Factory Works
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Creating a community of makers, creatives, and doers

Engage in creative and educational experiences that build meaningful connections

Creating a community of makers, creatives, and doers

Engage in creative and educational experiences that build meaningful connections

Creating a community of makers, creatives, and doers

Engage in creative and educational experiences that build meaningful connections

We enrich lives by empowering you to explore

We focus on you by nurturing passions, elevating skills, and building connections. Our programs offer you an opportunity to be creative and explore your passions. Whether those passions include making new friends in our clay studio or community woodshop, or exploring self-expression through black and white photography. We empower you to elevate the quality of your life through creative endeavors.

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Helping you transform

Clay Studio
Provides a membership-based 24/7 studio for hand-building and throwing. The monthly membership includes glazes and firings. Classes for beginners and workshops for fun are provided at an extra charge.

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Community Woodshop
The Williamsport Community Woodshop provides our members access to a well-equipped woodworking facility. Our classes cater to adults of varying skill levels. Participation in membership or classes fosters skill development and elevates craftsmanship. Become a part of our community and craft something truly exceptional!

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Photo Lab
A black and white film darkroom providing experiences to learn film photography, development and printing. Most programs are delivered free of charge or at a reduced cost.

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Upcoming Classes
& Workshops

Classes & Workshops for aspiring, emerging, established artists or just people who are starting out. Click the program name below to see their class and workshop offerings.

Clay Studio
Community Woodshop
Photo Lab
February 27: Turn Your First Bowl Feb 27 with John
February 11: Master the Art of Blind Dovetail Box-Making Feb 11
January 23: Create A Stunning Solid Wood Serving Tray Jan 23
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February 1: Develop Your B&W Film: Feb 1 or Apr 5
February 15: Create Your Own Darkroom Print: Feb 15 or Apr 19
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What our community says

“The Photo Lab has always been my favorite place to serve the community. From the first time I've been in the Photo Lab, it's always been such a warm welcome and a pleasant experience. Brian is truly the best.”
Morgan Clouser
Williamsport, PA
"The Photo Lab is an amazing place where we have gotten to learn some awesome techniques and have fun experiences, from developing photos with coffee or dressing up for our annual creepy Halloween shoot. We are always excited to hear about what new and exciting programs they have come up with."
Pat & Laura Rein
Hughesville, PA
“The Photo Lab is an amazing safe space to be able to express your ideas of beauty and meaning. It is transformative as it allows individuals to express a freedom of expression that so few people get to experience. I highly recommend it for everyone!”
Judy Chestnut
Williamsport, PA

"The Factory Works Photo Lab is well-equipped and highly functional for both the beginner and the most experienced photographer. And Brian Spies is both highly knowledgeable, creative, and helpful. Great humor, too!"

Bruce Wallace
Lock Haven, PA

"Factory Works is very supportive of TLC's mission and invited our clientele to come participate in a photo lab workshop for four weeks. The clients responded very well to the workshop and felt valued and appreciated by Factory Works staff and mission. Factory Works is an asset to our community."

Nicole Miller
Williamsport, PA

"The chance for learning about photography and hands on technology is invaluable"

Rob Colley
Williamsport, PA

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