Fall Classes Now Up!
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!
September
Try The Wheel
Wavy Amethyst Stack Rings
Try The Wheel
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, September 12, 2025
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
Includes Complimentary Glaze Pass
Ginkgo Ring
Wavy Amethyst Stack Rings
Try The Wheel
Do you love Ginkgo leaves as much as we do? Join Hattie in her studio and make your own sterling silver adjustable Ginkgo ring! In this fun workshop, students will use the jeweler's saw, texture with hammers, and learn to solder. No experience is required.
Age: Adults & Teen 16+
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
September 13, 2025
Saturday, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Tuition: $79.00
Silver Materials Included
Wavy Amethyst Stack Rings
Wavy Amethyst Stack Rings
Wavy Amethyst Stack Rings
Join us for a workshop where you'll create three individual sterling silver rings, including one with an amethyst stone. Students will cut, shape, and solder each ring, with options to add a wave texture using a hydraulic press or a hammer texture. No experience is necessary.
Age: Adults & Teen 16+
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Friday, September 26, 2025
5:30-8:30 PM
Tuition: $90.00
All materials included
Leaf an Impression Dishes
Leaf an Impression Dishes
Wavy Amethyst Stack Rings
Creating a custom leaf dish (med-large), you will work with a clay slab to cut out your chosen leaf outline. You can embellish with textures and carved in additional details. Pieces will be rounded and formed for drying. As time allows, smaller leaf dishes can be made using the same method, or using 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!
Adults & Youth age 10+
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Sunday, September 28, 2025
3:00 - 5:30 PM
Tuition: $65.00
Pumpkins!
Leaf an Impression Dishes
Pumpkins!
Come out to explore textures, templates, and discover a new "pumpkin tradition!" This beginner-friendly workshop will cover the basics of hand-building while exploring texturing clay and adding custom details. Everyone can expect to create at least one pumpkin, but depending on chosen sizes (and time constraints), may leave with multiple pieces!
Adults & Teens 16+
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
1:30 - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $65.00
All Materials Included and Includes Glaze Pass
October
Try The Wheel
Ladies Night Resin Jewelry BYOB
Ladies Night Resin Jewelry BYOB
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, October 10, 2025
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
Includes Complimentary Glaze Pass
Ladies Night Resin Jewelry BYOB
Ladies Night Resin Jewelry BYOB
Ladies Night Resin Jewelry BYOB
Grab a girlfriend and unwind after a busy week! Doors open at 5:45PM so that you can get settled in and enjoy some appetizers and cheese board goodies with your beverage of choice.
Relax while you 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 21+
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
October 17, 2025
6:00-9:00 PM
Tuition: $65.00
Materials Included
Charcuterie Boards
Ladies Night Resin Jewelry BYOB
Charcuterie Boards
Even if you can't say it, you can make it! Join us in the studio as we explore turning simply clay forms into charcuterie boards, serving trays, and similar pieces. You will experiment with textures and shaping, with ample time to create complementary condiment bowls to complete your serving set!
Adults & Teens 16+
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
1:30 - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $65.00
Clay and Materials Included with complementary glaze pass
November
Try The Wheel- Nov 2
Try The Wheel- Nov 2
Try The Wheel- Nov 2
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
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Sunday, November 2, 2025
3:00 - 5:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
Includes Complimentary Glaze Pass
Hand-Built Mugs
Try The Wheel- Nov 2
Try The Wheel- Nov 2
Building mugs is a fun way to explore the functionality clay has to offer. This workshop will provide basic hand-building instruction, with demonstrations of various finishing techniques. Students will gain insight into traditional mugs, tripod base mugs, and the ever-popular "travel-style" mug. You will get one-to-one instruction to help create a piece unique to you.
Age: Adults & Teens
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
10:00 - 12:30 PM
Tuition: $65.00
Includes Complimentary Glaze Pass
Try The Wheel- Nov 21
Try The Wheel- Nov 21
Try The Wheel- Nov 21
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
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Friday, November 21, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Tuition: $68.00
Includes Complimentary Glaze Pass
Festive Firs
Try The Wheel- Nov 21
Try The Wheel- Nov 21
Join us in the clay studio to create this fun wintery landscape. Channel your inner arborist as you use the “spiral method” to wrap & stack layers against a cone form to bring your trees to life. There will be time to add detail work to add texture and mimic branches, or you may leave the finish smooth for a modern flair. Students can expect to create 2-3 trees during class, depending on chosen sizes. Use these wintery masterpieces as a perfect centerpiece or atop your mantle for a surefire way to brighten up those cold January days!
A complimentary Glaze Pass is included in this workshop so that you may return to glaze your fired pieces. Adults & Teens
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Sunday, November 23, 2025
1:00 - 3:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
Includes Complimentary Glaze Pass
One Day Workshop Special
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 create their own cabochon bezel setting, imprint a texture using the rolling mill, hammer, and shape it, then solder to completion. Experience is nice, but not necessary. Adults only.
* Please pack a lunch and snacks as it's a long class. We will break to eat.
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Saturday, November 1, 2025
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Tuition: $150 (includes silver)
Cabochon stone is additional (avg cost $10)
Seats Available
December
Botanical Precious Metal Clay- 2 Day Workshop
Botanical Precious Metal Clay- 2 Day Workshop
Botanical Precious Metal Clay- 2 Day Workshop
Discover the magic of precious metal clay and craft your own botanically inspired fine silver jewelry! Students will press natural elements, such as flowers or leaves, into the clay, which is then kiln-fired to produce 99.9% pure silver jewelry. Each participant will design and create a pair of earrings and a necklace pendant. In the first class, students will shape their pieces in clay, while the second session focuses on refining the fired silver using traditional metal jewelry techniques. A fun and creative experience for everyone!
Adults & Teens
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Wednesday, December 3 & 10, 2025
10:00 - 12:30 PM
Tuition: $150.00
Includes 15g packet of fine silver clay
*Enrollment closes on November 21*
Try The Wheel
Botanical Precious Metal Clay- 2 Day Workshop
Botanical Precious Metal Clay- 2 Day Workshop
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, December 5, 2025
10:00 - 12:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
Includes Complementary Glaze Pass
Crepe Paper Poinsettias
Botanical Precious Metal Clay- 2 Day Workshop
Crepe Paper Poinsettias
Every year, Hattie teaches students how to create stunning, lifelike poinsettias using fine Italian crepe paper. Students can choose from a variety of red, green, and white shades. These beautiful flowers make perfect gift toppers and can also be displayed as centerpieces for your holiday dinner table. This class is suitable for teens and adults. All tools and materials are provided and included in the tuition.
Saturday, December 6, 2025
2:00 - 4:30 PM
Tuition: $55.00
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
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!