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 […]
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 […]
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% […]
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! Every Wednesday, 11-2pm. come the whole time or drop in when you can. Sign up for as many sessions as you want to. […]
Come learn watercolor techniques as you paint an object/subject of your choice. Bring an artwork to finish, or start a fresh masterpiece!All supplies are provided for you to use during the class. Every Wednesday, 3-6; come the whole time or drop in when you can. Sign up for as many sessions as you want to. […]
Start with beads as your introduction to the world of melting glass. Learn how to safely operate a torch, melt glass and create several beads. Plus simple decorating techniques. All materials and equipment are included. Your beads will be kiln annealed and available to pick up the next day at Crystal Forge. Friday, December 27th 10am-noon […]
4-Week Beginning Throwing with Rob Johnson. Saturdays, starting Jan. 4, 12:30-3 All firings, glazes, and 25lbs 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 addition to class time, participants can […]
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 […]
Use junk mail, recycled papers, tea/coffee stained modern papers, ephemera, collected papers and envelopes on a composition book (or bring your own front/back cover) to create a journal to use for writing, drawing, as a memory book, etc. Bring mementos of your own to use and add to your journal. Tuesday, January 7th 11am-2pm Level: […]
Nurture your imagination, wake up the creativity within. Learn the basics of watercolor (materials & techniques) while experimenting with techniques for flow or control, scale (see what feels better - tiny & details or giant & fluid), mark making & patterns for brain focus/stress release, and travel journaling. Mindful painting lets you feel childlike joy […]
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
