Eastern Midlands School Conference Art Exhibition and Awards Hallway Gallery and Event Space March 29 - April 17 Featuring student work from: Bennington Badgers Blair Bears Elkhorn Antlers Elkhorn North Wolves Hastings Tigers Lincoln Northwest Aviators Norris Titans Standing Bear Grizzlies Waverly Vikings
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% […]
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 […]
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 Monday 4-7:30; come the […]
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. […]
Prerequisite: Students should have the ability to wedge clay and operate an electric pottery wheel. 4-week class with Rob Johnson Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23. 6:30-9 p.m. Every beginning wheel-throwing student is introduced to the cylinder form. In this class we will explore various approaches to plates, platters and bowls and what distinguishes them […]
Watercolor class. Drop in/out or stay the whole time. Bring an artwork you started and need to finish or start a new masterpiece! Come learn watercolor techniques as you paint an object/subject of your choice. Any combination of ages- come together or come alone. Can be parent/youth, or adult or youth alone. Sign up a […]
Hot Shops is proud to host the 28th Annual Omaha Public School Art Faculty Show Opening reception: Friday, April 12, 6-8 p.m.
Saturdays, Starting April 6th, 13, 20, 27, 4, 11, 18, 25 8 weeks 9:30-10:30 a.m. $105 per student (all materials included) Class Max: 14 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 […]
Join Angela Szelag for a fun afternoon and make these form folded copper earrings. The best part is painting them pretty colors with fire! Earring length is 1.5" but can be shortened if you prefer shorter earrings. This is a fun beginner level class. For all classes minimum age requirement is 16. Workshops are non-refundable. **If […]
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 Register >
Lazy Sunday Art Club is a new relaxing, creative development time for artists of all levels to improve skills and discover figure drawing. These sessions are not instructed, but are structured figure drawing with a live model, encompassing both nude and partial nude poses, as well as character elements to add a new dimension to […]
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 Monday 4-7:30; come the […]
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. […]
Watercolor class. Drop in/out or stay the whole time. Bring an artwork you started and need to finish or start a new masterpiece! Come learn watercolor techniques as you paint an object/subject of your choice. Any combination of ages- come together or come alone. Can be parent/youth, or adult or youth alone. Sign up a […]
Join Arizona-based artist Bronwen Heilman as we make glass chain using Borosilicate glass rods. Bronwen has created a system to increase your ability to make each link the same. Once we work with the typical shape of a link, we will explore different shapes, and even add a soft glass bead onto the link. Skill […]
Join Angela Szelag in the studio for this one day stacking rings workshop. This is a beginning level introduction to silversmithing and the basics of soldering. No experience necessary. All materials are provided. For all classes minimum age requirement is 16. Workshops are non-refundable. *If you are affected by Covid or suspect that you may have […]
Skill level: Intermediate flame workers/bead makers Join Arizona-based artist Bronwen Heilman as we learn how to work with scrap glass from bottles. Focusing on how to safely cut bottles, how to determine if one bottle is compatible with another one, and how to flame work this exciting and recycled material. We will be making beads […]
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 Register >
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 Monday 4-7:30; come the […]
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. […]
We’re happy to announce our first woodcut workshop at Hot Shops coming in April. A great class for getting to know the medium or a refresher. We’ll start with a small black and white image then move on to a reduction (three color limit) print. All materials are provided, we do have a few carving […]
Watercolor class. Drop in/out or stay the whole time. Bring an artwork you started and need to finish or start a new masterpiece! Come learn watercolor techniques as you paint an object/subject of your choice. Any combination of ages- come together or come alone. Can be parent/youth, or adult or youth alone. Sign up a […]
Trailblazer School Conference Art Exhibition and Awards Hallway Gallery and Event Space April 19 - May 1 Featuring student work from: Ashland-Greenwood Beatrice Nebraska City Malcolm Platteview Plattsmouth Ralston Wahoo
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 Register >
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 Monday 4-7:30; come the […]
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. […]
Watercolor class. Drop in/out or stay the whole time. Bring an artwork you started and need to finish or start a new masterpiece! Come learn watercolor techniques as you paint an object/subject of your choice. Any combination of ages- come together or come alone. Can be parent/youth, or adult or youth alone. Sign up a […]
Come for a sneak peak of our artist's work before the big Open House day on Saturday! The artwork created ranges from drawings, paintings, and photography to sculptures, pottery, glass art, weaving, quilts, jewelry, and architectural pieces. Suggested $5 donation. More info >
The Hot Shops artists invite you to our annual Spring Open House. Meet our current artists, learn more about their tools and processes, see demonstrations and purchase their latest works! The artwork created ranges from drawings, paintings, and photography to sculptures, pottery, glass art, weaving, quilts, jewelry, and architectural pieces. Suggested $5 donation. Details and […]
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 […]
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 Monday 4-7:30; come the […]
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. […]
Featured artwork: “Collage Nebraska” by Carol Fettin Upcoming art exhibit unites collage artists from across Nebraska “Collage Nebraska,” an exhibit celebrating a wide-ranging art form, runs May 2-26, 2024, at the Hot Shops Art Center, 1301 Nicholas St., Omaha. Artists will host an opening reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, May 4 in the […]
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. Instructor: Lori Skupa of […]
4-Week Beginning Throwing with Rob Johnson. Saturdays, starting May 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 […]
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