Make a beautiful piece of jewelry from start to finish. The first class will explore lapidary: cutting, forming, and polishing raw rock into a shape of your choosing. The second class will cover silversmithing and mounting that stone in a silver frame, essential for adding it to a ring or necklace. This is a truly unique and diverse experience! A materials fee is due at registration.
In this two-day sewing workshop, you will learn essential sewing and garment-alteration techniques while adding functional pockets to your favorite clothing. Bring a garment you’d like to customize, and you’ll leave with new sewing skills and a wardrobe piece that’s both stylish and more practical. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish.
In this fun and tactile class, young artists ages 8-13 will work with clay in our handbuilding studio with our instructor and learn the process of handbuilding clay. 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. We’ll handle the creative chaos – we keep the mess, you keep the masterpieces.
Class will be held in the Ceramics Auxiliary Classroom 301, on the 3rd floor of GoggleWorks.Ā
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.
Ready to spark some serious skills? Join us for a fun, hands-on course where you’ll take welding to the next level using the TIG process to fuse ferrous or non-ferrous metals. Learn to set up your equipment, prep your joints, and lay down precise, penetrating, and aesthetically pleasing welds. Whether you’re new to welding or looking to level up, this class will get you fired up and melting metal in no time.
Flame-resistant clothing, long pants, and heavy closed-toe shoes are required. Class will be held in theĀ Welding Studio, Building 4.
In this one-day class, you will create a polished stone pendant using lapidary techniques. Instruction will cover stone shaping, grinding, sanding, and polishing, with an introduction to simple pendant finishing or setting methods. This class is ideal for beginners interested in working with stone and creating a finished wearable piece. Please note that this workshop will not include any metalwork, pre-made bezels will be used. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish.
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.
Mini-Makers!: Glassblown Flower or Paperweight: Session B
Sep 12
/ 1 session
Saturday
/ 11am–1pm
Member: $63.75
/ Non-Member: $75.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: 7-12 (Mini-Makers!), 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.
Have a group of 4 or more?Ā Turn up the heat, gather yourĀ family and friends and book an exclusive, hands-on glassblowing workshop with us! Find detailsĀ here.Ā Minimum of 4 required.
Welding isn’t 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.
Flame-resistant clothing, long pants, and heavy closed-toe shoes are required. Class will be held in theĀ Welding Studio, Building 4.
Welding isn’t 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.Ā
Flame-resistant clothing, long pants, and heavy closed-toe shoes are required. Class will be held in theĀ Welding Studio, Building 4.
Get some hands-on experience with glassblowing as you learn how to gather hot glass from the furnace, add color, and sculpt it into a glass pumpkin. Our artists will guide you through the process of making a one-of-a-kind centerpiece for the fall season.
Have a group of 4 or more?Ā Turn up the heat, gather yourĀ family and friends and book an exclusive, hands-on glassblowing workshop with us! Find detailsĀ here.Ā Minimum of 4 required.