The Studio Passport allows you to access ceramic open studio hours during our Spring/Summer 2018 term. Limited to students with a basic knowledge of ceramics and overseen by a monitor, instead of instructor, this “class” is a great opportunity to work at your own pace and continue your exploration in clay. Register Month by Month: April, May, June, July, and August.
For general course policies click here.
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Explore creativity and the outdoors at GoggleWoods! Campers, will be greeted in front of the lodge of Bynden Wood Lodge and begin the day with new friends, songs, and flag raising. Then they will be transported to GoggleWorks for in-depth classes in ceramics, mixed-media, virtual reality, printmaking and life casting. In the afternoon, campers return to Bynden Wood to enjoy lunch and participate in a host of afternoon activities, including swimming, hiking, archery, and more. Note: Campers will start and end their day at Bynden Wood Day Camp. Tuition includes lunch, as well as bus transportation to and from GoggleWorks each day.
Registration is provided through South Mountain YMCA. For questions or assistance, please call 610.670.2267.
Campers will be introduced to both wheel throwing and hand-building ceramic techniques. During the first two days, campers will learn to throw clay on the potter’s wheel, while the next two days focus on hand-building techniques. The final day is reserved for glazing bisque and green ware in preparation for firing.
Ceramics projects have to be fired in the kiln and will take additional time to be completed. GoggleWorks requires at least 2 weeks to properly complete and fire all work. Families will be notified when work is ready for pick up.
Daily Schedule
8:45-9am – Parents/Guardian check-in campers at Boscov Theatre, first floor of GoggleWorks just past the front desk
9-9:20am – Campers screen a video lineup to inspire creativity for the day!
9:30-11:30am – Campers are immersed in Ceramics with artist Jesse Jones
11:30a-12:30p – Lunch
12:30-3p – Campers are immersed in Ceramics with artist Jesse Jones
3-4p – Monday: Chalk Art on GoggleWorks building; Tuesday: Chalk Art on GoggleWorks building; Wednesday: Screenprinting T-shirts; Thursday: Woodworking Demo; Friday: Glassblowing Demo
For required summer camp forms, policies, and procedures click here.
Lunch option is available from Belly-Kitchen & Drinkery . Weekly menu can be found here. Meal plan can be added to shopping cart during checkout.
Grab your loved ones and join us at GoggleWorks for a creative night out! During our Maker Dates you will enjoy beer, wine, and light fare while getting a tour of our most popular studios and then have our ceramic instructors will walk you through the basics of working on the Potter’s Wheel. Create a unique piece of Pottery, then choose a glaze from our Ceramic studio’s selection.
For general course policies click here.
FULL / Please click register below to join waitlist
The Studio Passport allows you to access ceramic open studio hours during our Spring/Summer 2018 term. Limited to students with a basic knowledge of ceramics and overseen by a monitor, instead of instructor, this “class” is a great opportunity to work at your own pace and continue your exploration in clay. Register Month by Month: April, May, June, July, and August.
For general course policies click here.
FULL / Please click register below to join waitlist
Learn about the process of using wood ashes as a material to formulate and enhance glazes for ceramic pottery or sculpture. Students will bring their own stoneware or porcelain bisque ware which we will glaze for a cone 10 firing in the GoggleWorks gas kiln. We will discuss glaze chemistry along with the history of wood ash glazes and why contemporary artists are still using this material for its interesting and varied effects.
For general course policies click here.
GoggleWorks’ Sampler Camps allow teens, ages 14-17, to explore a variety of mediums, while expanding their creative thinking and art-making skills. Campers will work within a different studio and medium every day! Session 2 features the following schedule:
Monday: Ceramics
Tuesday: Life Casting / Mold Making
Wednesday: Virtual Reality
Thursday: Fused Glass
Friday: Block Printing on Fabric
Please note that ceramic and fused glass projects will have to be fired in the kiln and will take additional time to be completed. GoggleWorks requires at least 2 weeks to properly complete and fire all work. Families will be notified when work is ready for pick up.
Daily Schedule
8:45-9am – Parents/Guardian check-in campers at Boscov Theatre, first floor of GoggleWorks just past the front desk
9-9:20am – Campers screen a video lineup to inspire creativity for the day!
9:30-11:30am – Campers are immersed in their respective medium for the day
11:30a-12:30p – Lunch
12:30-3p – Campers are immersed in their respective medium for the day
3-4p – Monday: Chalk Art on GoggleWorks building; Tuesday: Chalk Art on GoggleWorks building; Wednesday: Screenprinting T-shirts; Thursday: Woodworking Demo; Friday: Glassblowing Demo
For required summer camp forms, policies, and procedures click here.
Lunch option is available from Belly-Kitchen & Drinkery . Weekly menu can be found here. Meal plan can be added to shopping cart during checkout.
Grab your loved ones and join us at GoggleWorks for a creative night out! During our Maker Dates you will enjoy beer, wine, and light fare while getting a tour of our most popular studios and then have our ceramic instructors will walk you through the basics of working on the Potter’s Wheel. Create a unique piece of Pottery, then choose a glaze from our Ceramic studio’s selection.
For general course policies click here.