simple washes while experimenting with watercolor paints and paper. The focus is on exploration, confidence, and having fun with the medium. No prior painting experience required. Perfect for anyone curious about watercolor or looking to loosen up and enjoy the process.
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.