Join us for a creative time in the woodshop where you will craft a beautiful leaf press made from Cherry, Walnut or Maple hardwood and decorate it with personalized pyrography. Right on cue for the vibrant colors of fall leaves, this hands-on class guides you through the process of building and customizing your own leaf press to take home.  Learn the art of wood burning as you add unique designs and touches to your leaf press, creating a one-of-a-kind keepsake. It’s the perfect blend of craftsmanship and creativity, giving you a memorable experience and a lasting piece of art to cherish.

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, September 22 at 8:00am.

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): 

• 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, September 22 at 8:00am.

Make unique ornaments to decorate your home, office, room, etc! Print your own linocut designs on pre-made templates or come up with your own pattern to create fun & beautiful folded paper ornaments

Ages: 16+ 

All supplies and materials will be provided. 

Will be available to register on Monday, September 22 at 8:00am.

Join us for an afternoon of fun and holiday art-making with your family!

In this Family Holiday-themed class, children and adults will work together to hand-build holiday decorations and gifts. Pieces can be decorated with textures, designs, and painted with underglaze.

We will then fire and glaze all pieces and let you know when they are ready for pickup, about 3 weeks later. This is a fun way to give handmade gifts or have beautiful decorations for your home that last a lifetime!

Location: Groundworks Art Lab Hill 1010 Aurora Avenue, Boulder

Cost: $40 per person

Bring your kid(s), family, and friends! Each attendee must register separately.

All materials included.

For children ages 4+

Each attendee must register separately.

Join us for an afternoon of fun and holiday art-making with your family!

In this Family Holiday-themed class, children and adults will work together to hand-build holiday decorations and gifts. Pieces can be decorated with textures, designs, and painted with underglaze.

We will then fire and glaze all pieces and let you know when they are ready for pickup, about 3 weeks later. This is a fun way to give handmade gifts or have beautiful decorations for your home that last a lifetime!

Location: Groundworks Art Lab Main 3750 Canfield St, Boulder

Cost: $40 per person

Bring your kid(s), family, and friends! Each attendee must register separately.

All materials included.

For children ages 4+

Each attendee must register separately.

Join Brenda Gallagher for an afternoon of fun paper projects to liven up your holiday decor. We'll create some colorful bulb ornaments from decorative paper strips, lattice cut holiday trees and a folded star wreath. Come join the fun! All materials provided.

Ages: 16+ 

All supplies and materials will be provided. 

Will be available to register on Monday, September 22 at 8:00am.

The Book Arts League is excited to announce that we will now offer open studio hours! Our shop will be available monthly for you to print your work. Below are the open studio dates for the remainder of the year. BAL board members will be your hosts and will assist you with your printing projects. Please bring your own paper and get ready to print!

WEDNESDAY Nov. 12 — 4:00-6:00PM

WEDNESDAY Dec. 10 — 4:00-6:00PM

This class introduces students to the essential skill of dimensioning rough sawn lumber in a 2 on 1 small class format, providing ample opportunity for personalized instruction, open discussion, and direct interaction with your instructor.  You will learn how to safely process rough-sawn lumber into flat, straight, and square pieces, which is a fundamental skill and the basis for most woodworking projects. Class will cover using a jointer, planer, and the table saw, along with proper wood selection and safety. You will leave with two 3 feet of perfectly dimensioned hardwoods to use in your next project.This class is ideal for beginner woodworkers who want to elevate their skills from using pre-milled, finished lumber to a more foundational and customized approach.

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, September 22 at 8:00am.