Hours: Weekdays 10-6. Weekends 11-5.


Glassblowing Experiences and Workshops

Crystal Forge 1301 Nicholas St., Omaha, NE, United States

Schedule a Glassblowing Experience, or a Workshop for Two and get a feel for the heat by getting close to the action! Glassblowing Experience 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 […]

Glassblown Pumpkin Experience

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. $85/person. Minimum age is 12. Please wear 100% cotton […]

Intro to Borosilicate Glass Torchwork

Crystal Forge 1301 Nicholas St., Omaha, NE, United States

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% […]

$82.00

Expressions in Fiber Art VIII

Nicholas Street and Hallway Galleries 1301 Nicholas Street, NE, United States

Join us for a month-long celebration of Fiber Arts - with a gallery show, a full weekend of classes, a Fashion Show and Demonstrations. Friday, Sept. 6, 6-8 p.m. - Opening reception Friday, September 13, 5-8 p.m. - Art Fluid Open Studio Night featuring a textile take-over and fashion show: Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, […]

Expressions in Fiber Art VIII Opening Reception

Nicholas Street and Hallway Galleries 1301 Nicholas Street, NE, United States

Join us for a month-long celebration of Fiber Arts - with a gallery show, a full weekend of classes, a Fashion Show and Demonstrations. Friday, Sept. 6, 6-8 p.m. - Opening reception Featuring: Lana Yager Claire Caswell Alice Mae Threlkeld Sophia Parker Layna Bentley Cindi Brusse Kitt Hamersky Susan Koutnik Therese Straseski Dorothy Tuma Amy […]

Watercolor Techniques for Youth

Studio 116 1301 Nicholas St., Omaha, NE, United States

Come learn watercolor techniques as you paint a Mushroom, Flower, or other subject of your choice! Age 12-18 Max per class: 10 Cost: $50 per date Instructor: Nicole Ousley Dittus Hot Shops members receive 10% off this experience. Email before registering to receive your discount code. Register >

$50

Drawing from Life – 8 Week Session

Hot Shops Event Space 101 1301 Nicholas St., Omaha, NE, United States

This supportive life drawing group will help you improve your drawing skills, meet fellow artists and have fun! Tuesdays: Sept. 10, 17, 24 Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 This is not an instructed class. Life drawing sessions are hosted by TG Ndoda and held on Tuesdays. If you are unable to commit to 8 […]

$75

Watercolor Collage

Studio 116 1301 Nicholas St., Omaha, NE, United States

Watercolor collage class. Come learn watercolor techniques and add collage papers, tissue, maps, etc to your artwork. Have a main subject in mind and rummage through my box of collage items to create your masterpiece! Instructor: Nicole Ousley Dittus Cost: $40 per class Hot Shops members receive 10% off this experience. Email before registering to receive your […]

$40

Watercolor Class

Studio 116 1301 Nicholas St., Omaha, NE, United States

Learn standard techniques and skills to create a watercolor composition. Have an idea and a reference image, if necessary, for what you want to paint. I'll help guide you with drawing and give you painting tips along the way. All supplies are provided for you to use during the class. Every Wednesday, 3-6; come the […]

$35

Art Fluid Open Studio Night

Hot Shops Art Center 1301 Nicholas St., Omaha, NE, United States

This happy hour, open studio night focuses on what is most unique about the Hot Shops - experiencing the creative process. Featured Expressions in Fiber Exhibition - Textile Takeover including demonstrations and an interactive fashion show that will include hand made fiber clothing, art clothing and avant garde clothing. Cash bar with Kros Strain and […]


Check the details of each Gallery Exhibition listing for any opening/closing receptions or special event details.


Interested in renting our galleries for an exhibit?

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