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.
June
Botanical Precious Metal Clay~ Longwood Gardens
Botanical Precious Metal Clay~ Longwood Gardens
Botanical Precious Metal Clay~ Longwood Gardens
Explore the magic of precious metal clay and create your very own botanically inspired fine silver jewelry in this two-part course with artist Hattie Weselyk. Imprint nature’s beautiful elements, such as flowers, leaves, or buds into metal clay which is then kiln-fired, resulting in 99.9% pure silver jewelry!
Each student will make a pair of earrings and a pendant.
This workshop takes place at Longwood Gardens and registration is through their website link below.
Sundays June 4 & 11, 2023
9:30AM-12 PM
Cabochon Studs
Botanical Precious Metal Clay~ Longwood Gardens
Botanical Precious Metal Clay~ Longwood Gardens
Join Hattie in the studio and learn how to make your very own cabochon sterling silver stud earrings using traditional metal smithing techniques. Students will be wrapping bezels, soldering, polishing and
setting their choice of gemstones.
Stones will be provided.
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Thursday,June 15, 2023
6:00-9:00PM
Tuition: $65
$35 materials fee payable to instructor
Kids Clay~ Summer
Botanical Precious Metal Clay~ Longwood Gardens
Kids Clay~ Summer
Clay is a wonderful way for young children to express themselves while having fun. In this class, students will explore many applications and techniques including coiled pots, clay jewelry, handbuilding, textures and so much more, with tons of colorful glazes to choose from! Our clay is traditional pottery clay which will be fired in a kiln. Super cool!
Kids Summer~ Wednesdays
Ages 9-13
Cost: $150
clay, tools, glazes and firing included
5:30-7:00PM
Instructor: Piper Coon
June 28-July 26, 2023
July
July Resin Jewelry~ BYOB
July Resin Jewelry~ BYOB
July Resin Jewelry~ BYOB
Come explore the magic of resin and suspend dried, pressed botanicals forever in your very own handmade jewelry. Students will be using UV-curing resin and lights, provided by the studio. Each student will make 3-4 pieces with their choice of earrings, pendants, or keychains. Plenty of jewelry settings/bezels will be provided. All levels are welcome. Adults and Teens ages 14+
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Friday, July 7, 2023
6:00PM-9:00 PM
Tuition: $55
Materials fee payable upon arrival: $35
Petal to Metal
July Resin Jewelry~ BYOB
July Resin Jewelry~ BYOB
In this amazing workshop, students will learn how to turn plants into solid metal using the Lost Wax Casting Method. Students will carefully select and attach their botanicals to a wax tree using traditional wax jewelry making techniques. Students will then have the opportunity to cast their pieces with Hattie in her casting shop. Students are to bring their own plant materials. Hattie will be in touch after enrollment on which plants work best for the process. Students will leave with components to incorporate into their next jewelry projects.
Ages: 21+
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Thursday, July 13-27, 2023
6:00-9:00PM
Tuition: $175
Materials fee is additional and will be determined after the silver weight is taken. It will range from $50-$75 depending on the piece created.
Teen Crochet~ Ages 13-17
Learn to Crochet~ Wednesday, Summer II
Learn to Crochet~ Wednesday, Summer II
Join us for a three week beginner workshop.
Week 1: In the first class you'll learn the fundamentals of crochet which consists of 4 basic stitches and the anatomy of two of those stitches.
Note: homework and handouts will be provided.
Week 2: In this class you'll learn how to read
and understand crochet patterns
along with graphed patterns.
We'll review the old and new ways of crocheting.
Week 3: Now it’s time to put all you’ve learned into making a small project. You’ll have three choices to pick from to get you started.
Instructor: Winnie Hardy
Materials: Please bring a Boye Aluminum Crochet Hook size I
with you on the first day.
Materials fee of $21 for 2 skeins of yarn due on first day.
Monday, July 17-31, 2023
6:00-8:00PM
Tuition: $110
Learn to Crochet~ Wednesday, Summer II
Learn to Crochet~ Wednesday, Summer II
Learn to Crochet~ Wednesday, Summer II
Join us for a three week beginner workshop.
Week 1: In the first class you'll learn the fundamentals of crochet which consists of 4 basic stitches and the anatomy of two of those stitches.
Note: homework and handouts will be provided.
Week 2: In this class you'll learn how to read
and understand crochet patterns
along with graphed patterns.
We'll review the old and new ways of crocheting.
Week 3: Now it’s time to put all you’ve learned into making a small project. You’ll have three choices to pick from to get you started.
Instructor: Winnie Hardy
Materials: Please bring a Boye Aluminum Crochet Hook size I
with you on the first day.
Materials fee of $21 for 2 skeins of yarn due on first day.
Wednesday, July 19-August 2, 2023
6:00-8:00PM
Tuition: $110
August
Patina Hoop Earrings
Learn to Crochet~ August 2023
Learn to Crochet~ August 2023
This class was such a hit we are holding it again!
In this workshop, students will learn to cut, shape, form, and solder copper and silver together to create these fun hoop earrings.
Once made, Hattie will teach you how to apply a heat verdigris patina that she uses on her own pieces.
A fun class for all.
Level: Adult 18+
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Thursday, August 10, 2023
6:00-9:00PM
Tuition: $75
$15 materials fee payable to instructor
Learn to Crochet~ August 2023
Learn to Crochet~ August 2023
Learn to Crochet~ August 2023
Join us for a three week beginner workshop.
Week 1: In the first class you'll learn the fundamentals of crochet which consists of 4 basic stitches and the anatomy of two of those stitches.
Note: homework and handouts will be provided.
Week 2: In this class you'll learn how to read
and understand crochet patterns
along with graphed patterns.
We'll review the old and new ways of crocheting.
Week 3: Now it’s time to put all you’ve learned into making a small project. You’ll have three choices to pick from to get you started.
Instructor: Winnie Hardy
Materials: Please bring a Boye Aluminum Crochet Hook size I
with you on the first day.
Materials fee of $21 for 2 skeins of yarn due on first day.
Monday, August 14-28, 2023
6:00-8:00PM
Tuition: $110
November
Keum-boo
Keum-boo is an ancient Korean gilding technique used to apply thin sheets of gold to fine silver using heat as a catalyst, to make silver-gilt. In this workshop you will learn how to add this technique into your jewelry making toolbox and add an extra level of finesse to your finished pieces. You will be creating either a necklace pendant OR a pair of earrings using a rolling mill to create texture, a jeweler’s saw and jeweler’s files to refine your shape and adding 24K gold leaf for that extra special touch.
Adults 18+
Instructor: Amy Iversen
Saturday, November 4, 2023
1:00-4:00PM
December
Torch-fired Enamels
Torch firing is a wonderful way to experience enameling in all of it stages. I see it as an extension to kiln fired enamels and not a replacement since the results are very different. It requires working from instinct with a sensitive observation of cause and effect. The torch oxidizes and blends the pigments, creates patterns and causes chemical reactions that do not occur with kiln firing. Students will learn the various stages of how enamel fuses to the metal and may use embellishments such as glass beads and threads, and millefiori to further their designs. I will also demonstrate the “dip and fire” technique seen in the photo.
Adults 18+
Instructor: Amy Iversen
Saturday, December 2, 2023
1:00-4:00PM