Learn the basics of stained glass and take home a finished piece. Participants will: 1. Choose Glass 2. Cut and Grind glass to shape your cactus and sun/moon. 3. Foil and Solder 4. Hang your piece OR make it a plant stake! Safety glasses required (and provided) for cutting and grinding. Gloves provided at any…

This is a class specifically scheduled for OLLI members: You can register here: https://olli.ua.edu/about-olli/olli-membership/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=olli&utm_content=search&msclkid=d5d600548a311d7243d569a84ba19a6d   Learn the basics of stained glass from start to finish. Cut, grind, foil, solder and finish a small sun-catcher while learning tools, safety and techniques. No experience required. (This is a repeat pattern from Spring ’26).

Take a midweek break and slow things down with Time to Unwind, a relaxed fiber arts gathering at Druid City Makerspace. This is an open, come-as-you-are space to work on your own fiber projects while spending time with others who enjoy making with their hands. Bring whatever you’re working on—knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving, spinning, or…

Ever wonder why one glaze runs, another crawls, and a third somehow comes out looking exactly like a melted traffic cone? In this class, we’ll explore the science behind ceramic glazes in a practical, potter-friendly way. Taught by a ceramic engineer (yes, that used to be a real engineering degree program despite NCEES saying otherwise),…

Let’s paint a magical manatee! 🙂 In this class, each participant will have a pre-sketched drawing to use watercolors on. All supplies included Step-by-Step Instruction Beginner Friendly Option to use Gold Leaf for Embellishments Register on Abi’s site:https://abibrewerfineart.com/collections/watercolor-workshops/products/6-18-druid-city-makerspace-magical-manatee-workshop   Also, spend some time browsing Abi’s beautiful work and at some art to your life!!

MINI-MAKERS This is a weekly hands-on, creative workshop designed for younger artists to explore their creativity through different projects. Drop in anytime between 2pm and 6pm for this make – the workshop will not take four hours. This week – make an ink snail.  Admittedly, this one has the potential to get a bit messy…