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Groundworks Art Lab



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Clay - Date Night

$60
Calendar Jun 14, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 1 week

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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Wood - Date Night

$70
Calendar Jun 14, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 1 week

Pyrography Date Night: A Creative Journey

Unleash Your Inner Artist

Join us for a romantic and creative evening of pyrography! Whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, our expert instructors will guide you through the basics of wood-burning and basic carving techniques.

What You'll Learn:

Fundamental Techniques: Master the art of controlling the heat and pressure of the pyrography pen to create stunning designs.

Customization and Personalization: Learn how to add your unique touch to your projects with a variety of techniques, from simple lines to intricate patterns.

Project Building: Build an exceptional project from scratch and bring your vision to life.

Our State-of-the-Art Studio:

Immerse yourself in our brand-new, state-of-the-art wood shop, where you'll have access to top-notch tools and materials. Enjoy the creative process with your partner in a cozy and inspiring environment.

What to Wear:

Safety First: Dress in all-natural fiber clothing, long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle.

Long Hair: Tie back long hair to ensure safety.

Important Notes:

Date Night Tickets: Date Night tickets are non-refundable.

Changes and Rescheduling: To change or reschedule your reservation, please do so by 5:00 PM on the Monday before your scheduled Date Night.

No Transfers: No transfers are allowed after 5:00 PM on the Monday prior to your Date Night.

Indulge in a truly unique and romantic experience. Sign up today and create lasting memories!

 

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Hand-building Camp • Ages 9-12 • June 16 - June 20 • 9AM-12PM • HILL

$315
Calendar Jun 16, 2025 at 9 am

Ages: 9 - 12

These sculpture camps for preteens and teens are focused on the more advanced and specialized hand-building techniques. Students will get to experiment with a variety of sculptural forms to create beautiful and unique art pieces. Beginner potters welcome!

Supervised Lunch / Extended Pick-Up/Drop-off:
Each student enrolled in camp can sign up for supervised lunch. Bring your own lunch to enjoy between morning and afternoon camps (12pm-1pm). The fee for this add-on program is $25 per week.

This camp will be available for registration at 8:00AM on Monday, January 27.

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Print Camp • Ages 8-11 • June 16 - June 20 • 9AM-12PM • MAIN

$285
Calendar Jun 16, 2025 at 9 am

Ages: 8 - 11

Relief printing, block carving, ink, oh my! 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 this summer! This one will have some sharp tools and permanent inks, so it’s just for the older kiddos.

Supervised Lunch / Extended Pick-Up/Drop-off: 
Each student enrolled in camp can sign up for supervised lunch. Bring your own lunch to enjoy between morning and afternoon camps (12pm-1pm). The fee for this add-on program is $25 per week.

This camp will be available to register at 8:00AM on Monday, January 27

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Wood Adult 3B • Nightstand Book Holder • Adult Camp (Jun 16 - Jun 20)

$320

with Dennis Mulherin

Calendar Jun 16, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Nightstand Book Nook: A Beginner's Woodworking Adventure

Unleash your inner bookworm and craft the perfect companion for your bedside reads! In this week-long, beginner-friendly camp, you'll learn the basics of woodworking while creating a charming and functional nightstand book holder. Whether you're making it for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, this project is quick, easy, and far more exciting than a plain old bookmark!

What You'll Learn:

  • Essential woodworking techniques for beginners
  • Safe and effective use of basic tools
  • Step-by-step construction of a nightstand book holder
  • Tips for personalizing your project with finishing touches

What to Expect:

  • A fun and supportive learning environment
  • Hands-on experience with expert guidance
  • All materials and tools provided
  • A beautiful and practical book holder to take home

Get ready to dive in and create a unique piece that celebrates your love for reading!

Studio Clean Up: Clean-up is critical! Please help our hardworking staff and volunteers by beginning clean-up 15 - 30 minutes before the end of class, helping out with common areas, and leaving class on time.

Ages: 16+ 

Hand-building Camp • Ages 6-8 • June 16 - June 20 • 1-4PM • EAST

$225
Calendar Jun 16, 2025 at 1 pm

Ages: 6 - 8

Join us for clay camp, where kids learn the basics of ceramics hand-building. Campers will experiment with low-fire clay and discover ways to build functional pottery as well as creative sculpture — monsters and mugs, nature-inspired works, zoo creatures, and anything they dream up. Each day, we spend most of the time learning techniques and creating, with a quick break in the middle for snacks, outdoor activities, and games.

Supervised Lunch / Extended Pick-Up/Drop-off:
Each student enrolled in camp can sign up for supervised lunch. Bring your own lunch to enjoy between morning and afternoon camps (12pm-1pm). The fee for this add-on program is $25 per week.

This camp will be available to register at 8:00AM on Monday, January 27

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Metal Camp • Ages 10-13 • June 16 - June 20 • 1-4PM • MAIN

$375
Calendar Jun 16, 2025 at 1 pm

Ages: 10 - 13

This exciting new camp is available to all skill levels and is a great introduction to several metalworking skills. Over the week, students will learn the basics of cold metalworking with hand tools, as well as forging with hot metal and even some welding! Don’t worry, our instructors will be sure to cover safety too. But due the higher level of focus and dexterity needed, these camps are only available to preteens and teens.

What to Wear in the Metals Studio? 
You must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in all-natural fiber clothing, long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long hair must be tied back. Nylon, polyester, spandex, or other synthetics are not allowed around machines, equipment, or processes that can produce hot fragments, sparks, or flames.

Supervised Lunch / Extended Pick-Up/Drop-off: 
Each student enrolled in camp can sign up for supervised lunch. Bring your own lunch to enjoy between morning and afternoon camps (12pm-1pm). The fee for this add-on program is $25 per week.

This camp will be available to register at 8:00AM on Monday, January 27

Full Course

Wheel-throwing Camp • Ages 10-13 • June 16 - June 20 • 1-4PM • HILL

$315
Calendar Jun 16, 2025 at 1 pm

Ages: 10 - 13

Open to students of all skill level! Each camp includes hands-on assistance to help every camper grow in wheel-throwing, trimming, and glazing, and a quick break in the middle for snacks and activities.

Supervised Lunch / Extended Pick-Up/Drop-off:
Each student enrolled in camp can sign up for supervised lunch. Bring your own lunch to enjoy between morning and afternoon camps (12pm-1pm). The fee for this add-on program is $25 per week.

This camp will be available to register at 8:00AM on Monday, January 27





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