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.

Culinary

Fabulous Cocktail Party Pleasers

In this hands-on course, you will learn how to create small appetizers, canapes & hors d’oeuvres, amuse bouche. We will also make some dips and display items like cheese displays and charcuterie board. We will also discuss how to display and serve the items we have prepared.

Instructor: Marc Winans

Course ID	Location	Dates/Times	Cost	Registration
RCULI-4236-C01	Newtown	Friday, 4/25, 6-9pm	$139	Register

Pasta Party CIAO!

In the hands-on pasta making lab, we make traditional pasta dough by hand. We will create a variety of hand shaped pastas like tortellini, garganelli, farfalle. We will also make some filled pasta like tortellini and ravioli. We will use some different pieces of equipment to cut pasta noodles from our rolled dough like a chitarra and mixer attachment cutter.

The pasta we prepare will then be paired with accompanying sauces.

Instructor: Marc Winans

Course ID	Location	Dates/Times	Cost	Registration
RCULI-4237-C01	Newtown	Sat, 5/3, 10am – 1pm	$139	Register

Glassblowing

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 C02	Newtown	4/4, 6-9 p.m.	$79	Register
RFNRT 8110 C03	Newtown	4/30, 6-9 p.m.	$79*	Register
RFNRT 8110 C04	Newtown	4/8, 6-9 p.m.	$79	Register

*Includes $10 material fee.

Printmaking

Monotype Workshop

This one-day workshop will offer you the opportunity to create a series of one-of-a-kind monotype prints. Monotype is a painterly approach to printmaking that allows you to create images spontaneously using layers of ink printed onto paper. Both abstract and representational approaches will be addressed through line, shape and texture and mark-making. You will learn both additive and subtractive techniques, as well as the use of stencils, masks, and trace monotypes. No prior experience required. Cost includes $20 material fee.

Instructor: Caren Friedman

Course ID	Location	Dates/Times	Cost	Registration
RFNRT 9022 C01	Newtown	3/15, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.	$99	Register

Jelli Plate Workshop

Create colorful, multi-layered prints using gelatin as the printing plate and non-toxic acrylic paints. There is no need for a printing press and all paint washes off with soap and water. Using stamps, stencils, paint brushes and relief objects, the gelatin plate allows you to explore various surface textures and build up layers of color. This process is fast yet also forgiving and allows for spontaneous or methodical printmaking. The materials are inexpensive, and no harsh chemicals are used. No prior experience required.

Instructor: Dawn Wesemann

Course ID	Location	Dates/Times	Cost	Registration
RFNRT 9023 C01	Newtown Campus	4/5, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.	$94	Register

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 Sat, 3/29 – 4/19, 9 a.m. – noon	$179*	Register

*Includes $30 material fee.