Create one-of-a-kind home accents like wall pockets, vases, and lanterns using handbuilding techniques such as slab, coil, and sculpting – no wheel required. This multiweek class covers construction, glazing, and finishing, giving you the skills to craft beautiful, functional decor from clay. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!
Class will be held in the Ceramics Auxiliary Classroom 301, on the 3rd floor of GoggleWorks.Ā
From cutting and positioning the glass to finish firing processes, learn what it takes to create a unique set of four fused glass coasters. Closed-toe shoesĀ required.
Welding isn’t as intimidating as you might think! Learn the basic principles of MIG welding, a process in which an electric arc forms between a wire electrode and metal, causing them to melt and join together. At the conclusion of the workshop, leave with a miniature metal sculpture.
Flame-resistant clothing, long pants, and heavy closed-toe shoes are required. Class will be held in theĀ Welding Studio, Building 4.
Welding isn’t as intimidating as you might think! Learn the basic principles of MIG welding, a process in which an electric arc forms between a wire electrode and metal, causing them to melt and join together. At the conclusion of the workshop, leave with a miniature metal sculpture.
Flame-resistant clothing, long pants, and heavy closed-toe shoes are required. Class will be held in theĀ Welding Studio, Building 4.
Get some hands-on experience with glassblowing as you learn how to gather hot glass from the furnace, add color, and sculpt it into a glass pumpkin. Our artists will guide you through the process of making a one-of-a-kind centerpiece for the fall season.
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.
Learn fundamental skills of creating mosaics. From cutting glass, arranging vibrant tiles, and grouting your design, you’ll create a cute pumpkin you can hang in your home. Closed-toe shoesĀ required.
Learn the art of pyrography while creating ornaments in this cozy winter workshop. You’ll use woodburning tools to add detailed designs to pre-cut wooden shapes. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
About Jen DiArenzo No matter the medium, I tend to draw inspiration for my art from my love of wildlife and the natural world. While I mostly focus on wood burning these days, I still enjoy creating with pastels, paints, and pencils, and have even begun taking on digital character art commissions for authors. I am a summa cum laude graduate of RIT in New York with a major in Illustration and a minor in Creative Writing, and I’ve had the privilege of working with customers and businesses all across the world including XFinity Mobile, Ventana Surfboards and the Western Flyer Foundation. My work has even been gifted to Mumford and Sons and Brandi Carlile. When I’m not creating, teaching the occasionalĀ pyrography master class, or writing, I’m busy being a wife and mom to two kids and a senior chocolate lab at our home outside of Philadelphia.Ā Ā Ā
Homeschooling: Halloween Still Life Drawing (ages 10-13)
Oct 27
/ 1 session
Tuesday
/ 1–3pm
Member: $51.00
/ Non-Member: $60.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Youth and Teen
Get in the Halloween spirit in this workshop designed for homeschooled students ages 10-13. Start with the basics of drawing and still life and build your skills using different materials and objects that are inspired by Halloween. Wear your favorite Halloween costume, and come join in the fun!
Learn the foundational skills of woodturning to create a functional pen. Gain a comprehensive introduction to tools, techniques, and safety practices. Perfect for beginners or those looking to expand their woodworking skills! A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
Get a taste of the hot glass studio with 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. Get hands-on experience in glassblowing by making a tumbler or stemless wine glass under the guidance of our professional glassblowers. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
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.
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.
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.
