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

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 shoes, and natural material clothing, i.e. cotton or linen, long pants are required.
• For welding, a long sleeved cotton shirt is recommended that fully covers your chest. We have long sleeve over-shirts in the studio. Please be aware that sparks can damage clothing.
• A bandana or tight cap is advised. If you have long hair, please have it securely tied back from your face.
• No loose or dangling jewelry, long earrings or scarves.
• We will provide safety goggles and other PPE, but if you have your own and would like to bring them, please do!
• Please bring a water bottle!

Ages: 16+

All supplies and materials will be provided during class.

Will be available to register on Monday, March 30 at 8:00am.

Participants will learn how to utilize tools for flame sculpting borosilicate. Students will begin with glass rods and form them into leaves and hearts. This process will introduce beginners how to evenly rotate glass and guide it into shapes utilizing heat from a bench torch. Well run through the steps for turning on your equipment, achieving the right flame chemistry for what you’re doing, and how to use gravity, heat, and timing all to your advantage when creating an object.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 that must be met 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 closed-toe and closed-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, March 30 at 8:00am.

Each week our instructor will lead students through introductory techniques for different types of printmaking such as relief (carving into a block), monotype (one-of-a-kind prints made by layering objects on a plate), and intaglio (scratching an image into a surface). You'll learn all this as well as how to measure and tear paper, mixing and applying ink, and the basics of using the printing press.

Ages: 16+

All supplies and materials will be provided.

Sampler classes DO NOT include open studio time.

This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $250.

Will be available to register on Monday, March 30 at 8:00am.

For students that have never touched clay to those still learning the basics.

This class will cover the basic “how tos” of pottery. Students will learn the foundations of throwing, including how to confidently center, pull, and trim pots on the wheel. The class will also cover basic glazing techniques, attaching handles, and how to track your pieces through the studio.

Ages: 16 and above

Class meets weekly on SUNDAYS

Note: This class will meet at the MAIN location at 3750 Canfield Street. You will only have open lab access at the same studio as your class.

Does NOT include Firing Fees. For details on our Firing Fees, please click here: https://www.groundworksartlab.org/firing-fees

This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $290

All pieces will be fired to Cone 6 in a reduction kiln.

Will be available to register on Monday, March 30 at 8:00am.

This workshop explores expressive figurative sculpture, using the human face and bust as a foundation for both observation and experimentation. Participants will begin by sketching and developing ideas, building an understanding of structure, proportion, and expression.

From sketch to clay, participants will construct head and bust forms using handbuilding techniques such as coiling, slab building, and hollowing. These foundational forms will then be expanded through the addition of distorted, hybrid, and unconventional elements, encouraging a shift beyond traditional representation.

The workshop will also introduce playful surface approaches using slip, inspired by Buncheong techniques (분청: Korean decorative technique). Through layering, marking, and spontaneous gestures, participants will explore how both intentional and unintentional touches create unique and expressive surfaces.

This process driven workshop invites participants to experiment, take risks, and discover their own visual language. Rather than focusing on perfect likeness, the emphasis is on shaping ideas into form and allowing the work to evolve through making.

Each student will receive 25lbs of clay. A carving knife and a wooden modeling tool will be provided. However, for more diverse surface exploration, participants are encouraged to bring additional tools. Items with interesting textures—such as stones from your yard or unique tools and objects from your kitchen or toolbox—are welcome. Please bring at least one item to experiment with.

This is an all level workshop, and anyone with a love for clay and a desire to explore and learn is warmly welcome.

About the instructor: Eunjoo Kang 강 은 주
Eunjoo Kang is a ceramic artist and sculptor whose work explores expressive figurative forms rooted in observation and personal narrative. Drawing from her Korean heritage and personal experiences, she reflects on identity and a sense of hope through contemporary approaches to surface, texture, and the emotional presence of the human figure. She received her BFA in Ceramics from Sookmyung Women’s University in Seoul, South Korea, and participated in the Korea College Outstanding Exhibition. Since moving to the United States, she has exhibited at the Boulder Public Library Canyon Gallery and the Cherry Creek Arts Festival where she received the 3rd Place Artist Award, and will participate in Sculpture in the Park in Loveland this year. She is a member of the Boulder Potters’ Guild, where she teaches.

To learn more about Eunjoo please visit her website, or check out her instagram. 

Please Note: Firing service is not included; if you wish to fire your pieces an additional fee will apply based on the size of the items.

This class takes place at Groundworks Main (3750 Canfield St.)

Ages: 16+

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, February 2.

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, February 2.

Spark your child's creativity and introduce them to the exciting world of woodworking! In this fun and safe camp, young learners will learn basic woodworking skills while crafting their own unique projects. Instructors will cover the basics of woodworking tools (supervised) and will work with students on a variety of projects. Because these camps require a higher level of focus and dexterity, they’re only for the older kiddos, but don’t worry, we cover safety first.

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, February 2.