Changing Perspectives
Perspective Changes Everything.
Tuessday July 21, 2026 | 6:00PM-7:30PM
550 Brewing Company | 119 E Chuska St, Aztec, NM 87410
$15 Admission (8yo+) | All ages welcome, participants younger than 8 will need an adult co-creator to complete the project.
Some memories deserve more than a picture frame.
In Changing Perspectives, you'll transform your favorite photos into an interactive optical illusion that reveals different images as you move around it. Using a little creativity and a little science, you'll build a one-of-a-kind keepsake that's guaranteed to make people stop, look twice, and ask, "How does that work?"
Whether you fill it with family memories, your favorite pet, vacation photos, or a fun before-and-after story, your finished project will be uniquely yours.
What You'll Make
Build a freestanding optical illusion display that changes as the viewing angle changes. As people move from side to side, your artwork transforms before their eyes, revealing different images with every step. It's a personalized piece of interactive art that's just as fun to display as it is to create.
Bring Your Photos
To personalize your project, bring up to three 4×6 printed photo copies.
Please bring copies—not original photographs. Your photos will be cut into strips during the workshop and cannot be restored afterward.
Looking for Ideas?
Kindergarten photo → Current school photo
Baby photo → Today
First day of school → Graduation
Pets through the years
Family vacations
Wedding or anniversary photos
Before & after projects
Favorite artwork or drawings
Grandparents, parents, and grandchildren
Best friends or teammates
Anything that tells your story!
Don't have photos you'd like to use? No problem! We'll have a selection of images available so everyone can complete a project.
What You'll Learn
How perspective creates optical illusions
The science behind changing images
Basic image alignment and assembly techniques
Tips for creating a polished, professional-looking project
No experience is necessary. We'll guide you through every step.
Who It's For
Changing Perspectives is a true all-ages workshop. Kids, teens, adults, and grandparents can all enjoy creating this project together. Younger makers are welcome with a participating parent or guardian, while older participants will enjoy exploring the science behind the illusion.
Whether you're making a family keepsake, creating a meaningful gift, or simply trying something new, you'll leave with a project that's uniquely yours.
What's Included
Your registration includes:
All project materials
Use of tools during class
Step-by-step instruction
Your completed optical illusion artwork to take home
Just remember to bring your 4×6 photo copies if you'd like to personalize your project.
Reserve Your Spot
Bring your favorite memories, discover the science behind optical illusions, and create a one-of-a-kind piece of interactive art. We can't wait to see the stories you choose to tell.
A huge thank you to 550 Brewing Company for partnering with Rusted Rose Studios to bring Crafts & Drafts to Aztec.
Grab a drink before class to get the creativity flowing, then stay afterward for dinner, craft beer, and conversation!