Drop in on Fridays for our new creative printmaking series with artist Suzanne Fellows and explore a variety of techniques to create your own unique prints. Perfect for both beginners and experienced artists, each session includes a demo, lecture, and hands-on experience with endless possibilities!
Welding isnโt 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.
Welding isnโt 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.
Working in front of a torch playing with heat, gravity, and various tools, we’ll use basic sculpting and color techniques to create a solid pendant. Wear natural fabrics (cotton not polyester) and tie back long hair while working in the studio.
Fly into the world of stained glass and learn the art of cutting and assembling colorful glass to create a stunning hummingbird. You’ll leave with the timeless skills of stained glass crafting, along with a beautiful, nature-inspired masterpiece to cherish. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Explore the art, aesthetics, and techniques of glassblowing through demonstration and hands-on practice. Class discussions will include historical and contemporary glass movements, basic glass chemistry, and studio application. Closed-toe shoes, hair tie are required. Please bring your own water bottle!
Note: The dates of this class have shifted to May 13 to June 10.ย
Weaving in Clay: Session A / Tejer en Arcilla: Sesiรณn A
May 14
/ 1-Day
Wednesday
/ 6–9pm
Member: $65.45
/ Non-Member: $77.00
Instructor: Paola Mateo
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Teen Friendly (14+), Adult
Using beginner level skills, learn how to handbuild coils and slabs of clay and transform them into a woven basket. In the creative clay process, you will learn how to use slump molds to shape your piece into a unique basket for your table or kitchen. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Expect a 3 week turnaround time for your finished work. You will be contacted directly when work is ready for pick up.ย
Utilizando habilidades de nivel principiante, aprenda a construir a mano rollos y planchas de arcilla para transformarlos en una cesta tejida. En el proceso creativo de la arcilla, aprenderรก a utilizar moldes de presiรณn para dar forma a tu pieza en una cesta รบnica para tu mesa o cocina. El instructor es bilingรผe en inglรฉs y espaรฑol.
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Learn about glassblowing as you create an original beer tumbler. Once cooled, pick up your glass at Saucony Creek Franklin Station Brewpub where the second half of the workshop will conclude with a demonstration and tasting with their brew experts 5pm Saturday, May 17. Ages 21 and over only. Closed-toe shoes, hair tie are required.
Create your own prickly masterpiece with a glass cactus sculpture that adds some character to any roomโno watering needed! This fun project is the perfect way to dig into the art of cutting and shaping glass. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Working with hollow tubing, you will begin to garner the necessary skills to heat, turn, and blow borosilicate glass. The end goal is a functional form. Wear natural fabrics (cotton not polyester) and tie back long hair while working in the studio.
Create your own herbal-infused oils and healing salve in GoggleWorks’ Gardens at Lauer’s Park. Discover the benefits of different herbs, how to properly infuse oils, and how to craft personalized salves for skin care and wellness for pain relief, skin nourishment, or relaxation. By the end, you’ll take home your handmade products and the skills to keep creating at home.
Mini-Makers!: Glassblown Flower or Paperweight: Session A
May 17
/ 1-Day
Saturday
/ 2–4pm
Member: $61.20
/ Non-Member: $72.00
Instructor: GoggleWorks Instructor
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Youth and Teen
Introduce the family to the art of glassblowing through this workshop designed just for beginners. Learn the process of blowing and sculpting hot glass into a fun item for your home. Note: An adult must participate in the workshop. The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending.