Exhibition featuring Darlys Vandevoort and Michelle Daisley Moffitt Michelle Daisley Moffitt is an award-winning abstract mixed media painter based in Omaha, Nebraska. Known for her vibrant paintings, Moffitt's work explores themes of home, longing, love, beauty, and nature through a symbolic and internal narrative. She creates pieces that reveal energy and joy, driven by her […]
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. […]
While observing and painting you will learn basic water techniques such as: controlling water (wet on wet, wet on dry), blending, and how to paint from observation. Overall, we will have fun, unwind, and enjoy the flowers. All levels welcome. Thursday, May 29th 10AM-Noon Level: Beginning Ages: All Ages Location: RiverFront Park, Arrival Plaza outside of […]
In this beginner stained glass workshop, you'll create a beautiful flower plant stake 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! Saturday, May 31st 1-3pm Level: Beginner Age: 16+ Location: Studio #101 (First Floor), Hot Shops Art […]
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 […]
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. Sunday, June 1st 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% […]
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. […]
Join us for an art exhibition at Omaha’s Hot Shops Art Center June 4th through June 29th with a closing reception to be held Friday June 27th from 5:30-8pm. This exhibition features the work of Chris Cosmos Photography. Chris specializes in bringing Lego minifigures to life in whimsical scenes involving nature, space and wildlife, among […]
Butterick bugging you? Simplicity not so simple? Ever find that your garments made from store bought patterns don't fit? Come learn the essential body measurements needed for good fit, as well as tips and tricks for translating and understanding store bought clothing patterns. *Note that we will be working with pattern drafting and paper patterns […]
Visit Hot Shops Art Center artists at the Omaha Art Fair, June 6-8. We'll be demonstrating torchworking, glassblowing, pottery, and live drawing throughout the three days. Located at Aksarben Village. More info: https://omahaartfair.com/
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. Saturday, June 7th 10am-noon […]
Visit Hot Shops Art Center artists at the Omaha Art Fair, June 6-8. We'll be demonstrating torchworking, glassblowing, pottery, and live drawing throughout the three days. Located at Aksarben Village. More info: https://omahaartfair.com/
Learn to draw on location with pen, water brush & watercolor pencils. No skill required, we cherish all individual styles - children and adults! Storytelling of our surroundings, the drawings are a record of time & place. Urban Sketching is a fun and social way to connect with other sketchers of all ages and abilities; no wonder it […]
Visit Hot Shops Art Center artists at the Omaha Art Fair, June 6-8. We'll be demonstrating torchworking, glassblowing, pottery, and live drawing throughout the three days. Located at Aksarben Village. More info: https://omahaartfair.com/
In this beginner stained glass workshop, you'll create a beautiful flower plant stake 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! Sunday, June 8th 1-3pm Level: Beginner Age: 16+ Location: Studio #101 (First Floor), Hot Shops Art […]
Create a collage on a tiny scale! Using a 4x4” sized tiny canvas, you will be able to design your composition and use acrylic paint, collage papers and accoutrements to complete your miniature masterpiece. Monday, June 9th 3PM- 6PM Level: Beginner Ages: Adult Location: Studio #202 (Second Floor) Instructor: Nicole Ousley Dittus Cost: $60 *Pre-Registration […]
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 techniques of overlapping, main subject/focal point, 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! Types of media available for you to play with during the workshop; watercolor, stamping, printing, stickers, paper adhesion, and […]
In this beginner stained glass workshop, you'll create a beautiful mushroom suncatcher or garden plant stake 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! All materials provided. Saturday, June 14th 10am-noon Level: Beginning Ages: 16+ Location: Studio […]
Decorate a shadow box! Paint, decoupage, add miniature items, etc as you create a themed shadow box that more items can be added to over time. Bring items you might want to incorporate; small photos, mementos, small figurines, stickers etc. Supplies will be provided for use during the workshop. Saturday, June 14th 11am - 2pm […]
Using an accordion style book as the base for the journal, you’ll then have access to and 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 to use (think […]
Come learn watercolor techniques as you paint an object/subject of your choice. I’ll demonstrate as you follow basic techniques of wet on wet, color wash, glazing, and blending. Then you’re free to choose your subject, lightly pencil in your subject, and begin painting! Bring an artwork to finish, or start a fresh masterpiece! Friday, June […]
In this beginner stained glass workshop, you'll create a beautiful flower plant stake 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! Saturday, June 21st 10am-Noon Level: Beginner Age: 16+ Location: Studio #101 (First Floor), Hot Shops Art […]
Week 1: Play and Fun with Foundation Pages: Four techniques will be explored to add color fields to empty pages quickly! We will use acrylic paints with other materials and explore your gravitation to color. Painting without paint: Three additional techniques with mixed media materials will add layers to existing pages, or fill empty ones! […]
In this beginner stained glass workshop, you'll create a beautiful mushroom suncatcher or garden plant stake 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! All materials provided. Saturday, June 28th 1-3PM Level: Beginning Ages: 16+ Location: Studio […]
In this class, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind medallion using a vintage watch part tin, then transform it into a unique necklace by combining both antique and modern treasures. Students will learn how to design small compositions, work with UV resin, and practice essential jewelry-making techniques such as using jump rings and creating wrapped loops. Each […]
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. Sunday, June 29th 1-3pm Level: Beginner Age: 16 + Location: […]
Give new life to a vintage domino by upcycling it with collage, stitching, and charming button embellishments. Yes—you’ll be stitching through the domino itself to create a truly one-of-a-kind pendant that reflects your personal style. Each piece will be a playful mix of texture, color, and creativity! All supplies are included. Students wanting to incorporate […]
Never too late. A lifetime of making art, 1963-2025 50 years of paintings and drawings by Matthew Higgins Opening reception, Saturday, July 12, 5-9 p.m. https://matthigginsartist.com/
4-Week Beginning Throwing with Rob Johnson. Saturdays, starting July 5, 12:30-3 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 addition to class time, participants […]
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