Homeschooling: Handbuilding in Clay: Session A (ages 7-12)
Feb 6–27, 2026
/ 4 sessions
Fridays
/ 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.
Along with your child, create quirky and colorful fused glass insects accented with wire details in this fun, hands-on family workshop. Perfect for all skill levels, this project lets your imagination run wild! Note: An adult must participate in the workshop. The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending.
Come and explore the art of wet felting in this family workshop designed for you and your child! Get your hands soapy as you transform loose wool into a small drawstring treasure pouch. Note: An adult must participate in the workshop. The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending.
Learn the basics of quilting while sewing your own custom pillow together with your child. This hands-on family workshop covers fabric selection, cutting your own fabric, and finishing techniques in a fun, creative environment. Note: An adult must participate in the workshop. The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending.
Mini-Makers!: Glassblown Flower or Paperweight: Session A
Feb 28, 2026
/ 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.
Practice painting together with your child as you both create your favorite animal in watercolor art in this family workshop! Learn watercolor basics: all about paint, brushes, and paper. Explore color theory, mixing, and creating form, shadow, and light! 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.
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, 2026
/ 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.
