EYEBALL III — January 22–24, 2027, Ace Hotel & Swim Club, Palm Springs, California. The Frame Makers.
Eyewear Workshops | Eyeball III
EYEBALL III
Ace Hotel & Swim Club · Palm Springs · January 22–24, 2027
Eyewear Education · Eyeball III

Eyewear
Workshops

Go beyond the frame. Explore the art, science, and hands-on craft of eyewear design and manufacturing with industry professionals.

January 22–23, 2027 Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs, California

Schedule of Classes

Two immersive workshops. From your first design concept to a finished, handcrafted frame.

Workshop 01 · Eyewear Design

Turn Your Ideas
Into Eyewear

Learn how to translate creative ideas into functional, manufacturable eyewear.

$600
4 instructional hours
Date Friday, January 22
Class Times 9–11 AM
12–2 PM
Enrollment Limited to 10 students
Prerequisite None

Course Overview

Explore the foundations of eyewear design, from facial anatomy and fit to material selection, durability, components, and the realities of manufacturing. Learn to transform your ideas into technical designs ready for prototyping and production.

Curriculum

  • Facial anatomy, measurements, and frame fit
  • Materials, durability, and manufacturing constraints
  • Eyewear hardware, components, and construction
  • Technical drawing and design fundamentals
  • Introduction to 3D modeling with accessible software
  • OEM manufacturing and prototyping considerations
What to Bring A laptop is required for the design portion of the class.
Instructor Chad Sobodash, ABO-AC President, Guild of American Spectacle Makers
Workshop 02 · Eyewear Crafting

Crafting
& Finishing

Experience the hands-on process of shaping, assembling, and finishing a handmade frame.

$1,200
8 instructional hours
Dates Friday, January 22
Saturday, January 23
Class Times Fri · 2–6 PM
Sat · 10 AM–2 PM
Enrollment Limited to 10 students
Experience No experience necessary

Course Overview

Discover the craftsmanship behind independent eyewear. Through demonstrations and hands-on instruction, learn how a raw acetate blank becomes a finished frame. Explore traditional techniques alongside modern manufacturing technology.

Curriculum

  • Live CNC milling and manufacturing demonstration
  • Hand shaping and profiling an acetate frame
  • Hinge installation and frame construction
  • Thermoforming and shaping techniques
  • Sanding, polishing, and surface finishing
  • Temple alignment and final frame assembly
Materials Provided Tools, materials, and spare acetate blanks will be provided.
Instructors Travis Lefevre, ABO-AC Founder, LFVR Eyewear Chad Sobodash, ABO-AC President, Guild of American Spectacle Makers
The Complete Experience

Design It. Mill It.
Finish It. Wear It.

Take both workshops and experience the complete journey from eyewear concept to handcrafted frame.

$1,800 Both Workshops

Make Something Worth Wearing.

Join us at Eyeball III for an intimate, hands-on exploration of eyewear design, craftsmanship, and independent optical culture.

Eyeball III · January 22–24, 2027
Ace Hotel & Swim Club · Palm Springs, California