Open Studio

If you have taken a class with us that is specific to the Open Studio Session you are signing up for, then you are eligible to sign up! I.e. if you took a jewelry making class, you can sign up for our metalsmithing open studio. If you have taken a sewing workshop, you can sign up for Open Sew.

Jewelry Open Studio:

What's included:

• Access to our hand tools, torches, tumbler, files, flex shafts

• Scrap brass and copper, solder, and flux provided

What’s Not Included:

• Materials (metals and wires)

• Sand paper

• any other tools or materials needed for your specific project

Open Sew:

What's included:

• Usage of our sewing machines - we have 6 Singer Heavy Duty 4423 Machines available for use

• Usage of our notions - we have seam rippers, pins, pin cushions, thread snips, fabric scissors, 2 irons and 2 ironing boards, a cutting mat, measuring tape, acrylic rulers and white thread available for use

• Advice and guidance on your sewing project - we encourage you to bring your work in progress projects and any materials you need to get started or jumpstart your project. A few examples include:

  • Bringing a sewing project/work in progress - we're happy to tackle your instructions and get you moving on your WIPs, and we're also happy to create in community with you, if you'd like company while you sew!

  • Bringing a new project to cut out - we're happy to be your second set of eyes on cutting layouts and pattern instructions!

  • Bringing fabric to kickstart your project planning - we're happy to help you search for an appropriate pattern and get you set up for success once you're ready to make your first cut

What's not included:

• Fabric, patterns, notions and other supplies required for construction of your project 

• Learning how to sew - we recommend students already know how to use a sewing machine before attending this workshop. If you are self-taught or have attended our Intro to Sewing course, Alterations or Upcycling classes before, you should have the skills necessary to attend.

Stained Glass Open Studio:

What's Included:

• Access to glass grinders, soldering irons, scissors, X-Acto knife, waffle board (cutting surface), heat-resistant soldering surface, and assorted scrap glass

• Light guidance and support on your project

• Personal protective equipment: safety glasses, gloves, and masks

What's Not Included:

• Sheet glass

• Running pliers

• Scoring tools

• Copper foil

• Patterns

• Sharpies

• Grozing pliers

• Fid (burnishing tool)

• Solder

• Flux and flux brush

• Flux cleaner

• Lead came (if your project requires it)

• Jump rings

• Glass polish

Jewelry:

We highly recommend stopping by Stone Stop Jeweler’s Supply in Lakewood, CO to gather any tools or materials for jewelry making. They have a wide variety of hand tools, metals and stones to look through.

To order materials online, our go-to supplier is Rio Grande.

Sewing:

Locally, there are two creative reuse stores we recommend: ReCreative and Art Parts. Treelotta and The Craft Box carry many quilting fabrics and supplies, while SewBo and Elfriede's have more garment fabric options. 

Online, our favorites include LA Finch, Firecracker Fabrics. Blackbird Fabrics and Discovery Fabrics. We also like to purchase notions in bulk from Wawak.

Stained Glass:

• Denver - D&L Art Glass Supply

• Boulder - Colorado Glass Works

• Colorado Springs - Carol's Creative Glass

These are all places we love and personally recommend.

Yes! Please reserve your spot(s) for Open Studio ahead of time. We have limited space and available equipment, so need to plan head counts accordingly.

If you are a Studio Member, you get free access to our Jewelry Open Studio! When you book, simply enter code MEMBER to take 100% off your booking.

If you are not a studio member, but want to learn more about joining, visit our Studio Membership page.