In this hands-on workshop, participants will dive into the fundamentals of ceramic glazing. Through guided instruction, they’ll explore glaze chemistry, learn about key materials, and safely mix their own base glaze from scratch. By the end of the session, each participant will have created and applied a custom glaze to a test tile—laying the foundation for developing unique glaze colors in the next session. During the next session, you will glaze a prefabricated mug with your very own unique glaze. 

Tuesdays, June 24 and July 1
5 – 9 pm

Instructor: Brittany Sundheim
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Students in this level II class will explore the art of Slumping Glass! You’ll start by first designing a clear and colored flat glass piece to fit the swoop mold to create a beautiful 6” piece. Under the guidance of the instructor, you  will briefly review the process of designing, cutting, melting, annealing, and kiln-forming the glass. Additionally, students will learn about the science, history, technology, and culture of this unique medium. All supplies are provided. NO open-toed shoes. 

Note: Students signing up for this class are required to have taken the kiln forming class or have prior knowledge of kiln forming.

Thursday, August 21
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Sheri Fisher
Ages: Adult (16+) | Intermediate

Students in this level II class will explore the art of Slumping Glass! You’ll start by first designing a clear and colored flat glass piece to fit the swoop mold to create a beautiful 6” piece. Under the guidance of the instructor, you  will briefly review the process of designing, cutting, melting, annealing, and kiln-forming the glass. Additionally, students will learn about the science, history, technology, and culture of this unique medium. All supplies are provided. NO open-toed shoes. 

Note: Students signing up for this class are required to have taken the kiln forming class or have prior knowledge of kiln forming.

Thursday, July 24
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Sheri Fisher
Ages: Adult (16+) | Intermediate

Students in this level II class will explore the art of Slumping Glass! You’ll start by first designing a clear and colored flat glass piece to fit the swoop mold to create a beautiful 6” piece. Under the guidance of the instructor, you  will briefly review the process of designing, cutting, melting, annealing, and kiln-forming the glass. Additionally, students will learn about the science, history, technology, and culture of this unique medium. All supplies are provided. NO open-toed shoes. 

Note: Students signing up for this class are required to have taken the kiln forming class or have prior knowledge of kiln forming.

Thursday, June 26
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Sheri Fisher
Ages: Adult (16+) | Intermediate

“Cameras don’t take photos, people do.” This four-week beginner photography course, led by professional commercial photographer Ryan Cleek, focuses on building essential skills that go beyond the camera. Students will learn the fundamentals of camera settings, composition, and lighting through hands-on assignments designed to reflect real-world shooting scenarios, helping you create better photos with confidence.

Note: Ryan Cleek is a photographer and filmmaker with over 20 years of experience. 

Wednesdays, July 16 – August 6
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Ryan Cleek
Ages: Adult (16+) | Beginners and Intermediate

Join us for a fun needle felting workshop where you’ll learn the basics of this soft sculpting technique while creating your own charming pincushion! In this class, students will be guided step-by-step as you create the base and then use 2-D needle felting techniques to add your own adorable “garden friend” — think ladybugs, bees, butterflies, maybe mushrooms — all made from colorful wool. All supplies are provided.

Thursday, July 24
5 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Do you have a piece of clothing that you’ve always wanted to fix or alter? This is the class for you! Bring in any article(s) of clothing that need alterations or repairing except for clothing with waterproofing material. Students will work under the guidance of the instructor and learn introductory techniques for altering and repairing your clothing. Some sewing machine experience is helpful. The Museum will have machines for students to use during class. 

*Note: Only bring in your machine if you are very familiar with using it. 

Thursday, August 21
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

Do you have a piece of clothing that you’ve always wanted to fix or alter? This is the class for you! Bring in any article(s) of clothing that need alterations or repairing except for clothing with waterproofing material. Students will work under the guidance of the instructor and learn introductory techniques for altering and repairing your clothing. Some sewing machine experience is helpful. The Museum will have machines for students to use during class. 

*Note: Only bring in your machine if you are very familiar with using it. 

Thursday, July 24
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

Do you have a piece of clothing that you’ve always wanted to fix or alter? This is the class for you! Bring in any article(s) of clothing that need alterations or repairing except for clothing with waterproofing material. Students will work under the guidance of the instructor and learn introductory techniques for altering and repairing your clothing. Some sewing machine experience is helpful. The Museum will have machines for students to use during class. 

*Note: Only bring in your machine if you are very familiar with using it. 

Thursday, June 26
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

An issue facing most scientists today is…communication.  Some people don’t have access to information, some people are overcome by jargon, and others simply don’t care unless it impacts them directly. How do scientists convey research to the public in a way that’s factual, interesting, and easily accessible?.  The answer is….the union of art and science. Join Tiffany Pereira, Associate Research Scientist and Scientific Illustrator at the Desert Research Institute for an interactive class on Scientific Illustration and Science Communication.  Learn what makes a scientific or botanical illustration special and how to construct a infographic to convey complex ideas. All supplies are provided.

Saturday, July 19
10 am – noon

Instructor: Tiffany Pereira
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels