Drop in on Fridays for our new creative printmaking series with artist Suzanne Fellows and explore a variety of techniques to create your own unique prints. Perfect for both beginners and experienced artists, each session includes a demo, lecture, and hands-on experience with endless possibilities! Classes will be held in Printmaking Studio, 201, on the 2nd floorĀ of GoggleWorks.Ā
Gain a great introduction to working with borosilicate glass and the torch. Melt and sculpt your very own stunning glass acorn by hand. Wear closed-toe shoes, natural fabrics (like cotton), and tie back long hair in the studio.
Come play with clay in this family workshop! Together with your child, learn how to make a pinch pot that you will transform into the creature of your choice! 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
Join us along with your kids as we explore sewing. Share a sewing machine and a unique experience as you and your child learn how to craft colorful mismatched throw pillows. Pre-cut fabric patterns will be provided as well as one sewing machine per parent and child. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish.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 you ever wanted to learn what it takes to make your favorite comics? Whether it’s classic funny strips like Peanuts or Garfield, or bombastic action from Marvel and DC comics, then this is the class for you. Learn what it takes to make expressive comics from conception, character design, and laying out an engaging story. Great for beginners who are excited to bring their stories to life. Please bring a USB to class.
Homeschooling: Glassblown Flower or Paperweight (Ages 8-17)
Oct 20
/ 1 session
Tuesday
/ 10am–12pm
Member: $63.75
/ Non-Member: $75.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Youth and Teen
Learn the basics of glassblowing in this workshop designed just for homeschooled students ages 8-17. Learn the process of blowing and sculpting hot glass, and gain knowledge on the chemistry related to the process and color. Get hands on in the studio as you turn molten glass into a fun item for your home. Please bring your own water bottle!
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.
Using templates and handbuilding techniques, create your own ceramic beer stein perfect for your favorite tall beverage. You will learn how to create slabs of clay by following a template and incorporate textures to the surfaces to make this interesting functional object! Once fired, pick up your stein at Thorn Alley Kitchen where the second half of the workshop will conclude with a demonstration and tasting with our bartender 1pm Sunday, Nov. 8. Ages 21 and over only. Please wear clothes you donāt mind getting dirty.
Class will be held in the Ceramics Auxiliary Classroom 301, on the 3rd floor of GoggleWorks.Ā
Explore the essential techniques for metalsmithing and silver jewelry. We will cut, shape, and join metal with hammer and flame and various other tools. Finish this class with a custom sterling silver pendant and a healthy dose of artistic confidence. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Add some decorations to your home for Halloween or Dia de los Muertos. While the holidays are very different, there is some overlap in iconography. Use the scroll saw (one of the safest, beginner-friendly and most accessible tools in the woodshop) to create skulls, bats, spirits, or anything spooky you feel like designing. You are only limited by your imagination and your ability to cut on the line you put on the piece of wood. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
Join us in this hands-on stick welding class and learn the fundamentals of this versatile and popular metal-joining process. Learn proper technique for striking an arc, and how to create clean, structurally sound welds as you work in our heavy metals studio. You’ll gain practical skills to confidently approach projects like repairs, fabrication, and creating metal art.Ā
Flame-resistant clothing, long pants, and heavy closed-toe shoes are required. Class will be held in theĀ Welding Studio, Building 4.
Dive into the art of flameworking in this beginner-friendly beads 101 class! Using a torch and glass rods, you’ll learn how to safely shape, melt, and form your own vibrant glass beads. Wear natural fabrics (cotton not polyester) and tie back long hair while working in the studio.
