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By Category: Drawing ✿ Fiber ✿ Glass ✿ Mosaic ✿ Multimedia ✿ Painting ✿ Upcycling ✿ Open Studios ✿ Guest Artists
Mosaic Horse
Use your glass cutting and design skills to cover our lifesize horse with gorgeous stained glass mosaic. All materials provided.
Hot Prints: Encaustic Photo Transfer w/ Mikaela
Come paint with wax, power up some heat guns, and create two stunning printed pieces. In this class students will paint with molten wax and transfer images onto the hot surface. By the end of the workshop, students will be confident in their ability to transfer printed images onto the wax using a special phototransfer technique. This encaustic phototransfer workshop is for artists of all levels. Join us for an experiment with hot wax and to master a unique printmaking technique!
Please note, hot wax can aggravate those with sensitive lungs. A fan will be going in the background to promote ventilation, and masks will be offered to attendees. This class is not recommended for children under 13 years of age.
4.29.26: Open Mosaic Studio
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!!
Extra Fancy Funky Fused Flowers with Linda Session 2
We are going to create gorgeous glass garden flowers on stakes - we will design our flowers and then fuse them flat. A second firing in a mold will give them shape. Then you collect them and attach them to your stakes and admire!
Glass on Glass Mosaic w/ Erika Session #1
The Glass-on-Glass Mosaic (using stained glass on flat glass OR 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 five-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.
Glass on Glass Mosaic w/ Erika Session #2
The Glass-on-Glass Mosaic (using stained glass on flat glass OR 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 five-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.
Intro to Glass Painting and Enameling
Join us for an opportunity learn and/or improve glass painting/enameling (and some screen printing) skills. We will all be learning and doing together. All materials provided. One kiln firing is also included.
Mosaic Horse
Use your glass cutting and design skills to cover our lifesize horse with gorgeous stained glass mosaic. All materials provided.
5.13.26: Open Mosaic Studio
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!!
Fused Crackle Glass w/ Delfie Session #1
This is a technique that Bob Leatherbarrow introduced where glass powders and water are used to make textured crackles on glass. We will be making an eight inch round or square glass piece that will be slumped into plate or bowl.
Fused Crackle Glass w/ Delfie Session #2
This is a technique that Bob Leatherbarrow introduced where glass powders and water are used to make textured crackles on glass. We will be making an eight inch round or square glass piece that will be slumped into plate or bowl.
Mosaic Horse
Use your glass cutting and design skills to cover our lifesize horse with gorgeous stained glass mosaic. All materials provided.
Open Soldering Studio
Do you have an unfinished project (from home or one of our classes?). Come use our tools and get your project foiled and soldered. Free to bike class or stained glass class folk - email us to register without a fee.
Recycled Mosaics: Session 1
Create a mosaic using recycled materials.
This 8-hour class (over two days) will introduce you to a unique method of making mosaics with used aluminum coffee pods.
We will design and create a mosaic on either a discarded fan blade or an old vinyl record with or without a mirror. All materials and tools will be provided but bring your favorite scissors if you have them.
On the first day, we will learn about the technique, create a design, and start preparing the tesserae. On the second day, we will glue the tesserae to the chosen substrate and complete the project with sealant. If you are not finished, I will provide you with the materials to complete the project at home. All materials are non-toxic and the cutting does not require a lot of strength.
Recycled Mosaics: Session 2
Create a mosaic using recycled materials.
This 8-hour class (over two days) will introduce you to a unique method of making mosaics with used aluminum coffee pods.
We will design and create a mosaic on either a discarded fan blade or an old vinyl record with or without a mirror. All materials and tools will be provided but bring your favorite scissors if you have them.
On the first day, we will learn about the technique, create a design, and start preparing the tesserae. On the second day, we will glue the tesserae to the chosen substrate and complete the project with sealant. If you are not finished, I will provide you with the materials to complete the project at home. All materials are non-toxic and the cutting does not require a lot of strength.
Mosaic Horse
Use your glass cutting and design skills to cover our lifesize horse with gorgeous stained glass mosaic. All materials provided.
5.21.26: Open Mosaic Studio
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!!
Fun with Tile Mosaics! - Session 1
This is a great chance to learn mosaic basics: design, tile cutting, adhesives, grouting… You’ll complete a wonderful 8×8 piece ready to display. We provide all the materials, and this class is appropriate for all ages! Beginners and experienced mosaic folk welcome.
Fun with Tile Mosaics! - Session 2
This is a great chance to learn mosaic basics: design, tile cutting, adhesives, grouting… You’ll complete a wonderful 8×8 piece ready to display. We provide all the materials, and this class is appropriate for all ages! Beginners and experienced mosaic folk welcome.
Mosaic Horse
Use your glass cutting and design skills to cover our lifesize horse with gorgeous stained glass mosaic. All materials provided.
Mosaic Guitars & Other Instruments - session 1
Select an instrument from our collection (or bring your own) to mosaic with glass and glass tile. This class is one of our very. most special - it requires time, patience and lots of beautiful material!
Mosaic Guitars & Other Instruments - session 2
Select an instrument from our collection (or bring your own) to mosaic with glass and glass tile. This class is one of our very. most special - it requires time, patience and lots of beautiful material!
Mosaic Horse
Use your glass cutting and design skills to cover our lifesize horse with gorgeous stained glass mosaic. All materials provided.
6.11.26: Open Mosaic Studio
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!!
Painting with Crayons w/ Mikaela
Create a mini flower or leaf painting using molten crayons! This modern twist on encaustic art invites students to use the Encaustic Stylus Pro and crayons to paint a mini work of art. Images will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own photos. This class is for students of all levels – if you are looking to explore a new medium or perfect your encaustic practice, join us!
Please note, hot wax can aggravate those with sensitive lungs. A fan will be going in the background to promote ventilation, and masks will be offered to attendees.
This class is NOT recommended for children under 13.
Intro to Glass Painting and Enameling
Join us for an opportunity learn and/or improve glass painting/enameling (and some screen printing) skills. We will all be learning and doing together. All materials provided. One kiln firing is also included.
Mosaic Horse
Use your glass cutting and design skills to cover our lifesize horse with gorgeous stained glass mosaic. All materials provided.
Sgraffito on Glass with Karen
Prepared 6x6 full fused glass provided with an additional glass enamel layer on top. Scratch into the surface with bbq sticks to make designs by using stencils, free hand, doodles or zentangles. Fired and hung or set in a stand.
Freeze & Fuse Glass Garden Party! Session 1
Using powder glass and the power of the kitchen freezer, you'll mold glass elements (blossoms, leaves, and stems one day and during the second session you'll compose them onto a base sheet of glass for a second firing. Hang it in a window or frame it on a wall.
• All tools, materials, and heat (Two-kiln-firings included) provided.
Mosaic Horse
Use your glass cutting and design skills to cover our lifesize horse with gorgeous stained glass mosaic. All materials provided.
Open Soldering Studio
Do you have an unfinished project (from home or one of our classes?). Come use our tools and get your project foiled and soldered. Free to bike class or stained glass class folk - email us to register without a fee.
Freeze & Fuse Glass Garden Party! Session 1 2
Using powder glass and the power of the kitchen freezer, you'll mold glass elements (blossoms, leaves, and stems one day and during the second session you'll compose them onto a base sheet of glass for a second firing. Hang it in a window or frame it on a wall.
• All tools, materials, and heat (Two-kiln-firings included) provided.
Fun with Circles - Beginning Stained Glass - Session 1
Let's play with circles to create a fun art piece! Join us as we teach you how to cut circles out of glass and make a stained glass art piece.
Fun with Circles - Beginning Stained Glass - Session 2
Let's play with circles to create a fun art piece! Join us as we teach you how to cut circles out of glass and make a stained glass art piece.
Mosaic Guitars & Other Instruments - session 3
Select an instrument from our collection (or bring your own) to mosaic with glass and glass tile. This class is one of our very. most special - it requires time, patience and lots of beautiful material!
Intro to Glass Blowing
Doug Ostroff will introduce you to his mobile glass studio and will demonstrate the basic process of glass blowing and sculpting of this wonderful material that will be around 2100 F degrees. Students will have the opportunity to make a cup and a chile pepper with an instructor. All materials are included with the class. Doug has 25 years of glass blowing experience and has been teaching glass blowing for 10 years to kids 12 to 85 years old.
2-Day Glass Blowing Deep Dive
Doug Ostroff will introduce you to his mobile glass studio and will demonstrate the basic process of glass blowing and sculpting of this wonderful material that will be around 2100 F degrees. Students will have the opportunity to make a cup and a chile pepper with an instructor. All materials are included with the class. Doug has 25 years of glass blowing experience and has been teaching glass blowing for 10 years to kids 12 to 85 years old.
Fused Mandala Flowers w/ Karen
Design a mandala using a stencil, pattern or your own design. Placing glass powder onto base glass with small straw or designated tool to create pattern to cover the glass. Fire to full fused.
Intro to Glass Blowing
Doug Ostroff will introduce you to his mobile glass studio and will demonstrate the basic process of glass blowing and sculpting of this wonderful material that will be around 2100 F degrees. Students will have the opportunity to make a cup and a chile pepper with an instructor. All materials are included with the class. Doug has 25 years of glass blowing experience and has been teaching glass blowing for 10 years to kids 12 to 85 years old.
Exploring Ancient Glass: Pate de Vere with Dori Settles
his hands-on class introduces students to pâte de verre, using finely ground glass powder, frits and binders to create colorful, thin, and often translucent pieces. You’ll learn various approaches to working with glass materials and molds while being encouraged to experiment and find your own style. Through demonstrations and practice, you’ll gain the skills to create your own unique glass pieces. Students will provide their own dust mask or respirator, everything else will be provided.
FREE Artist Talk: Dori Settles on her work & artistic journey
Join us for a FREE artist talk from acclaimed glass artist Dori Settles and hear about her work and artistic journey. We will also see the work from the students in Dori’s Pate de Verre class exhibited and celebrated
FAB Stained Glass Kaleidoscope: Day 1
With precise cutting, assembly and soldering, you will learn to make and decorate a kaliedascope. You will learn to make your color slides to create your beautiful, unique, colorful design.
FAB Stained Glass Kaleidoscope: Day 2
With precise cutting, assembly and soldering, you will learn to make and decorate a kaliedascope. You will learn to make your color slides to create your beautiful, unique, colorful design.
Bright Bowl-Overs!
These little fused glass bowls trap light and color. You'll make two 6” x 6” bowl overs. So fun to compose the colored shards on a clear base sheet. They'll be fired twice: fused and then draped in the kiln.
• All tools, materials, and heat (Two-kiln-firings included) provided.
FREE Artist Talk: Lucy Lyon, Glass Artist
Join us for the free artist talk from internationally renowned glass artist Lucy Lyon, who will discuss her work and her artistic journey.
Santa Fe Glassy Tour - Day 1
Tour multiple galleries (The Globe, Broken Arrow, Lew Allen, Blue Rain, Liquid Light) and maker’s spaces (TLC glass and the Broken Arrow foundry) over 2 days with talks from artists and curators. Tour of private collector’s home, with an insider’s peak into how they built their collection (and their home, to suit their collection).
Santa Fe Glassy Tour - Day 2
Tour multiple galleries (The Globe, Broken Arrow, Lew Allen, Blue Rain, Liquid Light) and maker’s spaces (TLC glass and the Broken Arrow foundry) over 2 days with talks from artists and curators. Tour of private collector’s home, with an insider’s peak into how they built their collection (and their home, to suit their collection).
Decorative Art Glass House Tour
Decorative Glass Art Tour
Glass has been decorated since it was first formed. An ABQ resident in the Northeast Heights has collected over 2000 pieces of art glass from the Victorian era to today in preparation for an upcoming book, "Glass Decorative Techniques: A Historical Perspective." The tour will focus on how artists have decorated glass through different time periods and how the use of glass techniques changed because of new discoveries and societal expectations.
Working Dichroic Glass w/ Scott Sucher
Working Dichroic Glass
Enjoy a guided discussion on how to cold work dichroic glass into objects of beauty. Whether dichroic cubes or sheet glass, this material can be worked into almost any shape by an imaginative artist with the right tools. This presentation covers the tools and planning a project to include selecting the right type of glass. It also covers the cutting, grinding, polishing and gluing of the glass pieces to create that work of art. It doesn't matter if you are a newbie or experienced glass artist, you will discover tips, tricks, and techniques to expand your capabilities.
Funky Art on A Pole! - 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!
Funky Art on A Pole! - 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!
Intro to Glass Casting w/ Willi Haye Session 1
Have you wondered what it’s like to capture light inside a sculpture?
Join Willi Haye for a glass casting course and learn how to transform glass into a luminous sculpture, perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.
Explore techniques, experiment with textures, and create a luminous one-of-a-kind work of art. No experience necessary, just curiosity, creativity, and a love for exploring new materials.
2 weekends in a row from 9-4pm Saturday and Sunday at the Groove Artspace in Albuquerque.
Intro to Glass Casting w/ Willi Haye Session 2
Have you wondered what it’s like to capture light inside a sculpture?
Join Willi Haye for a glass casting course and learn how to transform glass into a luminous sculpture, perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.
Explore techniques, experiment with textures, and create a luminous one-of-a-kind work of art. No experience necessary, just curiosity, creativity, and a love for exploring new materials.
2 weekends in a row from 9-4pm Saturday and Sunday at the Groove Artspace in Albuquerque.
Intro to Glass Casting w/ Willi Haye Session 3
Have you wondered what it’s like to capture light inside a sculpture?
Join Willi Haye for a glass casting course and learn how to transform glass into a luminous sculpture, perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.
Explore techniques, experiment with textures, and create a luminous one-of-a-kind work of art. No experience necessary, just curiosity, creativity, and a love for exploring new materials.
2 weekends in a row from 9-4pm Saturday and Sunday at the Groove Artspace in Albuquerque.
Intro to Glass Casting w/ Willi Haye Session 4
Have you wondered what it’s like to capture light inside a sculpture?
Join Willi Haye for a glass casting course and learn how to transform glass into a luminous sculpture, perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.
Explore techniques, experiment with textures, and create a luminous one-of-a-kind work of art. No experience necessary, just curiosity, creativity, and a love for exploring new materials.
2 weekends in a row from 9-4pm Saturday and Sunday at the Groove Artspace in Albuquerque.
Holiday Cards : Simple Block Printing Fun
We will make blocks and print up to 50 holiday cards with your own designs. Bring some simple ideas to start and feel free to use some of the blocks that have already been created - collaboration encouraged. All skill levels welcome and all materials provided. Ages 10+
Andamento & Mosaic Design Basics (zoom)
This is a zoom class focusing on andamento (flow) of pieces (tess/tessarae), design concepts and mosaic aesthetics.
Extra Fancy Funky Fused Flowers with Linda Session 1
We are going to create gorgeous glass garden flowers on stakes - we will design our flowers and then fuse them flat. A second firing in a mold will give them shape. Then you collect them and attach them to your stakes and admire!
Outdoor Mosaics with Leah Session #2
This workshop will start with information on the techniques used by several artists in Albuquerque for creating mosaic mural walls, including the one Leah made for her own backyard. We will discuss the pros and cons of various methods.
The 2 sessions will be hands-on, in-person. We will demonstrate one common indirect method and then deep dive into another. Each participant will plan and create a figure on foam/mortar board (up to 2’ x 2’), then cut out the figure and prepare it for mosaic.Then, you will apply tesserae of ceramic tile, broken dishes, found objects or items you bring to use or share.
Your mosaic will be ready to hang and grout on your outdoor wall as a single piece or as the start of your larger mural.
Outdoor Mosaics with Leah Session #1
This workshop will start with information on the techniques used by several artists in Albuquerque for creating mosaic mural walls, including the one Leah made for her own backyard. We will discuss the pros and cons of various methods.
The 2 sessions will be hands-on, in-person. We will demonstrate one common indirect method and then deep dive into another. Each participant will plan and create a figure on foam/mortar board (up to 2’ x 2’), then cut out the figure and prepare it for mosaic.Then, you will apply tesserae of ceramic tile, broken dishes, found objects or items you bring to use or share.
Your mosaic will be ready to hang and grout on your outdoor wall as a single piece or as the start of your larger mural.
Screen Printing With Glass Powders Session 2
In this class you will learn a simple way of making your own silk screens. You will use your silk screen to make an 8-inch wall-hanging or plate.
Mosaic Horse
Use your glass cutting and design skills to cover our lifesize horse with gorgeous stained glass mosaic. All materials provided.
Screen Printing With Glass Powders Session 1
In this class you will learn a simple way of making your own silk screens. You will use your silk screen to make an 8-inch wall-hanging or plate.
Intro to Glass Painting and Enameling
Join us for an opportunity learn and/or improve glass painting/enameling (and some screen printing) skills. We will all be learning and doing together. All materials provided. One kiln firing is also included.
Drawing Fundamentals: Still Life w/ Light, Shadow & Shape - Session #3
Join us for this 3-session introduction to drawing, focusing on the use of pencils and charcoal to capture the essence of a still life: shape, shadow and light. For beginners through intermediate drawers.
Making Mosaic Mirrors Part 2
Includes Design/Andamento workshop (on zoom)! We will custom-cut MDF board and use and glass tiles, found objects, tempered glass, stones and stained glass to craft a gorgeous mosaic mirror for your home. We will learn how to use a circle-cutter for glass and mirror. Make the mirror of your dreams!
Making Mosaic Mirrors Part 1
Includes Design/Andamento workshop (on zoom)! We will custom-cut MDF board and use and glass tiles, found objects, tempered glass, stones and stained glass to craft a gorgeous mosaic mirror for your home. We will learn how to use a circle-cutter for glass and mirror. Make the mirror of your dreams!
4.16.26: Open Mosaic Studio
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!!
Mosaic Horse
Use your glass cutting and design skills to cover our lifesize horse with gorgeous stained glass mosaic. All materials provided.
Drawing Fundamentals: Still Life w/ Light, Shadow & Shape - Session #2
Join us for this 3-session introduction to drawing, focusing on the use of pencils and charcoal to capture the essence of a still life: shape, shadow and light. For beginners through intermediate drawers.
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.
Cool Copper Inclusions in Glass
Can you include metals in glass art? Yes, you can! Copper works very well. In this class, you'll cut copper sheet using templates and slip them between sheets of glass to be kiln-fired. You can also build in a copper post, and create a “pot-sticker” for your plants!
• All tools, materials, and heat (One kiln-firing included) are provided.
Mosaic Horse
Use your glass cutting and design skills to cover our lifesize horse with gorgeous stained glass mosaic. All materials provided.
Open Soldering Studio
Do you have an unfinished project (from home or one of our classes?). Come use our tools and get your project foiled and soldered. Free to bike class or stained glass class folk - email us to register without a fee.
Drawing Fundamentals: Still Life w/ Light, Shadow & Shape - Session #1
Join us for this 3-session introduction to drawing, focusing on the use of pencils and charcoal to capture the essence of a still life: shape, shadow and light. For beginners through intermediate drawers.
Landscape Collage with Alison
Come to The Groove and learn how to create a beautiful landscapecollage!
In this class you will learn how to glue layers of translucent tissue paper on to a 12x 12 board and create a glowing landscape. You will learn about color combinations and spectral light, to create a landscape with light, depth, and glowing color. Supplies provided.
5 hour class, with lunch break.
$150
Mosaic Horse
Use your glass cutting and design skills to cover our lifesize horse with gorgeous stained glass mosaic. All materials provided.
Micro Mosaic Pendants with Nancy Holt
Learn the historical art of creating intricate jewelry using tiny tesserae of multiple kinds. This hands-on course will teach you how to cut materials, use them effectively in a design, and set them into metal bezels. You will leave with a finished, wearable artpiece of your own design.
Class topics:
* The history of the micro mosaic
* How to design a graphic micro mosaic using paper and colored pencils.
* How to cut micro mosaic materials: smalti, filati, millefiori, beads, and mini tiles.
* How to use specialized adhesives to attractively set your tesserae
No prior experience is necessary, and all tools and materials are provided.
Tweezers are necessary for this method and will be provided. If you have a favorite pair (like I do!) it would be good to bring it to class.
Also, there will be close up work so if you need visual assistance tools these would be helpful as well.
Fused Glass Mosaics with Lavae
• Title of Class: Fused Glass Mosaics
• Brief Description: Mosaics that look like stained glass without the caming and soldering. We'll compose pieces of colored glass onto a glass backer sheet and then “grout” them with powdered glass to define and give depth. You might choose to paint an icon or pattern onto the glass with high temperature paint. It all gets fused in the kiln to created a solid piece of art that's suitable for a plate or light catcher in your window.
• All tools, materials, and heat (One kiln-firing included) provided.
3.26.26: Open Mosaic Studio
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!!
FREE Artists' Talk: Public Mosaic Artwork in ABQ
This panel presentation will be held at Amy Biehl High School.
Teacher Training: Mosaics in the Classroom
We invite APS teachers (of every grade level and content area) to apply for a free program being offered by The Community Groove at The Groove Artspace. We will accept up to 16 teachers serving a variety of schools and student populations.
Teacher Training: Mosaics in the Classroom
We invite APS teachers (of every grade level and content area) to apply for a free program being offered by The Community Groove at The Groove Artspace. We will accept up to 16 teachers serving a variety of schools and student populations.
