Group Visits and Private Workshop Information
Whether you are a teacher, a human resource director, or someone getting a group together for fun, the GoggleWorks is the place to be. From our tours of the facility, to a demonstration in the hot glass shop, or a workshop in one of the studios, the GoggleWorks has something for everyone.
Requests for group visits and private workshops must be submitted 10 days prior to the date being requested. A $30 deposit is due upon request. Payment in full is due 5 days prior to the visit.
Schools should contact the program department for field trip pricing. 610-374-4600x142
GoggleWorks Tours • Demonstrations • Workshops
Guided Tour
1 hour. $25. per tour guide (tours are full at 20 participants).
Choose your tour focus: An Introductory Visit to GoggleWorks explores the history of the former Willson Safety Products building and the variety of art housed at GoggleWorks. Tour galleries, artist studios, arts-partners, woodshop, film theatre, glass shop, ceramics studio and jewelry-making center. The Meet the Artists Tour focuses on the creative environment at GoggleWorks. Step into the studios of artists and take a close look at their artwork, discuss influences that shape the artwork, and learn about the process of creating art.
Glassblowing Demonstration
1 hour. $150.
Watch glassblowers in action in the GoggleWorks hot shop. Glassblowers will create a piece of glass art from start to finish, while explaining the process. Stadium style seating accommodates up to 80 guests. A Q&A session with the glass artist follows the demo.
Glassblowing Workshop
1 hour for a group of 4 students. $50 per student.
Always wanted to try glassblowing? Create a glass flower or paperweight. Students must be at least 13 years old and 5 ft tall. No experience necessary. Completed projects are available for pick-up within 4 weeks of completion of the workshop. A GoggleWorks staff member will contact students when the work is completed.
Required: Tie back long hair, wear long sleeve shirt (non-synthetic) and closed-toe shoes!
Lampwork Glass Beadmaking Workshop
4 hour workshop. Ages 12 and up. $75/student (maximum 6 students).
Create beautiful mandrel wound glass beads using soda lime glass and a torch. Focus on basic bead shapes with decorative techniques and color. This class is for those with no experience and those with minimal experience interested in additional instruction time. Completed projects are available for pick-up within 4 weeks of completion of the workshop. A GoggleWorks staff member will contact students when the work is completed. Closed-toe shoes required!
Glass Fusing Workshop
1.5 hours. Ages 7 and up. Up to 10 students: $200. Up to 15 students: $225.
Create colorful fused glass art - sun catchers, tiles, or other simple art objects using the fusing process. Learn safety and glass cutting techniques. Next, layer colored glass to create a unique design that will fuse together in the kiln. Completed projects are available for pick-up within 4 weeks of completion of the workshop. A GoggleWorks staff member will contact students when the work is completed. Closed-toe shoes required!
Beaded Jewelry Workshop
1.5 hours. Up to 10 students: $200. Up to 15 students: $225.
This is a fun workshop for jewelry lovers of all experience levels. Learn techniques for designing a necklace, bracelet or set of earrings. Beads are included; feel free to bring your own beads too!
Ceramics Workshop
1.5 hours. Up to 10 students: $200. Up to 15 students: $225.
What is clay? Where does it come from? How is clay transformed into ceramics? Discover the answers to these questions and practice hand building techniques to create pinch pots, coil pots, vases, sculptures and more. Completed projects are available for pick-up within 4 weeks of completion of the workshop. A GoggleWorks staff member will contact students when the work is completed.
Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media Workshop
1.5 hours. Up to 10 students: $140. Up to 15 students: $175.
Artists work with many different materials & techniques. What media would you like to try? Explore printmaking, collage, sculpture, crafts - imagine the possibilities! A GoggleWorks artist will create a developmentally appropriate workshop in the medium of your choice.
Photography Workshop
1.5 hours. Up to 6 students: $125. Up to 10 students: $175.
Learn how to develop your own pictures in the photography darkroom. Explore the magic of photograms - photographs you can make in the darkroom, without a camera! Each student will make a photogram, using an enlarger, and watch their images appear, like magic, in the darkroom.
