
Open Forge
Drop-in forge hours with heat, anvils, and hammering for anyone curious about blacksmithing. Closed-toe shoes required, but no experience needed—an open studio vibe for learning metalworking basics and practicing skills.
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Shape hot metal into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop, with optional upgrades available onsite.
Shape hot metal into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop, with optional upgrades available onsite.
Shape hot metal into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing workshop, with optional upgrades available onsite.

Hands-on clay making in an open studio with the Ceramics Crew, welcoming complete beginners and returning makers. Expect casual guidance, shared studio tools, and a relaxed creative hangout while you build pottery pieces.

Hands-on clay making in an open studio with the Ceramics Crew, welcoming complete beginners and returning makers. Expect casual guidance, shared studio tools, and a relaxed creative hangout while you build pottery pieces.
Hands-on clay making in an open studio with the Ceramics Crew, welcoming complete beginners and returning makers. Expect casual guidance, shared studio tools, and a relaxed creative hangout while you build pottery pieces.

Choose a pre-designed jewelry project and personalize it with stamps, textures, and finishing touches while learning basic jewelry-making techniques in a welcoming, hands-on creative setting.

Choose a pre-designed jewelry project and personalize it with stamps, textures, and finishing touches while learning basic jewelry-making techniques in a welcoming, hands-on creative setting.
Choose a pre-designed jewelry project and personalize it with stamps, textures, and finishing touches while learning basic jewelry-making techniques in a welcoming, hands-on creative setting.

Drop-in jewelry making time in a working studio where you can design and assemble simple charm pieces at your own pace. Hands-on guidance and tools on site make it easy for beginners to leave with a personalized keepsake.

Drop-in jewelry making time in a working studio where you can design and assemble simple charm pieces at your own pace. Hands-on guidance and tools on site make it easy for beginners to leave with a personalized keepsake.
Drop-in jewelry making time in a working studio where you can design and assemble simple charm pieces at your own pace. Hands-on guidance and tools on site make it easy for beginners to leave with a personalized keepsake.

Shape and finish a wide-band sterling silver ring using hands-on metalsmithing techniques, from measuring and torch soldering to hammering. Step-by-step instruction welcomes complete beginners.

Shape and finish a wide-band sterling silver ring using hands-on metalsmithing techniques, from measuring and torch soldering to hammering. Step-by-step instruction welcomes complete beginners.
Shape and finish a wide-band sterling silver ring using hands-on metalsmithing techniques, from measuring and torch soldering to hammering. Step-by-step instruction welcomes complete beginners.

Hands-on jewelry making session focused on crafting hoop pieces for the new season, with guided instruction and time at the workbench. Expect a creative studio workshop vibe geared toward skill-building and take-home accessories.

Hands-on jewelry making session focused on crafting hoop pieces for the new season, with guided instruction and time at the workbench. Expect a creative studio workshop vibe geared toward skill-building and take-home accessories.
Hands-on jewelry making session focused on crafting hoop pieces for the new season, with guided instruction and time at the workbench. Expect a creative studio workshop vibe geared toward skill-building and take-home accessories.

Stamp a unique design into a brass charm during a quick, hands-on jewelry-making activity, then browse handcrafted pieces by local artists in a boutique gallery setting.

Stamp a unique design into a brass charm during a quick, hands-on jewelry-making activity, then browse handcrafted pieces by local artists in a boutique gallery setting.
Stamp a unique design into a brass charm during a quick, hands-on jewelry-making activity, then browse handcrafted pieces by local artists in a boutique gallery setting.

Tuesday afternoons bring rotating hands-on workshops, relaxed craft nights, and shared community meals in a welcoming garden setting. Drop in for creative activities and neighborly connection from 4 to 6 p.m.

Tuesday afternoons bring rotating hands-on workshops, relaxed craft nights, and shared community meals in a welcoming garden setting. Drop in for creative activities and neighborly connection from 4 to 6 p.m.
Tuesday afternoons bring rotating hands-on workshops, relaxed craft nights, and shared community meals in a welcoming garden setting. Drop in for creative activities and neighborly connection from 4 to 6 p.m.

Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.

Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.
Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.

Hands-on raku clay session in a working ceramics studio, with rapid-fire kiln pulls, crackled glazes, and smoky reduction effects. A community-style workshop geared toward making and firing a special thank-you piece to take home.

Hands-on raku clay session in a working ceramics studio, with rapid-fire kiln pulls, crackled glazes, and smoky reduction effects. A community-style workshop geared toward making and firing a special thank-you piece to take home.
Hands-on raku clay session in a working ceramics studio, with rapid-fire kiln pulls, crackled glazes, and smoky reduction effects. A community-style workshop geared toward making and firing a special thank-you piece to take home.

Hammer and stamp textured metal into a personalized seasonal ornament while learning foundational surface design skills. This hands-on workshop welcomes beginners and experienced artists, with activities suitable for ages three and up.

Hammer and stamp textured metal into a personalized seasonal ornament while learning foundational surface design skills. This hands-on workshop welcomes beginners and experienced artists, with activities suitable for ages three and up.
Hammer and stamp textured metal into a personalized seasonal ornament while learning foundational surface design skills. This hands-on workshop welcomes beginners and experienced artists, with activities suitable for ages three and up.

Drop-in maker session mixing a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-rich makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids while families, teens, adults, and visitors create, explore materials, and add extra studio time if desired.

Drop-in maker session mixing a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-rich makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids while families, teens, adults, and visitors create, explore materials, and add extra studio time if desired.
Drop-in maker session mixing a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-rich makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids while families, teens, adults, and visitors create, explore materials, and add extra studio time if desired.

Cutting, collage, and layered mixed-media experiments create a relaxed creative outlet for seasoned artists and curious beginners alike. Unwind, share ideas, and connect with fellow makers through handmade journal pages.

Cutting, collage, and layered mixed-media experiments create a relaxed creative outlet for seasoned artists and curious beginners alike. Unwind, share ideas, and connect with fellow makers through handmade journal pages.
Cutting, collage, and layered mixed-media experiments create a relaxed creative outlet for seasoned artists and curious beginners alike. Unwind, share ideas, and connect with fellow makers through handmade journal pages.

Hands-on winter pottery classes and ceramics workshops invite adults and children to shape clay, learn studio techniques, and explore creative making in a spacious working ceramics studio.

Hands-on winter pottery classes and ceramics workshops invite adults and children to shape clay, learn studio techniques, and explore creative making in a spacious working ceramics studio.
Hands-on winter pottery classes and ceramics workshops invite adults and children to shape clay, learn studio techniques, and explore creative making in a spacious working ceramics studio.

Cut, collage, and experiment with mixed media techniques in a relaxed creative gathering for seasoned artists and curious beginners, with shared inspiration and connection among local makers.

Cut, collage, and experiment with mixed media techniques in a relaxed creative gathering for seasoned artists and curious beginners, with shared inspiration and connection among local makers.
Cut, collage, and experiment with mixed media techniques in a relaxed creative gathering for seasoned artists and curious beginners, with shared inspiration and connection among local makers.

Hands-on four-day studio intensive centered on metalsmithing and creative art-making, designed to move from burnout into practical skill building. Expect torch work, metal forming, and reflective prompts that rebuild momentum and confidence.

Hands-on four-day studio intensive centered on metalsmithing and creative art-making, designed to move from burnout into practical skill building. Expect torch work, metal forming, and reflective prompts that rebuild momentum and confidence.
Hands-on four-day studio intensive centered on metalsmithing and creative art-making, designed to move from burnout into practical skill building. Expect torch work, metal forming, and reflective prompts that rebuild momentum and confidence.

Learn beginner block printing through guided carving and inking techniques, then pull bold hand-printed impressions on paper. A relaxed, hands-on studio session focused on printmaking fundamentals and creative experimentation.

Learn beginner block printing through guided carving and inking techniques, then pull bold hand-printed impressions on paper. A relaxed, hands-on studio session focused on printmaking fundamentals and creative experimentation.
Learn beginner block printing through guided carving and inking techniques, then pull bold hand-printed impressions on paper. A relaxed, hands-on studio session focused on printmaking fundamentals and creative experimentation.

Shape clay into pots during a private, hands-on pottery lesson, with guidance for wheel throwing or hand building. Your piece is fired and glazed through a multistep studio process.

Shape clay into pots during a private, hands-on pottery lesson, with guidance for wheel throwing or hand building. Your piece is fired and glazed through a multistep studio process.
Shape clay into pots during a private, hands-on pottery lesson, with guidance for wheel throwing or hand building. Your piece is fired and glazed through a multistep studio process.
Beginner-friendly instruction in MIG welding and metal fabrication turns sparks and hands-on practice into a functional bike stand. A queer-inclusive workshop for learning practical metalworking skills.
Beginner-friendly instruction in MIG welding and metal fabrication turns sparks and hands-on practice into a functional bike stand. A queer-inclusive workshop for learning practical metalworking skills.
Beginner-friendly instruction in MIG welding and metal fabrication turns sparks and hands-on practice into a functional bike stand. A queer-inclusive workshop for learning practical metalworking skills.

Shape ceramic pieces using the pinch-pot technique in a hands-on pottery workshop, then glaze and fire your work. Adult participants learn tactile clay crafting with guidance from a local potter.

Shape ceramic pieces using the pinch-pot technique in a hands-on pottery workshop, then glaze and fire your work. Adult participants learn tactile clay crafting with guidance from a local potter.
Shape ceramic pieces using the pinch-pot technique in a hands-on pottery workshop, then glaze and fire your work. Adult participants learn tactile clay crafting with guidance from a local potter.
