Summer 2024 Course Catalog

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Table of Contents 4-5

MINI-MAKERS!

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TEXTILES

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YOUTH & TEEN

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PRINTMAKING

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SPECIAL TOPICS

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DRAWING & PAINTING

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MAKER DATES

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PHOTOGRAPHY

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CERAMICS

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WHILE YOU’RE HERE

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WARM GLASS

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THE NEW STORE

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HOT GLASS

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WEDDINGS & EVENTS

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FINE METALS

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SCHOLARSHIPS

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HEAVY METALS

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STUDIO ACCESS

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WOOD

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POLICIES

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THREE WAYS TO REGISTER

By Phone at 610.374.4600 Online at goggleworks.org In Person at our front desk INTERESTED IN LEARNING? BECOME A MAKER MEMBER!

Maker Members get discounted tuition on select classes and workshops for a $50 annual fee. Similar to a benefits or loyalty program, patrons purchase the Maker Membership prior to registering for classes.

This is a good way to save, especially when taking multiple classes per year.

BENEFITS INCLUDE: -15% discount on selected classes

*Membership discounts are limited to one student per course or workshop.

-10% discount in The New Store at GoggleWorks -Annual subscription to Berks County Living

INTERESTED IN DONATING? BECOME A MISSION MEMBER! Starting at $5 per month, Mission Members contribute their support as a monthly payment. The ongoing nature of this support adds to GoggleWorks’ long-term sustainability. Mission Members ensure that our charitable and outreach programs serve some of the most vulnerable groups.

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Mini-Makers!

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Our Mini-Makers! Family Workshops are designed for aspiring artists, from 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 fee covers one individual; you must register each adult and child attending.

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HANDBUILDING: CLAY FLOWERS Chloe Theodosiou

MINI-MAKERS!: HANDBUILDING: PINCH POT CREATURES Zoungy Kligge

Saturday May 11 10am-12pm

Session A: Saturday June 23 3-5pm

Sunday August 18 10am-12pm

Come play with clay to create ceramic flowers. In this workshop, you will sculpt small clay flowers to mount on a slab tile to hang in your home. Note: An adult must participate in the workshop.

The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending.

Session B: Sunday June 29 3-5pm

Join us for a creative collaboration of nature and clay! Take found flowers and leaves from GoggleWorks’ Gardens at Lauer’s Park to press into clay slabs and create small trays. Note: An adult must participate in the workshop.

The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending.

$49.50 / $42.08 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

MINI-MAKERS!: HANDBUILDING: SLAB BUILDING PLANTERS Chloe Theodosiou Tuesday May 21 6-8pm Come play with clay and learn how to use the slab building technique to create a small planter for your windowsill.

Note: An adult must participate in the workshop. The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending. $49.50 / $42.08 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

Session C: Saturday July 27 3-5pm Come play with clay where you will be guided by one of our skilled instructors through the process of pinch pot making.

Then you will transform your pinch pots into a creature of your choice!

Note: An adult must participate in the workshop. The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending. $49.50 / $42.08 (member)

MINI-MAKERS!: MONSTER MAGNETS GoggleWorks Instructor

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Saturday July 13 2-4pm Decorate your fridge with AHHH!-mazing critters! Work together to create a one-of-a-kind monster that will teach you the process of fusing glass.

The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending.

1 DAY WORKSHOP

MINI-MAKERS!: HANDBUILDING IN THE GARDEN! Tiana Zabala

$49.50 / $42.08 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

MINI-MAKERS!: TIC-TAC-TOE BOARD! GoggleWorks Instructor

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Saturday June 15 2-4pm

1 DAY WORKSHOP

$49.50 / $42.08 (member)

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Work as a team to create a game the whole family can enjoy together!

This functional game will teach you the creative process of fusing glass.

The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending. The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending. $49.50 / $42.08 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

Drawing & Painting Mini-Makers!

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Our Mini-Makers! Family Workshops are designed for aspiring artists, from 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 fee covers one individual; you must register each adult and child attending.

MINI-MAKERS!: FUSED GLASS CRITTERS GoggleWorks Instructor

MINI-MAKERS!: HAND EMBROIDERED TOTE BAGS Sara Miller

MINI-MAKERS! PATTERNED PAPER QUILTS Erica Hutchins

Saturday May 18 2-4pm

Saturday July 20 12-2pm

Saturday May 25 10am-12pm

In this two-hour class, learn to cut shapes from glass and how to assemble them into your favorite animal. Choosing from an assortment of glass colors you will be able to create your favorite critter in this free-form creative learning experience.

The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending.

Explore the world of textile art together as you learn basic needlework and hand quilting skills to decorate your own tote bag. The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending.

Explore creative pattern making and design along with your little one and create your very own paper-quilt with simple collage techniques!

The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending.

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$49.50 / $42.08 (member)

$44.00 / $37.40 (member)

1 DAY WORKSHOP

$49.50 / $42.08 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

MINI-MAKERS! HOT GLASS FLOWER OR PAPERWEIGHT GoggleWorks Instructor Session A: Saturday May 18 12-2pm Session B: Saturday June 1 12-2pm Session C: Saturday June 15 10am-12pm 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 unique item for your home. An adult must participate in the workshop. The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending.

Pre-registration is required.

1 DAY WORKSHOP MINI-MAKERS!: STICKY FOAM PRINTMAKING Nicole Mangold

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Saturday June 8 2-4pm Create a relief print with no sharp tools required! Draw your own design, create a block with adhesive craft foam, and make your own printed image.

Draw inspiration from your favorite stuff, or try out a sample image from our collection. The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending. $44.00 / $37.40 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

$49.50 / $42.08 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

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Youth & Teen

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GoggleWorks’ youth classes encourage self-expression while fostering positive risk taking in a nurturing, creative community.

Start the artistic journey of a lifetime by embracing creative play today.

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TEEN WHEEL THROWING Paola Mateo

INTRO TO SLAB BUILDING Chloe Theodosiou

5 Sundays June 30 - July 28 10am-12pm

4 Wednesdays July 10 - July 31 6-9pm

Looking for the next steps in your ceramic art? Jump on the wheel in this clay wheel throwing intensive designed for teens. Learn how to center, compress, and pull clay while you make functional art. Instructor is bilingual in both English and Spanish. AGES 13 -17

Explore introductory skills for handbuilding ceramic objects. We will cover basic techniques: pinching, building with coils, and soft slab construction. Each class will begin with ceramic vocabulary and techniques, and a short project demonstration.

AGES 13 -17

$165.00 / $140.25 (member) MULTIWEEK

BILINGÜE

$198.00 / $168.30 (member) MULTIWEEK

VIRTUAL TEEN FOCUS: COMIC DRAWING AND ILLUSTRATION Lily Cernak Session A: 5 Wednesdays May 29 - June 26 5-6:30pm Session B: 5 Wednesdays July 3 - July 31 5-6:30pm Looking for the next steps in your drawing development? Join this virtual space for teens where we share work with one another and learn about new topics related to comics and illustration, including everything from design to anatomy to backstories. Develop your style as we enjoy the benefits of having fun and being silly in art, while sharing tips for dispelling art block. No two sessions are the same – all experience levels welcome! This class will be held online.

AGES 12 -17 $115.50 / $98.18 (member) MULTIWEEK

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Drawing & Painting Special Topics

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Art can be more than a drawing on a page or a sculpture made of clay. These workshops help you explore and express yourself in new ways. Join us and find creativity in everyday life.

HERBAL SELF CARE Marissa Briggs Saturday June 8 10am-12pm Learn how to transform summer herbs into your very own spa treatment! Join us in the GoggleWorks’ Gardens at Lauer’s Park for some serious self care as we learn to make a variety of cosmetics with ingredients from the garden. $49.50 / $42.08 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

INTRO TO BOOKMAKING TECHNIQUES Erica Hutchins

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HOME STUDIO: RECORDING TECHNIQUES Jay Fritshaffer

5 Tuesdays May 14 - June 11 6-8pm

3 Tuesdays June 4 - June 18 5-8pm

With this five-week course, we will explore the different techniques, materials, and terms used in traditional and alternative bookmaking. Gain the skills and knowledge to explore these time-tested methods to further your craft!

Looking to make music at home?

Join in on this comprehensive guide to recording music with a standard home studio set-up. Learn about recording with software instruments, mic’ing techniques for vocals and various instruments, mixing and mastering, and distributing.

$165.00 / $140.25 (member) MULTIWEEK

$99.00 / $84.15 (member) MULTIWEEK

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Maker Dates

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Grab your loved one and join us at GoggleWorks for a creative night out! During our Maker Dates you will enjoy beer, wine, and lite fare.

Ages 21+. Note: Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each adult attending.

CERAMICS MAKER DATE Justin George

FUSED GLASS MAKER DATE GoggleWorks Instructor

FLAMEWORKING MAKER DATE GoggleWorks Instructor

Session A: Friday June 28 6-8pm

Session A: Friday June 28 6-8pm

Session A: Friday June 28 6-8pm

Session B: Friday July 26 6-8pm

Session B: Friday July 26 6-8pm

Session B: Friday July 26 6-8pm

Session C: Friday August 30 6-8pm

Session C: Friday August 30 6-8pm

Session C: Friday August 30 6-8pm

Savor your time together and join us for a creative night with clay where you will enjoy beer, wine, and lite fare. During this Maker Date, our ceramic instructor will walk you and your date through the basics of working on the potter’s wheel. Create a unique piece of pottery, then choose a glaze from our ceramic studio’s selection. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

Relish in your creativity and join us in the fusing studio for this Maker Date where you and your date will enjoy beer, wine, and lite fare. Our instructors will guide you through picking a mold and selecting your color palette to create a unique glass plate, platter, or bowl. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending. Closed-toe shoes are required.

Light up your night with a flameworking Maker Date, enjoying beer, wine, and lite fare while you and your date learn to use torches and tools to melt and sculpt.

Discover how gravity and heat work together to create a small glass form.

Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.

$93.50 (member/non-member)

1 DAY WORKSHOP

$55.00 (member/non-member)

1 DAY WORKSHOP

1 DAY WORKSHOP

$93.50 (member/non-member)

WATERCOLOR CARDS MAKER DATE Fran Parzanese Session A: Friday July 26 6-8pm Session B: Friday August 30 6-8pm Paint a handmade card set together with your loved one while enjoying beer, wine, and lite fare! Guided by our instructor you will learn some basic watercolor techniques to help you paint a beautiful piece of art that you can keep in your home, or gift to another loved one.

Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending. $55.00 (member/non-member)

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1 DAY WORKSHOP

Drawing & Painting Maker Dates

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Grab your loved one and join us at GoggleWorks for a creative night out! During our Maker Dates you will enjoy beer, wine, and lite fare.

Ages 21+. Note: Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each adult attending.

GLASSBLOWING MAKER DATE GoggleWorks Instructor Session A: Friday June 28 6-8pm

Friday June 28 6-8pm

Session B: Friday July 26 6-8pm Session C: Friday August 30 6-8pm Get a taste of the hot glass studio with this Maker Date, where you and your date will enjoy beer, wine, and lite fare. Get hands-on experience in glassblowing by making a tumbler or stemless wine glass under the guidance of our professional glassblowers.

Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.

Closed-toe shoes, long pants, hair tie are required. $104.50 (member/non-member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

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Friday July 26 6-8pm Bring your loved one for a date night full of natural elements. Enjoy beer, wine, and lite fair while you and your partner will choose from an offering of designs and pressed plants to create a UV exposed piece of art. Our instructor will guide you through the coating and exposure processes to create a unique print to hang on your wall. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish. $55.00 (member/non-member) BILINGÜE

HAND PRINTED OCCASION CARDS MAKER DATE Nicole Mangold Friday July 26 6-8pm

AGES 21+

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AGES 21+

Create a new accessory for your wardrobe with a pair of hand embroidered earrings. Whether you like florals, moss, or moonbeams, you’ll leave with something perfect to match your favorite outfit. This beginner friendly two hour workshop will teach basic stitches and skills. All are welcome, no previous experience required! Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.

Add a handmade touch to your special moments as you and your date enjoy beer, wine, and lite fare. Create a set of eight hand-painted and printed cards.

Explore simple wet-on-wet watercolor techniques, then carve and print.

Choose from a variety of templates and sayings or create your own! Keep your block afterward for future use. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.

$55.00 (member/non-member)

$55.00 (member/non-member)

1 DAY WORKSHOP

1 DAY WORKSHOP

LINOCUT PRINTED SHIRTS MAKER DATE Joey Strain

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Friday August 30 6-8pm

CYANOTYPE PRINT MAKER DATE Juliana Delgado

1 DAY WORKSHOP

EMBROIDERED EARRINGS AND PENDANTS Nicole Mangold

In this collaborative and creative workshop, you’ll learn to print your own T-shirts using the linocut printing method, a technique where a design carved into linoleum is inked and pressed onto fabric. Enjoy beer, wine, and lite fare while you and your date work together to print a pair of matching shirts using a pre-made shirt design.

Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending. $55.00 (member/non-member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

WHAT ABOUT YOUR KIDS? DINNER & A CRAFT

With GoggleWorks’ instructor, drop off your child in one of our youth classrooms for dinner and a craft while you enjoy your Maker Date. Pizza and juice provided. Your child must be potty trained. If allergies are a concern, you are welcome to pack your child’s dinner and bring it along.

Pre-registration required.

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Ceramics

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Start with the basics and learn what it takes to turn mud and rock into objects that last a lifetime. Whether you’re shaping clay on the potter’s wheel or sculpting with your hands, you will be amazed with each step along the way. Students are encouraged to supply their own towel/rag. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

ONE-DAY WHEEL WORKSHOP Chloe Theodosiou (A,B,C,E) Heidi Sensenig (D)

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Session A: Monday, May 20 6-8pm Session B: Monday, June 10 6-8pm Session C: Friday, July 12 6-8pm Session D: Friday, August 9 6-8pm Session E: Sunday, August 11 10am-12pm Join us for a creative night with clay!

Our ceramic instructor will walk you through the basics of wheel throwing.

Create a unique piece of pottery, then choose a glaze from our ceramic studio’s selection. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. $44.00 / $37.40 (member)

1 DAY WORKSHOP

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CLAY MARBLING ON THE WHEEL Paola Mateo

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SUMMER VIBES GNOME Zoungy Kligge

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Session A: Friday, May 31 6-8pm

2 Saturdays June 22 - June 29 10am-2pm

Session B: Saturday, August 24 6-8pm

Gnomes are creatures of folklore who live in the earth and guard the earth’s treasure. Come join us and learn simple, but effective ways to make these illusive creatures out of clay with a summer vibe.

Home is where your gnome is!

Join us for a night of wheel throwing!

Our ceramic instructor will walk you through the basics of working on the potter’s wheel with a spin! By using two different colors of clay, you will create a unique piece of marbled pottery, then choose a glaze from our ceramic studio’s selection to finish your pieces. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish. $44.00 / $37.40 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

BILINGÜE

$176.00 / $149.60 (member) 2 DAY WORKSHOP

Ceramics

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Start with the basics and learn what it takes to turn mud and rock into objects that last a lifetime. Whether you’re shaping clay on the potter’s wheel or sculpting with your hands, you will be amazed with each step along the way. Students are encouraged to supply their own towel/rag. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

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CERAMIC BERRY BASKET Justin George

CERAMICS AND GARDENING Karen Palcho

WOODLAND CRITTER VESSEL Zoungy Kligge

Saturday June 1 10am-1pm

2 Sundays May 19 - June 9 9am-1pm

2 Saturdays July 20 - July 27 6-9pm

Handbuild a basket for your favorite summer berries. Perfect for transporting your homegrown fruits from your garden to your kitchen.

Explore the ancient relationship between ceramics and gardening. In the ceramics studio, we will make two vessels: an herb planter and a bud vase. We will meet in GoggleWorks’ Gardens at Lauer’s Park to learn about planting, harvesting, composting, and food preservation techniques, including fermentation. Leave this class with a planter filled with herbs.

Test your hand at clay construction as you build your very own woodland critter vessel using slabs and basic pinching techniques. Create a functional, creative character for your garden or home!

$66.00 / $56.10 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

SCHOOL OF FISH Sherman Oberson

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3 Saturdays August 10 - August 24 10am-1pm

$132.00 / $112.20 (member) 2 DAY WORKSHOP

$176.00 / $149.60 (member) 2 DAY WORKSHOP

Learn how to make a fantastical fish who will float on your wall. We’ll explore sponging, oxides, underglazes, and glaze options to create a colorful textured finish. $163.35 / $138.85 (member) MULTIWEEK

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Ceramics

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Start with the basics and learn what it takes to turn mud and rock into objects that last a lifetime. Whether you’re shaping clay on the potter’s wheel or sculpting with your hands, you will be amazed with each step along the way. Students are encouraged to supply their own towel/rag. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

CRAFTING A CUP OF TEA Tiana Zabala & Chloe Theodosiou Tuesday August 13 6-9pm Sip some freshly steeped tea and awaken the magic of healing through tea blending and ceramics. Enjoy a relaxing morning in GoggleWorks’ Gardens in Lauer’s Park while you create your own handmade ceramic mug with slabs and blend your own tea to take home and enjoy. The healing tea blend will be created using GoggleWorks Gardens’ grown and dried herbs. $66.00 / $56.10 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

WEAVING IN CLAY Chloe Theodosiou (A), Paola Mateo (B)

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MONOPRINTING IN CLAY Chloe Theodosiou (A), Bri Shimer (B) Session A: Thursday, May 23 6-9pm

Session A: Thursday, June 6 6-9pm

Session B: Tuesday, August 6 6-9pm

Session B: Saturday, August 3 10am-1pm Using beginner level skills, learn how to handbuild coils and slabs of clay and transform them into a woven basket.

You will learn how to use molds to help support your piece to create a unique basket for your table or kitchen.

Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish (Session B).

A monoprint is a unique way to embellish your ceramics by transferring your own image onto the clay surface. The process involves painting layers of underglazes on newsprint before placing the paper, glazed side down, onto a wet slab of clay.

Peel back the paper and the results will be magical. Create small forms such as a tray, budvase, or a bowl. Beginner friendly.

$66.00 / $56.10 (member)

$66.00 / $56.10 (member)

1 DAY WORKSHOP

1 DAY WORKSHOP

BILINGÜE

MINI CERAMIC VASE Paola Mateo Saturday June 15 10am-1pm Create a small group of ceramic vases for your home using a variety of techniques and shapes. Perfect for adding a touch of character to your windowsill or highlighting your spring blooms.

Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish. $66.00 / $56.10 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

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BILINGÜE

Ceramics

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Start with the basics and learn what it takes to turn mud and rock into objects that last a lifetime. Whether you’re shaping clay on the potter’s wheel or sculpting with your hands, you will be amazed with each step along the way. Students are encouraged to supply their own towel/rag. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

INTRO TO WHEEL THROWING Heidi Sensenig (A,C), Chloe Theodosiou (B), Annette Peppard (D) Session A: 6 Fridays May 17 - June 21 10am-1pm Session B: 6 Wednesdays May 15 - June 19 6-9pm Session C: 6 Fridays July 19 - August 23 10am-1pm Session D: 6 Mondays* July 8 - August 19 10am-1pm Throw it down on the potter’s wheel and have fun learning to make bowls, mugs, and vases! Learn at your own pace and develop your own style. Already have some wheel throwing experience and want to refine your skills? Try incorporating complex attachments and surface designs on your favorite forms. $326.70 / $277.70 (member) * There will be no class on Aug 5.

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NEXT STEPS: WHEEL THROWING Bri Shimer

CERAMIC HERB PLANTER Tiana Zabala & Chloe Theodosiou

6 Wednesdays July 10 - August 14 6-9pm

2 Tuesdays June 4 - June 25 6-8pm

Broaden your techniques of working on the potter’s wheel and further develop your understanding of the ceramic process. In this advanced course, we will start with pitchers and lidded jars, then combine skills to create dynamic teapots. Prerequisite: Intro to Wheel Throwing or intermediate skills.

Learn the fundamentals of hard slab construction on day one to build your very own herb planter for your garden or windowsill. Then, join us for the second class on June 25 to bring it to life with plants and herbs. With the expertise of the GoggleWorks garden manager, you will transplant seedlings and learn proper care for your handmade edible arrangement.

$326.70 / $277.70 (member) MULTIWEEK

$88.00 / $74.80 (member) 2 DAY WORKSHOP

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Warm glass

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Learn the heat and grace it takes to see your ideas take shape. Work with us to help you see your creation in all its glassy glory.

Please wear closed-toe shoes, pants, natural fabrics (cotton not polyester) and tie back long hair.

FUSED SUSHI DISH GoggleWorks Instructor (A,B)

FUSED CITRUS GLASS COASTERS Zoungy Kligge

Session A: 2 Tuesdays May 28 - June 11 6-9pm Session B: 2 Tuesdays August 6 - August 20 6-9pm In this two-part experience, learn to cut, design, and build with glass, then learn to craft hand-rolled sushi to enjoy on your new plate. On the first day, you will be able to design and build your own personalized sushi serving and sauce dishes, choosing from various glass colors to create designs all your own. In the second class, you’ll learn the steps to prepare authentic sushi yourself; served on your completed fused glass dishes.

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FLAMEWORKED CACTI AND FLOWER GoggleWorks Instructor

Saturday August 17 1-4pm

Enjoy a cool, refreshing, summer beverage at home while using your very own handmade citrus-y glass coaster set! In this one-day workshop, we will learn to use glass enamel inks, colorful glass frit, and glass fusion to create beautiful, citrus-themed coasters. You will craft a set of four glass coasters to enjoy throughout the season.

Get refreshed this summer and learn to create your own glass plates and bowls! Choosing from an assortment of colored glass you will create a stylized watermelon design that will be slumped into a bowl or plate of your choosing.

2 Fridays May 17 - May 24 6-9pm Gain hands-on experience in flameworking while you learn how to form and sculpt borosilicate glass with a torch. Leave with several one-of-a-kind glass plants to brighten up any room. No watering required! Wear natural fabrics (cotton not polyester) and tie back long hair while working in the studio. $82.50 / $70.13 (member) 2 DAY WORKSHOP

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$77.01 / $65.46 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

$77.01 / $65.46 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP FUSED FISH MAGNETS GoggleWorks Instructor PLANT SWIZZLE STICKS GoggleWorks Instructor

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Saturday June 22 2-5pm

$154.02 / $130.92 (member) 2 DAY WORKSHOP

FUSED GLASS WATERMELON PLATE OR BOWL GoggleWorks Instructor

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Session A: Tuesday, May 7 6-9pm Session B: Friday, August 2 6-9pm In this workshop, gain a great introduction to working with borosilicate glass by learning to make plant-inspired swizzle sticks for your drinks. Add them to your favorite summer beverage as a beautiful and unique conversation starter for any gathering. Wear natural fabrics (cotton not polyester) and tie back long hair while working in the studio. $82.50 / $70.13 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

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Thursday August 22 6-9pm Dive into glass this summer! Learn to cut shapes from glass and assemble them into a creative piece of magnetic art. Choose from an assortment of colored glass to create a stylized fish magnet to decorate your fridge or tacklebox. $77.01 / $65.46 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

Warm glass

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Learn the heat and grace it takes to see your ideas take shape. Work with us to help you see your creation in all its glassy glory.

Please wear closed-toe shoes, pants, natural fabrics (cotton not polyester) and tie back long hair.

PENDANTS FROM THE SEA Nikki Vitchner

INTRO TO FUSING GoggleWorks Instructor

INTRO TO FLAMEWORKING GoggleWorks Instructor

Friday June 7 6-9pm

Session A: 5 Thursdays May 9 - June 6 6-9pm

Session A: 5 Thursdays June 13 - July 11 6-9pm

Not able to get to the beach this summer?

Come to our flameworking studio and fantasize over the warmth of the sand while you create your very own seainspired pendant! Learn new coloring techniques and how to illustrate a beach or ocean scene in glass. Wear natural fabrics (cotton not polyester) and tie back long hair while working in the studio.

Session B: 5 Thursdays July 18 - August 15 6-9pm

Session B: 5 Tuesdays July 23 - August 20 6-9pm

Learn to score, break, and design glass in our glass fusing studio. Each class will focus on a different technique or process, all of which will end with a functional piece of glass art. You can expect to take home at least five finished pieces.

Ever since the first human looked at sand and thought, “What would happen if I melted that?” people have been in love with glass. Learn the art of flameworking as you use torches and tools to melt and sculpt. You will learn how to safely operate your equipment, the fundamentals of glass manipulation, and various ways to add color and create different visual effects. Wear natural fabrics (cotton not polyester) and tie back long hair while working in the studio.

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$82.50 / $70.13 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

BEADS AND BANGLES Nikki Vitchner and Alex Walmsley Session A: 2 Fridays July 12 - July 19 6-9pm

$272.25 / $231.41 (member) MULTIWEEK

$272.25 / $231.41 (member) MULTIWEEK

Session B: 2 Fridays August 16 - August 23 6-9pm Learn the basics of glass bead-making, along with various color applications, sculpting methods, and advanced skills.

Spend the first class in the glass studio, manipulating the material in front of a flame to create several beads. In the second class, utilize your favorite bead and work with fine silver. You will be cutting, soldering, and polishing the metal around the bead to create a wearable piece of finished art. $165.00 / $140.25 (member) 2 DAY WORKSHOP

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Hot Glass

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Come experience the heat in GoggleWorks’ state-of-the-art glassblowing studio. Whether you’re a total beginner gathering liquid glass for the first time or a seasoned pro doing roll ups, we offer a variety of learning experiences for every level.

Closed-toe shoes, and hair tie are required.

MAKE & TASTE W/ SAUCONY CREEK GoggleWorks Instructor (A,B) Session A: Wednesday May 15 6-8pm Session B: Wednesday June 12 6-8pm Learn about glassblowing as you create an original beer tumbler. Once cooled, pick up your glass at Saucony Creek Franklin Station Brewpub where the second half of the workshop will conclude with a tasting with their brew experts 5pm Saturday, May 18 (Session A) or June 15 (Session B).

Ages 21 and over only. $93.50 / $79.48 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

INTRO TO GLASSBLOWING GoggleWorks Instructor (A), Nikki Vitchner (B) Session A: 5 Tuesdays May 7 - June 4 6-9pm Session B: 5 Sundays June 2 - June 30 10am-1pm Learn the fundamentals of molten glass forming and other techniques used in glassblowing. Studio time is divided between explanations on the use of basic glassblowing equipment, demonstrations, and hands-on instruction, while always emphasizing safe studio habits. Gain a basic understanding of glass, while still having the opportunity to experiment using various tools and techniques. $379.50 / $322.58 (member) MULTIWEEK

INTERMEDIATE GLASSBLOWING GoggleWorks Instructor (A,B) Session A: 5 Thursdays May 9 - June 6 6-9pm Session B: 5 Tuesdays June 11 - July 9 6-9pm Have you worked in glassblowing before? Refine your glassblowing skills by developing personal goals while working independently, or with a partner, on a self-directed project. Your instructor will help you problem solve and confront the challenges of intermediate/advanced glass work. $379.50 / $322.58 (member) MULTIWEEK GLASSBLOWN TERRARIUM Glassblowing Instructor & Tiana Zabala Wednesday and Saturday June 5 - June 8 6-8pm Create a unique terrarium in the studio while learning the fundamentals of the glassblowing process. Complete your terrarium habitat in GoggleWorks’ Gardens at Lauer’s Park at 2pm Saturday, June 8th using provided moss and plants. $82.50 / $70.13 (member) 2 DAY WORKSHOP

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Fine Metals

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Start with cold metal, add a little fire, and watch your ideas come to life. Whether bending and shaping silver or polishing stones for the perfect stone setting, you are bound to walk away feeling accomplished. From beginners to professionals, we offer a little something for everyone. Closed-toe shoes are required.

INTRO TO COLD CONNECTIONS GoggleWorks Instructor (A,B,C)

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PRECIOUS METAL CLAY - SILVER GoggleWorks Instructor (A,B,C,D,E)

COPPER SPOON Alex Walmsley

Session A: 2 Mondays May 6 - May 13 6-9pm

Session A: Thursday May 9 10am-2pm

Session A: Friday May 10 10am-2pm

Session B: Saturday & Sunday June 1 - June 2 3-6pm

Session B: Sunday May 19 10am-2pm

Session B: Friday June 14 2:30-6:30pm

Session C: 2 Mondays July 8 - July 15 6-9pm

Session C: Thursday June 6 10am-2pm

This class will introduce you to the foundational technique of cold connecting. Learn the basics of wire and rivit connecting to create an artfully made piece of jewelry using a pre-designed template.

Session D: Sunday June 16 10am-2pm

Form meets function! Join us in the fine metals studio as we learn how to craft the perfect copper spoon. Explore basic metal working and learn a variety of finishing techniques to add that extra sparkle to your spoon.

Session E: Sunday July 21 10am-2pm

$110.00 / $93.50 (member) 2 DAY WORKSHOP

ENAMEL MAGNETS GoggleWorks Instructor (A,B,C)

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Session A: Wednesday May 8 9am-12pm

Jump into the world of jewelry design with silver precious metal clay! In this class you’ll learn to use molding tools and basic forming techniques to create a truly original piece.

Once the design is complete, we’ll lay your project in one of our kilns to harden it into a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry! $82.50 / $70.13 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

Session B: Wednesday May 20 6-9pm

COPPER BOWL Alex Walmsley

Session C: Thursday June 13 6-9pm

Session A: Friday May 10 2:30-6:30pm

Explore the art of enameling in this one day workshop. Join us as we learn how to artfully apply enamel to a one-of-a-kind decorative magnet or magnetic pin.

Session B: Friday August 9 10am-2pm

$62.00 / $52.70 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

$82.50 / $70.13 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

CIGAR BAND RING Mike Daddario

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Saturday May 11 10am-2pm Cigar band rings are simple wide style rings that can be open or closed. The open style ring is easy to adjust to one’s finger size. The closed style ring requires accurate measuring and soldering. The addition of stamping, texturing or a patina create interesting finishing possibilities.

In this workshop each participant will fashion two rings. You cannot lose with these rings while having a fun experience. $82.50 / $70.13 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

Create a volumetric bowl from a flat sheet of copper using methods of both sinking and raising in our metals studio.

Final work will be 5”x5” or less. $82.50 / $70.13 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

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Fine Metals

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Start with cold metal, add a little fire, and watch your ideas come to life. Whether bending and shaping silver or polishing stones for the perfect stone setting, you are bound to walk away feeling accomplished. From beginners to professionals, we offer a little something for everyone. Closed-toe shoes are required.

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MOSCOW MULE MUG Alex Walmsley

TAB SETTING PENDANT GoggleWorks Instructor

Session A: Friday June 14 10am-2pm

Session A: Friday June 21 5-9pm

Session B: Friday August 9 2:30-6:30pm

Session B: Thursday August 1 5-9pm

Make your own Moscow Mule-inspired copper mug! In this class, you’ll learn how to hammer and braze copper and customize your piece with engraving.

Take it home and sip your favorite cocktails in this vessel infused with your personal touch. Finished product will hold approximately 8oz.

Transform trash into treasure! In this workshop, we will mine the GoggleWorks glass studio for the perfect scrap of glass to style into a stunning jewelry feature.

You will learn how to set your glass into a plate or open-backed base using copper, bronze or silver tabs and see it artfully transformed into an eye-catching pendant or brooch.

$115.50 / $98.18 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

CABACHON SHAPING AND STONE SETTING GoggleWorks Instructor (A,B)

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Session A: 6 Sundays May 5 - June 9 10am-1pm

$82.50 / $70.13 (member)

Session B: 6 Sundays July 7 - August 11 10am-1pm Join us as we explore the fundamentals of shaping and polishing a cabachon stone onto a plate and bezel setting to make a pendant or brooch. Choose any stone or gem in our inventory or bring your own to cut into. $326.70 / $277.69 (member) MULTIWEEK

1 DAY WORKSHOP ENAMEL PENDANT GoggleWorks Instructor (A,B) Session A: Monday June 17 5-9pm Session B: Sunday June 23 4-8pm Session C: Monday July 22 5-9pm Make your own wearable art! Create a beautiful pendant in our metalsmithing studio while exploring the basics of enameling. Learn how to apply color by fusing sifted powdered glass onto copper. At the end of the class you will leave with a stunning pop of color to accentuate your wardrobe. $82.50 / $70.13 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

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SILVER AND STONE Paola Mateo, Aaron Wozniak Saturday & Sunday July 13 - July 14 3-6pm Make a beautiful piece of jewelry from start to finish. The first class will explore lapidary: cutting, forming, and polishing raw rock into a shape of your choosing.

The second class will cover silversmithing and mounting that stone in a silver frame, essential for adding it to a ring or necklace. This is a truly unique and diverse experience! Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish. $115.50 / $98.18 (member) 2 DAY WORKSHOP

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INTRO TO SILVERSMITHING Aaron Wozniak Session A: 5 Tuesdays May 7 - June 11 6-9pm Session B: 5 Tuesdays July 2 - August 6 6-9pm Explore the essential techniques for metalsmithing and silver jewelry. We will cut, shape, and join metal with hammer and flame and various other tools.

Finish this class with a custom sterling silver pendant and a healthy dose of artistic confidence. $272.25 / $231.41 (member) MULTIWEEK

Fine Metals

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Start with cold metal, add a little fire, and watch your ideas come to life. Whether bending and shaping silver or polishing stones for the perfect stone setting, you are bound to walk away feeling accomplished. From beginners to professionals, we offer a little something for everyone. Closed-toe shoes are required.

INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING Martha Westbrook Session A: 6 Wednesdays May 22 - June 26 10am-2pm Session B: 6 Wednesdays July 3 - August 7 10am-2pm Further develop your metalsmithing skills while taking your designs to the next level. A wide range of metalsmithing fabrication techniques will be covered in this high-level, customizable learning environment. Come with ideas and any materials specific to your desired projects. GoggleWorks provides solder and 02 saws. $435.60 / $370.26 (member) MULTIWEEK RIVETED BEAD RING Mike Daddario Friday May 24 2-6pm Expand your jewelry making toolbox with this one day workshop on riveting, a traditional cold connection technique that can serve as a versatile alternative to soldering. Finish this workshop with a riveted bead ring to wear for your next night on the town!

INDEPENDENT STUDY FOR METALSMITHING GoggleWorks Instructor (A), Alex Walmsley (B) Session A: 6 Saturdays May 18 - June 22 10am-2pm Session B: 6 Saturdays June 29 - August 3 10am-2pm Polish your skills with the guidance of an industry-recognized teacher and jeweler.

This open study class is designed to help you develop your skills in metalsmithing, casting, faceting, or cabbing. You can bring an in-progress project or start fresh with an entirely new project of your design. Whatever you choose to work on, you will have access to all the equipment and tools our jewelry studio has to offer and the guidance of some of the best jewelers in the area. This class is reserved for students who have taken both of Intro and Intermediate classes.

Advanced students new to GoggleWorks can contact Alex Walmsley at awalmsley@goggleworks.org to determine eligibility.

LOST WAX CARVING AND CASTING Alex Walmsley

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4 Saturdays June 8 - June 29 5-9pm What some might call the final stepping stone to mass jewelry production, lost wax casting is a mix of artisanal carving and forge casting with a spin! Try your hand at carving a pendant, sculpture, ring, or anything you could imagine out of a 2”x2”x3” block of wax, and cast it into something amazing. Class price includes 70% silver, with higher quality silver available for purchase. *If you want to submit a CADD model to be cast please send the file in G code to Alex Walmsley at awalmsley@goggleworks.org

by May 31st. $373.00 / $218.13 (member) MULTIWEEK

$326.70 / $277.69 (member) MULTIWEEK

$82.50 / $70.13 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

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Heavy Metals

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Spark your curiosity and learn to safely play with fire while watching your ideas come to life. Whether cutting, grinding, or connecting found objects, you are bound to walk away feeling accomplished. From beginners to professionals, we offer a little something for everyone. Please wear closed-toe shoes, pants, natural fabrics (cotton not polyester) and tie back long hair.

WELDING BASICS Brian Glaze

WELDING W/ FOUND OBJECTS Brian Glaze

PLASMA CUTTER WORKSHOP Brian Glaze

Session A: Saturday May 4 12-2pm

Saturday August 10 9am-3pm

Saturday July 20 12-2:30pm

Session B: Saturday May 4 2:30-4:30pm

Explore the art of welding with found objects in this one-day workshop.

Starting with a visit to a local scrap yard, 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. Prerequisite: Welding Basics or equivalent experience.

Class will be held on Albright’s campus.

Learn how to safely work with the plasma cutter and the various ways it can be used. Practicing what we’ve learned, you’ll weld together creatively cut pieces into a unique design you can take home and display. Class will be held on Albright’s campus.

Session C: Saturday July 6 12-2pm Session D: Saturday July 6 2:30-4:30pm 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. Class will be held on Albright’s campus. $66.00 / $56.10 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

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$115.50 / $98.18 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

$66.00 / $56.10 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

Wood

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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.

CARVED WOODEN SPOON Luke Voytas

WOODWORKING I Matthew Brown

RELIEF CARVING Casey Fritz

Saturday June 22 10am-2pm

5 Tuesdays June 4 - July 2 6-9pm

3 Tuesdays May 14 - May 28 6-9pm

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.

Closed-toe shoes are required.

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, hand chisel, and routers. Learn about properties of wood, how to mill a piece of wood four-square, the basics of joinery, and then make a hardwood tool box using skills learned in the class. Closed-toe shoes are required.

Wood carving is an art form unlike any other. The resistance of the medium serves as a constant lesson that applies to daily life -- if you have to force it, you are doing something wrong. Explore the uniqueness of this art over the course of three weeks. Learn the fundamentals of how to properly handle these tools, carving your own vision of fish, leaves, feathers, and flowers out of the grain itself.

$272.25 / $231.41 (member)

$163.35 / $138.85 (member)

WOODTURNING FUNDAMENTALS Luke Voytas

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6 Wednesdays May 15 - June 19 5-8pm

ROLLING PIN Luke Voytas

$82.50 / $70.13 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

Learn the basics of woodturning while transforming raw pieces of wood into functional and beautiful turned objects.

Working on wood lathes, learn safe and efficient woodturning 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 turning classes.

Closed-toe shoes are required. $396.00 / $336.60 (member)

Saturday August 3 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.

Closed-toe shoes are required. $82.50 / $70.13 (member)

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Textiles

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Get crafty and cozy in our new textiles and fibers studio. Whether you’re interested in making your own clothes, repairing old ones, or learning a new craft like embroidery, knitting, or quilting, there are options for every age and skill level.

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EMBROIDERED PHOTO FRAME Nicole Mangold

Saturday May 18 12-3pm

Saturday August 3 1-4pm

Saturday July 20 1-4pm

Learn basic needlework skills and the art of hand quilting to decorate a functional, practical tote bag. This is a great class if you’re interested in a brief introduction to needlework, or just looking to create your very own stylish tote.

Create an embroidered photo frame to highlight your favorite memory. Bring your own 4x6 photograph to add to your frame. This beginner friendly workshop will teach foundational stitches and skills. All are welcome, no previous experience required!

Create a handmade woven tapestry with a variety of chunky and textured yarns.

Learn how to incorporate plants, moss, and natural fibers into your weaving.

Leave with a finished tactile textile artwork to hang on your wall.

This class takes place in GoggleWorks’ Gardens at Lauer’s Park.

$49.50 / $42.08 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

$49.50 / $42.08 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

NATURE WEAVING Nicole Mangold

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HAND EMBROIDERED TOTE BAG Sara Miller

$49.50 / $42.08 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

CROCHET GRANNY SQUARES Jess Santucci 5 Saturdays June 1 - June 29 12-3pm Crochet from a beginner-friendly pattern to make granny squares. Granny squares are a building block for a variety of crochet items. Use them to make clothes, blankets, bags, and more!

Leave this class with some granny squares all your own, and knowledge on how to craft them. $247.50 / $210.38 (member) MULTIWEEK

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Textiles

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Get crafty and cozy in our new textiles and fibers studio. Whether you’re interested in making your own clothes, repairing old ones, or learning a new craft like embroidery, knitting, or quilting, there are options for every age and skill level.

INTRO TO SEWING Paola Mateo

CONTEMPORARY QUILTING Sara Miller

5 Wednesdays May 8 - June 5 5-8pm

5 Thursdays July 11 - August 8 6-9pm

Learn the basics of machine sewing to alter and make your own clothes! Learn everything you need to get started from our instructor Paola, including setting up and tending to your machine, safe practices, stitches, using patterns, and more. At the end of this class, leave with a clothing item that is tailored to fit you from a pattern of your choice. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Acquire the basics of hand quilting including a simple running stitch and two different approaches to patchwork.

Using these techniques, create a quilted brooch, a quilted needle book, and wall hanging all your own.

$247.50 / $210.38 (member) MULTIWEEK

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INTERMEDIATE SEWING: SUMMERY SUNDRESS Paola Mateo 5 Wednesdays June 19 - July 17 5-8pm Expand on the knowledge you gained in Intro to Sewing in this four-week class.

Over the month, our instructor Paola will teach you how to tailor fit clothes and adjust patterns, while guiding you through the process of creating your very own lace-up corset to take home and wear. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish. Prerequisite: Intro to Sewing $247.50 / $210.38 (member) MULTIWEEK

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INTRO TO HAND EMBROIDERY Sara Miller 5 Thursdays May 23 - June 20 6-9pm Learn basic embroidery stitches while you make your own embroidered brooch or pendant, and a small book of reference stitches to use later. Learn how to read patterns, and complete a small handstitched piece to hang on your wall. $247.50 / $210.38 (member) MULTIWEEK

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Printmaking

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Discover the joy of more than one masterpiece! Whether your image is carved out of a block of wood, pulled from a piece of metal, or pushed through a screen like many commercial images today, GoggleWorks offers a variety of printmaking classes to make sure things roll out smooth. Please bring an apron or smock with you to class.

SCREEN PRINTED TOTE BAG Abby Ryder Saturday May 18 12-3pm Stylize your own tote! Submit an image of your choice or choose from a collection of designs provided by GoggleWorks.

Abby will lead you through the screen printing and heat setting processes to create a unique work of art you can take home and use. $49.50 / $42.08 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

HAND PRINTED DARK FIELD MONOTYPE Mike Daddario

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Saturday July 13 10am-1pm In this workshop, we will learn to create a monotype, a type of print created when ink is applied to a smooth surface then removed with a variety of tools. This process results in one-of-a-kind prints that are fun and easy to create with great results! $49.50 / $42.08 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

SCREEN PRINTING TECHNIQUES Abby Ryder Session A: 3 Wednesdays May 8 - May 22 6-9pm Session B: 3 Wednesdays June 5 - June 19 6-9pm Learn the foundations of screen printing, a widely used printmaking technique to make T-shirts, posters, prints, and more.

You will go through the full process of drawing designs, preparing screens, mixing ink, and printing to create your own unique prints. This is a great class if you like to draw or make designs, and share your work with others. $148.50 / $126.23 (member) MULTIWEEK SCREEN PRINTING ON FABRIC: INTERMEDIATE SCREEN PRINTING Abby Ryder 5 Wednesdays July 10 - August 7 6-9pm Explore screen printing fundamentals along with pattern development to customize your own fabric goods.

GoggleWorks will provide tote bags and blank bandanas, you are encouraged to bring in fabric items from home.

Brainstorm with our instructor about how these items can be transformed.

Prerequisite: Screen Printing Techniques $247.50 / $210.38 (member) MULTIWEEK

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Printmaking

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Discover the joy of more than one masterpiece! Whether your image is carved out of a block of wood, pulled from a piece of metal, or pushed through a screen like many commercial images today, GoggleWorks offers a variety of printmaking classes to make sure things roll out smooth. Please bring an apron or smock with you to class.

FLOWER TILES Mike Daddario Saturday & Sunday June 15 - June 16 10am-1pm Create a floral ceramic tile inspired by summer blooms. Carve your pre-made or hand-drawn floral design into linoleum in our printmaking studio. The following day, bring your linoleum plate into our ceramics studio where you will press your plate into the clay to create tiles full of texture. $82.50 / $70.13 (member)

EMBOSSED IMAGE-MAKING ON PAPER Mike Daddario

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Saturday August 3 10am-1pm No apron, gloves, or extensive clean-up required! In this class, you’ll learn how to use the printmaking press to create three-dimensional designs on paper that are subtle and dynamic. Take home prints to share with your family and friends. $49.50 / $42.08 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

PRINTMAKING: ART OF THE PROTEST Suzanne Fellows 5 Wednesdays June 19 - July 17 1-4pm Learn about the historical connection between printmaking, protest, and activism by producing zines, linocut prints, and screenprints. We will take a look at the work of prominent activist printmakers such as Kathe Kollwitz, Shepard Fairey, and Jose Guadalupe Posada for inspiration as you make a body of work to share your own voice. $247.50 / $210.38 (member)

2 DAY WORKSHOP MULTIWEEK LINOCUT PRINTING Joey Strain 5 Sundays June 23 - July 21 12-3pm Through the art of linocut printmaking, turn your idea into a finished hand printed tote bag! Learn basic carving techniques and best safety practices before transferring your image to your plate. You will have plenty of time to carve before you print a tote bag with your original image to take home. $247.50 / $210.38 (member) MULTIWEEK

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Drawing & Painting REGISTER NOW

Our drawing and painting classes start with the necessary skills and build from there, allowing students to experiment and explore their creative vision as they learn new techniques. More advanced students can hone their techniques and build toward a collection of accomplished works. Come join us and learn to recreate the beauty of everyday life.

PAINTED FLORAL COMPOSITIONS Erica Hutchins Saturday May 18 1-4pm With this workshop, we’ll begin with bountiful floral displays and learn how to develop alternative compositions that vary from the typical still life. After some initial sketches, you will work to create a vibrant painting to take home that day! $49.50 / $42.08 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP INTRO TO DIGITAL DRAWING Zoungy Kligge 5 Thursdays July 11 - August 8 6pm-9pm Discover the foundational skills of drawing digitally on Procreate software, utilizing iPads and Apple Pencils in our digital media lab. A great introduction to accessible digital art, you will make mandalas, hand-drawn embellished lettering, and other art that s uniquely yours. $231.00 / $196.35 (member) MULTIWEEK

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SKETCHBOOK AS A STUDIO PRACTICE Suzanne Fellows 5 Wednesdays June 19 - July 17 9am-12pm A studio practice is a daily routine where the artist’s focus is on the process of developing skills and ideas. You don’t need a studio – only a sketchbook, a few tools, and practice, practice, practice.

This class covers basics techniques and incorporates the science behind practice and how you can develop your personal interests on paper. We’ll make Coptic-bound sketchbooks on the first day of class. $231.00 / $196.35 (member) MULTIWEEK

INTRO TO DRAWING Ashley Hernandez 5 Thursdays May 23 - June 20 6-9pm Explore a variety of drawing techniques, materials, and methods to see what works for you and helps you make successful drawings. Our instructor Ashley will teach you fundamental drawing skills, while going over different techniques to capture a still life, perspective, and people. $231.00 / $196.35 (member) MULTIWEEK

Drawing & Painting REGISTER NOW

Our drawing and painting classes start with the necessary skills and build from there, allowing students to experiment and explore their creative vision as they learn new techniques. More advanced students can hone their techniques and build toward a collection of accomplished works. Come join us and learn to recreate the beauty of everyday life.

PLEIN AIR SKETCHING SERIES: DANIEL BOONE HOMESTEAD Zoungy Kligge

PLEIN AIR SKETCHING SERIES: READING PUBLIC MUSEUM Zoungy Kligge

PLEIN AIR SKETCHING SERIES: GRUBER WAGON WORKS Zoungy Kligge

Saturday July 13 11am-2pm

Saturday July 20 11am-2pm

Saturday July 27 11am-2pm

Meet directly at Daniel Boone Homestead to learn tips and tricks to sketch from life and capture the world around you. Our instructor Zoungy will be on hand to offer instruction and help you create interesting, unique sketches that reflect the sites to be seen at Daniel Boone Homestead. Please bring a sketchbook and your preferred sketching materials, like pencils or pens.

You’re welcome to bring your own stool/camp chair.

Meet directly at the Reading Public Museum’s Arboretum to learn tips and tricks to sketch from life and capture the world around you. Our instructor Zoungy will be on hand to offer instruction and help you create interesting, unique sketches that reflect the sites to be seen at the The Museum Arboretum. Please bring a sketchbook and your preferred sketching materials, like pencils or pens. You’re welcome to bring your own stool/camp chair.

$60.00 / $51.00 (member)

$60.00 / $51.00 (member)

Meet directly at the Gruber Wagon Works to learn tips and tricks to sketch from life and capture the world around you. Our instructor Zoungy will be on hand to offer instruction and help you create interesting, unique sketches that reflect the sites to be seen at Gruber Wagon Works. Please bring a sketchbook and your preferred sketching materials, like pencils or pens. You’re welcome to bring your own stool/camp chair.

A tour of Gruber Wagon Works will be provided by the Berks County Parks and Recreation Department.

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$60.00 / $51.00 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

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Photography

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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.

DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Margo Reed 2 Mondays July 8 - July 15 6-9pm Split over the course of two days, learn the basics of shooting film, developing your film, and printing images from your negatives, all with a 35mm film camera.

This is a great workshop to get a taste of using film and understanding darkroom basics. A 35mm film camera will be provided. $60.50 / $51.43 (member) 2 DAY WORKSHOP

CYANOTYPE T-SHIRT Juliana Delgado

INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Albion Merrick

Saturday June 8 12-3pm

5 Wednesdays May 15 - June 12 6-9pm

Sort through a collection of pressed plants and provided designs to create the perfect look for your shirt. Our instructor will guide you through the process of using non-toxic UV reactive dyes, from exposure to washing, while they share tips for composition and color choice along the way. Leave with your own cyanotype print T-shirt to add to your wardrobe! Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Discover the basics of utilizing your digital camera, with an emphasis on manual shooting. Using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, our instructor will introduce you to image composition and basic lighting and post-production techniques.

Learn how to talk about photography, capture well-crafted images, and leave with a digital portfolio of photos to show what you learned along the way. Please bring your own DSLR digital camera and flash drive to class.

$49.50 / $42.08 (member)

$231.00 / $196.35 (member) 1 DAY WORKSHOP

SOLARFAST TOTE BAG Juliana Delgado

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Saturday August 3 12-3pm

CREATIVE CONTENT CREATION Albion Merrick

Stylize your own tote! Choose from a collection of designs and pressed plants provided by GoggleWorks.

Our instructor will guide you through the coating and exposure process of solarfast dyes to create a unique tote bag to take home and use! Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish. $49.50 / $42.08 (member)

Sunday July 14 1-4pm Learn how to make quality video content all on your own phone! We will cover the key components, such as lighting, camera settings, and audio, to improve the quality of the results from just a simple setup. $49.50 / $42.08 (member)

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INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL PHOTO: PHOTOGRAPHIC GENRE EXPLORATION Albion Merrick 5 Wednesdays July 3 - July 31 6-9pm Take your exploration of digital photography to the next level! We’ll focus on taking your skills from intro class, and applying them to different genres of work.

Explore a different type of photography each week such as portrait, sports, and macro photography. Our instructor Albion will help you explore these genres, and help guide you in naturally developing your style over time. Lighting and editing will also be covered. Prerequisite: Intro to Digital Photography $231.00 / $196.35 (member)

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Drawing & Painting Photography

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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.

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INTRO TO ANALOG PHOTOGRAPHY Juliana Delgado

INTRO TO FILMMAKING Albion Merrick

Session A: 3 Thursdays May 9 - May 23 6-9pm

5 Mondays June 3 - July 1 6-9pm

Session B: 3 Thursdays June 6 - June 20 6-9pm

Learn the foundational principles of narrative filmmaking. In this class, we will explore writing, lighting, camera operation, editing, and the creative process to get you on your way to becoming an independent filmmaker!

Discover everything you need to learn the basics of analog photography. Gain an understanding of how to operate an analog camera and how to work with composition and light. Learn how to develop your roll of film and print images from your negatives. This is a great workshop to get a taste of using film and understanding darkroom basics. A 35mm film camera will be provided. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish. $138.60 / $117.81 (member) MULTIWEEK

$231.00 / $196.35 (member) MULTIWEEK

SUMMER SOLAR DYES: CYANOTYPES AND MORE Juliana Delgado 3 Thursdays July 11 - July 25 6-9pm Learn how to use different solar dyes to develop your own work. We’ll cover a bit about the history of cyanotypes and solarfast dyes, their connection to nature, and see work made by other artists. If you have an interest in cyanotypes, photographic processes, or printmaking, this class is a great way to get creative and enjoy a connection with nature. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish. $138.60 / $117.81 (member) MULTIWEEK

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WHILE YOU’RE HERE Explore Creativity in our Galleries Open 9am to 9pm Everyday of the Week Gallery Spaces Located in:

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Weddings & Events at GoggleWorks

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Danielle Marie Photography

GoggleWorks has been hosting weddings and events for over 15 years in our industrial, loft-style studio spaces. Attention to detail, excellent customer service, and the freedom of creativity all come together to ensure your day is just as you imagined it.

SGW Photography

Billy Heemer Photography

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Ginger Fox Photography

CONTACT: Margaret Pendleton, Events Rental Director mpendleton@goggleworks.org

SCHOLARSHIPS

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GoggleWorks transforms lives through unique interactions with art regardless of financial means. To this end, we offer two types of scholarships year-round on a rolling basis.

Scholarships are limited to one class or camp per child.

Section A / Student Information Name of Student

Male

Age of Student Ethnicity (optional)

Female

Birth Date White

Black

Hispanic

Asian/Pacific Islander

American Indian/Alaskan Native

Address City/State Zip code Phone Email Have you previously taken a class / workshop at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

If applicant is under 18, please provide the following

Name of Parent/Guardian Current School Current Grade

Section B / Course Selection

Indicate the class/workshops you are interested in below. Please note that scholarship seats are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and depend on the current enrollment in class/workshop specified. Age restrictions are noted per class. Any exceptions must be pre-approved by the Programs Department.

First Choice Start Date Second Choice Start Date Third Choice Start Date Note: Scholarship covers tuition only. Applicant (or parent/guardian) is responsible for any material fees associated with the class/workshop of their choice. GoggleWorks does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual preference or ability, nor on the basis of an individual’s physical or mental disability.

Section C / Financial Documentation

The following information is required to determine eligibility for scholarship acceptance. All information will be kept confidential.

Please attach a complete copy of your most recent Form 1040 income tax return.

Number of individuals (adults and children) supported by this income.

AND if applicant is under 18, please provide one of the following : - copy of the student free and reduced lunch program ID card - copy of student’s Medicaid card The information supplied is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false information will result in cancellation of this application and any scholarship granted.

Signature Date

Please return this form to GoggleWorks or visit goggleworks.org/programs/scholarships/ to fill out an online application.

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Studio Access OPEN STUDIOS Open studio hours can be accessed by students enrolled in 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.

OPEN STUDIO ACCESS Studio access allow individuals to open studio hours during each term. Limited to those with basic knowledge of the medium and overseen by a monitor instead of instructor, studio access offers 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 $85 / month

TEXTILES $85 / month

FLAMEWORKING $130 / month

FINE ART $60 / month

WARM GLASS $110 / month

DIGITAL MEDIA $85 / month

METALS $85 / month PRINTMAKING $85 / month DARKROOM $85 / month WOOD $110 / 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 them the opportunity to pursue their passion at their own pace. Priced per month; depending on studio. Visit our studio pages online at goggleworks.org/visit/studios to learn more about our facilities. Contact our studio managers/technicians below for information on availability and pricing.

CERAMICS Bri Shimer bshimer@goggleworks.org

FLAMEWORKING/FUSED GLASS Nikki Vitchner nvitchner@goggleworks.org

FINE ARTS/FIBERS Fine Arts/Fibers Manager programs@goggleworks.org

HOT GLASS Scott Krenitsky skrenitsky@goggleworks.org

WOOD Matt Brown mbrown@goggleworks.org

METALS Alex Walmsley awalmsley@goggleworks.org

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Policies REGISTRATION

Registration closes five business days prior to the start of class in order for instructors to facilitate the best experience.

PAYMENT

Students must pay for classes in full upon registration. We accept cash and checks (on-site only) and all major credit cards. A 3% processing fee is charged for credit card orders.

Processing fees can be avoided by paying on-site with cash or check. Read course descriptions carefully for dates, times, format type, and required supplies. GoggleWorks will send an 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 seven 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 (seven 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 five business 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. If you are unsure where class meets, our Community Ambassador at the front desk will be able to assist you when you arrive for class. Our facility is handicapped accessible. If there is anything we should know to help you have a positive class experience, please note it in your registration.

MINORS

GoggleWorks requires written permission for all students under the age of 18 who are enrolled in any adult course.

Please contact programs@goggleworks.org 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 or Youth & Teen classes.

WAITLISTS

If a class reaches maximum capacity, you will have the option to join a waitlist at the time of registration. If open spots become available in a waitlisted course, waitlisted students will be contacted to register in order of when they were added to the waitlist. If enough students join the waitlist, GoggleWorks will try to add an additional class or workshop.

CONSTRUCTION

For ongoing construction updates and building accessability, please visit our website www.goggleworks.org for access to the most up to date information available.

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 online.

MAKE-UP DATES

GoggleWorks does not offer make-up dates for any student who is unable to attend a scheduled class.

SICKNESS PROCEDURES

In an effort to keep all participants safe, GoggleWorks asks that you please not attend in the event that you are exhibiting any symptoms of sickness. If you are feeling unwell, please contact the Programs Department at programs@goggleworks.org as soon as possible so we can work with you proactively to find an acceptable solution.

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 the course end date. After the 60-day period, the artwork is considered GoggleWorks property and is subject to sell, discard, etc.

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 programs@goggleworks.org upon registration.

DISCOUNTS

Become part of our creative and dynamic community and enjoy annual benefits as our thanks for your support.

GoggleWorks Maker 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 meritbased (50% off tuition). Supply fees are not included. Learn more and apply at: goggleworks.org/programs/scholarships.

CLASS CREDITS

Class credits can be issued in lieu of a refund as requested.

Credits are linked directly to your email account. You will need to be logged into your account on GoggleWorks’ website to redeem the credit. Credit codes are directly emailed to you. Credits expire at the end of the term (spring, summer, fall) and cannot be refunded once issued.

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