Community Education & Professional Certification — Makerspace — Workshop + Classes

Workshops + Classes

Pick up a new skill or expand your knowledge with a Makerspace workshop. You'll receive equipment training and have access to the workspace to create and learn.

Printmaking

Printmaking Workshop: Hand-Printed Notecards

Create one-of-a-kind decorative notecards! Participants will learn traditional monoprinting processes as well as gel plate printing in this fast-paced workshop. Students will experiment with color, texture, stencils and layering techniques to produce colorful, one-of-a-kind prints that will be used to create greeting cards, collages, and more! No prior experience necessary.

Instructor: Dawn Wesemann

Course ID	Location	Dates/Times	Cost	Registration
RFNRT 8107 C01	Newtown	Spring 2025	$169*	Register

*Includes $20 material fee.

Glassblowing

Glassblown Pumpkins

Create your own glass-blown pumpkin in this hands-on workshop. You'll learn the fundamentals of glassblowing in the hot shop, working with molten glass to shape and craft a unique pumpkin to take home.

Materials will be provided. No prior experience is necessary!

Instructor: Izabel Rothman

Course ID	Location	Dates/Times	Cost	Registration
RFNRT 8098 C01	Newtown	Sun., 11/17 noon - 3 p.m.	$79*	Register

*Includes $10 material fee.

Glassblowing Flower Workshop

In a lively glassblowing workshop, participants gather to create stunning glass flowers, guided by an experienced instructor. As molten glass is skillfully shaped into vibrant petals and delicate stems, the atmosphere buzzes with excitement and creativity. Each unique piece captures the beauty of the craft, resulting in colorful blooms that reflect the artistry of their makers.

Materials will be provided. No prior experience is necessary!

Instructor: John Diakogeorgiou

Course ID	Location	Dates/Times	Cost	Registration
RFNRT 8110 C03	Newtown	Sun, 12/8 12 - 3pm	$79*	Register

*Includes $10 material fee.

Woodworking

Woodturning Workshop

The purpose of this class series is to introduce community members to the fundamentals of woodturning and to acquaint them with the woodshop space. This series will cover safety, the proper use of the lathe and woodturning tools and techniques. It will be a balance of lecture and hands on time to explore the techniques learned. The goal is to advance the student’s knowledge in woodturning to be confident to use the lathe and its tools safely and advance in their woodworking journey.

Instructor: Matt Overton

Course ID	Location	Dates/Times	Cost	Registration
RFNRT 8108 C01	Newtown	4 Sa., 11/16 – 12/14** 9 a.m.-noon	$179*	Register

*Includes $30 material fee.
**No class on Saturday, 11/30.