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% […]
Starting with a doll head and build with other found objects to create an assembled structure. Any theme goes. Bring special items from home if you want. Starting Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025 11am-2pm Level: Beginner Age: 12+ Location: Studio 116 (first floor) $75 (each workshop) Max per class: 4 Instructor: Nicole Ousley Dittus REGISTER HERE
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. […]
Take a wooden box and paint and design it with decoupaged papers and artwork. Boxes to choose from vary by class. Level: Beginner Ages: Adult Location: Studio #116 (First Floor) Instructor: Nicole Ousley Dittus Cost: $75 each session Max per class: 4 REGISTER HERE *No refunds. You may make up a session at another time […]
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 […]
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 […]
Let loose...it's hammer time! Join Angela for a fun afternoon and make a stacking wave bracelet set. During this class you will make two bracelets, one in silver and the other in your choice of copper or brass. These hammer formed bracelets are fun to make and a great way to relieve some stress, catch […]
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, February 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% […]
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 […]
Come learn watercolor techniques as you paint a Mushroom, Flower, or other subject of your choice! Every other Tuesday, 4-6; come the whole time or drop in when you can. Sign up for as many sessions as you want to. You can complete a new artwork each time or continue working on a previous one. […]
Prerequisite: This is an intermediate class and students should have the ability to wedge clay and operate an electric pottery wheel. 4-week class with Rob Johnson Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 Every beginning wheel-throwing student is introduced to the cylinder form. In this class we will explore various approaches to plates and bowls 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. […]
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. Level: Beginner Ages: Adult Location: Studio #116 (First Floor) Instructor: Nicole Ousley Dittus Cost: $50 per class REGISTER HERE *No refunds. You may […]
Come have some fun! In this class you will learn the basic skills of silversmithing to create a bezel set oval stone ring with a wide band. For this project, you may choose to create a tapered band or add a hammered texture to your band. You will learn how to use a jeweler's saw […]
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 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
This happy hour, open studio night focuses on what is most unique about the Hot Shops - experiencing the creative process. Featured Metro Community College Art Club and Penny Hall Exhibit Openings Cash bar with Kros Strain. Snacks available. Art Fluid is free to attend. Parking Map
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, February 8th 1-3pm Level: Beginner Age: 16 + Location: […]
Galentine’s Day is a day for gals to celebrate their friendships! Join us for our 2nd floor highlight event & fundraiser at the Hot Shops Art Center in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. Shop from talented artisans, enjoy maker stations, see art demonstrations, eat, drink, get a selfie, connect with friends . . . and support the Hot Shops. […]
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. Tuesday, February 11, 2025 noon-3pm Level: Beginner Age: Adult Location: Studio 116 (first floor) $75 (each workshop) Max per class: 4 Instructor: Nicole Ousley Dittus REGISTER […]
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, February 12th noon-3pm Level: Beginner Ages: Adult Location: Studio #116 (First Floor Instructor: Nicole Ousley Dittus Cost: $60 per class REGISTER HERE […]
This workshop is for someone interested in pursuing glass blowing or a more hands-on experience. This two day session is Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Learn the art of hand-blown glass in this immersive two-day workshop Learn the basics of gathering, marvering, jacking and blocking Progress to making various glass vessels Learn […]
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. […]
Take a wooden box and paint and design it with decoupaged papers and artwork. Boxes to choose from vary by class. Wednesday, February 19th Noon-3pm Level: Beginner Ages: Adult Location: Studio #116 (First Floor) Instructor: Nicole Ousley Dittus Cost: $75 each session REGISTER HERE *No refunds. You may make up a session at another time […]
Join Angela for this one day ring workshop and make this interlocking sterling silver ring workshop. In this workshop you will learn how to construct and deconstruct In this class you will create your interlocking ring. Prior to class, think and decide which finger you would like to wear your new ring as we 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. Saturday, February 22nd 1-3pm Level: Beginner Age: 16 + Location: […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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