Nice Job, Nike Team.
You Did It.
You came together, chose your path… and got your hands dirty. Whether you wielded metal and fire or glass and solder, you created a special art piece all your own!
But let’s not be strangers. Because creating these one-of-a-kind keepsakes from metal and glass is just the beginning. We have 27,000 sq. ft. of adventure in store at our Makerspace.
We’d love for you to
come hang out again.
We’d be delighted to see your face in our Makerspace. And we hope you’ll find the offers below — created just for you — too good to resist.
1.Get 20% Off
membership or studio space.
Sign a pre-paid, one-year contract and get a very special 20% discount on a Makerspace Membership ($480 value) or Private Studio Rental (priced by sq. ft.). Get in touch to learn more.
2.Bring a Friend.
Check out these BOGO classes.
Treat yourself — and make a friend’s day — with this two-for-one deal just for Team Nike. Feast your eyes on the experiences below, then choose your adventure. No experience necessary.
Once you complete your purchase, your instructor will reach out to book a date and time that’s perfect for you and your guest.
Special BOGO Classes Just for You
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Carve Your Own Story in Clay
Ready to try something new? Dive into sgraffito ceramics and design a one of a kind mug using carving and layered surface decoration. In this two-hour session, you’ll learn how to apply slip, transfer designs, and carve into clay to create striking patterns and imagery. This class is all about exploration, making it perfect for beginners and returning makers alike. Come get messy, slow down, and create something truly personal! Your special BOGO price: $100
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Weld a Bat Sculpture with Jacqueline.
In this two-session class over two separate days, you'll learn how to safely operate a MIG welder and use an angle grinder to create your own bat sculpture. All metal, tools, and personal protection equipment will be provided. Your special BOGO price: $500.
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Learn Stained Glass with Cait.
Choose from a variety of patterns and a library of colored glass to customize your piece. Get hands-on experience with cutting, refining, and applying foil to glass. Your instructor will apply the final solder, and you’ll walk out with a finished piece ready to display. Your special BOGO price: $160
Ps. Want to learn soldering, too? Our optional 1-hour soldering mini-course add-on is just an additional $65.
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Create Asemic Art with Dixie
Ever wonder what writing looks like without words? Put pen to paper and join this playful, two-hour workshop on asemic art — where marks, gestures, and flow create meaning beyond language. Attendees get their own sketchbook and special glass pen. Your special BOGO price: $150.
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Make a Shadow Box with Jenelle.
Do you have precious heirlooms to frame and preserve? Have you ever wanted to make a shadowbox arrangement from found objects? Go beyond the basics in this fun and creative course. Bring small items or choose a few from our curated collection, and then turn them into a beautiful shadowbox presentation. Your special BOGO price: $250.
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Experience Hot Glass with Deenie
Do you like playing with fire? Get direct guidance on how to work sculpturally with glass rods while learning the craft of lampworking. This class is all about experimentation; you will mix, mash, cut, pull, and shape small gathers of molten glass. No pressure and all fun. Need more time? Sign up for multiple sessions and build experience at your own pace. Your special BOGO price: $240
Want to take a BOGO Class?
Reach out via this form!
3.Swing By for
one of our community events.
Clay Play Nights
Join us for our weekly drop-in Open Ceramics Studio. You’ll have access to throwing wheels, sculpting tools, and more. Clay Play is free for Past Lives members and $15-$30 (sliding scale) for non-members. Bring your own clay, or purchase some here. It’s a fantastic way to soak in the vibes of our community and get your hands dirty making art. (Tuesdays, 6 - 8 p.m.)
Mosaic Meet-Ups
Part art, part social happening, there’s always a blast to be had on Mosaic Thursdays. Mosaic is great for beginners and experienced glass artists alike. We’ve got everything you need, including acrylic bases and a variety of glass, or you can bring your own substrate and materials. Free for members and non-members. (Thursdays, 5 - 7 p.m.)
NOTE: Our building is code-protected. On Clay Play nights, signage will direct you to enter. On Mosaic nights, text Dixie at 971-373-3323 for the door code.
A Federation of Guilds.
Each of our Guilds is a micro-community: a space to learn, build, and collaborate. Together, they form a federation that shares infrastructure, connects disciplines, and supports long-term creative independence.
We’re Constantly Expanding.
Current Guilds Include:
Thank You!
Together, Past Lives Makerspace and Nike make a great team. Come see us again! 💗