Handcraft meaningful and personal heirloom wooden toys for the little ones in your life. Over the course of three weeks, we’ll make a rattle in the first session, and then a toy car, or an animal with wheels, over the next two sessions. As time permits, personal touches and embellishments are also encouraged as your skill progress in this class. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
Have you worked in glassblowing before? Refine your glassblowing skills by developing personal goals while working independently, or with a partner, on a self-directed project. Your instructor will help you problem solve and confront the challenges of intermediate/advanced glass work. Closed-toe shoes, hair tie are required. Please bring your own water bottle!
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.
In this workshop, we’ll explore an experimental twist on tie-dye using SolarFast, a light sensitive dye. You’ll learn how to fold, bind, and expose fabric to sunlight to create one-of-a-kind patterns that blend traditional tie-dye with photographic printing techniques. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Woodworkers and gardeners, either or both, can find a fun day of creativity with this class. Start off in the woodshop where you’ll create a whimsical gnome planter, using the lathe to create your piece, then add finishing touches with various other tools. After a lunch break, head over to GoggleWorks’ Gardens at Lauer’s Park where you will add actual life to your gnome planter with a plant or flower that you’ll pot yourself. Please bring a packed lunch. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
Come play with clay in this family workshop and learn how to make a pinch pot that you will transform into the creature of your choice along with your child! Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Note: An adult must participate in the workshop. The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending.
Are you interested in exploring different types of wool felting? Be introduced to both wet and needle felting techniques while completing a small felted snowman.
Join us for a bright and colorful class where you’ll use rug hooking techniques to create seasonal table coasters in shapes inspired by spring. Perfect for beginners, this hands-on workshop teaches traditional techniques while celebrating the colors and textures of spring.
Be introduced to the magic of analog photography! Using a GoggleWorks’ film camera, you’ll learn the fundamentals of shooting, developing, and printing in the darkroom. We’ll cover how to use the camera, process black & white film, and print using enlargers. Please bring your own photo paper; all other materials will be provided.
Learn the foundations of screen printing! This class will show you step-by-step how to transfer your drawings and designs onto a screen to print striking works of art and branding. Bring a sketchbook with ideas to class so you can jump right into printing!
Gain a great introduction to working with borosilicate glass and the torch. In this three-hour workshop, make a beautiful glass pendant by applying color to a clear rod of glass. Take it home and make a lovely necklace for yourself or gift it to someone you love. Wear closed-toe shoes, natural fabrics (like cotton), and tie back long hair in the studio.
Create a colorful, one-of-a-kind fused glass heart! Learn basic glass cutting and design techniques as you layer and assemble your piece for kiln firing. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Make a one-of-a-kind wooden spoon or cooking utensil using traditional hand tools. Learn to orient your piece of wood for strength and efficient carving while using a variety of techniques and grips to remove material. Great for both beginners and experienced artists. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
