Workshops
Find a class that appeals to you. Workshops are available in many disciplines, from jewelry-making to basket-weaving. All workshops are geared towards beginners.
We welcome you to join us. No experience is required.
NEW Knits & Needles Sundays and KIDS WORKSHOPS!
June
Try the Wheel
Wheel-thrown Garlic Grater & Spoon Rest
Try the Wheel
Have you always wanted to try the potter's wheel? This workshop will teach you 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.
Age: Adults & Teen 16+
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Friday, June 13, 2025
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
Materials Included
Happy Cats!
Wheel-thrown Garlic Grater & Spoon Rest
Try the Wheel
Join us as we hand-build projects with the PURRRFECT theme… CATS! We will offer an assortment of cat-inspired choices (or come with your own ideas). From cat bowls and “whisker vases” to cat cups and serving dishes—students will practice their hand-building basics as they tackle these whimsical projects. Class time allows underglaze painting to bring color to projects as needed. Plan to finish at least 1-2 projects in class.
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
10:00 - 12:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
Materials Included
Wheel-thrown Garlic Grater & Spoon Rest
Wheel-thrown Garlic Grater & Spoon Rest
Wheel-thrown Garlic Grater & Spoon Rest
In this hands-on workshop, learn to craft a functional and unique garlic grater on the pottery wheel. You’ll explore basic wheel-throwing, carving, and texturing techniques to create a beautiful and practical kitchen tool. No prior experience needed—bring your creativity!
Age: Teen & Adult
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Friday, June 20, 2025
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
Materials Included
Slab Built Vase
Sterling Stamped Ring- Bring Your Cabochon!
Wheel-thrown Garlic Grater & Spoon Rest
Join us for a hands-on ceramics workshop where you’ll create a unique vase using hand-built slab techniques. Learn how to roll, shape, and assemble clay slabs to craft your design, guided by an experienced instructor. No prior experience needed—bring your creativity!
Ages: Adult and Teens
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Saturday, June 28, 2025
10:00 - 12:00 PM
Tuition: $68.00
Materials Included
Sterling Stamped Ring- Bring Your Cabochon!
Sterling Stamped Ring- Bring Your Cabochon!
Sterling Stamped Ring- Bring Your Cabochon!
In this one-day intensive workshop, you will create a stunning one-of-a-kind ring to wear year-round. Students will make a sterling silver ring from start to finish. We will wrap a fine silver bezel and solder it to a hand-stamped silver backplate. All silver is included in the tuition. Please bring a cabochon stone with you. This class is held in one day. Please bring lunch as we will break for lunch. Adults 18+
No experience necessary!
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Saturday, June 28, 2025
9:00 - 2:00 PM
Tuition: $150.00 (Silver Included)
*Students should bring their cabochon stone to class. If they do not have a stone, they may purchase one from Hattie when they arrive. The stone in the image was a students finished ring and is not available for purchase.
July
Try the Wheel
Ladies Night Jewelry Workshop- Silver Hoops!
Ladies Night Jewelry Workshop- Silver Hoops!
Have you always wanted to try the potter's wheel? This workshop will teach you 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.
Age: Adults & Teen 16+
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Thursday, July 3, 2025
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
Materials Included
Ladies Night Jewelry Workshop- Silver Hoops!
Ladies Night Jewelry Workshop- Silver Hoops!
Ladies Night Jewelry Workshop- Silver Hoops!
Join us for a fun night and learn how to make your very own pair of sterling silver hoop earrings! Each student will cut, shape, and even solder! No experience necessary. Adults and Teens age 16+
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Friday, July 11, 2025
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Tuition: $78.00
Materials Included
August
Silver Gemstone Bracelet- One Day Workshop
In this one day workshop you will create a stunning one-of-a-kind gemstone sterling bracelet! Bring your own cabochon or choose from a selection of stones when you arrive. Each student will make their own cabochon bezel setting, imprint a texture using the rolling mill, hammer, shape and solder to completion. Experience is nice but not necessary. Adults only.
* Please pack a lunch and snacks as its a long class. We will break to eat.
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Saturday, August 30, 2025
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuition: $150 (includes silver)
Cabochon stone is additional (avg cost $10-20)
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 hattie@hattieweselykstudio.org
Hattie's Offsite Classes
Beginner Metal Jewelry
Botanical Resin Jewelry
Beginner Metal Jewelry
Location: The Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, DE
Tuesdays, April 8 - June 10, 2025
Crepe Paper Irises
Botanical Resin Jewelry
Beginner Metal Jewelry
Location: The PA Guild of Craftsmen, Lancaster, PA
Friday, April 11, 2025
10:00 - 1:00 PM
Botanical Resin Jewelry
Botanical Resin Jewelry
Botanical Resin Jewelry
Location: The PA Guild of Craftsmen, Lancaster, PA
Friday, April 25, 2025
10:00 - 1:00 PM
Crepe Paper Daffodils
Botanical Resin Jewelry
Botanical Resin Jewelry
Location: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
5:30 - 8:30 PM
Sterling Ginkgo Earrings
Botanical Precious Metal Clay
Sterling Ginkgo Earrings
Location: The PA Guild of Craftsmen, Lancaster, PA
Friday, May 16, 2025
10:00 - 1:00 PM
Crepe Paper Irises
Botanical Precious Metal Clay
Sterling Ginkgo Earrings
Location: The Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, DE
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
10:00 - 1:00 PM
Botanical Resin Jewelry
Botanical Precious Metal Clay
Botanical Precious Metal Clay
Location: The Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, DE
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
10:00 - 1:00 PM
Botanical Precious Metal Clay
Botanical Precious Metal Clay
Botanical Precious Metal Clay
Location: Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square, PA
Saturday, July 19 & 26, 2025
9:00 - 12:00 PM
Everlasting Paper Flowers: Waterlilies
Everlasting Paper Flowers: Waterlilies
Everlasting Paper Flowers: Waterlilies
Location: Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square, PA
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
9:00 - 12:00 PM
Handmade Silver Ginkgo Earrings
Everlasting Paper Flowers: Waterlilies
Everlasting Paper Flowers: Waterlilies
Location: Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square, PA
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
9:00 - 12:00 PM
Get a HWS Class Card
Give the gift of creativity with an HWS Class Card. The lucky recipient can choose the class that appeals to them. Class Cards may be applied to any class series or workshop and are good for one year from purchase. We will include a personalized note!