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.
Sketch outdoors on GoggleWorks’ campus! Learn tips for sketching from life with a special focus on the structure of plants, foliage, and flowers. Please bring your favorite sketch journal and sketching supplies which can include dry media (pencils, pens, pastels) and water-based media like watercolors and gouache.
Supplies can be purchased at our Art Supply Store, located on the first floor of GoggleWorks.
Make your very own sturdy serving plate or shallow bowl with “stack ‘n squish” in our fusing studio. This technique involves cutting squares of opaque glass and stacking them on a piece of black glass. After fusing in the kiln, they become completely flat and offer a nice visual surface to your glass piece. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Unleash your creativity in this beginner-level workshop where you’ll learn the art of scroll sawing while creating a unique and personalized wooden eagle! (And with some extra creativity you could almost imagine it as a likeness to many people’s favorite local PA football team.) A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
Learn the basics of flameworking and create your very own glass flower! Using a torch and glass rods, you’ll learn how to safely shape, melt, and form your own vibrant glass flowers. This is a great introduction to learning to work with the material on the torch. Wear closed-toe shoes, natural fabrics (like cotton), and tie back long hair in the studio.
Discover the vibrant world of stained glass. Whether you’re a beginner or an experience artist, this is the perfect way to explore the magic of stained glass on a small scale that’s fun and approachable. Leave with the skills to make a colorful stained glass masterpiece and your very own handcrafted piece of art to display. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Savor your time together and join us for a creative night with clay, where you will enjoy a shared charcuterie spread curated by Chef Harley, and your choice of draft beverage from Thorn Alley Kitchen. During this Maker Date, our ceramic instructor 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. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending. 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.
Explore your creative side, while enjoying a shared charcuterie spread curated by Chef Harley, and your choice of draft beverage from Thorn Alley Kitchen, in this drawing Maker Date. Experiment with drawing exercises using graphite and colored pencil in a low-pressure, supportive environment. This Maker Date focuses on creativity, play, and enjoying the process of exploration, rather than perfection. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Join us in the metals studio where you and a plus one will enjoy a shared charcuterie spread curated by Chef Harley, and your choice of draft beverage from Thorn Alley Kitchen, while gaining a foundational understanding of the enameling process by creating a custom pair of handmade enamel earrings. Through hands-on practice in basic application, firing techniques, and finishing methods, you will learn to fuse vibrant colored glass to metal and leave the session with a completed set of unique jewelry. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Spend a creative date making your own cyanotype designs on a tote bag in this Maker Date, where you and your plus one will enjoy a shared charcuterie spread curated by Chef Harley, and your choice of draft beverage from Thorn Alley Kitchen. Experiment with sunlight, shapes, and textures to create a unique wearable piece of art with your significant other or best friend. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Class will be held in the Darkroom, Studio 233, on the 2nd floor in GoggleWorks.
Relish in your creativity and join us in the fusing studio for this Maker Date where you’ll enjoy a shared charcuterie spread curated by Chef Harley, and your choice of draft beverage from Thorn Alley Kitchen. Our instructor will guide you through picking a mold and selecting your color palette to create a unique glass plate, platter, or bowl. Closed-toe shoes are required. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.