Photography

As easy as a snapshot or as complicated as a masterpiece, learn what it takes to capture a moment in time. Whether you’re looking to learn the traditions of the darkroom (we have one of the few publicly accessible, still functioning in the area) or master your newest high tech DSLR, we will gladly introduce you to the language and techniques of photography. Come join us as we capture the beauty of everyday life.

Intro To Digital Photography

Session A: 5 Wednesdays

May 24 - June 21

6-9pm

Session B: 5 Wednesdays

July 12- Aug. 9

6-9pm

Learn the basics of your digital camera while emphasizing manual control techniques for available light. Develop your basic post-production techniques using Adobe Photoshop. This will be a fine art course that will emphasize the making of well-crafted and expressive images. Please bring your own DSLR digital camera and flash drive to class.

$210 / $178.50 (member)

Cyanotype Tote Bags

with Katie Raudenbush

Session A: Sunday May 21 12-3pm

Session B: Sunday July 16 12-3pm

Stylize your own tote! Choose from a collection of designs and pressed plants provided by GoggleWorks. Katie will guide you through the coating and exposure process to create a unique tote bag to take home and use.

$45 / $38.25 (member)

1 Day Workshop

SOLARFAST

DYED T-SHIRTS

with Katie Raudenbush

Session A: Saturday June 10

12-3pm

Session B: Saturday Aug. 12 12-3pm

Join us to add a pop of color to your wardrobe and create a unique T-shirt with vibrant colors from non-toxic dyes. Using an alternative process photographic technique, your instructor will guide you through creating silhouetted images on T-shirts using objects and designs provided by GoggleWorks.

GoggleWorks will supply a limited amount of objects; please bring your own additional objects to make the design your own. One white T-shirt is included per registration.

$45 / $38.25 (member)

1 Day Workshop

Grow your skills as you learn what it takes to turn a tree into a finished piece. Whether spinning wood on a lathe or flattening boards for another construction, you will be amazed at the simplicity and effectiveness of woodworking. Closed-toe shoes are required.

WOODWORKING I with Mike Kaiser & Casey Schmidt

Session A: 5 Wednesdays

June 7 - July 5 5-8pm

Session B: 5 Thursdays

Aug. 10 - Sept. 7 6-9pm

Learn the basics of woodworking in a safe and structured environment. This course focuses on the safe use of power tools, such as the table saw, jointer, planer, bandsaw, hollow-chisel mortiser, and routers. Learn about the properties of wood, how to mill a piece of wood foursquare, the basics of joinery, and then make a hardwood tool box using skills learned in the class.

$247.50 / $210.38 (member)

CABINET MAKING with Ben Richards

BLOCK PRINTING with Ben Richards

6 Tuesdays

July 25 - Aug. 29 5-8pm

Cabinetmaking brings the art of woodworking together with the craft of functionality. Learn the basic parts of a cabinet, and how to assemble these into a custom design. Over six-weeks, we will learn about material selection and milling, design and assembly, and end with finishing and installation. At the end of the course, leave with your handmade cabinet and the knowledge to continue building.

$297 / $252.45 (member)

ROLLING PIN with Luke Voytas

CARVED WOODEN SPOON with Luke Voytas

Thursday June 15 5-8pm

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.

$60 / $51 (member)

1 Day Workshop

3 Thursdays Aug. 3 - 17 5-8pm

Learn how to design, carve, and print your own custom block prints using traditional block printing techniques and modern tools. Learn the basic principles of block printing including composition, carving, inking, and printing. Start in the woodshop, where you will design and carve your block. In the final class, move to the print shop where you will work with a variety of materials to create your own unique prints to share with family and friends.

$148 / $126.23 (member)

Thursday June 29 4-8pm

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.

$75 / $63.75 (member)

1 Day Workshop

Have questions? Reach out to programs@goggleworks.org to find the answer

WINDOWSILL HERB PLANTER with Ben Richards

Thursday June 8 5-8pm

Build an attractive, modern planter for your windowsill! You will learn some basic woodworking skills while constructing your box before heading over to GoggleWorks’ Gardens at Lauer’s Park. There you will learn about the care and characteristics of different indoor plants and herbs and select three to add to your handmade planter.

$60 / $51 (member)

1 Day Workshop