Learn the basics of sewing in this fun, hands-on course designed just for children ages 10-13 years old. You will practice using a sewing machine, read simple patterns, and complete a small project while building creative confidence.
Delve into the interplay of surface texture, impressions, and the balance of positive and negative space with etching. By pressing real-world items into etching grounds, you’ll discover how to translate the physical world into a visual language of traces and marks. By the end of the session, you will have gained the skills to safely prepare and etch a plate from start to finish and a few prints to take home.
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.
In this two-day workshop, you will explore the art of sashiko and boro stitching and learn these traditional Japanese techniques to create beautiful, functional coasters. From basic stitches to mindful patchwork, you’ll leave with two sashiko pieces and two boro pieces.
Explore illustrating with colored pencils and paint pens on different toned background paper! Learn different blending techniques and applications of the mediums so you can walk away with a small illustration.
Shared art materials will be provided in the studio for most classes. Personal supplies can be purchased at our Art Supply Store, located on the first floor of GoggleWorks.
Create your own prickly masterpiece with a glass cactus sculpture that adds some character to any room – no watering needed! This fun project is the perfect way to dig into the art of cutting and shaping glass. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Learn to cut shapes from glass and how to assemble them into your favorite bug in this family workshop. Together with your young one, choose from an assortment of glass colors. You will create your favorite critter in this free-form creative learning experience. Closed-toe shoes are required.Note: The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending.
This workshop will teach the basics of drawing the human figure from a live model. Through several guided drawing exercises, instructor Lee Shannon will introduce methods for drawing a human quickly and accurately. Note: This class will involve working with a live nude model. Students must be 18+.
Shared art materials will be provided in the studio for most classes. Personal supplies can be purchased at our Art Supply Store, located on the first floor of GoggleWorks.
Explore basic flameworking techniques as you’ll use color and shaping to create a unique marble! 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.
Starting with a simple square blank of hardwood, learn the fundamentals of woodturning, including the safe use of the lathe, turning gouges, and lathe tools. Leave with a beautiful French rolling pin and basic skills which can be applied to a wide range of future turning projects. Great for both beginners and experienced artists. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Unleash your creativity in this beginner-friendly collage class! Explore the art of combining images, textures, and colors to create unique, layered compositions. You’ll learn techniques for cutting, arranging, and adhering materials while expressing your personal style. Perfect for anyone looking to tap into their creative side – no experience needed! All materials are provided, but feel free to bring along magazines, found materials, and photographs.
