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Glass •  Adult • Studio Sampler • Thu (Jan 8 - Jan 29 ) • Pay What You Can • MAIN
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Glass • Adult • Studio Sampler • Thu (Jan 8 - Jan 29 ) • Pay What You Can • MAIN

$245
Calendar Jan 8, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 4 weeks

New to glasswork and don’t know where to start? You’re in the right place! Our Glass Studio Sampler class is the perfect place to begin your journey of learning and understanding the material and techniques of making beautiful art with glass.

This class will spend four weeks going over low-fire glassworking techniques like kiln fusing, sheet glass cutting and coldwork (working with unheated glass), and hot glass / hot sculpting (reshaping heated glass with either torches or kilns). The projects will be simple and may vary depending on the material and technique being covered that week.

This class has no prerequisites and is specifically set up for absolute beginners to this art form. Our Glass Studio does have some safety basics before anyone is allowed to join in the fun (failure to meet these requirements will result in not being granted access to the equipment): 

  • Please come dressed in close-toe and heel shoes, and natural material clothing, i.e. cotton or linen, long pants are recommended. 
  • No loose or dangling jewelry, long earrings or scarves.
  • If you have long hair, please have it securely tied back from your face.
  • We will provide safety goggles, but if you have your own and would like to bring them, please do!

Ages: 16+ 

All supplies and materials will be provided. 

Will be available to register on Monday, Decemeber 8 at 8:00am.

Print • Adult • Level I: Intaglio • Thu (Jan 8 - Feb 26) • $285 • MAIN
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Print • Adult • Level I: Intaglio • Thu (Jan 8 - Feb 26) • $285 • MAIN

$285

with Tiffany Blackwell

Calendar Jan 8, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 8 weeks

In this class, students will learn about the basics and varieties of intaglio printmaking, a process in which ink is pushed into the recesses of a plate and wiped away from the surface before printing, which allows for interesting textures, fine lines, and a high degree of detail. This class will cover drypoint, collagraph, Tetrapak printmaking, and copper etching techniques, and students will learn how to create compelling prints from start to finish.

This class is 8 weeks and comes with Open Lab.

This is a level 2 class, students are recommended to have some level of printmaking experience to participate.

Ages: 16+ 

All supplies and materials will be provided. 

Will be available to register on Monday, December 8 at 8:00am.

Clay • Youth • Handbuilding  1A • THU (Jan. 8 - Jan. 29) • Pay What You Can • HILL
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Clay • Youth • Handbuilding 1A • THU (Jan. 8 - Jan. 29) • Pay What You Can • HILL

$100

with Gigi Fox

Calendar Jan 8, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Welcome to the world of pottery! This class is designed for young children that are new to clay and working to develop their skills in hand-building. Students will create fun and unique projects in functional and sculptural forms. Children will learn to build strong, hollow pieces and will slip and paint their own work. Join us for these weekly classes where kids can get messy, learn about clay, and make new friends!

Bring imagination into form through basic clay techniques and creative problem-solving. Instructors will encourage students to try new things and make vibrant works of art. Students will slip and paint their own work.

Ages: 5 - 9

This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $100.

Will be available to register on Monday, December 8 at 8:00am.

Clay • Youth • Preteen Wheel • THU (Jan. 8 - Feb. 26) • Pay What You Can • HILL
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Clay • Youth • Preteen Wheel • THU (Jan. 8 - Feb. 26) • Pay What You Can • HILL

$205

with Jaden Cooper

Calendar Jan 8, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Great for students that are brand new to the wheel as well as those that are working to improve their throwing skills!

Students will practice wheel-throwing on the potter's wheel as well as create hand-built pieces using the slab roller and extruder. On the final class, students will learn about glazing their pieces. Classes take place downstairs at our Hill location (1010 Aurora Ave Boulder, CO).

Ages: 8-11

Class meets weekly on THURSDAYS

This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $205.

Will be available to register on Monday, December 8 at 8:00am.

Glass • Youth • Teen • Thu (Jan 8 - Jan 29) • Pay What You Can • MAIN
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Glass • Youth • Teen • Thu (Jan 8 - Jan 29) • Pay What You Can • MAIN

$195
Calendar Jan 8, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Why should adults have all the fun? This class will spend four weeks going over low-fire glassworking techniques like kiln fusing, sheet glass cutting and coldwork (working with unheated glass), and hot glass / hot sculpting (reshaping heated glass with either torches or kilns). The projects will be simple and may vary depending on the material and technique being covered that week. 

This class has no prerequisites and is specifically set up for absolute beginners to this art form. Our Glass Studio does have some safety basics before anyone is allowed to join in the fun (failure to meet these requirements will result in not being granted access to the equipment): 

  • Please come dressed in close-toe and heel shoes, and natural material clothing, i.e. cotton or linen, long pants are recommended. 
  • No loose or dangling jewelry, long earrings or scarves.
  • If you have long hair, please have it securely tied back from your face.
  • We will provide safety goggles, but if you have your own and would like to bring them, please do!

Will be available to register on Monday, December 8 at 8:00am.

Print • Youth • Preteen • Thu (Jan 8 - Jan 29) • Pay What You Can • MAIN
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Print • Youth • Preteen • Thu (Jan 8 - Jan 29) • Pay What You Can • MAIN

$195

with Andrew Lee

Calendar Jan 8, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Relief printing, block carving, ink, oh my! We are offering Youth classes to one of our new studio art forms - Printmaking! There will be instruction and hands-on assistance each week. Students will learn about the techniques of printmaking, engage with tools and materials, and design and print a plate. Come have some fun in our printmaking studio!

All supplies and materials will be provided. 

Will be available to register on Monday, December 82 at 8:00am.

 

Clay • Adult • The Wonderful World of Raku • THU (Jan. 8 - Feb. 26) • $285 • MAIN
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Clay • Adult • The Wonderful World of Raku • THU (Jan. 8 - Feb. 26) • $285 • MAIN

$285

with Anna Caruso

Calendar Jan 8, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Please join us for the Wonderful World of Raku! A class specializing in Handbuilding and Raku techniques from different parts of the world. We will be doing firings based on Japanese, Western (Horsehair/Natural) and Eastern European (Obvara) reduction firing techniques. You can't miss this!

Class does NOT include additional open lab time or clay. All work must be completed during class time.  

Ages 16+ to register

Class meets weekly on THURSDAYS

Willl be available to register on Monday, December 8 at 8:00am.

Metal • Adult • Level I: Blacksmithing • Thu (Jan 8 - Jan 29) • $410 • MAIN
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Metal • Adult • Level I: Blacksmithing • Thu (Jan 8 - Jan 29) • $410 • MAIN

$410

with Stuart Shirley

Calendar Jan 8, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

If you have wondered what the craft of blacksmithing is like to practice, this class is for you. Experience the joy of forging steel into objects of utility and beauty. This beginning level class will cover shop safety, fire management, tools and equipment, and appropriate use of the anvil, as well as an introduction to object-making using multiple methods of shaping hot metals. Students will develop crucial skills for more advanced blacksmithing projects.

This class has no prerequisites and is specifically set up for absolute beginners to this art form. Our Metal Studio does have some safety basics before anyone is allowed to join in the fun (failure to meet these requirements will result in not being granted access to the equipment): 

  • Please come dressed in close-toe and heel shoes, and natural material clothing, i.e. cotton or linen, long pants are recommended. 

  • For welding, you must wear a shirt with long sleeves that fully covers your chest. We recommend a long sleeved button down.

  • No loose or dangling jewelry, long earrings or scarves.

  • If you have long hair, please have it securely tied back from your face.

  • We will provide safety goggles and other PPE, but if you have your own and would like to bring them, please do!

Ages: 16+ 

All supplies and materials will be provided. 

Will be available to register on Monday, December 8 at 8:00am.





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