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Goggleworks
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Goggleworks
201 Washington St.
Reading, PA 19601
Contact: Devyn Briggs
About Goggleworks
GoggleWorks has free admission and parking and is open to the public 9am-9pm daily. GoggleWorks operates in a former goggle factory and is composed of 145,000 square feet of creative space. GoggleWorks offers year round arts education, including workshops, classes, and visiting artists; community outreach programs; a summer residency; youth programs and camps; 35 on-site studio artists; the Albert and Eunice Boscov theater; three galleries for exhibitions; the Berks Launchbox maker space; and 16 educational spaces including studios-hot glass, wood, printmaking, warm glass, metals, ceramics, photography, and urban gardens.
Program Description
The After School Arts Program (ASAP) offers students, ages 7-17, residing in the Reading School District and beyond, the opportunity to explore, experiment, and develop their creativity through hands-on, collaborative projects at No Cost to their families. Taught by professional artists and educators, ASAP provides students with all of the knowledge and excitement of an after-school arts program wherever it’s most convenient to them. ASAP will offer virtual classes as well!
Eligibility and Enrollment
The next term of the After School Arts Program will take place in the Spring of 2024! Check back at the end of fall to see the class offerings and register! In the meantime, fill out a scholarship application at the link below for other classes and workshops
that you and your kids can both enjoy!
Registration for term classes for both Adults and Youth opens at 9am Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023
Timelines
After School Arts Program (ASAP) Spring I dates: February 5 – March 14, 2024
Spring term for Adults and Youth dates: Monday, January 15 – Sunday, May 5, 2024
Summer term for Adults and Youth dates: Monday, May 6 – Sunday, August 25, 2024
Fall term term for Adults and Youth dates: Monday, August 26 – Sunday, December 15, 2024
Location
GoggleWorks classes are held on campus at:
201 Washington St.
Reading, PA 19601
Costs and Financial Assistance
GoggleWorks transforms lives through unique interactions with art regardless of financial means. To this end, we offer two types of scholarships year-round on a rolling basis. Scholarships are limited to one class or camp per child or adult per term.
Devyn Briggs
Artistic Director
Email: dbriggs@goggleworks.org
Emily Thiel
Programs Manager
Email: ethiel@goggleworks.org
Paola Mateo
Youth Programs Coordinator
Email: pmateo@goggleworks.org
Need More Information?
Whether you are a partner organization looking to update programs and events on the website or you are a family member with questions about programs, activities, or job openings, contact us!
