Grow at Home: Make a Mini Greenhouse
with Emily Gaudioso
Class Description
In this beginner-friendly DIY (Do It Yourself) three-week workshop, participants will build a charming tabletop greenhouse perfect for herbs, succulents, or seedlings. Emily Gaudioso will guide you step-by-step through simple woodworking techniques using basic hand tools like saws and drills. No prior experience needed.
You’ll leave with a fully constructed greenhouse ready for your windowsill or kitchen counter, plus the skills and confidence to build more on your own.
Ideal for older teens and adults interested in indoor gardening, woodworking, or hands-on creative projects.
Price
This class is operating on a sliding scale. You may purchase the class at a rate you feel financially comfortable with, up to the maximum class cost of $120. All students will receive the same instruction regardless of payment.
Use the checkout process as-is to pay the full $120 for the course. To adjust the price during checkout, please enter the desired price in the promo code box in a multiple of 10, between $20 and $110. For example, to pay $60, enter 60 into the promo code box. Please reach out to us if you need assistance.
Dates & Times
This class meets on Mondays, November 3rd through 17th, from 6 – 8:30 pm.
Materials Required
All materials are included.
About the Instructor Emily Gaudioso
Emily Gaudioso is a ceramic artist and arts educator with over 20 years of experience working across community-based arts organizations in Erie, PA. She holds a BFA in Ceramics with a concentration in Art Education and Sculpture from Edinboro University, along with a minor in Art History.
Owner and artist of Broken Egg Clay, she produces joyful and distinctive ceramic works that reflect her playful spirit and love of material. Her teaching practice spans institutions such as the Erie Center for Arts and Technology, DAFMARK Arts Center, Neighborhood Art House, the Erie Art Museum, Erie Clay Space, and more. She has taught a range of courses including Ceramics, Printmaking, and a variety of workshops focused on upcycling and mixed media.
At her core, Emily’s research explores conscious, sustainable approaches to artmaking with a strong commitment to accessibility in the arts. She has served on the Board of Directors at Erie Clay Space and recently presented "Shifting Perspectives: Synergistic Art Making" at the 2024 Regional Common Inservice Day at the Erie Art Museum.
Her recent exhibition work includes Women in Art at the 1020 Collective (2024). Outside of her creative pursuits, Emily is a proud parent to nine-year-old twins.