Learn essential woodworking skills while creating cozy homes for your feathered garden friends in this family workshop. You and your child will gain practical knowledge in woodworking techniques and birdhouse design, while making a positive impact on our local environment and fostering a deeper connection with nature. Note: An adult must participate in the workshop. The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Make a splash into the world of color sticks and art crayons, as you explore more ways to be creative with this simple tool than you even thought imaginable. Together in this teens-only class, we’ll create a light hearted mixed media illustration using tools like conte, water soluble crayons, wax pastels, and more to create a small illustration all your own. Open to teens ages 13-17.
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.
Homeschooling: Handbuilding in Clay: Session B (ages 7-12)
Mar 9–30
/ 4 sessions
Mondays
/ 10–11:30am
Member: $94.35
/ Non-Member: $111.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Youth and Teen
Join this exploration of clay designed for homeschooled students of all ages. Work on individual projects while you explore your creativity with guidance from our ceramic instructor. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
ArtCycle is a community-driven recycling project where the community creates art on trash bins to promote recycling in Reading parks. This initiative fosters creativity, environmental awareness, and mental wellness through collaborative art projects and community engagement. You will explore the art of upcycling, transforming recycled materials into beautiful and functional pieces. This hands-on program will foster creativity, sustainability, and a sense of community as we learn to see potential in what we often discard. Each week will focus on different techniques and projects, encouraging you to think outside the box and embrace an eco-friendly mindset.
Enroll your homeschooled child in this class designed to get children exploring fibers! We will work with a wide variety of materials using an array of techniques, including felting and embroidery.
Mini-Makers!: Glassblown Flower or Paperweight: Session B
Mar 21
/ 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 family workshop designed just for you and your child. 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? Turn up the heat, gather your family and friends and book an exclusive, hands-on glassblowing workshop with us! Find details here. Minimum of 4 required.
Enjoy an afternoon of family fun and dive into digital art using Procreate. Together with your child, we’ll explore techniques in sketching, drawing, and painting digitally. This session encourages creativity and experimentation through fun and engaging lessons. Note: An adult must participate in the workshop. The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending.
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.
Mini-Makers!: Glassblown Flower or Paperweight: Session C
Apr 18
/ 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 family workshop designed just for you and your child. 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? Turn up the heat, gather your family and friends and book an exclusive, hands-on glassblowing workshop with us! Find details here. Minimum of 4 required.
Send your kids on the best creative adventure they’ll experience with Art Exploration Camps at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts! Each day is a new experience – packed with hands-on projects and creative adventures in various mediums such as mixed media, painting, drawing, glass, metal, wood, textiles, garden, and more. Give your children the opportunity to discover the joys and endless possibilities in the world of art.
Camps run in one-week sessions, Monday through Friday, from 9am to 4pm. All camps take place on-site at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts. Lunch will be provided for campers. Campers are welcome to bring a packed lunch, if preferred. Parents/guardians are responsible for drop-off and pick-up. Waiver forms must be completed and submitted to programs@goggleworks.org at least one week before the camp start date. Summer Camp Release(s) and Waiver
Register more than 1 child and get a discount on their summer camps by using this code multikidartexplorcamp
Send your kids on the best creative adventure they’ll experience with Art Exploration Camps at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts! Each day is a new experience – packed with hands-on projects and creative adventures in various mediums such as mixed media, painting, drawing, glass, metal, wood, textiles, garden, and more. Give your children the opportunity to discover the joys and endless possibilities in the world of art.
Camps run in one-week sessions, Monday through Friday, from 9am to 4pm. All camps take place on-site at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts. Lunch will be provided for campers. Campers are welcome to bring a packed lunch, if preferred. Parents/guardians are responsible for drop-off and pick-up. Waiver forms must be completed and submitted to programs@goggleworks.org at least one week before the camp start date. Summer Camp Release(s) and Waiver
Register more than 1 child and get a discount on their summer camps by using this code multikidartexplorcamp
Join your little ones this summer for creative adventure as you both explore the wonders of art together with Create With Me Camps at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts. Learn painting styles, play with clay, and watch your children create and grow as they discover. Join us for a full 3-day session or choose a day and time that works best for you and your little one(s).
All children must be potty-trained and must be accompanied by an adult. There is no fee for adult attendance. One adult is permitted per child.
Questions? Email Paola Mateo at pmateo@goggleworks.org
Age: Youth and Teen, Teen Friendly (14+), Teen Friendly (16+)
This summer, teens can dive deep into their creativity in camps at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, featuring specialized focuses on ceramics, 3D art, and 2D art. Give your teen the opportunity to experience art on a deeper level in these week-long intensives. Choose from any of our focus weeks or let them experience the full spectrum of art and join us for all four weeks!
Questions? Email Paola Mateo at pmateo@goggleworks.org
Camps run in one-week sessions, Monday through Friday, from 9am to 4pm. All camps take place on-site at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts. Lunch will be provided for campers. Campers are also welcome to bring a packed lunch, if preferred. Parents/guardians are responsible for drop-off and pick-up. Waiver forms must be completed and submitted to programs@goggleworks.org at least one week before the camp start date. Summer Camp Release(s) and Waiver
Register more than 1 teen and get a discount on their summer camps by using this code multiteencamp
