Winter 2018
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts GoggleWorks is a place to develop skills, ask questions, experiment freely, and investigate the human spirit. Here we create a dialogue between the established and the experimental; the contemporary and traditional. Through exceptional arts education and engaging community programming, we inspire people to expand the boundaries of art making, personal growth, and appreciation for material culture. We invite you to visit us and make something with us this winter.
Hours: 9am-9pm, daily Free admission and parking Learn more at goggleworks.org
1 SPOTLIGHT NIGHTS Spend a dynamic evening immersed in the arts as you preview new exhibitions opening in our galleries, hear artist talks, visit our teaching studios, see live demonstrations, and more. Each month offers something new!
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MAKER DATES
MINI-MAKERS! FAMILY WORKSHOPS
HANDCRAFTED HOME WORKSHOPS
VISITING ARTISTS
Friends, family, and loved ones can enjoy a creative night out and make something together. These two-hour workshops offered on Friday evenings include demos, studio tour, and refreshments. Check out our special Valentine’s Day series in the month of February.
One-day weekend workshops designed for aspiring artists (ages 7-12) and their families to learn something new together. Adult participation is required; each registration covers one individual and all attendees must pre-register.
Project-based weekend workshops designed for you to learn a new craft and enrich the home with a functional, handmade object to keep or give as a gift. New this term, you’ll find a few workshops presented with local partners that we love.
Delaney DeMott Felted Slippers Shibori Dyeing Intro to Tapestry Weaving Chris Darway Precious Metal Clay
How to Register
ONLINE AT GOGGLEWORKS.ORG/CLASSES VISIT OUR INFORMATION DESK CALL 610.374.4600
New! Course Key open studio eligible
teen-friendly
Access monitored open studio hours for the duration of these courses; approx. 10-12 non-instructional hours per week. Schedules are posted online and in the studio on a monthly basis.
These classes and workshops are suitable for teens!
double time
new topic These courses haven’t been offered before.
These cross-disciplinary courses allow you some instructional time in more than one studio.
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SPECIAL TOPICS
CORE CURRICULUM
CONTINUING EDUCATION
STUDIO ACCESS
Pulp Paper Portraits Hand Embroidery Felted Sculpture Intro to Life Casting
Ceramics Drawing & Painting Hot Glass Warm Glass Metals Printmaking Screenprinting Woodworking
offered in partnership with The University of the Arts Ceramics-Throwing Screenprinting
Studio Rental Program
Scholarships Available
GoggleWorks offers two types of scholarships year-round on a rolling basis; need-based (100% off tuition) and merit-based (50% off tuition).
APPLICATIONS ONLINE AT goggleworks.org/programs/scholarships
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Spotlight Nights
Mud to Moon: The shared musings of Peter Kinney and Jeff Waring Cohen Gallery East through Feb. 18
FRIDAY Jan. 12 5:30-7:30pm
Jeff Waring graduated with a B.F.A. in Painting from Rhode Island School of Design in 1985. Waring lives in Media, PA, where he continues to live and create, drawing inspiration from natural processes, earth cultures, improvisational music, outsider art, and children’s art. Peter Kinney earned his Ph.D. in Art History from New York University in 1974. He worked as an art educator and was an integral member in Highwire, the first Philadelphia artist cooperative. “Mudman” Kinney began using the earth itself as a painting medium in 1997. He collected interesting and colorful earth on his travels, until his untimely death in September of 2017.
studio demos Hot Glass Ceramics
walk-in workshops
Fused Snowflake Glass Icicles ($) timed tickets available for advanced purchase on our website
False Amanda Lee Watkins Cohen Gallery West through Feb. 18 Amanda Lee Watkins was born in Reading, PA in 1991. She attended Temple University in Philadelphia, PA and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Art History in 2014. She finds inspiration in children’s books, including Edward Gorey. She currently resides in Williamsport, PA and works as an illustrator for a small publishing company located in San Jose, CA.
visiting artist talk Chris Darway see page 13
FRIDAY Feb. 2 5:30-7:30pm
studio demos Hot Glass Ceramics
In-House an exhibition of our students, work exchange, & renters Schmidt Gallery / on view Jan. 7 through Feb. 18
In-House is a showcase of the three groups of individuals who make up the creative heart of our communal teaching studios; students, who learn and grow under the guidance of our artist-instructors; work exchange, who maintain and facilitate programming in exchange for studio space; and renters, who, working at all skill levels, call GoggleWorks home base for their studio practice.
FRIDAY Mar. 2 5:30-7:30pm
visiting artist talk Delaney DeMott see page 11
Secondary Art Exhibit presented by Berks County Intermediate Unit Cohen Gallery / on view Feb. 24 through Mar. 11 Awards Ceremony / Sunday, Mar. 4 from 1-3pm
studio demos Hot Glass Ceramics
An annual celebration of local art education, this exhibition, sponsored by Berks County Intermediate Unit, showcases the talents of Berks County’s High School students. Artwork categories include printmaking, oil, watercolor, acrylic, calligraphy, dimensional works, fiber arts, photography, pottery, original digital art, jewelry, basketweaving, pastel, and drawing.
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Maker Dates Grab your “plus one” and join us for a creative night out! Maker Dates include a short studio tour, demonstrations, and complimentary beer, wine, and light fare. No experience necessary; all tools and materials provided.
CERAMICS
FUSED GLASS
HOT GLASS
with Jesse Jones
with Ellen Mitnick
with Scott Krenitsky
Friday Jan. 26 6-8pm
Friday Jan. 26 6-8pm
Friday Jan. 26 6-8pm
or Friday Mar. 23 6-8pm
or Friday Mar. 23 6-8pm
or Friday Mar. 23 6-8pm
Our ceramic artist-instructor will walk you through the basics of throwing on the wheel. Create a unique piece of pottery, then choose a glaze from our Ceramic Studio’s selection. Bring a change of clothes or wear something you don’t mind getting dirty. $45 per person
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Design and create a beautiful piece of fused glass. Under guidance, pick a mold and your color palette to create a unique glass plate, platter, or bowl. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Get hands-on experience in glassblowing as you make a tumbler or stemless wine glass under the guidance of our artistinstructor. Closed-toe shoes are required.
$60 per person
$95 per person
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 10 6-8pm CERAMICS $60 per person
WARM GLASS $75 per person
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 14 6-8pm
Valentine’s Day Maker Dates
Join us for a special series of Maker Dates during the month of February. Create a keepsake together and make this Valentine’s Day special for you and someone you love. Includes a special champagne toast and chocolates!
CERAMICS $60 per person
HOT GLASS $110 per person
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16 6-8pm CERAMICS $60 per person
HOT GLASS $110 per person
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Mini-Makers!
Our Mini-Maker! Family Workshops are designed for aspiring artists, ages 7-12, and their families to learn something new together. No experience necessary; all materials and tools provided. At least one adult must participate in the workshop. Tuition fees cover one individual and you must register each adult and child attending.
VIRTUAL REALITY PAINTING
CERAMIC ACTIVITY TRAY
WHEEL THROWING
with Kris Jackson
with Danielle Dimon
with Jesse Jones or Cindy Good
Saturday Jan. 20 1-4pm This introduction to virtual reality will give the entire family the opportunity to learn how to set up a room-scale session using Google’s virtual reality Tilt Brush program. $40 / $34 (member)
Saturday Mar. 24 10am-12pm In this two-hour workshop, you will explore construction through soft slab impressions. Learn to make a versitile activity tray with its own details and charm using slumpmolds, stamps, slips, and textured tools. $40 / $34 (member)
Session A: Sunday Jan. 14 2-4pm or Session B: Saturday Feb. 24 10am-12pm Come play on the potter’s wheel where you will be guided by one of our skilled instructors through the process of centering clay and throwing different shapes. Clay, tools, and firing are included. $45 / $38.25 (member)
GLASSBLOWING with Scott Krenitsky Sunday Mar. 11 2-4pm 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. $75 / $63.75 (member)
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new topic
teen-friendly
Handcrafted Home Workshops
Our Handcrafted Home series of workshops are designed for you to learn a new craft and enrich your home with a handmade, personal object that is beautiful and functional. No prior experience necessary.
FLAMEWARE BREAD BAKER and SOURDOUGH STARTER with Benjamin DeMott 2 Sundays Jan. 21 & Jan. 28 12-3pm Learn how to cultivate a sourdough loaf of bread and bake it in your own handmade ceramic dutch oven. Highlighting the relationship between material, food, and fellowship we will hit on all those points by completing this workshop with a handcrafted, potluck style supper. $95 / $80.75 (member)
double time
open studio eligible
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Handcrafted Home Workshops
GLASSBLOWN ROCKS GLASS and WHISKEY TASTING with Scott Krenitsky Tuesday & Thursday Jan. 30, 6-8pm & Feb. 1, 5:30-6pm Learn about glassblowing as you create an original rocks glass. Once cooled, pick it up at The Whiskey Bar at winedown cafe, located in West Reading (624 Penn Avenue), where the second half of the workshop will conclude with a demonstration and tasting with their experts on Thursday, Feb. 1, at 5:30pm. Ages 21 and over only. $95 / $80.75 (member)
GLASS BEAD NECKLACE with Ellen Mitnick & Mike Daddario Saturday & Sunday Feb. 10 & Feb. 11 1-4pm Make your own bead necklace as you gain hands-on experience in both warm glass and metals. During the first session, you will create an array of similar-shaped beads while experimenting with color combinations in the flameworking studio. Then complete your necklace in the metals studio as you learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing using copper and nickel. $95 / $80.75 (member)
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teen-friendly
TOTE BASKET with Mary Zeplin & Donna Lengel 2 Saturdays Mar. 3 & Mar. 10 1-5pm Create a small, multi-purpose tote from natural reed while learning basic weaving techniques, such as truing a base, twining, start/stop weaving, packing, and lashing. Basic weaving terms and tools will also be covered. $95 / $80.75 (member)
SGRAFFITO and SLIP DECORATED PLATTER with Suzanne Molyneux & Danielle Dimon 2 Saturdays Mar. 24 & Mar. 31 2-5pm Sgraffito is rich in history and deeply rooted in the redware of Berks County. Using traditonal Pennsylvania Dutch imagery, or designs of your own making, we will create a charming and functional sgraffito platter. $95 / $80.75 (member)
double time
open studio eligible
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THE BENCHWARMERS MUG with Danielle Dimon Session A: Sunday Feb. 11 10am-12pm or Session B: Tuesday Mar. 27 6-8pm Learn how to construct your own handmade coffee mug using stoneware clay and handbuilding techniques. After your cup is glazed and fired, take it over to Benchwarmer’s Coffee & Doughnuts on Penn Avenue in West Reading, where they’ll fill it up for $1! $45 / $38.25 (member)
new topic
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CERAMIC POUR OVER with BENCHWARMERS COFFEE & DOUGHNUTS with Suzanne Molyneux Sunday Mar. 4 10am -1pm Enjoy a leisurely Sunday morning in the Ceramics Studio with coffee and doughnuts with local favorites— Benchwarmers Coffee & Doughnuts, located on Penn Avenue in West Reading. Start with a pour-over demonstration and tasting. Once properly caffeinated, learn to make your own ceramic coffee pour over so you can recreate the magic of Benchwarmers’ ethically-sourced coffee in your own home. $45 / $38.25 (member)
WOODTURNED SALAD BOWL with Nate Tyson Saturday Feb. 17 2-5pm Bowl turning is a fun and rewarding way to learn about woodturning or freshen your turning skills. Learn the basics of open-bowl turning, focusing on tool selection, sharpening, various mounting methods, tool presentation, finishing choices and the safe operation of the wood lathe. Leave with a handsome turned wooden bowl of your own. $120 / $102 (member)
BRAIDED RUG ESSENTIALS with Debra Weinhold Saturday Feb. 24 12-4pm Braided rugs are beautiful and durable floor coverings that have graced American homes and hearths for the past 200 years. In this one-day workshop learn to create the three basic components of a braided rug; the start, body, and ending. Leave with a small, completed round table topper or chair pad, and the skills necessary to make a full-sized rug on your own. $75 / $63.75 (member) double time
open studio eligible
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Visiting Artist
MEET VISITING ARTIST DELANEY DEMOTT Delaney DeMott is an artist/educator living in Lenhartsville, PA. She received her B.F.A. with certificate to teach from Tyler School of Art, Temple University and her M.F.A. in Fiber and Material Studies from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She is currently an Assistant Adjunct Professor at Tyler School of Art, Temple University, in Philadelphia.
VISITING ARTIST TALK: MARCH 2, 5:30pm
FELTED SLIPPERS with Delaney DeMott Saturday Jan. 20 1-5pm Looking forward to those cozy winter evenings but your toes are always cold? Take this workshop and make yourself, or your loved one, a pair of snuggly wool slippers. You will learn how to felt wool roving, resulting in a one-of-a-kind pair of cozy winter slippers to keep those toes toasty. $75 / $63.75 (member)
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SHIBORI DYEING with Delaney DeMott Saturday & Sunday Feb. 17 & Feb. 18 12-3pm Learn the Japanese resist dye techniques known as Shibori to make a series of tailored home goods. Students will be supplied with pre-washed cotton fabric to make custom, Shibori-dyed napkins, tea towels, accessories, or pillow cases. The possibilities are limitless! $95 / $80.75 (member)
INTRO TO TAPESTRY WEAVING with Delaney DeMott 5 Tuesdays Mar. 6 - Apr. 3 6-9pm Learn how to build a custom tapestry loom and weave one-of-a-kind wall hangings or functional objects, such as pillow cases, laptop sleeves, or placemats. We will cover warping your loom, weaving, and finishing techniques resulting in two to three finished projects (time permitting). $150 / $127.50 (member)
artist credit: Suzanna Espamer-Murrill double time
open studio eligible
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Visiting Artist
MEET VISITING ARTIST CHRISTOPHER DARWAY Christopher Darway has been working as a designer, teacher, and artisan in metals for over 40 years, earning his B.F.A. in craft design from Philadelphia College of Art. Over the years, he has sold his work through galleries, shops, and craft shows, including ACC and Smithsonian. His work has been exhibited in Germany, Japan, and England. He is a two-time recipient of the New Jersey State Council of the Arts Award, a senior PMC instructor for Rio Grande, former president of the Pennsylvania Society of Goldsmiths, and writer for Art Jewelry Magazine. He currently teaches at the Wayne Art Center and for the University of the Arts, Continuing Education Program.
VISITING ARTIST TALK: FEBRUARY 2, 5:30pm
PRECIOUS METAL CLAY with Chris Darway Saturday & Sunday Feb. 3 & Feb. 4 10am-5pm Aura 22, a paint-on 22 karat gold paste-like solution, was developed to be used on fine silver metal clay as an alternative/supplement to Keum-Bo. In this two-day workshop, learn how to apply Aura 22 to precious metal clay including copper, fine silver, and sterling silver using the torch method. Once fired, learn about how the material can be rolled, fold-formed, soldered on, drilled, etched, and/or enameled. $325 / $276.25 (member) $50 supply fee credit: Chris Darway
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PULP PAPER PORTRAITS
HAND EMBROIDERY
with Chris Allen
with Michael Miller
with Martha Ressler
2 Tuesdays Jan. 9 & Jan. 16 6-8pm Create a needle felted artwork from sheared alpaca fiber and end up with a finished felted sculpture. In this two-day workshop, you will experience cleaning and dyeing the alpaca fiber, blending and designing your work of art, and finish off with embellishment.
3 Mondays Jan. 15 - Jan. 29 6-9pm Learn how to use different shades of paper to create your own pulp paper portrait in the style of contemporary American artist, Chuck Close; known for his large-scale portraits created with a variety of media. $110 / $93.50 (member)
$85 / $72.25 (member)
2 Fridays Feb. 2 & Feb. 9 1-4pm Learn the traditional art of hand embroidery through demonstration and practice. See examples of contemporary embroidery and then start or complete a small project of your own as you learn how to transfer your design, choose needles and embroidery thread, and how to make about a dozen of the basic stitches. $95 / $80.75 (member)
Special Topics
FELTED SCULPTURE
INTRO TO LIFE CASTING with Emma Osle 5 Mondays Jan. 8 - Feb. 5 6-9pm Mold-making can be beneficial for a wide array of mediums and practical applications. Experiment with both skin-safe molds and silicone rubber moldmaking as you learn how to safely make precise replicas of your handmade sculptures and/or found objects. $180 / $153 (member) $25 supply fee credit: KiwiMill double time
open studio eligible
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Ceramics
POTTERY FOR BEGINNERS
INTRO TO WHEEL THROWING
WHEEL THROWING I
with Melissa Fiskaldo
with Melissa Fiskaldo
with Derek Rosenberry
5 Mondays Jan. 8 - Feb. 5 6-9pm In this course, your instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of both handbuilding and wheel-throwing, including centering, pulling, shaping, and trimming, used to build functional pieces of pottery for everyday use. Basic surface decoration and glazing techniques for both methods will be covered in order for you to give your pieces personality.
5 Saturdays Jan. 6 - Feb. 3 10am-1pm Learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls, and more in this exciting introduction to the fundamentals of working on a potter’s wheel. You will be guided through the process of throwing, shaping, and trimming your pieces. Discover your creative voice through basic surface decoration and glazing techniques. $150 / $127.50 (member)
$150 / $127.50 (member)
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6 Saturdays Feb. 10 - Mar. 17 10am-1pm Broaden your understanding of working on the potter’s wheel in this intermediate class. Learn skills to strengthen your throwing abilities and gain new techniques to further develop your work. Lidded jars, closed forms, and altered thrown forms will be the subject of weekly demonstrations. Prerequisite: Intro to Wheel Throwing or equivalent experience $180 / $153 (member)
new topic
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THROWING CONCENTRATION GUIDED STUDIO with James Pastore 8 Tuesdays Jan. 23 - Mar. 13 6-9pm Refine your throwing skills, expand your range of simple forms, and discover more complex shapes in this intermediate/ advanced class. Work individually with your instructor, who will offer applied technical and conceptual guidance, as you develop fluency and skill in the project of your choice. In addition, various techniques in form, surface decoration, and glazing will be demonstrated. Prerequisite: Wheel Throwing I or equivalent experience $220 / $187 (member)
INTRO TO SCULPTURE
SCREEN PRINTED TILE WORKSHOP
EXTRUDER WORKSHOP
with Benjamin DeMott
with James Pastore & Abby Ryder
with Benjamin DeMott
5 Thursdays Feb. 15 - Mar. 22 (no class 3/15) 6-9pm
Saturday Feb. 17 1-5pm
Sunday Mar. 11 12-3pm
Like good jazz music, we will riff on the various ways sculpture can be realized through extruded components, wheelthrown forms, and hand-built structures. Expand your imagined definition of what sculpture can be while learning the fundamentals of ceramic processes.
Learn about both ceramic tile-making and the screen printing process in this crossdisciplinary workshop. Create your own screen using an image or design of your choice, then use it to transfer ceramic underglaze onto a set of clay tiles, perfect for decoration or coasters.
$150 / $127.50 (member)
$95 / $80.75 (member)
This method-savvy workshop for all levels of experience and creative ability will redefine the fundamentals of extrusion, working from pastry bags and scribed plaster to the pneumatic extruder and syringe. Learn to adjust the shape-shifting properties of slip and clay for inexhaustible means. $50 / $42.50 (member)
BUILDING A CERAMIC SURFACE with Danielle Dimon 5 Mondays Feb. 26 - Mar. 26 6-9pm Develop and expand your surface and design potential through mid-range firing. Review the limitless possibilities of glaze layering through dipping, spraying, and brushing. Explore the application of washes, underglazes and Terra Sigillata, and the masking properties of wax resist.
STUDIO PASSPORT January - March The studio passport allows you to access open studio hours during the Winter 2018 term. Limited to students with a basic knowledge of ceramics and overseen by a monitor, instead of instructor, passports offer a great opportunity to work at your own pace and continue your exploration in clay. $50 / month
Prerequisite: any Intro Ceramics course or equivalent experience $150 / $127.50 (member)
double time
open studio eligible
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Drawing & Painting
BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION GUIDED STUDIO with Margaret Saylor 10 Mondays Jan. 8 - Mar. 19 (no class 2/19) 6-9pm Take your inspiration from flowers, plants, leaves, pods, and more in the natural world to create botanical illustrations. Start something new, finish something started, or simply refresh your drawing skills in this guided studio. Explore techniques and mediums, including graphite and watercolor, used in creating botanical art while your instructor provides weekly demonstrations and individualized direction. $300 / $255 (member)
credit: Margaret Saylor
INTRO TO ACRYLIC PAINTING
INTRO TO WATERCOLOR
WATERCOLOR II
with Suzanne Fellows
with Lynn Millar
with Fran Parzanese
5 Tuesdays Feb. 13 - Mar. 13 6-9pm Learn basic painting skills through a series of exercises and small paintings. Topics will include handling the paints and brushes, preparing the surface, working with acrylic mediums, mixing colors, and various brushwork techniques. $150 / $127.50 (member)
5 Tuesdays Jan. 16 - Feb. 13 10am-1pm
Session A: 6 Wednesdays Jan. 3 - Feb. 7 10am-1pm
Learn the basics of watercolor painting with emphasis on letting the water and materials work for you. Other topics covered include mixing colors on and off the paper, how to paint a wash/glaze, wet on wet technique, dry brush technique, and the use of various materials and tools to make unique paintings. Along with the basics, some experimental techniques will be explored.
or Session B: 6 Wednesdays Feb. 21 - Mar. 29 10am-1pm Move beyond the basics and enhance your watercolor painting skills with weekly exercises and group critiques. Prerequisite: Intro to Watercolor or equivalent experience $180 / $153 (member)
$150 / $127.50 (member)
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teen-friendly
INTRO TO DRAWING with Suzanne Fellows 5 Thursdays Jan. 11 - Feb. 8 1-4pm Build confidence and the ability to look at art critically while you learn the fundamentals of drawing using a variety of materials. Explore the elements of line, value, shape, form, and texture through gesture drawing, contour lines, negative space, shading and the intricacies of light, one-point and twopoint perspective applied to interior spaces, urban spaces, still life drawings, and the human head. $150 / $127.50 (member)
MANGA I
INTRO TO DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION I
with Lily Cernak
with Lily Cernak
with Lily Cernak
6 Saturdays Jan. 13 - Feb. 17 1-3pm Continue your exploration in this intermediate manga class as you develop your own graphic novel, comic, or manga. Topics covered will include chapter creation, drawing, writing dialogue, and all elements of design.
5 Sundays Feb. 25 - Mar. 25 1-3pm
6 Sundays Jan. 14 - Feb. 18 1-3pm Continue developing your digital illustration skills using Photoshop’s tools and effects, including the use of layers, various techniques for creating line-art, and shading.
Prerequisite: Intro to Manga
Learn how to create your own drawings in Adobe Photoshop using a tablet and pen. Topics covered in the course will include an introduction to Photoshop’s tools and effects, how to use layers, and various techniques for creating line-art and shading.
$150 / $127.50 (member)
$120 / $102 (member)
$150 / $127.50 (member)
Prerequisite: Intro to Digital Illustration or equivalent experience
WEEKLY FIGURE DRAWING Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm Bring your enthusiasm and materials; we supply the models. Arrive 15 minutes early to help set up. Snacks are welcome. Ages 18 and up only. $5 / week (cash due at each class)
double time
open studio eligible
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Hot Glass
INTRO TO GLASSBLOWING with Rafael Henin or Dan Alters Session A: 5 Saturdays Jan. 13 - Feb. 10 10am-1pm or Session B: 5 Thursdays Feb. 8 - Mar. 8 6-9pm Explore the art, aesthetics, and techniques of glassblowing through demonstration and hands-on practice. Class discussions will include historical and contemporary glass movements, basic glass chemistry, and studio application. $200 / $170 (member)
GLASSBLOWING I with Rafael Henin 6 Saturdays Feb. 24 - Mar. 31 10am-1pm You will be encouraged to use your imagination and challenge yourself conceptually in the design and fabrication of each project as you further your glassblowing technique and craftsmanship. Prerequisite: Intro to Glassblowing or equivalent experience $220 / $187 (member)
GLASS HEART WORKSHOPS
GLASS ROSE WORKSHOPS
with Scott Krenitsky
with Scott Krenitsky
STUDIO PASSPORT
Session A: Sunday Feb. 4 2-4pm
Session A: Sunday Feb. 11 1-3pm
or Session B: Wednesday Feb. 7 6-8pm
or Session B: Monday Feb. 12 6-8pm
January - March The studio passport allows you to access open studio hours during the Winter 2018 term. Limited to students with a basic knowledge of glassblowing and overseen by a monitor, instead of instructor, passports offer a great opportunity to work at your own pace and continue your exploration in glass. $100 / month
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In this two-hour workshop, great for beginners, you’ll choose your colors and create a unique glass heart, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Make Valentine’s Day special for the one you love with a one-of-a-kind glass rose. In this beginner workshop, you’ll learn the basics of working with hot glass.
$80 / $68 (member)
$80 / $68 (member)
new topic
teen-friendly
FLAMEWORKING I: GUIDED STUDIO
HOLLOW TUBING BASICS
with Ellen Mitnick
with Parker Kramer
with Parker Kramer
5 Tuesdays Jan. 9 - Feb. 6 6-9pm
6 Mondays Feb. 12 - Mar. 19 6-9pm
Gain a comprehensive understanding of studio set up and safety, tools, concepts, and the proper techniques of melting borosilicate glass. At the conclusion of this course, leave with unique beads that can be used to create jewelry of your own.
You will explore solid and hollow flameworking techniques working with clear borosilicate glass rods and tubing with your instructor, who will offer applied technical and conceptual guidance, as you develop fluency and skill in the project of your choice.
$180 / $153 (member)
Prerequisite: Intro to Flameworking or equivalent experience
3 Saturdays Jan. 27 - Feb. 10 10am-1pm Learn how to work with borosilicate tubing, including where to start and how to keep evolving your work. Prerequisite: Intro to Flameworking or equivalent experience $110 / $93.50 (member)
Warm Glass
INTRO TO FLAMEWORKING
$220 / $187 (member)
INTRO TO FUSED GLASS
INTRO TO STAINED GLASS
with Ellen Mitnick
with Harry Stuart 5 Thursdays Feb. 8 - Mar. 8 6-9pm
Discover the variety of tools and techniques of glass fusing. Learn to shape and layer sheet glass and properly prepare your work for kiln firing. In this course, you will create both functional and abstract pieces while being encouraged to delve into notions of design, using color, light, and texture.
5 Wednesays Feb. 21 - Mar. 21 6-9pm Learn the fundamentals of stained glass assembly using lean and solder. Gain hands on experience in design, shaping, foiling, and soldering as you make your own small stained glass panel to take home at the end of class. $220 / $187 (member) $45 supply fee
$180 / $153 (member)
double time
open studio eligible
STUDIO PASSPORT January - March The studio passport allows you to access open studio hours during the Winter 2018 term. Limited to students with a basic knowledge of warm glass (fused, stained, and/or flameworking) and overseen by a monitor, instead of instructor, passports offer a great opportunity to work at your own pace and continue your exploration in glass. $100 / month
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Metals INTRO TO METALSMITHING with Mike Daddario 5 Tuesdays Jan. 16 - Feb. 13 6-9pm Learn basic techniques in the manipulation and fabrication of metal objects, such as cutting, shaping, joining, and finishing, while you become familiar with studio tools and materials. $180 / $153 (member)
METALSMITHING I with Mike Daddario 6 Tuesdays Feb. 20 - Mar. 27 6-9pm Expand on your metalsmithing skills. Explore the basics of jewelry design and create unique pendants, rings, bracelets, and earrings. Prerequisite: Intro to Metalsmithing or equivalent experience $220 / $187 (member)
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teen-friendly
JEWELRY II
WELDING BASICS
WELDING II
with Martha Moore Westbrook
with Brian Glaze
with Brian Glaze
Session A: 6 Wednesdays Jan. 10 - Feb. 14 10am-2pm
Session A: Saturday Jan. 27 1:30-3:30pm
2 Saturdays Feb. 10 & Feb. 17 2-5pm
or Session B: 6 Wednesdays Feb. 21 - Mar. 28 10am-2pm
or Session B: Saturday Jan. 27 4-6pm
A continuation of “Welding Basics,”this two-day workshop further explores form, concepts, and tools used by metal artist, including the plasma torch, MIG welder, and a number of hand and power tools.
Continue developing your metalsmithing skills while exploring intermediate and advanced design concepts and techniques in fabrication, soldering, precious metals, and stone setting. In addition, enameling and experimental media will be covered. Prerequisite: Metalsmithing I or equivalent experience
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 two pieces of metal, causing them to melt and join together. At conclusion of the workshop, leave with a miniature metal sculpture.
Prerequisite: Welding Basics or equivalent experience $95 / $80.75 (member)
$45 / $38.25 (member)
$216 / $183.60 (member)
Screen Printing
INTRO TO SCREEN PRINTING with Abby Ryder 5 Wednesdays Jan. 17 - Feb. 14 6-9pm This course will introduce you to the foundations of screen printing. Go through the entire process of drawing and creating a screen print, preparing the screen, and on to printing using this popular printmaking technique. $180 / $153 (member)
double time
open studio eligible
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Printmaking
PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP SERIES with Suzanne Fellows Printmaking, or transferring ink from one surface to another, using metal plates, polymer plates, stone, wood, or linoleum, is a popular contemporary art form that utilizes several traditional processes. Explore and expand your skills in one or more of these processes through this series of beginner level workshops. $95 / $80.75 (member) per workshop
BLOCK PRINTING ON FABRIC 3 Mondays Jan. 8 - Jan. 22 6-9pm
LINOCUT PRINTMAKING 3 Mondays Jan. 29 - Feb. 12 6-9pm
LITHOGRAPHY / PRONTO-PLATES 3 Mondays Feb. 19 - Mar. 5 6-9pm
Carve your own wooden block and then create custom household linens while you learn how to make straight and halfdrop repeating patterns.
Learn the basics of carving and printing with linoleum plates and experiment with reduction prints. Leave with a limited series of prints of your very own.
Learn to transfer illustrations using both the pronto-plate and polyester plate lithography techniques, both low-cost, efficient non-toxic processes. (prontoplates pictured above) NON-TOXIC ETCHING 3 Mondays Mar. 12 - Mar. 26 6-9pm Explore new, non-toxic grounds for etching designs onto metal plates for printmaking. Leave with a limited series of prints of your very own.
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new topic
teen-friendly
Woodworking
INTRO TO WOODWORKING with Nate Tyson 5 Tuesdays Jan. 9 - Feb. 6 6-9pm Learn the safe use of power tools, such as the table saw, jointer, planer, bandsaw, hollow-chisel mortiser, and routers while you mill a piece of wood four-square. Then use the milling skills you learned to make a laminated cutting board. $200 / $170 (member)
WOODWORKING I: JOINERY
HAND PLANE TUNE-UP
with Nate Tyson
with Nate Tyson 5 Tuesdays Feb. 20 - Mar. 20 6-9pm
Learn to join wood without nails or screws using mortise and tenon joints. This class will cover different variations, applications, and methods using a combination of machine and hand tools. Variations include single and double blind tenons, loose tenons, wedged-through tenons, and bridle joints. Prerequisite: Intro to Woodworking or equivalent experience
Saturday Feb. 17 10am-1pm Out-of-the-box common metal hand planes will not perform to their full potential without a little care. Bring your own hand plane to this one-day workshop for a proper tune-up and learn about proper use and maintenance of hand planes, including sharpening, flattening the sole, and other adjustments that will vastly improve its performance. $75 / $63.75 (member)
$200 / $170 (member) $20 supply fee
INTRO TO WOODTURNING with Nate Tyson 5 Saturdays Jan. 13 - Feb. 10 10am-1pm Transform raw pieces of wood into functional and beautiful turned items while learning safe and efficient woodturning techniques, along with proper turning tool usage. Choose from projects such as mortar & pestle, candlestick, spurtles, honey dipper, spinning top, small vases, wine bottle stopper, rolling pin, and bowls. $220 / $187 (member)
double time
WOODTURNING I: THREE-LEGGED STOOL with Nate Tyson 6 Saturdays Feb. 24 - Mar. 31 10am-1pm Continue to explore the craft of woodturning and its application in furniture construction. Practice accurately reproducing spindles and round mortise and tenon joinery by building a small three-legged stool. Prerequisite: Intro to Woodturning or equivalent experience $250 / $212.50 (member) $20 supply fee open studio eligible
STUDIO PASSPORT January - March The studio passport allows you to access open studio hours during the Winter 2018 term. Limited to students with a basic knowledge of woodworking and/or woodturning, and overseen by a monitor, instead of instructor, passports offer a great opportunity to work at your own pace and continue your exploration in wood. $100 / month
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Continuing Education
OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
GoggleWorks is pleased to partner with The Professional Institute of Educators (PIE) at The University ofthe Arts to provide continuing education and professional development opportunities in Berks County for K-12 educators. PIE empowers educators across disciplines to continually advance their teaching skills to improve learning for all students. Through graduate courses, certificates and degree programs, PIE develops innovative and creative educational programming to serve the professional development needs of K-12 teachers in and through the arts. Register online through The University of the Arts at: cs.uarts.edu/pie/courses
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3D PROJECTS FOR THE CLASSROOM: CERAMICS THROWING (INTRO-ADVANCED)
PRINTMAKING FOR THE CLASSROOM:SCREEN PRINTING (INTRO-ADVANCED)
with James Pastore
with Abby Ryder Saturdays & Sundays Apr. 7 - Apr. 22 9am-5pm
This course explores both traditional and experimental throwing techniques to make functional and sculptural pots. Develop a repertoire of skills, improve competency in thinking and working three-dimensionally, and incorporate new methods to encourage craftsmanship and conceptual skills in students. This course provides an opportunity for personal invention and exploration in developing sound skills to take back to the classroom. Learn throwing techniques with stoneware clays for both the beginning and advanced student. In addition, discover finishes experimenting with colored slips, under glazes, oxides, shop glazes, and firing techniques. 3.0 CEUs $1110
Saturdays & Sundays Feb. 24 - Mar. 11 9am-5pm Participants expand on projects using stencil methods in screen printing with water-based inks. Course includes idea development and application of visual skills in expression of color, line, and form through drawn, photographic or computer-generated stencil processes. Emphasis is on the acquisition of personal expression and technical skills, within the capabilities of screen printed opaque and transparent colors. Content is applicable to K-12 art classrooms. 3.0 CEUs $1110
Studio Access
The Studio Rental Program at GoggleWorks is designed for individuals with previous experience who can work safely and productively without supervision and gives you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own pace. We currently offer rental programs in the following communal studios. Contact our studio managers for more information on rates and availability. Learn more about our studios at: goggleworks.org/visit/studios
HOT GLASS
PRINTMAKING & SCREEN PRINTING
Scott Krenitsky Hot Glass Studio Manager skrenitsky@goggleworks.org 610.374.4600 x129
James Pastore Director of Program Operations jpastore@goggleworks.org 610.374.4600 x112
WARM GLASS
CERAMICS
WOOD
Maggie Gallen Warm Glass Studio Technician mgallen@goggleworks.org 610.374.4600 x106
Benjamin DeMott Ceramics Studio Manager bdemott@goggleworks.org 610.374.4600 x131
Nate Tyson Wood Studio Technician ntyson@goggleworks.org 610.374.4600
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Become a Member
Save 15% off tuition! Receive a 10% Store discount! Support our efforts to provide accessible art to all through exhibitions, classes, workshops, special events, films, and public events. Your membership dollars help us to achieve our goals. As our thank you, enjoy annual benefits and become part of our creative and dynamic community.
Learn more at goggleworks.org/support/membership
Donate
A donation to GoggleWorks Center for the Arts will help make the difference in the lives of local children and families, as well as a community in need of arts and culture, by providing support to our programs, including our After School Arts Program (ASAP), scholarships for underserved students, our core curriculum of classes, free public arts & culture programming, and so much more.
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Learn more at goggleworks.org/support/donate
GoggleWorks does not pro-rate tuition costs and does not offer class transfers, make-ups, deferments, or partial/full refunds for missed classes. In the event that a student must withdraw their registration from a class or workshop, GoggleWorks will issue a full refund of tuition fees if the cancellation is made at least 10 days prior to the start of the class or workshop.
Policies
REFUNDS
CANCELLATIONS Cancellations due to low enrollment: GoggleWorks makes every effort to ensure that our classes and workshops run as scheduled. That said, our classes and workshops must meet minimum required enrollment to run. In the event that a class or workshop is cancelled due to low enrollment, previously registered students will be given the option to transfer to a running class or workshop of equivalent value, or be issued a full refund within 10 days. Cancellations due to inclement weather: In the event that a class or workshop is cancelled due to inclement weather, GoggleWorks will reschedule a make up date.
PHOTOGRAPHY GoggleWorks may take photographs and/or video during classes and workshops to market and promote GoggleWorks and its programs. These photographs and/or videos may appear online and in print materials. Prior to any photographs and/or video being taken, students will be given a permission waiver to sign or deny.
CREDITS Photography by Chris Kendig Photography, Matt Smith, and Nova Harris unless otherwise noted. Photo clips and coloring by Jess Santucci.
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