Light up your night with a flameworking Maker Date, enjoying a shared charcuterie spread curated by Chef Harley, and your choice of draft beverage from Thorn Alley Kitchen, while you and your date learn to use torches and tools to melt and sculpt. Discover how gravity and heat work together to create a small glass form. Wear closed-toe shoes, natural fabrics (like cotton), and tie back long hair in the studio. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Experience the excitement of raku in this fiery Maker Date workshop! You’ll glaze two pre-made bud vases, watch a wheel throwing demo, and enjoy a shared charcuterie spread curated by Chef Harley, and your choice of draft beverage from Thorn Alley Kitchen, as we fire your pieces in a raku kiln – pulling them out red-hot for a dramatic finish. This Japanese firing process allows the piece to cool quickly so you can take it home that night. Just bring a friend and get ready for a memorable night with clay, fire, and fun! Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Step into the eerie charm of autumn! In this Maker Date, explore composition, lighting, and color mixing while creating a spooky seasonal arrangement as you enjoy a shared charcuterie spread curated by Chef Harley, and your choice of draft beverage from Thorn Alley Kitchen! Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike, this class blends classic still life techniques with playful Halloween creativity for a fun and festive artistic experience. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Transform copper into a colorful decorative trinket dish during this Maker Date, while you and a plus one enjoy a shared charcuterie spread curated by Chef Harley, and your choice of draft beverage from Thorn Alley Kitchen! Explore surface preparation, enamel application, and kiln firing techniques while experimenting with vibrant colors and unique designs. Perfect for couples, friends, or anyone looking to share a creative experience, this workshop is designed for all skill levels. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Join us for a creative Maker Date evening where you and your partner will design your own colorful SolarFast tote bags using sunlight, photography, and playful experimental techniques. Enjoy a shared charcuterie spread curated by Chef Harley, and your choice of draft beverage from Thorn Alley Kitchen during this relaxed, hands-on evening as you make something unique together. 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.Ā
Looking to enhance your whiskey drinking experience? Why not consider this whiskey smoker Maker Date. Bring in a prefered cocktail glass and turn a whiskey smoker to fit it. Then, with a little specific hardware, you can infuse your whiskey or bourbon with the aromatic essence of burning wood, potentially even with the shavings of wood you just turned! Share a charcuterie spread curated by Chef Harley, and your choice of draft beverage from Thorn Alley Kitchen during the workshop. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
Learn the language of color with a series of exercises, paintings, and drawings using acrylic paint and colored pencils. Why do certain color combinations make you sleepy and others hurt your eyes? How can you tell what colors look good on you? What does it mean when we talk about the relationship of values, saturations, and the warmth or coolness of colors? How can you develop a personal palette to use in your wardrobe, home, or artwork?
Shared art materials will be provided in the studio for most classes. Personal supplies can be purchased at ourĀ Art Supply Store, located on the first floor of GoggleWorks.
Along with your child, create your own pinch pot turkey from clay in this family workshop. YouĀll learn basic pinch pot and handbuilding techniques, add colorful feathers and festive details, and make a charming seasonal decoration to enjoy throughout the fall. Note: An adult must participate in the workshop. The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending.
Please wear clothes you donāt mind getting dirty.
Turnaround time for ceramics can be a fewĀ weeks. Once the pieces are ready forĀ pick up, youāll receive an email from ourĀ Programs team letting you know.
Class will be held in the Ceramics Auxiliary Classroom 301, on the 3rd floor of GoggleWorks.Ā
Drawing is the ultimate way to understand the world we live in, and anyone can learn to do it! Explore the qualities of charcoal, pencil, and Sharpie, and find the joy in drawing. Watch your skill level and confidence grow the more you scribble, draw, and study. Please bring your own sketchbook to class.
Shared art materials will be provided in the studio for most classes. Personal supplies can be purchased at ourĀ Art Supply Store, located on the first floor of GoggleWorks.
Turn paper into art with needle and thread! In this two-week class, you’ll discover how to stitch on vintage photos, postcards, book pages, and other paper treasures, adding color, texture, and personality to each piece. We’ll provide a variety of paper ephemera, threads, and flosses to explore, but you’re welcome to bring your own special papers as well. You’ll create a stitch sampler and at least one finished piece of unique mixed-media artwork.
Explore different types of loop and loop chain to make your own bracelet. Learn to fuse fine silver wire into solid loops and form them into a variety of different links that can be used for chain making. Use these types of chain to make a bracelet with a clasp that you can wear or gift to a loved one.Closed-toe shoes are required.
Digital photography shouldn’t feel like a technical maze – it should be creative and enjoyable! Designed to teach you not only how to use your camera, but why certain techniques work, we’ll help you unlock your creative vision. As your skills and confidence grow, we’ll also explore image editing and post-processing ideas, all while focusing on the joy of creating photographs. Please bring a digital camera with adjustable settings.
