Fused Glass Dishes/Votives with Carol
Learn the science and art of fused glass - what it is, how it is made and what you can do with it. Since the possibilities for fused glass are endless we’ll focus on creating two dishes, one which can be fused into a decorative votive or vase. All materials are provided.
5.30.24: Mosaic Open Studio with Erika or Jill
Bring your own project and supplies (or buy them at The Groove’s mosaic supply shop!) and work on your piece together with others. Use our tools and grinders as needed. Let’s make art in community!!
6.3.24, 9-11: Kid Art - Sculpture for k-2
Work with art teacher Katie Baca to make fun and fabulous sculptures with clay.
6.3.24, 12-3: Kid Art - Sculpture for grades 3-5
Work with Art Teacher extraordinaire Katie Baca to make sculptures from clay! For kids grade 3-5.
"Cold Connection" Metal Jewelry Making w/Carol
Want to create your own metal jewelry but don’t have the money or space for soldering metal? In this class you will learn an easy way to put different types of metal (copper/bronze/silver) together with rivets to create several jewelry pieces. Learn to stamp, cut metal into circles/squares/rectangles, patina and finish your pieces.
6.6.24: Mosaic Glass Blocks w/ Erika
First Session Thursday 12-4, Second Session Friday 12-3
The Glass Block Mosaic (using stained glass on gorgeous glass blocks, for indoors or outdoors) class is appropriate for everyone, including beginners, who wants to experiment with glass and learn how to make something beautiful. The classes will be small enough for both group and individual instruction.
Day 1 is a four-hour block, when we introduce techniques and talk about design, and then give everyone time to work on and (hopefully) complete their project. You can continue your project at home if you wish. Day 2 is a three-ish hour block when we will clean our pieces, grout and and then do final cleaning. You will then be ready to tackle much bigger projects, like glass-on-glass mosaic tables, for example. All tools and materials included.
6.7.24: Glass Block w/ Erika - Grouting
First Session Thursday 12-4, Second Session Friday 12-3
The Glass Block Mosaic (using stained glass on gorgeous glass blocks, for indoors or outdoors) class is appropriate for everyone, including beginners, who wants to experiment with glass and learn how to make something beautiful. The classes will be small enough for both group and individual instruction.
Day 1 is a four-hour block, when we introduce techniques and talk about design, and then give everyone time to work on and (hopefully) complete their project. You can continue your project at home if you wish. Day 2 is a three-ish hour block when we will clean our pieces, grout and and then do final cleaning. You will then be ready to tackle much bigger projects, like glass-on-glass mosaic tables, for example. All tools and materials included.
6.8.24: Making Mosaic Mirrors Part 1
We will custom-cut MDF board and use and glass tiles, found objects, stones and stained glass to craft gorgeous mosaic mirrors for your home. We will learn how to use a circle-cutter for glass and mirror. Make the mirror of your dreams!
6.9.24: Mosaic Mirrors Session 2
We will custom-cut MDF board and use and glass tiles, found objects, stones and stained glass to craft gorgeous mosaic mirrors for your home. We will learn how to use a circle-cutter for glass and mirror. Make the mirror of your dreams!
Funky Art on a Pole: Welding & Fusing with Mitch - session 1
The first session will take place at Mitch Berg’s south valley Fuego studio, selecting, designing and welding metal scrap to form a sculptural base for your work. Session 2 takes place at The Groove, where we’ll fuse glass to fit your sculptural vision!
6.10.24, 9-11: Kid Art - Printmaking for k-2
Work with Art Teacher Extraordinaire to explore printmaking - for kids K-2nd.
6.10.24, 12-3: Kid Art - Printmaking for grades 3-5
Work with Art Teacher Extraordinaire to explore printmaking - for kids grade 3-5
Funky Art on a Pole: Welding & Fusing with Mitch - session 2
The first session will take place at Mitch Berg’s south valley Fuego studio, selecting, designing and welding metal scrap to form a sculptural base for your work. Session 2 takes place at The Groove, where we’ll fuse glass to fit your sculptural vision!
6.13.24: Mosaic Open Studio with Erika or Jill
Bring your own project and supplies (or buy them at The Groove’s mosaic supply shop!) and work on your piece together with others. Use our tools and grinders as needed. Let’s make art in community!!
6.15.24: Cameras and Chemistry: Intro to 35mm Film Processing
Are you a film aficionado itching to learn the ins and outs of developers and fixers?
This class is for anyone who wants to learn how to develop 35mm film (black and white only - this class will not cover color processing).
We’ll start with a photo walk around downtown ABQ, and then return to The Groove to develop our film and then scan our negatives.
A roll of Ilford HP5 will be provided for use during this class.
Don’t have a film camera, but still want to join us? No problem! Class instructors will have extra 35mm cameras on hand for student use.
6.17.24, 9-11: Kid Art - Fiber Art for k-2
Work with Art Teacher Extraordinaire Katie Baca to explore fiber art-making- for kids grades k-2
6.17.24, 9-11: Kid Art - Fiber Art for grades 3-5
Work with Art Teacher Extraordinaire Katie Baca to explore fiber art-making, for kids grades k-2
6.20.24: Mosaic Coasters with Jill session 1
Make as many coasters as you wish during the 3 hour class! We will provide all the tools and materials you need. This is a low-stress class, lots of fun!
6.21.24: Mosaic Coasters with Jill, grouting
Make as many coasters as you wish during the 3 hour class! We will provide all the tools and materials you need. This is a low-stress class, lots of fun!
6.22.24: Making Mosaic Mirrors - Grouting
We will custom-cut MDF board and use and glass tiles, found objects, stones and stained glass to craft gorgeous mosaic mirrors for your home. We will learn how to use a circle-cutter for glass and mirror. Make the mirror of your dreams!
6.24.24, 9-11: Kid Art - Painting (Video Game) Landscapes for k-2
Work with Art Teacher Extraordinaire Katie Baca to explore painting a video game landscape for kids grades k-2
6.24.24, 9-11: Kid Art - Painting (Video Game) Landscapes for grades 3-5
Work with Art Teacher Extraordinaire Katie Baca to explore painting a video game landscape for kids grades 3-5
6.27.24: Mosaic Open Studio with Erika or Jill
Bring your own project and supplies (or buy them at The Groove’s mosaic supply shop!) and work on your piece together with others. Use our tools and grinders as needed. Let’s make art in community!!
6.30.24: The Many Faces of Fused Glass with Mitch
Cut, assemble and fire traditional fused glass but utilizing a variety of non-glass materials and techniques. Using wire and sheet copper embedded in fused glass, we will create an opportunity to collage a variety of materials to glass. The objects created can be, but is not limited, to making a mask.
7.1.24, 9-11: Kid Art - Mosaic for k-2
Kids will use glass baubles and tiles to make coasters and small mosaics. No cutting of glass for littles.
7.1.24, 12-3: Kid Art - Mosaic for grades 3-5
Kids will use glass baubles and tiles to make coasters and small mosaics. Kids will learn how to cut and shape glass tiles.
Opening Reception for Liquid Light: Glass Art at The Groove
Liquid Light: Glass Art at The Groove July 1-31 2024
7.6.24: Introduction to Modeling Glass
Have you been curious about fused glass but never tried it? Looking for a unique way to make sculptural shapes for your current fused glass artwork? This is the class for you! Modeling Glass has been quietly revolutionizing fused glass for several years. You’ll learn about the incredible creative potential of this product from the artist who developed it, Lois Manno. She will demonstrate how to properly mix a batch of Modeling Glass and use it to make dimensional shapes without a ring saw or molds. Each student will mix their own batch of Modeling Glass to execute a summer garden theme. All tools and supplies will be provided. Perfect for the artist at any skill level who is curious about learning a new technique, one that will help them achieve effects that currently require either complex mold-making or expensive equipment. Needing only a single firing, everyone will complete a garden of their own interpretation. Lois will have a table full of fired samples demonstrating the many ways Modeling Glass can be used to make unique works of glass art and will discuss how they were made. These are always a source of lively Q&A. The possibilities of Modeling Glass are endless…see for yourself!
Funky Art on a Pole: Welding & Fusing with Mitch - session 1
The first session will take place at Mitch Berg’s south valley Fuego studio, selecting, designing and welding metal scrap to form a sculptural base for your work. Session 2 takes place at The Groove, where we’ll fuse glass to fit your sculptural vision!
7.8.24, 9-11: Kid Art - Fused Glass for grades k-2
Kids will use pre-shaped glass pieces to make fused glass artwork.
7.8.24, 12-3: Kid Art - Fused Glass for grades 3-5
Kids will use pre-shaped glass pieces to make fused glass artwork. Kids will learn how to shape glass.
Funky Art on a Pole: Welding & Fusing with Mitch - session 2
The first session will take place at Mitch Berg’s south valley Fuego studio, selecting, designing and welding metal scrap to form a sculptural base for your work. Session 2 takes place at The Groove, where we’ll fuse glass to fit your sculptural vision!
7.11.24: Painting with Glass Powders
Bring an image or work with Lavae’s and learn how to use fine glass powder to create depth and color with glass! You will create a 6x6 glass masterpiece. All materials provided, students will have to return to collect artwork.
Form & Fabricate - Painting and Printing Stained Glass with Joseph Cavalieri
Renowned New York visiting artist Joseph Cavalieri is excited to teach a five-day class encompasses all aspects of making a stained glass panel, from design to production. Many samples will be made in class. Techniques covered include painting, pen-and-ink drawing, air-brushing, atomizing, and silk screening with silkscreens Joseph will provide. You don’t need to be an expert painter, we will be tracing images in the class.
We work with non-toxic enamels that are kiln fired onto the glass surface. Copper foiling and soldering techniques are learned as well. The choice of imagery is totally up to the students imagination. Perfect for beginners and students that have some experience working with glass and want to expand their knowledge further.
Cavalieri will help with your design choice, share samples of his work, share a framing and lighting system which he developed, as well as present lectures on ‘Art Residencies’ and ‘Marketing for Artists.’
When the first session (July 15-19) sells out, we will offer a second session (July 22-26).
7.22.24: GOG Mosaic w/ Erika - Session
The glass on glass (GOG) class is appropriate for everyone, including beginners, who want to experiment with glass and learn how to make something beautiful. The classes will be small enough for both group and individual instruction (12 people max).
Day 1 is a four-hour block, when we introduce techniques and talk about design, and then give everyone time to work on and (hopefully) complete their project. You can continue your project at home if you wish. Day 2 is a three-ish hour block when we will clean our pieces, grout and and then do final cleaning and hanging prep. You will then be ready to tackle much bigger projects, like glass-on-glass mosaic tables, for example. All tools and materials included, and students will leave with their own silicone adhesive.
7.24.24: GOG Mosaic w/ Erika - Session 2
The glass on glass (GOG) class is appropriate for everyone, including beginners, who want to experiment with glass and learn how to make something beautiful. The classes will be small enough for both group and individual instruction (12 people max).
Day 1 is a four-hour block, when we introduce techniques and talk about design, and then give everyone time to work on and (hopefully) complete their project. You can continue your project at home if you wish. Day 2 is a three-ish hour block when we will clean our pieces, grout and and then do final cleaning and hanging prep. You will then be ready to tackle much bigger projects, like glass-on-glass mosaic tables, for example. All tools and materials included, and students will leave with their own silicone adhesive.
5.19.24: Mosaic Basics & Beyond w/ Jill - Grouting
Learn everything you need to know to get started as a mosaic artist! No art experience, ability or aptitude is required (and in fact often complete novices turn out the most stunning mosaic pieces!)
Sat.: 10-2pm: After learning about design, tools and techniques, you will create your own indoor mosaic art piece (if you don’t finish during class, you can take everything to finish it at home).
Sun.: 10:00-12:30pm: We grout our pieces and admire our work! Then I will talk about and demonstrate a number of other mosaic techniques, substrates, tools/cutters, adhesives, including thinset mortar. In this class you should develop the skills and confidence to create all kinds of mosaics, including outdoor pieces, murals, backsplashes, even mosaic sculptures, on your own.
5.18.24: Mosaic Basics & Beyond w/ Jill - Session 1
Learn everything you need to know to get started as a mosaic artist! No art experience, ability or aptitude is required (and in fact often complete novices turn out the most stunning mosaic pieces!)
Sat.: 10-2pm: After learning about design, tools and techniques, you will create your own indoor mosaic art piece (if you don’t finish during class, you can take everything to finish it at home).
Sun.: 10:00-12:30pm: We grout our pieces and admire our work! Then I will talk about and demonstrate a number of other mosaic techniques, substrates, tools/cutters, adhesives, including thinset mortar. In this class you should develop the skills and confidence to create all kinds of mosaics, including outdoor pieces, murals, backsplashes, even mosaic sculptures, on your own.
5.11.24: Ink Resist & Design with Rachel P
Using design principles, fabulous paper, inks and ink-resist techniques, artist and teacher Rachel Popowcer leads us in creating a unique piece of art.
5.10.24: Fluid Art Paint Pour for Clay Pot Makeovers
Unleash Your Creativity: A Fluid Art Paint Pour for Clay Pot Makeovers - Create your own unique pots using the gorgeous acrylic paint (flip cup and pour) techniques of Heather Paints!
5.4.24: GOG Mosaic w/ Erika - Session 1
The glass on glass (GOG) class is appropriate for everyone, including beginners, who want to experiment with glass and learn how to make something beautiful. The classes will be small enough for both group and individual instruction (12 people max).
Day 1 is a four-hour block, when we introduce techniques and talk about design, and then give everyone time to work on and (hopefully) complete their project. You can continue your project at home if you wish. Day 2 is a three-ish hour block when we will clean our pieces, grout and and then do final cleaning and hanging prep. You will then be ready to tackle much bigger projects, like glass-on-glass mosaic tables, for example. All tools and materials included, and students will leave with their own silicone adhesive.
5.2.24: Mosaic Open Studio with Erika or Jill
Bring your own project and supplies (or buy them at The Groove’s mosaic supply shop!) and work on your piece together with others. Use our tools and grinders as needed. Let’s make art in community!!
Tempered Glass Mosaic w/Erika
We will make and use tempered glass for our mosaic masterpieces, and also paint or glaze our substrates. All materials and tools provided!
4.19.24: Pet Portraits w/ Alison for All Ages
Come take a class on pet portraiture! In 2 hours you will walk away with a colorful, unique portrait of your favorite dog, cat, bird, fish, or any other creature you’d like to paint. All materials are provided. All you need to bring is an 8x10 color picture of your furry, funny, or feathery friend, and Alison will guide you through a fun and easy way to create your own masterpiece!
4.18.24Mosaic Open Studio with Erika or Jill
Bring your own project and supplies (or buy them at The Groove’s mosaic supply shop!) and work on your piece together with others. Use our tools and grinders as needed. Let’s make art in community!!
Tempered Glass Mosaic w/Erika
We will make and use tempered glass for our mosaic masterpieces, and also paint or glaze our substrates. All materials and tools provided!
Fused Glass Jewelry
In this class you will learn to use basic tools to cut glass, what types of glass you will be using (dichroic and others) and different options on how to design and create several pieces of gorgeous jewelry. All materials are provided.
4.11.24: GOG Mosaic w/ Erika - Session 2
Tuesday, 4.9: 12-4
Thursday, 4.11: 12-2:30 (grouting)
The glass on glass (GOG) class is appropriate for everyone, including beginners, who want to experiment with glass and learn how to make something beautiful. The classes will be small enough for both group and individual instruction (12 people max).
Day 1 is a four-hour block, when we introduce techniques and talk about design, and then give everyone time to work on and (hopefully) complete their project. You can continue your project at home if you wish. Day 2 is a three-ish hour block when we will clean our pieces, grout and and then do final cleaning and hanging prep. You will then be ready to tackle much bigger projects, like glass-on-glass mosaic tables, for example. All tools and materials included, and students will leave with their own silicone adhesive.
4.9.24: GOG Mosaic w/ Erika - Session 1
Tuesday, 4.9: 12-4
Thursday, 4.11: 12-2:30 (grouting)
The glass on glass (GOG) class is appropriate for everyone, including beginners, who want to experiment with glass and learn how to make something beautiful. The classes will be small enough for both group and individual instruction (12 people max).
Day 1 is a four-hour block, when we introduce techniques and talk about design, and then give everyone time to work on and (hopefully) complete their project. You can continue your project at home if you wish. Day 2 is a three-ish hour block when we will clean our pieces, grout and and then do final cleaning and hanging prep. You will then be ready to tackle much bigger projects, like glass-on-glass mosaic tables, for example. All tools and materials included, and students will leave with their own silicone adhesive.
4.4.24: Bingham the Bobcat - Reading & Booksigning with Author Gwen Poe
Come and hear Author Gwen Poe, reading from her memoir of her life with Bingham, a bobcat rescued as a kitten.
4.4.24: Bingham the Bobcat - Reading & Booksigning with Author Gwen Poe
Come and hear Author Gwen Poe, reading from her memoir of her life with Bingham, a bobcat rescued as a kitten.
4.3.24: Mosaic Open Studio with Erika or Jill
Bring your own project and supplies (or buy them at The Groove’s mosaic supply shop!) and work on your piece together with others. Use our tools and grinders as needed. Let’s make art in community!!
3.30.24: Fluid Art Experience - Acrylic Paint Flip Cup
A dynamic experience in fluid art, this class uses fool proof techniques to bring bring out the artist in everyone! If you can’t draw a stick figure, this class is for you!
Mosaic Sign Workshop - Free!
We work on creating the 3-D mosaic sign for The Groove Artspace!
3.24.24: Mosaic Basics & Beyond w/ Jill - Grouting
Learn everything you need to know to get started as a mosaic artist! No art experience, ability or aptitude is required (and in fact often complete novices turn out the most stunning mosaic pieces!)
Sat.: 1-5pm: After learning about design, tools and techniques, you will create your own indoor mosaic art piece (if you don’t finish during class, you can take everything to finish it at home).
Sun.: 10:00-12:30pm: We grout our pieces and admire our work! Then I will talk about and demonstrate a number of other mosaic techniques, substrates, tools/cutters, adhesives, including thinset mortar. In this class you should develop the skills and confidence to create all kinds of mosaics, including outdoor pieces, murals, backsplashes, even mosaic sculptures, on your own.
3.25.24: Intro to Matting & Framing w/ Sarah
Are you an artist interested in learning how to mat and frame your own work for exhibition? Come to this class, and learn the basics of dry-mounting artwork, matting (please note: this class does not include instruction in mat cutting), and framing.
*** Students are encouraged to bring a piece of their own artwork, sized at 5”x7”!
Don’t have a small piece to work with? No problem! Pick from a selection of 5”x7” artwork provided by the instructor.
All materials required to mount, mat, and frame a 5”x7” piece of artwork into an 8”x10” frame are included in the course fee.
Our hands-on practice with provided materials will include:
- Dry-mount of artwork onto a backer board
- Assembling backer board and mat
- Installing prepared artwork into an 8”x10” frame
- Installing hanging hardware
We’ll also discuss:
- What are archival materials, and why (and when) are they important?
- Mat thicknesses and backer boards
- Adhesive selection for dry mounting
- Supplier options for mats, backer boards, and frames
3.23.24: Mosaic Basics & Beyond w/ Jill - Day 1
Learn everything you need to know to get started as a mosaic artist! No art experience, ability or aptitude is required (and in fact often complete novices turn out the most stunning mosaic pieces!)
Sat.: 1-5pm: After learning about design, tools and techniques, you will create your own indoor mosaic art piece (if you don’t finish during class, you can take everything to finish it at home).
Sun.: 10:00-12:30pm: We grout our pieces and admire our work! Then I will talk about and demonstrate a number of other mosaic techniques, substrates, tools/cutters, adhesives, including thinset mortar. In this class you should develop the skills and confidence to create all kinds of mosaics, including outdoor pieces, murals, backsplashes, even mosaic sculptures, on your own.
3.22.24: Pet Portraits w/ Alison for All Ages
6-8 pm
Come take a class on pet portraiture! In 2 hours you will walk away with a colorful, unique portrait of your favorite dog, cat, bird, fish, or any other creature you’d like to paint. All materials are provided. All you need to bring is an 8x10 color picture of your furry, funny, or feathery friend, and Alison will guide you through a fun and easy way to create your own masterpiece!
Mosaic Sign Workshop - Free!
We work on creating the 3-D mosaic sign for The Groove Artspace!
3.19.24: The Many Faces of Fused Glass w/ Mitch
Cut, assemble and fire traditional fused glass but utilizing a variety of non-glass materials and techniques. Using wire and sheet copper embedded in fused glass, we will create an opportunity to collage a variety of materials to glass. The objects created can be, but is not limited, to making a mask.
