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


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 […]

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 Ornament Experience

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

Create a special keepsake art piece and memories this holiday season! One of our instructors will assist you in making your very own glass ornament. You will get to pick out the colors, help design and shape molten glass into a unique holiday art piece. $77/person. Minimum age is 12. Please wear 100% cotton clothes […]

$77

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

Cigar Box – Paint & Collage Workshop (Youth & Adult)

Nicholas Street Gallery 1301 Nicholas Street, Omaha, NE, United States

It’s time to up cycle and make a pretty cigar box! During this class we will paint, collage & embellish cigar boxes to give them a new life. All supplies included. Students can bring any of their own “add-ons” to personalize their box (or boxes) Location:  Nicholas St Gallery (1st Floor): Hot Shops Art Center, […]

$15.00

Drawing from Life – Single 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! 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. […]

$15

Holiday Button Painting Workshop (Youth & Adult)

Nicholas Street Gallery 1301 Nicholas Street, Omaha, NE, United States

This meet-up we will be painting + buttons on wooden backer. Beginner friendly, we’ll provide instruction, all materials and some fun templates to make your own uniquely you holiday creations. Saturday, November 23, 2024 Time: 1:00-3:00 pm Location: Nicholas St Gallery (1st Floor), Hot Shops Art Center Instructors: Kelli Sweet & Lindsay Struble Fee: $22  […]

$22.00

Fun with Alcohol Inks Workshop (Adult & Youth)

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

In this class, students will first have fun playing with alcohol inks on 3 projects including 2 coasters! Sunday, November 24, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Location: Community Studio #206 , 2nd floor, Hot Shops Art Center Instructor: Kelli Sweet Fee: $25 – All supplies included Class Level: Beginner Ages: 8 and up REGISTER […]

$25

Lazy Sunday Art Club – Single Session

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

Lazy Sunday Art Club is a new relaxing, creative development time for artists of all levels to improve skills. These sessions are not instructed, but are structured with a live model, on occasion with nude and partial nude poses, as well as character elements to add a new dimension to creative exploration. It’s a perfect […]

$20

Drawing from Life – Single 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! 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. […]

$15

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