Hot Glass Experiences One of our instructors will assist you in making your very own unique piece of art. Select from a variety of options, such as paperweights, ornaments, flowers and more. You will get to pick out the colors, help design and shape molten glass into a unique art piece. $77/person. Minimum age is […]
Celebrate Fall at the Hot Shops and create your own glass pumpkin! One of our instructors will assist you in making your very own glass pumpkin. You will get to pick out the colors, help design and shape molten glass into a unique fall-themed art piece. $88/person. Minimum age is 12. Please wear 100% cotton […]
Solo exhibition featuring glassblowing artist Matthew Shrader Opening reception, Friday, Sept. 11 Matthew Shrader is a glassblower based out of Omaha, Nebraska; he’s been developing his skills since taking his first workshop in 2003. Shrader is the studio manager and lead gaffer at Crystal Forge inside the Hot Shops Art Center. He finds inspiration in […]
Instant Happy: Lost and Found Polaroids Opening reception Friday, Sept. 11. In the past two decades, Curtis Cates has collected more than 1,500 Polaroids. And in a project that began in 2024, Cates, his wife and collaborator, Cindy Connolly, along with friend and writer David Bjerklie, selected images for this show. It was a process […]
Ignition Point - George Garrett III 1st Floor Event Hallway Ember Run - Terry Koopman 1st Floor Lumen Landing - Kelli Sweet and Gabi Quiroz 2nd Floor
Torchworking is a method of heating and shaping glass over a torch to create beads, paperweights, small sculptures, and more. In this two hour class, students will learn to work with the torch and melt glass into a small pendant. Instructors: Jon Bleicher or Tom Friedman All materials provided. Cost: $82/person Hot Shops members receive 10% […]
This supportive life drawing group will help you improve your drawing skills, meet fellow artists and have fun! This is not an instructed class. Life drawing sessions are hosted by TG Ndoda and held on Tuesdays. Model starts with five, 2 min. warm-up poses, followed by one 10 min. pose and two 25 min. poses. […]
4-Week Beginning Throwing with Rob Johnson. Tuesdays, Sept., 8, 15, 22, 29. 6 - 8:30 p.m. All firings, glazes, and 25 lbs of clay are included. A beginning set of throwing tools are provided for the duration of the class. You will need to bring an apron and old towel to use during class. In […]
Take your drawings to the next level with this intermediate drawing course. We’ll expand on Drawing I foundations and explore new concepts like Value and Contrast. You will need to bring your own drawing materials. Drawing Kit materials are available for $75. 4 Week Class Starting Wednesday, September 9th (Sept 9, 16, 23, 30) 6- […]
Create a Monstera stained glass nightlight in this hands-on workshop! Choose between multiple colors of greens, teals and cream glass to create your own unique leaf. Whether you’re brand new or looking to build your skills, this workshop walks you through the full stained glass process from start to finish. You’ll learn how to cut […]
Check the details of each Gallery Exhibition listing for any opening/closing receptions or special event details.
The Nicholas Street Gallery rents for $600/month. The Hallway Gallery rents for $300/month.
The Event Space can be used for pop up shows. Contact the office for more details at info@hotshopsartcenter.org