During this beginner-friendly Maker Date, you and a plus one will enjoy a shared charcuterie spread curated by Chef Harley, and your choice of draft beverage from Thorn Alley Kitchen, while designing and creating a personalized set of sterling silver stacking rings. Through hands-on guidance in basic metalsmithing techniques, including measuring, cutting, forming, soldering, and finishing silver wire, you will craft a personalized stack of rings to take home. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
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.
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.
In this painting Maker Date, you and your date will use acrylics to paint sets of wooden cut-out ornaments and then finish them with quick drying varnish. Share a charcuterie spread curated by Chef Harley, and your choice of draft beverage from Thorn Alley Kitchen during the workshop. You’ll each leave with a pair of wooden holiday ornaments you can keep in your home, or gift to another loved one. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Class will be held in classroom 318, on the 3rd floor of GoggleWorks.
Make your own wearable cyanotype! In this Maker Date, you’ll learn how to create a unique cyanotype print on a T-shirt using sunlight, objects, and photo negatives. We’ll explore the basics of this historic photographic process while experimenting with composition, layering, and fabric printing techniques while you and your plus one enjoy a shared charcuterie spread curated by Chef Harley, and your choice of draft beverage from Thorn Alley Kitchen. 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
Mini-Makers!: Glassblown Flower or Paperweight: Session D
Nov 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 workshop designed just for beginners. 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?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.
Ring in the holiday season in our hot glass studio by crafting your own ornament or bell. Learn how to gather hot glass from the furnace, add color, and sculpt it into a holiday classic.
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.
Create a modern color ladder suncatcher as you learn the fundamentals of traditional leaded stained glass. You’ll be introduced to the classic lead came technique used to construct large-scale stained glass panels, along with soldering and patina methods to give your piece a polished finish. This clean geometric design is a great introduction to the precision and craftsmanship of traditional lead work. Closed-toe shoesĀ required.
Learn the basics of woodturning while creating a charming wooden apple. Come with no experience and gain hands-on introduction to the art of turning wood on a lathe. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
Learn the basics of bead making and create your very own decorated bottle opener! This is a great introduction to learning to work with the material on the torch. Wear closed-toe shoes, natural fabrics (like cotton), and tie back long hair in the studio.
