Workshops
Find a class that appeals to you. Here you will find workshops in many disciplines, from jewelry-making to basket-weaving. All workshops are geared towards the beginner student.
We welcome you to join us. No experience is required.
October
Resin Jewelry Workshop
Kids Night Out~ BYOSnack
Resin Jewelry Workshop
Come explore the magic of resin and suspend dried, pressed botanicals forever in your handmade jewelry. Students will use UV-curing resin and lights provided by the studio. Each student will make 3-4 pieces with their choice of earrings, pendants, or key chains.
Plenty of jewelry settings/bezels will be provided.
All levels are welcome.
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Saturday, October 12, 2024
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Tuition: $59
materials included
Class is Full
Get a Handle on It
Kids Night Out~ BYOSnack
Resin Jewelry Workshop
Do you want to practice pulling your mug handles? Maybe you've never tried and don't know where to start. This two-hour workshop will explore the basics necessary for consistently pulling handles and tips for attaching. Please bring your leather hard mugs (trimmed if necessary) to work on--let us know if you need one provided. During this 2-hour workshop, you will learn the basics of pulling a mug handle in varying shapes/sizes and different attaching techniques.
Instructor: Melanie Pack
October 17, 2024
3:00-5:00 PM
Tuition: $59.00
materials included. * Students should bring their leather-hard mugs to work on or advise...
Kids Night Out~ BYOSnack
Kids Night Out~ BYOSnack
Kids Night Out~ BYOSnack
Grab a friend and hang out in the studio Friday night. You will create your very own hand-stamped cuff bracelet that will be as unique as you are!
Ages 8-12 years
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Friday, October 18, 2024
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Tuition: $45
materials included
Monster Mugs
Saturday Night Spin~ Wheel Workshop~ BYOB
Kids Night Out~ BYOSnack
Are you looking for something fun and creative to do on a Saturday afternoon? We welcome you to "Toast the Spooky Season" with a handbuilt monster mug! During this two 1/2-hour workshop, you will learn the basics of hand-building and get creative as you carve and mold "creature features" into the face of your mug. A portion of the workshop will provide an overview of glaze options and techniques so that you will be comfortable applying your glazes to your piece after the bisque fire.
This workshop will allow you to become comfortable in the studio and build independently. Your Monster Mugs will be bisque-fired in 7-10 days, and you can then return with a Glaze Pass (included) to paint your monstrous creations! It's fun for everyone, so grab a friend and sign up!
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Saturday, October 19, 2024
3:00-5:30 PM
Tuition: $59
materials included
Saturday Night Spin~ Wheel Workshop~ BYOB
Saturday Night Spin~ Wheel Workshop~ BYOB
Saturday Night Spin~ Wheel Workshop~ BYOB
Have you always wanted to try the potter's wheel? During this 2 hour workshop you will learn the basics, get your hands messy, and have lots of fun!
Perfect to try with a friend or a great date night.
Any pieces you make, and want to keep will be fired, and you can return with the purchase of a Clay Day Pass to glaze and continue exploring the wonderful possibilities of clay.
Ages 21+
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Saturday, October 19, 2024
6:00PM-8:00PM
Tuition: $59
materials included
Ladies Jewelry Night~ BYOB
Saturday Night Spin~ Wheel Workshop~ BYOB
Saturday Night Spin~ Wheel Workshop~ BYOB
Grab a friend and hang out in the studio Friday night. Tonight we will be using the jewelers saw.
You will create your own Halloween inspired brass earrings. Students will choose from a selection of assorted designs including spooky cats, pumpkin, bats and more!
Ages 21+
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Friday, October 25, 2024
6:00PM-8:30PM
Tuition: $59
materials included
November
Wheel-Throwing for Kids Workshop
Wheel-Throwing for Kids Workshop
Wheel-Throwing for Kids Workshop
Do you have a young artist who’s been wanting to try the pottery wheel? Now’s the time to let them learn with us! We will demonstrate the basics of creating a small vessel on the wheel, emphasizing control, speed, pressure, and fundamental throwing knowledge–all with age-appropriate terms and examples. Students will have time to practice these new skills with teacher assistance. Supplies to bring? A good attitude and willingness to get muddy!
Ages 10+
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Saturday, November 2, 2024
10:00 - 12:00 PM
Tuition: $45.00/student
Swiftie Saturday Jewelry Making
Wheel-Throwing for Kids Workshop
Wheel-Throwing for Kids Workshop
Calling all Taylor Swift fans ages 7-12! Come hang out with your friends, rock out to your favorite Taylor Swift music, and make some Swiftie trading bracelets using beads and hand-stamped designs. Popcorn, Rice Crispy treats and juice boxes will be provided.
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Saturday, November 2, 2024
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Tuition: $45
materials included
Couples Wheel-Throwing
Wheel-Throwing for Kids Workshop
Botanically Inspired Jewelry at the PA Guild of Craftsmen
This workshop is perfect for the couple looking for a fun thing to do on a Sunday afternoon. Melanie will teach you how to center clay on the potters' wheel and how to throw your first bowl. Students may return to glaze their fired bowls and choose from a wide selection of glaze colors. Have fun making a new memory together and see why so many love throwing on the wheel.
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Sunday, November 3, 2024
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Tuition: $59 per person
clay included plus pass to return to glaze
Botanically Inspired Jewelry at the PA Guild of Craftsmen
Botanically Inspired Jewelry at the PA Guild of Craftsmen
Botanically Inspired Jewelry at the PA Guild of Craftsmen
Come explore the art of precious metal clay and create your own silver jewelry inspired by botanical finds. In this two-part series, you’ll press flowers and leaves into metal clay, which will then be kiln-fired to create 99.9% pure silver jewelry. Each student will leave with their own custom-designed pendant and pair of earrings or can opt to make one large pendant.
Students are welcome to bring their own botanicals, and will be able to make samples in base metal and ceramic clay which Hattie will fire for the students.
All materials are included in the tuition.
Location: PA Guild of Craftsmen
registration through their website linked below
Wednesday, Nov. 13 & 20, 2024
9:00 - 12:00 PM
Tuition: $150
Everlasting Paper Flowers
Botanically Inspired Jewelry at the PA Guild of Craftsmen
Everlasting Paper Flowers
Hattie has taught this class at Longwood Gardens and soon at Winterthur. Now she is offering you this special class at her studio. Choose from a delightful collection of colored papers to create your everlasting paper bloom as you cut, stretch, and form petals to mimic real-life flowers. Each student will leave with two paper irises in the color of your choice.
Saturday, November 9, 2024
6:00 PM-8:30 PM
Tuition: $59
tools provided & materials included
Silver Etched Earrings
Botanically Inspired Jewelry at the PA Guild of Craftsmen
Everlasting Paper Flowers
Etching your sterling silver with nitric acid is a great way to add surface design and contrast! In this workshop, we will be creating a set of simple etched earrings using vinyl as a resist to get crisp detail. The etched forms can be gently dapped for a more dynamic piece or left flat.
Beginners Welcome!
Instructor: Vi Hutchinson
Sunday, November 10, 2024
10:00AM-1:00PM
Tuition: $65
Materials: $20
Take It or Leaf It
Saturday Night Spin~ BYOB
Saturday Night Spin~ BYOB
Creating a custom leaf dish (med-large), you will work with a clay slab to cut out your chosen leaf outline. You can embellish it with textures and add additional details. Pieces will be rounded and formed for drying. As time allows, smaller leaf dishes can be made using the same method or a pressed leaf imprint and hand-creased edges. This workshop is open to your creativity–we’re here to help but will “leaf” the great ideas up to you!
Teen & Adult
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Saturday, November 16, 2024
3:00 - 5:30 PM
Tuition: 59.00
materials included
Saturday Night Spin~ BYOB
Saturday Night Spin~ BYOB
Saturday Night Spin~ BYOB
Have you always wanted to try the potter's wheel? During this 2 hour workshop you will learn the basics, get your hands messy, and have lots of fun!
Perfect to try with a friend or a great date night.
Any pieces you make, and want to keep will be fired, and you can return with the purchase of a Clay Day Pass to glaze and continue exploring the wonderful possibilities of clay.
Ages 21+
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Saturday, November 16, 2024
6:00-8:00PM
Tuition: $59
materials included
Intro to Enameling
Saturday Night Spin~ BYOB
Intro to Enameling
Come learn the exciting and colorful world of enameling in this explorative and fun workshop! Each student will have a large selection of copper blanks and colors to choose from to create their very own enameled jewelry using the kiln firing method. Students will sift glass enamels in various colors to achieve a layered fused enamel surface.
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Saturday, November 23, 2024
9:00AM-12:00PM
Tuition: $89
materials included
December
Saturday Night Spin
Holiday Clay Ornaments
Holiday Clay Ornaments
Have you always wanted to try the potter's wheel? During this two-hour workshop, you will learn the basics, get your hands messy, and have lots of fun!
Perfect to try with a friend or a great date night.
Any pieces you make and want to keep will be fired, and you can return them with the purchase of a Clay Day Pass to glaze and continue exploring the beautiful possibilities of clay.
Ages 21+
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Saturday, December 7, 2024
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Tuition: $59
materials included
Holiday Clay Ornaments
Holiday Clay Ornaments
Holiday Clay Ornaments
Join us for this fun winter workshop in the clay studio! We will be hand building a “melting snowman” ornament. As time allows, you can make multiples of this design or explore other ornament technique options such as
wax relief drawing on bisque-ware and“Cookie Cutter” designs ( letters/initials, trees, wreaths, stars etc.) with imprints, custom carving, or hand-stamped lettering.
Instructor: Melanie Pack
December 7, 2024
2:00PM-4:00PM
Tuition: $45
materials included
Riveted Ring-December
Southwest Gemstone Hoops
Southwest Gemstone Hoops
In this workshop you will hammer stamp and rivet
to add beautiful
textures to silver and create a
one-of-a-kind ring.
Grab a friend and spend the evening together!
Perfect to treat yourself, or gift to a friend this holiday season.
Teens and Adults welcome!
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Friday, December 13, 2024
6:00PM-9:00PM
Tuition: $55
materials fee: $20 payable via cash or venmo
Southwest Gemstone Hoops
Southwest Gemstone Hoops
Southwest Gemstone Hoops
Join Hattie in the studio and make these gorgeous hand-stamped sterling silver teardrop hoops, complete with your choice of natural gemstone chips. Students will use metal design stamps, learn to solder, and make French ear wires.
Teens and Adults welcome!
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Saturday, December 14, 2024
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $79
silver and gemstones included
Private Couples Silver Ring Making
Join Hattie in her metal jewelry studio and make your own silver soldered ring using traditional metalsmith techniques such as design stamping, sawing and soldering. Add patina for contrast or polish for shine. Match your rings or make them different, the choice is yours!
No experience necessary.
Must be 21 years of age.
Time: 2.5 hours
Price: $195/couple
By appointment only~ Available Fridays(10:00AM-6:00PM) and Saturdays (1:00PM-6:00PM)
Please email alisa@hattieweselykstudio.org