Get into the holiday spirit with this beautiful stained glass tree! You will learn the complete Tiffany-style stained glass process from start to finish including cutting and grinding the glass, applying copperfoil, soldering the pieces together and finishing your piece with a beautiful black patina. The finished piece measures approximately 3-1/2” x 5-1/2”. No experience […]
Create a special keepsake art piece and memories this holiday season! One of our instructors will assist you in making your very own glass ornament. You will get to pick out the colors, help design and shape molten glass into a unique holiday art piece. $77/person. Minimum age is 12. Please wear 100% cotton clothes […]
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, Nov. 21st 10 […]
Leaded stained glass is one of the oldest forms of window making, going back over a thousand years. It predates the copper foil method by many centuries and is the technique used in the great cathedral windows of Europe. It’s known for its strength and bold, architectural look. In this class we’re using that same […]
Pre-Requisite: Basic Bead Making Class Sunday Nov. 22nd from 10-1 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 […]
Create stained glass holiday lights in this hands-on workshop. Create up to 7 lights! Students will learn the full stained glass process - including choosing and cutting the glass, grinding the glass, applying copper foil, wrapping with lead border, soldering and finishing with black patina. No experience required – just bring your creativity and leave […]
Dive into the fun world of alcohol inks—where every drop is a surprise and creativity knows no bounds! In this class, students will explore the magic of alcohol inks by making a pair of unique coasters. It’s bold, it’s somewhat unpredictable, and yes—it’s fun. Bring your curiosity and let the colors do the talking! Sunday, […]
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. […]
Small Business Saturday at the Hot Shops Join us for a day of local shopping and creative discovery. Several Hot Shops artists will have their studios open from 11–5, giving you the chance to explore, connect, and support the makers who keep this vibrant arts community thriving. Artist hours may vary throughout the day. Free […]
Delight in the vintage charm of designing and letterpress printing your own custom holiday cards. Participants will use a collection of type and historic advertising sorts to create a set of 20 folded letterpress printed cards. We will explore the tactile beauty of letterpress by mixing our own inks, learning to compose type, and run […]
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