Saturday, October 7 through Sunday, October 8, 2017
10:00am - 5:00pm (daily)
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts presents the 7th annual Arts Festival Reading. Over the course of the weekend, thousands of visitors immerse themselves in the arts as they explore GoggleWorks’ city-block sized campus, discover the finest craft artists and vendors, experience demonstrations of virtuosic technique, explore the work made in our juried artist studios, taste local flavors and craft beverages, sing along with musical artists, and connect with other attendees who are excited about the arts.
SHOP
Browse handcrafted items from over 90 professional artists and craftsmen from around the region. Pick out that perfect, unique gift or find something for your home. A variety of mediums will be represented including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, glass, photography, fine art, and woodworking. For a full list of participating artists, click here. ($)
VISIT ARTIST STUDIOS
GoggleWorks second and third floor artists will open their studios, as well as Julio Cepeda, visiting artist from Trinidad, Cuba. Meet and talk with them about their process, see works-in-progress, and purchase original artwork.
DEMOS
Learn how things are made! Watch ongoing demonstrations in some of the most popular teaching studios at GoggleWorks. Attendees can watch raku being fired in ceramics, glassblowing in the hot glass studio, woodturning and woodworking in the wood studio, experience virtual reality sculpture and painting.
MAKE & TAKE WORKSHOPS
Try your hand at making something! GoggleWorks will offer various make & take workshops including screenprinted t-shirts, fused glass housewares, and glaze-your-own raku pottery. ($)
KIDS SPACE presented by Yocum Institute for Art Education
Drop the kids off at this kid-friendly space staffed by Yocum. Timed workshops, hands-on activities, and demonstrations will run throughout the weekend. ($)
FOOD & DRINK
Guests can enjoy a full menu from GoggleWorks' new food partners, Belly-Kitchen & Drinkery. Featured cocktails, local wine, and craft beer by Sly Fox Brewing Company will also be served. ($)
