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Glass • Adult • Coasters • Fri (Sept 12) • $100 • MAIN
with Laura Beth Konopinski

Glass fusing, also known as kiln-formed glass, involves heating multiple pieces of glass in a kiln to create a single, fused piece. It's a versatile art form with many practical and decorative applications.
Come learn and explore the basics of using glass as an artmaking medium in just a few short hours in this introductory level class.
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, July 28 at 8:00am.
Metal - Date Night

Two hearts melt into one in this partner blacksmithing project. You and your partner (romantic or platonic) will each shape one half of a heart and bend them together to make a heart-shaped trivet. In addition to making a cute piece of kitchenware, we'll cover shop safety, tools and equipment, and techniques such as tapering, fullering and working with a striker.
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Print - Date Night

Bring a Bestie, your Bae, or even your Baba for a night of creating. Our instructor will get you set up on a project for a few hours of ink and fun. You will try your hand at monotype printing by mixing and rolling ink, and learning the process to make three unique prints. Participants are encouraged to bring their own flower or piece of foliage to print with! Anyone with a passion for nature and the arts is encouraged to join! *Don't forget to wear or bring clothes you don't mind getting inky! Fabric ink will not wash out.
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Wood • Adult • Wood Turning Series • Mon (Sept 15) • $120• MAIN
with Jessica Price

Learn to turn! This class will be an introduction to using the lathe - a machine used for shaping all manner of cylindrical forms (think bowls, vases, furniture legs, even pens!).
In this one-day class, you will learn about the tools directly associated with the lathe and their primary uses as well as the basics of turning techniques that can be explored to no end with further practice. This class will be as hands on as any class can, wasting no time before getting students turning with tool in hand (don’t worry, we’ll go over safety basics too). You will not want to turn your machines off!
This class has no prerequisites and is open to beginners and seasoned woodworkers alike, but our Wood Studio has 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-toed shoes, a shirt that can be tucked in and either short sleeves, or sleeves that can be rolled up past your elbows.
- No loose or dangling jewelry.
- If you have long hair, please have it securely tied back from your face.
- We will provide safety goggles and/or full face shields, ear protection, and face masks to cover nose and mouth, but if you have your own PPE you would prefer to use, please do!
Ages: 16+
All supplies and materials will be provided.
Will be available to register on Monday, July 28 at 8:00am.
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Glass • Adult • Suncatcher • Fri (Sept 19) • $100 • MAIN
with Laura Beth Konopinski

Glass fusing, also known as kiln-formed glass, involves heating multiple pieces of glass in a kiln to create a single, fused piece. It's a versatile art form with many practical and decorative applications.
Come learn and explore the basics of using glass as an artmaking medium in just a few short hours in this introductory level class. We’ll provide a selection of colored glass sheets for you to use in your own design or choose from pre-made designs like a flower, rainbow, or heart. Then hang your suncatcher in your window at home and enjoy the way the light dances through your design!
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):
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Please come dressed in close-toe and heel shoes, and natural material clothing, i.e. cotton or linen, long pants are recommended.
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No loose or dangling jewelry, long earrings or scarves.
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If you have long hair, please have it securely tied back from your face.
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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, July 28 at 8:00am.
Will run
Clay - Date Night

Join us at Groundworks Art Lab's Date Night! Our instructors will get you set up and working together on potters' wheels for a few hours of dirt and fun.
Make a piece, we'll glaze and fire your favorite one, then give you a call when it's ready in about four weeks.
For any additional pieces you would like glazed and fired, there is a $5 fee per piece.
It's good to wear some clothes you can get dirty and shorter nails will be helpful. :)
Each participant will need their own registration to participate.
Clay and tools are included.
Must be 18+
PLEASE NOTE:
⁃ Date Night tickets are non-refundable. If you need to change or reschedule your reservation, please do so by 5:00pm on the Monday before your scheduled Date Night. No transfers are allowed after 5:00pm on the Monday prior to your Date Night.
⁃ Registrations are not transferable to another person. If you would like to purchase a class on someone’s behalf, the intended registratrant’s information must be provided at the time of registration.
⁃ Date Night tickets may only be rescheduled one time.
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Print - Date Night

Bring a Bestie, your Bae, or even your Baba for a night of creating. Our instructor will get you set up on a project for a few hours of ink and fun. You will try your hand at monotype printing by mixing and rolling ink, and learning the process to make three unique prints. Participants are encouraged to bring their own flower or piece of foliage to print with! Anyone with a passion for nature and the arts is encouraged to join! *Don't forget to wear or bring clothes you don't mind getting inky! Fabric ink will not wash out.
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Clay • Youth • Handbuilding 5B • Mon (Sept 22 - Oct. 13) • Pay What You Can • MAIN
with Henry Walker

Ages: 5 - 9
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, July 28 at 8:00am.