Get your hands dirty learning introductory skills for handbuilding ceramic objects. We will cover basic techniques: pinching, building with coils, and soft slab construction. Each class will begin with some ceramic vocabulary, a look at pictures of completed work using the technique covered that day, and a short project demonstration. 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
Light up your space with a custom flame votive holder, handcrafted by you in our fused glass studio. Learn the essentials of glass cutting and the fusing process as our instructor walks you through assembly techniques and creative ways to play with light and heat. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Embark on a woodworking adventure designed for beginners with a passion for craftsmanship. Working on the lathe, you’ll learn essential techniques and create a variety of turned wood projects. Whether you’re dreaming of crafting bowls, pens, or decorative items, this class provides the foundation you need to start your woodturning journey with confidence and enthusiasm. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
Learn the fundamentals of life drawing and sculpture in this workshop designed for homeschooled students ages 10-13. Your creations will come to life using various media, such as ink and paints for drawing, and air-dry clay for sculpture. Explore a variety of mediums and subjects, allowing you to decide which one is your favorite.
Homeschooling: Intro to MIG Welding (ages 8-13): Session A
Sep 15
/ 1 session
Tuesday
/ 3–5pm
Member: $59.50
/ Non-Member: $70.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Youth and Teen
Learn the fundamentals of welding in this workshop designed for homeschooled students ages 8-13. Discover how electricity melts wire and metal to join them permanently. Learn about the proper tools, protective gear, and workspace safety rules of the welding studio. Work directly with our instructor to safely master the art of welding. Then build and take home your own custom miniature metal sculpture!Ā Parents are welcome to attend.
Flame-resistant clothing, long pants, and heavy closed-toe shoes are required. Class will be held in theĀ Welding Studio, Building 4.
Sip some freshly steeped tea and awaken the magic of healing through tea blending and ceramics. In this workshop, you will create a slab built ceramic iced tea tumbler. Then learn how to blend your own tea to take home and enjoy. The healing tea blend will be created using GoggleWorks’ grown and dried herbs. 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
Get the basics of sewing by learning about machine maintenance, seam ripping, fabric stabilizing, fabric types, and more as you build these foundational sewing skills. Studio sewing machines and equipment are provided while you bring your own fabric and thread. Walk away with an introductory understanding of how to create your own wearables and handmade objects!
Carve your own relief block, then use it to create stunning prints, with or without ink. Blind embossing uses only pressure to leave a raised, ink-free impression on paper, resulting in an elegant image. Whether you choose to add ink for bold contrast or let the embossed surface speak for itself, you’ll leave with a handcrafted block and beautiful prints that you can keep or share with friends.
Felting is simple, creative, and cathartic work. In this class, we will explore basic needle felting techniques, while crafting a small wool bowl perfect for tiny treasures and trinkets. Skills learned can easily be applied to future felting projects.
Learn about glassblowing as you create an original beverage glass. Once cooled, pick up your glass at Thorn Alley Kitchen at GoggleWorks where the second half of the workshop will conclude with a demonstration and beer tasting with our bartender 1pm Sunday, Sept. 20.Ages 21 and over only.Ā
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 the foundations of screen printing! You’ll start by drawing your idea, and then you’ll learn how to prepare a screen and pull ink across to bring your design to life. Bring a sketchbook with ideas to class so you can jump right into printing!
Learn an old and celebrated hobby of carving wooden duck decoys. In this multiweek class, learn how to use a bandsaw and belt sander for rough shaping, and then proceed to power carving to create the final sculpted form. Power carving is a more modern sculpting process where carving chisels have been replaced by handheld rotating grinders and cutters. The possibilities of shaping are endless and this class is a great introduction to the skill, along with making a charming duck to add some life to your home. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
