Opening Reception: Friday, Feb. 7 My name is Penny Hall. I am an abstract artist who loves to see where colors together will take me. I am originally from Illinois and have lived in Omaha for 2 years. I was first introduced to art in Sioux Falls, SD. My introduction was quick, and I was […]
Now / Then is a group exhibition featuring work of current Art Club students and alumni of Metropolitan Community College. As an open access institution, MCC is the largest, most diverse, public two-year college in the state. MCC has acted as a hub and channel for education in the arts for the greater Omaha area […]
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. […]
Together we will create a book by binding a cover to pages, and decorating the cover of your Junk Journal. Use junk mail, recycled papers, tea/coffee stained modern papers, ephemera, painted, collected papers and envelopes to create a journal to use for writing, drawing, or as a memory book, etc. Bring mementos of your own […]
Dust off that sewing machine and learn how to use it! We will cover machine sewing basics, like learning the parts of the machine, how to thread, wind a bobbin and more. Utilizing sewing sampler squares, we will also practice a few basic machine stitching techniques. Thursday, February 27th 6:00 – 9:00 pm Level: Beginning […]
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 […]
4-Week Beginning Throwing with Rob Johnson. Saturdays, starting March 1, 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. Â You will need to bring an apron and old towel to use during class. In addition to class time, participants can […]
In this beginner stained glass workshop, you'll create a beautiful honeycomb sun catcher while learning the essential techniques of cutting glass, applying copper foil, and soldering. No experience required—just bring your creativity and leave with a stunning, handcrafted piece! No experience necessary All materials provided. Saturday, March 1 1-3pm Level: Beginner Age: 16 + Location: […]
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% […]
See new work by Brad Marr on the third floor landing in March. "The images are based on lights and more specifically lights in cityscapes. They are inspired by how I see the world without glasses, resulting in blurred orbs throughout the landscape."
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. […]
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! Wednesday, March 5th 1-4pm Level: Beginner Ages: Adult Location: Studio #202 (Second Floor) Instructor: Nicole Ousley Dittus Cost: $60 REGISTER HERE *No refunds. […]
Get sewing! Practice, or brush up, those machine sewing skills while making a lined mini tote or travel bag. Great for beginners who are just learning their machine; or those who have been away for a while! Thursday, March 6th 6:30-8:30pm Level: Beginner + Age: Adult Location: Studio #206 (second floor) Hot Shops Art Center […]
Opening Reception: Friday, March 7, 5:30-8 p.m. Show Run: March 7 - March 29, 2025 In Family Portraits, artist Ang R. Bennett celebrates the beauty, love, and tenderness of Black family life. Inspired by childhood memories of kindergarten storytime and adult moments sharing bedtime stories with their godchild, Bennett’s work captures shared experiences—siblings in playful […]
A Juried Student Exhibition Featuring the Creighton University Kappa Pi Art Club Featured artwork: Memories of Maine by Mya Young Reflections & Refractions is a compelling exploration of perception and perspective, presented through the diverse talents of Creighton University's Kappa Pi Art Club. This juried student exhibition invites viewers into a dualistic journey of observation […]
Opening Reception: Friday, March 7, 5:30-8 p.m. Show Run: March 7 - March 29, 2025 In Family Portraits, artist Ang R. Bennett celebrates the beauty, love, and tenderness of Black family life. Inspired by childhood memories of kindergarten storytime and adult moments sharing bedtime stories with their godchild, Bennett’s work captures shared experiences—siblings in playful […]
This happy hour, open studio night focuses on what is most unique about the Hot Shops - experiencing the creative process. Featured Family Portraits by Ang Bennett and Reflections and Refractions by Creighton University Kappa Pi Art Club Cash bar with Kros Strain. Snacks available. Art Fluid is free to attend. Parking Map
Practice pattern cutting and sharpen your machine sewing skills all while learning how to cut patterns, attach a waistband, add elastic, and mark hems. End result is a super cute skirt for you to take home! Saturday, March 8th 10am- 2:00pm Level: Beginner + (Basic sewing machine knowledge required) Age: Adult Materials To Bring: -Sewing […]
In this beginner stained glass workshop, you'll create a beautiful honeycomb sun catcher while learning the essential techniques of cutting glass, applying copper foil, and soldering. No experience required—just bring your creativity and leave with a stunning, handcrafted piece! No experience necessary All materials provided. Saturday, March 8th 1-3pm Level: Beginner Age: 16 + Location: […]
Together we will create a book by binding a cover to pages, and decorating the cover of your Junk Journal. Use junk mail, recycled papers, tea/coffee stained modern papers, ephemera, painted, collected papers and envelopes to create a journal to use for writing, drawing, or as a memory book, etc. Bring mementos of your own […]
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. […]
This supportive life drawing group will help you improve your drawing skills, meet fellow artists and have fun! Tuesdays: March 11, 18, 25 April 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 […]
Choose from a variety of found objects to create an assemblage sculpture. Any theme goes. Bring special items from home if you want to use them in your art. Wednesday, March 12, 2025 1-4pm Level: Beginner Age: Adult Location: Studio 202 (second floor) Instructor: Nicole Ousley Dittus Cost: $75 Max per class: 4 REGISTER HERE […]
Buttons, seams, snaps, oh my! Learn hand sewing skills for finishing or mending your own garments. Working on a fabric sampler, learn tricks for sewing buttons (with and without shanks- did you even know of such a thing?), snaps, and hooks and eyes/bars. If time allows, we will also learn some stitches that make for […]
Practice pattern cutting and sharpen your machine sewing skills all while learning how to cut patterns, attach a waistband, add elastic, and mark hems. End result is a super cute pair of shorts to take home! Saturday, March 15th 10am- 2pm Level: Beginning + (basic machine sewing knowledge required) Age: Adult Materials to Bring: o […]
In this beginner stained glass workshop, you'll create a beautiful honeycomb sun catcher while learning the essential techniques of cutting glass, applying copper foil, and soldering. No experience required—just bring your creativity and leave with a stunning, handcrafted piece! No experience necessary All materials provided. Saturday, March 15 1-3pm Level: Beginner Age: 16 + Location: […]
Join Angela Szelag in the studio for this one day stacking rings workshop. In this one-day workshop you will learn how to cut, shape and solder different styles of sterling silver bands to create three different rings. Prior to class, think and decide which fingers or finger you would like to wear your new rings. […]
Come learn watercolor techniques as you paint a Mushroom, Flower, or other subject of your choice! Sunday, March 16th 1-4pm Level: Beginner Ages: 12 + Location: Studio #202 (Second Floor) Instructor: Nicole Ousley Dittus REGISTER HERE Max people per class: 4 Cost: $60 each class *No refunds. You may make up a session at another […]
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. […]
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. Wednesday, March 19th 1-4pm Level: Beginner Ages: Adult Location: Studio #202 (Second Floor) Instructor: Nicole Ousley Dittus Cost: $50 per class REGISTER […]
Hibernate & Create Hot Shops 2025:Â Creative Fiesta! March 21-23, 2025 Hot Shops Art Center, 1301 Nicholas St, Omaha, NE Hosted by: Hibernate & Create Celebrating all of the creativity in our lives! Hibernate & Create 2025 RETREAT centers around the vibrant theme of a fiesta, bursting with color and energy. Our lineup of classes is […]
In this beginner stained glass workshop, you'll create a beautiful honeycomb sun catcher while learning the essential techniques of cutting glass, applying copper foil, and soldering. No experience required—just bring your creativity and leave with a stunning, handcrafted piece! No experience necessary All materials provided. Saturday, March 22nd 1-3pm Level: Beginner Age: 16 + Location: […]
Take a wooden box and paint and design it with decoupaged papers and artwork. Boxes to choose from vary by class. Tuesday, March 25th 1-4pm Level: Beginner Ages: Adult Location: Studio #202 (Second Floor) Instructor: Nicole Ousley Dittus Cost: $75 *Preregistration Required* REGISTER HERE *No refunds. You may make up a session at another time […]
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. […]
This class will allow students time to experience art, explore new ideas, and develop skills in several mediums of art. Each of the workshop sessions will apply basic principles and techniques while students create works of art using their own unique personalities and styles. Art workshops are designed to nurture growth and creativity through personal voice and […]
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. […]
Pre-Requisite: Basic Bead Making Class This class takes you beyond the basics and on to the next step in your glass art journey. Learn how to select and operate a gas torch, prepare your mandrels for bead making, and operate the kiln. Build on the skills you learned in the Basic Bead Making Class with […]
In this class, we will explore several different lids styles and the kinds of pottery forms with which each style works best. The student will learn measuring and trimming techniques that will ensure proper fit and aesthetics as well as glazing pointers to prevent the lids from being permanently fused to the pot it sits […]
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