Workshops
Welcome to our Workshop Studio! Whether you're interested in pottery or jewelry making, our creative space offers hands-on classes for all skill levels. Discover new techniques, express your creativity, and enjoy a supportive, inspiring environment as you craft something truly your own.
April
Try the Wheel (Beginner Friendly)
Have you always wanted to try the potter's wheel? During this 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 to any scheduled Clay Day to glaze your work. Instructions on glazing will be explained in class. Ages Teen & Adult
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Friday, April 10, 2026
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
✨Includes Complimentary Glaze Pass to return to any Clay Day Open Studio to glaze your work.
Hand built Earthenware Planter
Create a beautiful, functional planter for your favorite plant in this 2.5-hour hand building workshop in the clay studio. Guided by an instructor, you’ll learn essential earthenware hand building techniques while shaping and decorating your own planter pot—perfect for beginners and those with some clay experience. Adults and teens are welcome, and all materials are included, including clay and firing.
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Saturday, April 11, 2026
3:00 - 5:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
Sunday Fun Day for Kids
Blowing in the Wind- Windchimes
Blowing in the Wind- Windchimes
“Sunday Fun Day” Clay for Kids
Looking for a memorable Sunday activity for your child or grandchild? Enroll them in our first “Sunday Fun Day” clay class! This creative experience is designed just for kids, where they'll learn hand-building basics and craft their own unique masterpieces. Ages 7-13.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
3:00 - 5:30 PM
Tuition: $55.00
✨Includes Materials
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Blowing in the Wind- Windchimes
Blowing in the Wind- Windchimes
Blowing in the Wind- Windchimes
Unleash your creativity and craft a stunning wind chime or unique hanging wall art! Enjoy personalized, hands-on instruction as you bring your vision—or explore our inspiring ideas—to life. Leave with a beautiful, "wind-worthy" masterpiece that reflects your style and imagination.
This experience welcomes all skill levels—no previous hand-building experience needed!
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Friday, April 24, 2026
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
✨Includes Complimentary Glaze Pass to return to any Clay Day Open Studio to glaze your work.
May
Intro to Surface Design
Mothers Day Jewelry Workshop- Saturday
Try The Wheel (Beginner Friendly)
Come out for an evening of exploring design techniques in clay. You can expect instruction and practice in the following areas: basic carving techniques, water etching, wax resist, and basic sgraffito. Work tiles will be provided in various levels of dryness (and some bisque-fired pieces for the illustrative wax demo). If you are a current student or have pottery experience, please feel free to bring your own clay pieces. For reference, we will be working in leather-hard (carving/sgraffito), bone dry (water etching), and bisque-fired (wax resist).
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Friday, May 1, 2026
5:30 - 8:00 PM
Tuition: $68.00
Try The Wheel (Beginner Friendly)
Mothers Day Jewelry Workshop- Saturday
Try The Wheel (Beginner Friendly)
Have you always wanted to try the potter's wheel? During this 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 to any scheduled Clay Day to glaze your work. Instructions on glazing will be explained in class. Ages Teen & Adult
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Friday, May 8, 2026
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
✨Includes Complimentary Glaze Pass to return to any Clay Day Open Studio to glaze your work.
Mothers Day Jewelry Workshop- Saturday
Mothers Day Jewelry Workshop- Saturday
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a beautiful, hands-on workshop designing resin jewelry using real pressed flowers and UV-cured resin, choosing from a curated selection of bezels to create 2–3 unique pieces you can take home the same day. Perfect for mothers, daughters, sons, and grandparents, this beginner-friendly class (ages 12+) includes all materials and step-by-step guidance, so you can relax, connect, and leave with meaningful, wearable keepsakes.
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Saturday, May 9, 2026
5:00- 8:00 PM
Tuition: $75.00
Materials Included
Mothers Day Jewelry Workshop- Sunday
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a beautiful, hands-on workshop designing resin jewelry using real pressed flowers and UV-cured resin, choosing from a curated selection of bezels to create 2–3 unique pieces you can take home the same day. Perfect for mothers, daughters, sons, and grandparents, this beginner-friendly class (ages 12+) includes all materials and step-by-step guidance, so you can relax, connect, and leave with meaningful, wearable keepsakes.
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Sunday, May 10, 2026
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $75.00
Materials Included
Try The Wheel (Beginner Friendly)
Have you always wanted to try the potter's wheel? During this 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 to any scheduled Clay Day to glaze your work. Instructions on glazing will be explained in class. Ages Teen & Adult
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Friday, May 15, 2026
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
✨Includes Complimentary Glaze Pass to return to any Clay Day Open Studio to glaze your work.
Hand Built Flower Vase
Create a unique hand-built vase in this 2.5-hour clay workshop for adults and teens. Learn how to roll, cut, and assemble clay slabs while exploring form and texture in a relaxed, beginner-friendly setting. All clay, glazing, and firing are included, and your finished vase—perfect for fresh cut flowers!
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Sunday, May 17, 2026
3:00 - 5:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
✨Includes Complimentary Glaze Pass to return to any Clay Day Open Studio to glaze your work.
Sterling Silver Mountain Ring
Try The Wheel (Beginner Friendly)
Try The Wheel (Beginner Friendly)
Create your own wearable landscape in this hands-on jewelry workshop! Students will select a mountain silhouette, then learn to use a jeweler’s saw to cut their chosen peaks from sterling silver. After sawing, you’ll hammer, shape, and solder the silver to form a custom-fit band. Not a silver person? Make yours in brass for a warm gold tone. No experience necessary—all materials and tools provided. Leave with a beautiful, handcrafted ring and new metalsmithing skills.
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Friday, May 22, 2026
1:00 - 4:30 PM
Tuition: $95.00
All silver is included
Try The Wheel (Beginner Friendly)
Try The Wheel (Beginner Friendly)
Try The Wheel (Beginner Friendly)
Have you always wanted to try the potter's wheel? During this 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 to any scheduled Clay Day to glaze your work. Instructions on glazing will be explained in class. Ages Teen & Adult
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Friday, May 22, 2026
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
✨Includes Complimentary Glaze Pass to return to any Clay Day Open Studio to glaze your work.
Farmhouse Berry Bowl
Try The Wheel (Beginner Friendly)
Farmhouse Berry Bowl
Create a beautiful, functional ceramic berry bowl that’s as charming as it is useful. In this hands-on, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn simple slab and forming techniques to design a bowl perfect for rinsing berries, cherry tomatoes, or fresh produce straight from the garden. No experience is needed—just come ready to play with clay. You’ll add your own personal touches through texture, shape, and design, making a one-of-a-kind piece that will look right at home on your kitchen counter.
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Friday, May 29, 2026
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Tuition: $75.00
✨Includes Complimentary Glaze Pass to return to any Clay Day Open Studio to glaze your work.
June
Throwing with Intention
2 Day- Sgraffito Workshop
2 Day- Sgraffito Workshop
This workshop is for returning wheel students with some throwing experience who are looking to take their skills to the next level. This workshop will discuss what throwing with intention "looks like," and how to master techniques that will take you beyond the basics and improve your outcomes. There will be a brief refresher of foundations, followed by demonstrations for intentional shapes and structural details. Wheel time will consist of using larger amounts of clay, working toward taller cylinders and manipulating their shape purposefully, shaping bowls, making "necks," and closing forms (based on skill level).
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Friday, June 5, 2026
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
Pre-requisite of at least one 6-week wheel course. Adults and teens 15+
2 Day- Sgraffito Workshop
2 Day- Sgraffito Workshop
2 Day- Sgraffito Workshop
This two-day workshop will build your clay-carving skills and develop your eye for design. You’ll create a custom wall plaque, such as house numbers, last names or initials, or a similar design of your choosing.
On day one, you’ll prepare your clay, plan your design, build dimension, and apply underglaze. Day two begins with carving demos and practice, then you’ll carve your final piece. Beginner-friendly, with some clay experience helpful. Open to adults and teens ages 15+.
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Friday, June 12, 6:00-9:00 PM
Sunday, June 14, 3:00-6:00 PM
Tuition: $150.00
Includes clay, glazing and firings
Date Night Clay Luminaries
Father's Day Wheel-Throwing Fun!
Father's Day Wheel-Throwing Fun!
Set the mood for a cozy and creative evening in this Date Night handbuilding workshop! You and your partner will design and create your own ceramic luminary candle votives—perfect for adding a warm, romantic glow to any space. Using simple handbuilding techniques, you’ll shape, carve, and add cut-out designs that come to life when lit from within. No experience needed—just bring your date and enjoy a relaxed, laughter-filled night of creating together. Your finished pieces will be kiln-fired, and you can return during a Clay Day to glaze them. A perfect night out for couples, friends, or anyone looking to make something beautiful together.
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Tuition: $75.00
Father's Day Wheel-Throwing Fun!
Father's Day Wheel-Throwing Fun!
Father's Day Wheel-Throwing Fun!
Celebrate Father’s Day with a hands-on experience you’ll never forget! In this fun and relaxed pottery wheel workshop, dads, grandfathers, and loved ones will learn the basics of wheel throwing while creating their own one-of-a-kind pieces. No experience needed—just come ready to get your hands messy and have a great time together. Our instructor will guide you step-by-step as you shape clay on the wheel, share a few laughs, and make lasting memories. Finished pieces will be fired, and you’re welcome to return during a Clay Day to glaze your work. Perfect for a meaningful gift or a memorable day spent creating side by side. Teens & Adults
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Thursday, June 18, 2026
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Tuition: $75.00
July
Try the Wheel (Beginner Friendly)
Have you always wanted to try the potter's wheel? During this 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 to any scheduled Clay Day to glaze your work. Instructions on glazing will be explained in class. Ages Teen & Adult
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Thursday, July 2, 2026
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
Candlelight Wall Sconce
Join Jackie in the clay studio for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create a custom hand-built clay candle wall sconce—an eye-catching piece that adds warmth and personality to your home décor. Personalize it with your choice of underglaze decals or tattoos to match your style. Perfect for a date night, solo outing, or time with friends, this beginner-friendly class includes all materials to make a beautiful, handcrafted piece ready to elevate your space with a cozy candlelit glow.
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Friday, July 10, 2026
10:00 - 1:00 PM
Tuition: $75.00
Kids' Garden Gnomes
Get ready for a little clay magic! In this fun Sunday workshop, kids will create their very own garden gnome to take home and treasure. From pointy hats to silly faces, each gnome will be full of personality and charm. Perfect for kids ages 7+, this class encourages creativity, imagination, and hands-on fun in the studio!
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Sunday, July 12, 2026
3:00 - 5:30 PM
Tuition: $59.00
Victorian Floral Wall Vase
Create a timeless piece inspired by Victorian elegance. In this hand building class, you’ll design and sculpt a floral wall pocket adorned with soft textures and botanical details. Perfect for holding dried flowers or greenery, your finished piece will bring a touch of vintage charm to any space. No experience needed—just come ready to slow down and enjoy the process.
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Sunday, July 19, 2026
3:00 - 5:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
Citrus Juicer
Add a little zest to your kitchen! In this fun hand building workshop, you’ll create your very own citrus juicer—both beautiful and functional. Designed to be as charming as it is useful, this piece will have your guests smiling every time you bring it out. After your piece is fired, you’ll receive a complimentary return glaze pass to add your perfect pop of color!
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Friday, July 24, 2026
10:00 - 12:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
Sink-Side Clay Dish
Join Jackie in the clay studio and turn an everyday essential into something special! In this hand building workshop, you’ll create a sponge holder or soap dish that’s as cute as it is practical. Keep it for yourself or gift it—either way, it’s a little handmade upgrade everyone will love.
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Sunday, July 26, 2026
3:00 - 5:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
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!