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.
August
Desert Sky Earrings: Southwestern Jewelry Workshop
Join Hattie Weselyk for a 3-hour jewelry workshop creating a pair of Southwestern-inspired earrings featuring your choice of coral or lapis cabochons. Students will learn how to use a hydraulic press to form textured components and set small stones into their designs before finishing the earrings with sterling silver ear wires. Beginner-
Join Hattie Weselyk for a 3-hour jewelry workshop creating a pair of Southwestern-inspired earrings featuring your choice of coral or lapis cabochons. Students will learn how to use a hydraulic press to form textured components and set small stones into their designs before finishing the earrings with sterling silver ear wires. Beginner-friendly and all tools/materials included. Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Friday, August 28
10:00- 1:30
Tuition: $125.00
Cut Your Own Cabochons- Lapidary Workshop
Learn the fundamentals of lapidary as you cut, shape, sand, and polish rough stone into beautiful cabochons using professional trim saws and cabbing machines. Students will complete three polished gemstones ready to be set into jewelry. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary.
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Length: 4 hours
Learn the fundamentals of lapidary as you cut, shape, sand, and polish rough stone into beautiful cabochons using professional trim saws and cabbing machines. Students will complete three polished gemstones ready to be set into jewelry. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary.
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Length: 4 hours
Class Size: Maximum 4 students
Please bring a lunch or snack.
Saturday, August 29
10:00 - 2:00 PM
Tuition: $175.00
September
Try The Wheel
Beginner Beaded Necklace Workshop
Ceramic Flowers- Outdoor Decor
Have you always wanted to try the potter’s wheel? Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you'll learn the basics of wheel throwing, get your hands delightfully messy, and discover the joy of working with clay.
You'll receive step-by-step instruction as you create your own pottery on the wheel in a relaxed and welcoming studio environment. Any pieces you make and wish to keep will be professionally fired and ready for pickup at a later date. Ages: Teen & Adult
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Friday, September 4
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
Clay and firings included
Ceramic Flowers- Outdoor Decor
Beginner Beaded Necklace Workshop
Ceramic Flowers- Outdoor Decor
Create beautiful ceramic flowers that bloom all year! In this 2.5-hour hand-building workshop, you'll use simple techniques to craft unique ceramic flowers mounted on copper stems—perfect for brightening garden beds, fresh bouquets, or adding color to your winter landscape. No experience necessary!
Instructor: Kathryn Ploetz
Thursday, September 10
1:30 - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $75.00
Includes all materials and one glaze pass to return when your piece has been bisque fired.
Beginner Beaded Necklace Workshop
Beginner Beaded Necklace Workshop
Beginner Beaded Necklace Workshop
In this workshop, learn the basics of professional bead stringing using quality beading wire, crimp beads, crimping pliers, and a clasp. Bring your own beads (6mm or smaller) and a favorite pendant or focal piece to create a custom necklace. Hattie will provide tools, string, findings, and small accent beads. Perfect for beginners, you’ll leave with a finished necklace and the skills to make more at home. For beads and pendants, Hattie’s favorite sources are ArtBeads.com and TheBeadChest.com.
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Friday, September 4
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Tuition: $68.00
Mini Ceramic Pumpkins!
Beginner Beaded Necklace Workshop
Celebrate the season with Jackie as you hand-build an adorable collection of mini ceramic pumpkins! Play with shapes, textures, curly stems, and tons of fun glaze colors to make each pumpkin completely unique. Make as many as time allows—perfect for an autumn tablescape, seasonal décor, or charming handmade gifts. No experience necessary!
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Saturday, September 19
12:00 - 2:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
Materials and complimentary glaze pass included
Cut Your Own Cabochons- Lapidary Workshop
Learn the fundamentals of lapidary as you cut, shape, sand, and polish rough stone into beautiful cabochons using professional trim saws and cabbing machines. Students will complete three polished gemstones ready to be set into jewelry. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary.
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Class Size: Maximum 4 students
Please bring a lunch or snack.
Saturday, September 19
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Tuition: $175.00
All materials included
Ceramic Jewelry: Necklace and Earrings
Create your own wearable ceramic art while exploring shape, texture, pattern, layering, and color. Design a coordinating necklace and pair of earrings while learning to combine clay and glaze with high-fire wire and metal findings.
Instructor: Alison Begala
Saturday, September 26
2:30 - 5:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
Jewelry Kit Fee: $20 per student, payable to the instructor upon arrival. Includes all metals, including sterling silver ear wires, 18" sterling or gold plated necklace chain, and pendant findings.
October
Spooky Ghosts
Celebrate the haunting season with a trio of hand-built ceramic ghosts! Create three unique characters, each with its own expression and personality. Add cutout details designed to glow from within with an LED tealight, creating a playful set of luminaries perfect for Halloween decorating.
Instructor: Alison Begala
Sunday, October 4
3:00 - 6:00 PM
Tuition: $75.00
Materials Included
Ceramic Mushrooms & Snails
Create a whimsical collection of hand-built ceramic snails and mushrooms! You’ll begin by learning how to make one of each, with the option to add a small metal loop for hanging as an ornament. Then let your imagination take over—make more snails, more mushrooms, or a mix of both! Play with size and personality, from giant mushrooms to te
Create a whimsical collection of hand-built ceramic snails and mushrooms! You’ll begin by learning how to make one of each, with the option to add a small metal loop for hanging as an ornament. Then let your imagination take over—make more snails, more mushrooms, or a mix of both! Play with size and personality, from giant mushrooms to teeny-tiny snails. The choice is completely yours!
Instructor: Kathryn Ploetz
Thursday, October 8
1:30 - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $75.00
All materials as well as a complimentary glaze pass included
Witch Hat Luminaries
Create a one-of-a-kind witch hat luminary just in time for Halloween! In this workshop, you’ll hand-build and personalize your own ceramic witch hat, adding cutout details that cast a warm glow when illuminated from within by an LED tealight. Add texture, character, and your own creative touches to make a festive piece you’ll enjoy bringi
Create a one-of-a-kind witch hat luminary just in time for Halloween! In this workshop, you’ll hand-build and personalize your own ceramic witch hat, adding cutout details that cast a warm glow when illuminated from within by an LED tealight. Add texture, character, and your own creative touches to make a festive piece you’ll enjoy bringing out year after year.
Instructor: Alison Begala
Friday, October 9
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Tuition: $75.00
Materials Included
Autumn Leaf Bowl
Create a beautiful hand-built bowl inspired by autumn’s changing leaves! In this 2½-hour workshop, Jackie will guide you through shaping your bowl, then impressing and cutting out leaves to create a richly textured seasonal design. No pottery experience is necessary—just come ready to create!
Your workshop includes a complimentary return-t
Create a beautiful hand-built bowl inspired by autumn’s changing leaves! In this 2½-hour workshop, Jackie will guide you through shaping your bowl, then impressing and cutting out leaves to create a richly textured seasonal design. No pottery experience is necessary—just come ready to create!
Your workshop includes a complimentary return-to-glaze pass, so you can come back after your bowl’s first firing to add the glaze colors of your choice. All materials, glaze, and firings are included.
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Sunday, October 11
3:00 - 5:30 PM
Tuition: $75.00
Includes a complimentary return to glaze pass
Terra Cotta Trivets & Tiles
Sewing Workshop: Throw Pillow with Decorative Piping & Zipper Closure
Create a collection of one-of-a-kind trivets and tiles using rich terra-cotta red clay. Explore texture, carving, and appliqué techniques as you add patterns and dimensional details to each piece.
The tiles will remain unglazed, allowing the warm, natural beauty of fired terra cotta to shine—reminiscent of traditional handmade pottery from
Create a collection of one-of-a-kind trivets and tiles using rich terra-cotta red clay. Explore texture, carving, and appliqué techniques as you add patterns and dimensional details to each piece.
The tiles will remain unglazed, allowing the warm, natural beauty of fired terra cotta to shine—reminiscent of traditional handmade pottery from days gone by. Students can expect to create approximately five to six tiles or trivets. No pottery experience is necessary!
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Friday, October 23
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Tuition: $75.00
All Materials Included
Sewing Workshop: Throw Pillow with Decorative Piping & Zipper Closure
Sewing Workshop: Throw Pillow with Decorative Piping & Zipper Closure
Instructor: Jacqueline Pineda
Sunday, October 25
2:00 - 5:00 PM
November
Glaze and Gather
Sewing Workshop: Zip Closure Toiletry Bag
Sewing Workshop: Zip Closure Toiletry Bag
Choose a handmade, wheel-thrown mug, bowl, or plate—created and fired in advance by Jackie—then make it uniquely yours with glaze! Guests will not be forming pottery from clay during this workshop. Instead, you’ll paint and decorate your chosen piece using our large selection of colorful glazes.
Perfect for parents, grandparents, and teens
Choose a handmade, wheel-thrown mug, bowl, or plate—created and fired in advance by Jackie—then make it uniquely yours with glaze! Guests will not be forming pottery from clay during this workshop. Instead, you’ll paint and decorate your chosen piece using our large selection of colorful glazes.
Perfect for parents, grandparents, and teens to enjoy together—or for a creative night out with friends or someone special. No experience is necessary. Open to adults and ages 13 and older.
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Friday, November 6
6:00 - 8:00 PM
$75.00
Includes 2 pieces of hand-thrown pottery of choice
Sewing Workshop: Zip Closure Toiletry Bag
Sewing Workshop: Zip Closure Toiletry Bag
Sewing Workshop: Zip Closure Toiletry Bag
Instructor: Jacqueline Pineda
Saturday, November 14
10:00 - 1:00 PM
Seasonal Salt & Pepper Shakers
Seasonal Salt & Pepper Shakers
Seasonal Salt & Pepper Shakers
Add a little handmade charm to your winter table in this fun hand-building pottery workshop! Students will create their own pair of ceramic snowman salt and pepper shakers while learning simple hand-building techniques to form, shape, and add personality with charming details and textures. Each pair will be completely unique and full of c
Add a little handmade charm to your winter table in this fun hand-building pottery workshop! Students will create their own pair of ceramic snowman salt and pepper shakers while learning simple hand-building techniques to form, shape, and add personality with charming details and textures. Each pair will be completely unique and full of character. No pottery experience is necessary, and a complimentary return-to-glaze pass is included so you can come back and add the finishing touches after the first firing.
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Friday, November 20
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Tuition: $75.00
Complimentary return-to-glaze pass included
Christmas Tree Luminaries
Seasonal Salt & Pepper Shakers
Seasonal Salt & Pepper Shakers
Celebrate the season with a festive evening of clay handbuilding! In this 2.5-hour workshop, students will create two charming ceramic Christmas tree luminaries, adding cutouts and decorative details that will glow beautifully when illuminated from within. No experience is necessary—just come ready to create a pair of handmade holiday tre
Celebrate the season with a festive evening of clay handbuilding! In this 2.5-hour workshop, students will create two charming ceramic Christmas tree luminaries, adding cutouts and decorative details that will glow beautifully when illuminated from within. No experience is necessary—just come ready to create a pair of handmade holiday treasures to brighten your home year after year.
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Sunday, November 22
10:00 - 12:30 PM
Tuition: $75.00
Includes a complimentary return to glaze pass