WIN TER 2019
Winter 2019 at GoggleWorks 1
VISITING ARTISTS Chris Karfakis
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STUDIO FOCUS Benjamin DeMott
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WORKSHOP SERIES Handcrafted Home Maker Dates Valentine’s Maker Dates Mini-Makers! Family Workshops
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CORE CURRICULUM Ceramics Drawing & Painting Hot Glass Warm Glass Metals Screen Printing Woodworking
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STUDIO ACCESS Open Studios Studio Passports Studio Rental Program
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POLICIES
COURSE KEY open studio included = access monitored open studio hours for the duration of the course; approximately 10-12 hours per week; schedules are posted monthly online and in each studio
new topic = new offering teen-friendly = content suitable for teens double time = cross-disciplinary course, allows you time in more than one studio
3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online at goggleworks.org/classes 2. Phone at 610.374.4600 3. In person at our information desk 201 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601 open 9am-9pm daily
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Visiting Artists
Chris Karfakis Born in Philadelphia, Chris Karfakis developed his love for photography as a young child. A longtime resident of Easton, he attended Temple University as a chemistry major, later serving in the US Navy. He ran his family business, eventually opening up his own natural foodstore. Throughout it all, he continued to pursue his love of photography, focusing on early photographic practices. He began collecting cameras and images, eventually realizing that all of his knowledge and experience could be used to create a lecture series.
Lecture Series: Evolution of Photography FROM CAVE DRAWINGS TO SELFIES with Chris Karfakis Sunday Feb. 10 12-1pm In some form or another photography has been with us since man scratched images on a cave wall. Zeus gave us fire and the alchemist parlayed fire and elements to preserve an image on a silver plated sheet of copper(a daguerreotype). Then the alchemist evolved to a photographer and the photographer became a chemical engineer. Come with us on a journey through time and see how photography fits into your pocket!
PHOTOGRAPHY BECOMES FINE ART IN THE 20TH CENTURY with Chris Karfakis Sunday Feb. 24 12-1pm Photography and Art: How do these words relate? Photographic art has given us some of the most memorable images that can take us back to our childhood or lead us into the cosmos. Join us for a presentation and discussion with photo historian Chris Karfakis as he explains how these two distinct forms of man’s expression came together and the men who instigated photographic fine art in the 20th century.
$10 / free (members)
THE WARS with Chris Karfakis Sunday Mar. 24 12-1pm Photography provided images of Christmas, High School graduations, and birthdays. But some of the most important images we reflect upon are images of conflict. Photography has been at the forefront of conflict since 1853. Photo historian Chris Karfakis will show the conflicts and the men and women who documented World War I and II, the Korean War, the Spanish American War, Vietnam, and the other “incidents” that now grace our newspaper front pages.
$10 / free (members) $10 / free (members)
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GUIDED STUDIO: CERAMICS with Benjamin DeMott 8 Thursdays Jan. 22-Mar. 12 6-9pm Develop your fluency and skill while working independently on the project of your choice with Benjamin DeMott, who will offer applied technical and conceptual guidance, as well as demonstrating various techniques in form, surface decoration, and glazing. Prerequisite: Any Intro to Ceramics course or equivalent experience. $200 / $170 (member) artwork by Benjamin DeMott
Benjamin DeMott A native of the Lehigh Valley, Benjamin DeMott is an artist, educator, and Ceramics Manager at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts. He received his BFA from Tyler School of Art at Temple University and his MFA from The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. Most recently he has served as an Assistant Professor at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and previously taught at Illinois State University Normal, and Alfred University. His work is exhibited widely including the Virginia McClure Ceramic Bienniale in Montreal, Institute of Visual Arts in Milwaukee, Denver Art Museum, and the Jane Hartsook and Meulensteen Galleries in New York City. DeMott’s work has been featured in publications Ceramics Now and Art Forum. He lives and maintains a studio in Lenhartsville, PA.
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Handcrafted Home Handcrafted Home is a series of one or two day workshops designed for you to learn a new craft and enrich your home with a handmade object. No experience necessary, all tools and supplies included.
OVAL BRAIDED RUG with Debra Weinhold 5 Saturdays Jan. 19-Feb. 23 (no class Feb. 9) 10am-1pm In this course, we will create a 2’ x 3’ oval rug. We will learn how to begin a rug, change colors, braid a neat smooth braid, and lace it all together. Of course, we will have to learn how to finish it all off! Along the way we will learn about the best materials for braiding, a bit of braiding history, and much more. This class is great for beginners or as a refresher for those who have not braided in a while. $150 / $127.50 (member)
HERBAL LOTIONS AND POTIONS with Karen Palcho Monday Jan. 21 6-9pm Explore ancient and contemporary methods of using plant-based raw materials to make an eclectic variety of useful herbal products. We will make a luscious skin lotion with customized essential oils, an all-purpose herbal skin tonic, various aromatherapy sprays, and the legendary folk remedy known as Fire Cider. $75 / $63.75 (member)
CERAMIC PLATTER with Danielle Dimon Sunday Jan. 27 12-3pm
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HARDWOOD CUTTING BOARD with Luke Voytas
WHISKEY GLASS with Scott Krenitsky
In this new Handcrafted Home workshop, learn how to prepare, construct, glue, and finish your own handmade cutting board. Starting with raw, unfinished hardwoods, you will learn how to use tablesaws, bandsaws, sanders, and routers along with different finishing techniques. In just three hours leave GoggleWorks with a beautiful cutting board perfect for any kitchen.
Learn the slab building process while creating a functional and beautiful platter that will be perfect for your kitchen!
Note: In order to complete this project in a short time frame, some initial prep work is required. This work will be done by instructor before class, then all steps will be fully demonstrated in class.
$45 / $38.25 (member)
$75 / $63.75 (member)
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Tuesday Feb. 19 6-8pm
Tuesday, Feb. 12 6-9pm
Learn about glassblowing as you create an original rocks glass. Once cooled, you will 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. 21, at 5:30pm. Ages 21 and over only. $95 / $80.75 (member)
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CERAMIC HANGING TILE with Danielle Dimon Thursday Feb. 21 6-9pm In this one day class you will learn some basic surface treatment techniques while creating a decorative ceramic tile that can be used both functionally as a trivet or as a decorative wall hanging. $45 / $38.25 (member)
CARVED WOODEN SPOON with Luke Voytas Saturday Mar. 16 12-4pm Make a one-of-a-kind wooden spoon or cooking utensil using both power tools and 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. $50 / $42.50 (member)
WOOD TURNED SALAD BOWL with Luke Voytas
GLASS PORRร WINE PITCHER with Scott Krenitsky & Paz Garcia Saturday Apr. 13 5-7pm
Saturday Mar. 30 12-4pm Bowl turning is a fun and rewarding way to learn about wood turning or refresh your turning skills. Learn the basics of openbowl 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. $95 / $80.75 (member)
WOOD TURNED ROLLING PIN with Luke Voytas
The Porrรณ is a traditional drinking vessel from Catalonia, a region in Spain, that is used to decant and drink wine and also makes a decorative display. Come participate in an exciting demonstration by a Catalonian native and even test your own skill at drinking from this unique, glass pitcher. Afterward, witness how these pitchers are made in our hot glass studio. The evening will end with a light tapas and wine fare where you can continue to practice your newly acquired skills and take home your own Porrรณ!
Saturday Feb. 16 1-4pm Learn the fundamentals of wood turning, including safe use of the lathe and lathe tools, turning gouges, and chisels as you transform a square blank of hardwood into a beautiful rolling pin. Leave with basic skills that can be applied to a wide range of future turning projects. $75 / $63.75 (member)
$120 / $102 (member)
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Maker Dates Grab your “plus one” and join us for a creative night out! Offered the last Friday of every month in our most popular studios, Maker Dates include a short studio tour, demonstrations, and complimentary beer, wine, and light fare. No experience necessary, and we’ll provide the tools and supplies. Ages 18+ only. CERAMICS with Melissa Fiskaldo Session A: Friday Jan. 25 6-8pm Session B: Saturday Mar. 29 6-8pm Our ceramic artist-instructors will walk you through the basics of working on the potter’s wheel. Create a unique piece of functional pottery, then choose a glaze from our studio’s selection to complete your piece in the kiln. $45 member/non-member
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HOT GLASS with Scott Krenitsky Session A: Friday Jan. 25 6-8pm Session B: Saturday Mar. 29 6-8pm Try glassblowing under the guidance of an artist-instructor. Make a tumbler or stemless wine glass to take home and use. Note: Closed-toe shoes are required in the hot glass studio. $95 member/non-member
FUSED GLASS with Maggie Gallen or Ellen Mitnick Session A: Friday Jan. 25 6-8pm Session B: Saturday Mar. 29 6-8pm Our fused glass artist-instructors will guide you through picking a mold and your color palette to create a unique glass plate, platter, or bowl. $60 member/non-member
Note: Private Maker Dates are available for groups of six or more. They make a great hands-on experience for corporate groups or a fun girls night out! Contact our Programs Department for pricing and availability at: programs@goggleworks.org 610.374.4600 x 148.
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Valentine’s Day Maker Dates Join us for a special series of Maker Dates in the month of February. Create a keepsake together and make this Valentine’s Day special for you and someone you love. The evening includes a special champagne toast and chocolates. No experience necessary; all tools and materials provided
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CERAMICS with Melissa Fiskaldo & Danielle Dimon
FUSED GLASS with Maggie Gallen or Ellen Mitnick
Session A: Thursday Feb. 14 6-8pm
Session A: Thursday Feb. 14 6-8pm
Session B: Friday Feb. 15 6-8pm
Session B: Friday Feb. 15 6-8pm
Session C: Saturday Feb. 16 6-8pm
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$45 member/non-member
HOT GLASS with Scott Krenitsky Session A: Thursday Feb. 14 6-8pm Session B: Saturday Feb. 16 6-8pm $95 member/non-member
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Mini Makers! Family Workshops Our Mini-Makers! Family Workshops are designed for aspiring artists, ages 7-12, and their families to create something together. No experience necessary, and we’ll provide the tools and supplies. Note: At least one adult must participate in the workshop. Tuition fees cover one individual; you must register each adult and child attending. All supplies included. Preregistration is required.
GLASSBLOWING with Scott Krenitsky Session A: Saturday Jan. 26 2-4pm Session B: Saturday Mar. 23 12-2pm 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. $65 / $55.25 (member)
WHEEL THROWING with Ceramic Staff Session A: Saturday Feb. 2 2-4pm Session B: Saturday Mar. 23 2-4pm 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. $45 / $38.25 (member)
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SCREEN PRINTED VALENTINE’S with Abby Ryder Saturday Feb. 9 10am-12pm Children and parents or guardians will learn about screen printing and have a chance to screen print, cut out, fold, and decorate their own Valentine’s Day cards. Print a few cards for family and friends or print enough for all of your classmates! $45 / $38.25 (member)
ORIGAMI DECORATIONS AND GIFTS with Lily Cernak Sunday Mar. 10 1-4pm Learn to make beautiful folded paper boxes and ornaments for your home! $45 / $38.25 (member)
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Ceramics INTRO TO WHEEL THROWING with Melissa Fiskaldo or Danielle Dimon Session A: 5 Saturdays Jan. 12-Feb. 9 10am-1pm Session B: 5 Saturdays Feb. 16-Mar. 16 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.
BUILDING A CERAMIC SURFACE with Danielle Dimon
POTTERY FOR BEGINNERS with Melissa Fiskaldo
5 Wednesdays Jan. 16-Feb. 13 6-9pm
6 Mondays Feb. 4-Mar. 11 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, under-glazes, terra sigillata, and the masking properties of wax resist.
Learn the fundamentals of both handbuilding and wheel throwing used to build functional pieces of pottery for everyday use, including centering, pulling, shaping, and trimming. Basic surface decoration and glazing techniques for both methods will be covered so you can give your pieces personality.
Prerequisite: Any Intro to Ceramics course or equivalent experience.
$180 / $153 (member)
$150 / $127.50 (member)
$150 / $127.50 (member)
WOOD ASH GLAZES with Derek Rosenberry Saturday Mar. 30 12-5pm Learn about the process of using wood ashes as a material to formulate and enhance glazes for ceramic pottery or sculpture. Students will bring their own stoneware or porcelain bisqueware, which we will glaze for a cone 10 firing in the GoggleWorks’ gas kiln. We will discuss glaze chemistry along with the history of wood ash glazes and why contemporary artists are still using this material for its interesting and varied effects. $75 / $63.75 (member)
MORE CERAMIC WORKSHOPS Ceramic Valentine’s Maker Dates page #8 Mini-Makers! Wheel Throwing page #9
Guided Studio: Ceramics page #1 Ceramic Platter page #3 Hanging Tile page #4 Ceramic Maker Dates page #5
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INTERMEDIATE WHEEL THROWING with Derek Rosenberry
CLAY SLIP DECORATION with Derek Rosenberry
CLAY PINHOLE CAMERA WORKSHOP with Patti Scialo & Danielle Dimon
6 Thursdays Feb. 21-Apr. 4 (no class Mar. 14) 6-9pm
Sunday Mar. 3 12-3pm
2 Saturdays Mar 16 & Mar. 23 12-3pm
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.
Clay slip can be used underneath glazes to create decorative surfaces on ceramic pottery and sculpture. Learn about the qualities of various types of clay slips and their applications. Through demonstrations, several techniques will be discussed, including dipping, slip trailing, brush decoration, and sgraffito. Students can bring their own leather-hard forms, or choose from pre-made forms to practice techniques in class.
Photographer Patti Scialo and ceramicist Danielle Dimon will lead you through the process of decorating a clay vessel that will be the body of a working pinhole camera. Meet in the clay studio to complete the camera body. The following week meet in the photo lab to add a lens, load with photographic paper and take pictures! This is an exciting process that will give you a beautiful ceramic container that can be used for cookies or picture taking!
Prerequisite: Intro to Wheel Throwing or equivalent experience. $180 / $153 (member)
$45 / $38.25 (member)
$150 / $127.50 (member)
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Drawing & Painting INTRO TO ACRYLIC PAINTING with Suzanne Fellows
WATERCOLOR II with Fran Parzanese
INTRO TO DRAWING with Suzanne Fellows
5 Tuesdays Jan. 8-Feb. 5 6-9pm
Session A: 5 Wednesdays Jan. 9-Feb. 6 10am-1pm
Session A: 5 Fridays Jan. 18-Feb. 15 9am-12pm
Learn basic painting skills through a series of exercises and small paintings in this introductory class. Topics will include handling paints and brushes, preparing a surface, working with acrylic mediums, mixing colors, and various brushwork techniques.
Session B: 5 Wednesdays Feb. 27-Mar. 27 10am-1pm
Session B: 5 Fridays Mar. 1-Mar. 29 9am-12pm
All supplies included.
In this intermediate class, you’ll move beyond the basics and enhance your watercolor painting skills with weekly exercises and group critiques. Prerequisite: Intro to Watercolor
$150 / $127.50 (member)
$150 / $127.50 (member)
Build confidence in your technical skills and the ability to look at art critically in this five-week class covering the fundamentals of drawing. Using a variety of materials, learn elements of line, value, shape, form, and texture. Experiment with gesture drawing, contour lines, negative space, shading and the intricacies of light, one-point and two-point perspective applied to interior spaces, urban spaces, and still life drawings. All supplies included. $150 / $127.50 (member)
INTRO TO MANGA with Lily Cernak
BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION with Margaret Saylor 5 Saturdays Feb. 2-Mar. 2 1-3pm
Learn the basics of chapter creation, drawing, writing dialogue, and elements of design in this introductory course. Leave with the skills to create your own graphic novel, comic, or manga. All supplies included. $100 / $85 (member)
Session A: 5 Mondays Feb. 4-Mar. 4 6-9pm Session B: 5 Mondays Mar. 11-Apr. 8 6-9pm Have you always wanted to learn to draw a simple plant? Capture the essence of a bloom? Create a painting of a patch of moss? Join botanical artist Margaret Saylor in a relaxed, fun class as she guides beginners and advanced artists into new territory. Even if you are an accomplished painter, learning about the world of contemporary botanical art will open up new vistas and improve your observation skills. Work in graphite, watercolor, or colored pencil. This class is recommended for those who have basic drawing class experience. $150 / $127.50 (member)
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INTERMEDIATE MANGA with Lily Cernak
INTRO TO WATERCOLOR with Lynn Millar 5 Tuesdays Mar. 5-Apr. 2 10am-1pm
5 Saturdays Mar. 9-Apr. 6 1-3pm In this intermediate course, continue building on your drawing and story creation skills as you develop your own graphic novel, comic, or manga. Prerequisite: Intro to Manga $100 / $85 (member)
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 of use various materials and tools to make unique paintings. Along with the basics, some experimental techniques will be explored. All supplies included. $150 / $127.50 (member)
INTERMEDIATE ACRYLIC PAINTING with Suzanne Fellows 8 Tuesdays Feb. 19-Apr. 9 6-9pm A continuation of the Introductory course, this class includes weekly demonstrations of techniques and, mediums to explore the versatility of acrylic paints. Topics covered could include: paints, gels and mediums, color mixing, transparency and opacity, creating a personal color palette, drawing into acrylics, layering, stenciling, pours and skins, collage mixed media, interference and iridescent paints, and more. Prerequisite: Intro to Acrylic $150 / $127.50 (member)
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HOT GLASS
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INTERMEDIATE GLASSBLOWING with Rafael Henin
INTRO TO GLASSBLOWING with Dan Alters Session A: 5 Tuesdays Jan. 15-Feb. 12 6-9pm
Session A: 5 Saturdays Jan. 19-Feb. 16 10am-1pm
Session B: 5 Tuesdays Feb. 26-Mar. 26 6-9pm
Session B: 5 Saturdays Mar. 2-Mar. 30 10am-1pm
All supplies included.
Further your glassblowing technique and craftsmanship in this intermediate class. You will be encouraged to use your imagination and challenge yourself conceptually in the design and fabrication of each project.
$220 / $187 (member)
All supplies included.
Explore the art, aesthetics, and techniques of glassblowing. Topics covered include historical and contemporary glass movements, basic glass chemistry, and studio applications.
Prerequisite: Intro to Glassblowing $220 / $187 (member)
GLASS ROSE with Scott Krenitsky
VALENTINE HEART WORKSHOP with Scott Krenitsky Sunday Feb. 10 1-3pm
Get hands-on experience in the hot glass studio as you create a unique glass rose for the one you love-- just in time for Valentine’s Day! All supplies included. $80 / $68 (member)
Saturday Feb. 2 2-4pm Get hands-on experience in the hot glass studio as you create a unique glass heart for the one you love-- just in time for Valentine’s Day! All supplies included. $80 / $68 (member)
MORE HOT GLASS WORKSHOPS Whiskey Glass page #3 Glass Porró Wine Pitcher page #4 Hot Glass Maker Dates page #6 Hot Glass Valentine’s Maker Dates page #8 double time
Mini-Makers! Glassblowing page #9
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WARm GLASS STAINED GLASS PANELS with Maggie Gallen
IMPLOSION PENDANTS with Shelly Wolfe Session A: Thursday Jan. 10 6-9pm Session B: Saturday Mar. 16 12-3pm Session C: Saturday Apr. 13 12-3pm Gain a great introduction to working with borosilicate glass and the torch. In this two-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 give as a gift.
INTRO TO FUSED GLASS with Maggie Gallen 5 Wednesdays Jan. 23-Feb. 20 6-9pm
8 Tuesdays Jan. 22-Mar. 12 6-9pm Explore the age old art of stained glass while learning how to cut, break, shape, foil, and solder separate pieces of glass together. This eight-week class will encourage patience and precision as you create a custom, transom window with your address for your home. The result will be a sound, weatherproof, finished project that can be installed above your door.
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. Create both functional and abstract pieces while being encouraged to delve into notions of design using color, light, and texture. All supplies included. $180 / $153 (member)
All supplies included. Note: Installation and hardware are not included in the class. $200 / $170 (member)
All supplies included. $50 / $42.50 (member)
TINY SCULPTED ANIMAL with Shelly Wolfe
INTRO TO FLAMEWORKING with Ellen Mitnick
HEART PENDANTS with Shelly Wolfe
Saturday & Sunday Jan. 26 & 27 12-3pm In this class students will learn basic coloring and sculpting techniques to create a miniature borosilicate glass animal. Working in front of a torch playing with heat, gravity, and various tools, this class is appropriate for intermediate students and accessible to beginners. Whether you simply want a taste of flameworking, are looking to advance your skills, or just make a tiny animal!
Wednesday Feb. 13 6-9pm
5 Mondays Feb. 18-Mar. 18 6-9pm
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, learn to sculpt a glass heart using frit. Students can make these into pendants or keep them as tokens. Whether for a gift or a treat for yourself, leave the studio with a personalized piece.
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.
All supplies included.
All supplies included.
$50 / $42.50 (member)
$180 / $153 (member)
All supplies included. $95 / $80.75 (member)
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INTERMEDIATE FUSED GLASS with Maggie Gallen
HOLLOW FORMS with Parker Kramer
5 Wednesdays Mar. 6-Apr. 10 (no class Mar. 20) 6-9pm Take your fusing experience to the next level by working thicker pieces and dancing across the line of control and movement. Projects include pot melts, color bars, and on edge assembly with an emphasis on various cold working applications.
MORE WARM GLASS WORKSHOPS Saturday & Sunday Apr. 6 & 7 12-5pm
Fused Glass Maker Dates page #6 Fused Glass Valentine’s Maker Dates page #8
Learn how to pull hollow tubing and set up blown shapes in borosilicate glass using both frit and rod color techniques. All supplies included. $120 / $102 (member)
All supplies included. $180 / $153 (member)
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Metals GUIDED STUDIO: JEWELRY with Martha Westbrook
ENAMELING BASICS with Mike Daddario
STONE SET STACKING RINGS with Mike Daddario
Session A: 7 Wednesdays Jan. 9-Feb. 20 10am-2pm
Saturday Jan. 19 12-4pm
Saturday Feb. 9 12-3pm
Session B: 7 Wednesdays Feb. 27-Apr. 10 10am-2pm
Create a beautiful piece of jewelry while learning the basics of enameling (the application of color by fusing sifted powdered glass onto copper). Techniques that will be explored include stenciling, drawing with pencil, rubber stamps, and sgraffito. All supplies included.
Ring in the new year with a simple yet visually attractive stone set ring. Rings are both fun to make and wear. Learn to measure your ring size, cut, file, solder, pickle, form, set a stone within a bezel cup, and finally shine. This project stands alone but can also be the start for more elaborate and complex rings in the future.
$65 / $55.25 (member)
All supplies included.
Working at their own pace, experienced jewelry students will work with the instructor to further develop their skills while taking their jewelry designs to the next level. Various metalsmithing topics will be covered, including fabrication with fine metals, complex soldering solutions, stone setting, enameling, etching, cuttlebone casting, polishing, and finishing techniques.
$50 / $42.50 (member)
$216 / $183.60 (member) CHINA PLATE AND / OR SHELL CHARM with Mike Daddario Saturday Mar. 16 12-3pm Broken shells and/or china can be turned into handsome jewelry pendants. These colorful patterns and delicate designs found both in nature and human made patterns can be broken into interesting shapes and sizes for a potential jewelry piece. This project can have an extra special value if you use a sentimental dish or shell. All supplies included. $50 / $42.50 (member) RINGS FROM A QUARTER with Mike Daddario Saturday Apr. 6 12-3pm Have fun making a novel piece of jewelry using quarters made prior to 1965. Coin rings are both popular and easy to make with a few basic tools and the right guidance. All supplies included $50 / $42.50 (member) 19
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INTRO TO WELDING with Brian Glaze
WELDING BASICS with Brian Glaze
GLASS BEAD NECKLACE with Ellen Mitnick & Aaron Wozinak
Session A: Saturday Feb. 9 12-2pm
5 Saturdays Feb. 23-Mar. 23 10am-1pm
Saturday & Sunday Mar. 2 & Mar. 3 10am-1pm
Session B: Saturday Feb. 9 2:30-4:30pm
Continue building your knowledge and skills in this new 5 week course designed to dive deeper into the process, science and creative possibly welding offers. Students will further explore form, concepts, and tools used by many metal artists, including the plasma torch, MIG welder, and a number of hand and power tools. Prerequisite: Welding Basics or equivalent experience. All welding tools and basic safety equipment such as glasses, gloves, jackets, etc. are provided.
Glass and metal meet up to create a polished and finished wearable necklace. Students will begin in the flameworking studio using color techniques to form a variety of glass beads. On the second day, students will clean their work and take it into our metalsmithing studio where they will have hands-on experience cutting, forming, and polishing sterling silver around the glass. We’ll finish by encasing your beads into one of a kind pendants ready to be strung and worn out on the town.
$220 / $187 (member)
$95 / $80.75 (member)
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 metal, causing them to melt and join together. At the conclusion of the workshop, leave with a miniature metal sculpture. All supplies and safety equipment included. $95/ $80.75 (member)
All supplies included.
WELDING WITH FOUND OBJECTS with Brian Glaze Saturday Apr. 6 9am-4pm This one-day workshop explores the art of welding with metal found objects. Starting with a visit to a local scrap yard, you will learn how to identify weldable metals for your project. After a lunch break, use a MIG welder with other related hand tools to create your own found object sculpture. Be prepared to walk in an industrial setting; gloves and boots/work shoes are highly advised. All supplies and safety equipment included. Prerequisite: Welding Basics or equivalent experience. $120 / $102 (member)
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SCreen Printing SCREEN PRINTED THROW PILLOWS with Abby Ryder
INTRO TO SCREEN PRINTING with Abby Ryder
INTERMEDIATE SCREEN PRINTING with Abby Ryder
Wednesday Jan. 6 6-9pm
5 Wednesdays Jan. 23-Feb. 20 6-9pm
Choose from a selection of GoggleWorks provided colors and designs, then follow our instructors as they walk you through the screen printing and heat setting processes. You’ll complete this class with two unique throw pillows for your home.
Students will learn the foundations of screen printing through a fun introduction of the materials and processes needed to silkscreen successfully, including creating your own screen, how to select and mix inks, and how to make a smooth print onto paper or fabric.
In this intermediate class, learn new techniques and further explore the medium of screen printing. You will receive additional instruction and guidance as you pursue your own ideas.
All supplies included.
All supplies included.
$45 / $38.25 (member)
$150 / $127.50 (member)
$180 / $153 (member)
6 Wednesdays Mar. 6-Apr. 10 6-9pm
All supplies included. Prerequisite: Intro to Screen printing
MORE SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOPS Mini-Makers! Screen Printed Valentine’s page #10
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Woodworking
WOOD-TURNING FUNDAMENTALS with Luke Voytas
INTRO TO WOODWORKING with Luke Voytas
MORE WOOD WORKSHOPS
6 Tuesdays Jan. 15-Feb. 19 6-9pm
5 Saturdays Jan. 12-Feb. 9 10am-1pm
Learn the basics of wood-turning while transforming raw pieces of wood into functional and beautiful turned items. Working on wood lathes, students will learn safe and efficient wood-turning techniques along with proper turning tool usage. This class is designed for beginners and those wanting to continue building on the skills learned in previous wood-turning classes. Students will choose from projects such as mortar & pestle, candlestick, spurtles, honey dipper, spinning top, small vases, wine bottle stopper, rolling pin, and bowls.
This course focuses on the safe use of power tools, such as the table saw, jointer, planer, bandsaw, hollow-chisel mortiser, and routers. Students will learn to mill a piece of wood four-square, then make a laminated end grain cutting board and a toolbox using the milling and joinery skills learned in the class.
Hardwood Cutting Board page #3 Carved Wooden Spoon page #4 Salad Bowl page #4 Wood Turned Rolling Pin page #4
All supplies included. $200 / $170 (member)
All supplies included. $220 / $187 (member)
double time
open studio included
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Studio Access OPEN STUDIOS Open studio hours can be accessed by students enrolled in some 5+ week courses for the duration of that course. Approximately 10-12 hours of non-instructional time per week are available. Schedules are posted online and in each studio on a monthly basis. Open studio hours are included with some 5+ week course tuitions; check individual course descriptions for open studio inclusion. If open studio is not included with course description, student can purchase a monthly studio passport. STUDIO PASSPORTS Studio Passports allow individuals to access open studio hours during each term. Limited to those with basic knowledge of the medium and overseen by a monitor instead of instructor, studio passports offer a great opportunity to work at your own pace. Priced per month; registration available online at goggleworks.org/classes. Member discounts do not apply. CERAMICS $50 / month HOT GLASS $100 / month FLAMEWORKING $120 / month FUSED GLASS $100 / month METALS $75 / month WOOD $100 / month STUDIO RENTAL PROGRAM The Studio Rental Program at GoggleWorks is designed for individuals with previous experience who can work safely and productively without supervision, giving you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own pace. Monthly rental fees vary depending on studio. Visit our studio pages online goggleworks.org/visit/studios to learn more about our facilities. Contact our studio managers/technicians below for information on availability and pricing.
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CERAMICS Benjamin DeMott 610.374.4600 x131 bdemott@goggleworks.org
FLAMEWORKING/FUSED GLASS Maggie Gallen 610.374.4600 x106 mgallen@goggleworks.org
HOT GLASS Scott Krenitsky 610.374.4600 x129 skrenitsky@goggleworks.org
WOOD Luke Voytas 610.374.4600 x 108 lvoytas@goggleworks.org
Policies PAYMENT Students must pay for classes in full upon registration. We accept cash and checks (on site only) and all major credit cards. Read course descriptions carefully for dates, times, and required supplies. GoggleWorks will send email confirmation after registration. CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS In the event that a student must withdraw their registration from a class or workshop, GoggleWorks will issue a full refund if cancellation is made 7 days prior to the start of class. There will be no refunds or pro-rating options for missed classes. No refunds are issued for cancellations made within one week (7 days) of the first day of the scheduled class. GoggleWorks reserves the right to cancel any program due to insufficient enrollment. If a course is canceled, you will be notified of the cancellation 5 days prior to the start of class and will be offered to transfer to another course for a substitute or issued a full refund. In the event that a class or workshop is canceled due to inclement weather, GoggleWorks will schedule a make -up date. LOCATION Classes at GoggleWorks are located all around campus depending on your medium. One week (7 days) prior to class, GoggleWorks will send a welcome email including where to find your class on campus. If you are unsure of where your class is meeting, check in at the information desk in our lobby for assistance. Our facility is handicapped accessible. MINORS GoggleWorks requires written permission for all students under the age of 18 who are enrolled in any adult course. Please contact GoggleWorks Programs Department if you are enrolling a minor and a permission form will be provided via email before the start date of the course. This does not apply for Mini-Makers! Family Workshops. WAITLISTS If a class reaches maximum number of students, you will have the option to join a waitlist at the time of registration. If open spots become available in a wait-listed course, wait-listed students will be contacted to register in order of when they were added to the waitlist. If enough students join the wait-list, GoggleWorks will try to add an additional class or workshop. MATERIALS & SUPPLIES Most materials required for your course are included in the price of tuition. If additional supplies are needed before the beginning of class, a supply list will be included with the course description and emailed to registered students prior to the start of class. MAKEUP DATES GoggleWorks does not offer make-up dates for any student who is unable to attend a scheduled class. ARTWORK PICKUP If your class or workshop project(s) requires additional treatment after the course is over, GoggleWorks will contact you when work is completed and ready to be picked up. GoggleWorks does not ship work to students. Student artwork will be held 60 days after course end date. All work is subject to discard after the 60-day period. VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHS GoggleWorks reserves the right to use photographs and/or videos taken during classes and other programs to market and promote GoggleWorks and its programs. Any student or legal guardian who does not wish to have his or her child photographed or photographed themselves, is asked to notify GoggleWorks upon registration.
CREDITS Design / Layout: Jess Santucci Photography: Chris Kendig Photography
DISCOUNTS Become part of our creative and dynamic community and enjoy annual benefits as our thanks for your support. GoggleWorks members receive a 15% discount on eligible classes and workshops. Learn more and become a member at: goggleworks.org/support/membership. SCHOLARSHIPS GoggleWorks offers two types of scholarships year-round on a rolling basis; need-based (100% off tuition) and merit-based (50% off tuition). Supply fees are not included. Learn more and apply at: goggleworks.org/programs/scholarships.
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