Workshops
Discover our exciting workshops and uncover a class that truly ignites your passion! From jewelry-making to basket-weaving, we have a range of options for everyone. Our welcoming sessions cater to beginners, ensuring a fun experience. Join us and let your creativity shine—your wonderful journey begins here!
January
Jewelry Enameling for Beginners
Jewelry Enameling for Beginners
Jewelry Enameling for Beginners
Join us for an exciting and vibrant workshop on enameling! In this hands-on session, each student will have access to a wide variety of copper blanks and colors to create their own unique enameled jewelry. We will explore both kiln and torch-fired techniques. Students will sift glass enamels in various colors to achieve a beautifully layered fused enamel surface. Unleash your creativity! This workshop is 4 hours long. Please bring a lunch or snack.
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Sunday, January 18, 2026
10:00 - 2:00 PM
Tuition: $95.00
✨All materials included.
Farmhouse Butter Dish
Jewelry Enameling for Beginners
Jewelry Enameling for Beginners
Join our workshop to create a farmhouse-style butter dish! You’ll hand-build a rectangular plate and a domed lid while learning basic techniques and using a slab roller. All tools will be provided. Your design will be your own, with inspiration available. Instruction will guide you to ensure you love your final piece.
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Sunday, January 25, 2026
3:00 - 5:30 PM
Tuition: $75.00
Clay included
✨Each guest will receive a complimentary glaze pass to return to any of our scheduled Clay Day Open Studios to glaze their fired butter dish.
February
Try the Wheel (Beginner Friendly)
Valentine's Pottery Wheel Workshop
Valentine's Pottery Wheel 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
Saturday, February 7, 2026
3:00 - 5:30 PM
Tuition: $68
✨Includes Complimentary Glaze Pass to return to any Clay Day Open Studio to glaze your work.
Valentine's Pottery Wheel Workshop
Valentine's Pottery Wheel Workshop
Valentine's Pottery Wheel Workshop
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a fun, hands-on pottery experience made just for adults. In this relaxed workshop, you’ll learn the basics of throwing a vessel on the pottery wheel—no experience needed.
Our instructor will guide you step-by-step through centering clay and shaping a simple form in a playful, low-pressure environment. Come with a partner, a friend, or solo for a creative night filled with laughter, connection, and a little mess.
✨ All materials included
✨ Finished pieces will be fired and ready for pickup later
Perfect for couples, friends, or anyone looking for a unique Valentine’s experience.
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Friday, February 13, 2026
6:00 - 8:30 PM
$68/ person
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Sunday, February 15, 2026
3:00 - 5:30 PM
$68/person
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Doilies & Lace
Happy Cats!- Whimsical Vases
Happy Cats!- Whimsical Vases
Do you have treasured doilies, lace artifacts, or other textured materials that have been passed down through your family? Join our welcoming clay workshop and turn these cherished items into lasting works of art! Bring any doilies, lace (the thicker, the better), or other fabric textures, and we'll guide you in creating a beautiful, sentimental piece you’ll love.
Students will create a variety of clay trays, plates, or shallow bowls in this beginner-friendly workshop.
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Friday, February 20, 2026
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
Happy Cats!- Whimsical Vases
Happy Cats!- Whimsical Vases
Happy Cats!- Whimsical Vases
Join us for a fun-filled experience as we hand-build projects inspired by the PURRRFECT theme: CATS! We will be creating the popular "Whisker Vase." Students will practice their hand-building skills while tackling this whimsical project. Class time will also include underglaze painting, allowing students to add color to their creations as needed.
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
10:00 - 12:30 PM
Tuition: $75.00
✨Includes Complimentary Glaze Pass to return to any Clay Day Open Studio to glaze your work.
March
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
Sunday, March 1, 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.
🍓 Berry Bowl Workshop
Try the Wheel (Beginner Friendly)
Try the Wheel (Beginner Friendly)
Create a beautiful, functional ceramic berry bowl that’s as charming as it is useful. In this hands-on hand building 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
Saturday, March 14, 2026
3: 00 - 5:30 PM
Tuition: $68.00
✨ All materials included
✨Includes Complimentary Glaze Pass to return to any Clay Day Open Studio to glaze your work.
Metalsmithing Weekend Intensive
Try the Wheel (Beginner Friendly)
Metalsmithing Weekend Intensive
In this weekend intensive, you’ll learn all the essentials of making metal jewelry—sawing, filing, texturing, forming, and soldering—while creating your own finished pieces. We’ll pause midday for a 30-minute lunch break—just bring along your favorite meal. All safety gear, tools, and materials are ready for you.
Copper and brass are included in your class fee. If you’d like to use silver, it’s available for an additional cost, calculated by the amount you use in your project. Adults and age 16+
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Saturday & Sunday
March 21 & 22, 2026
9:00 - 3:00 PM
Tuition: $250.00
March Mug Madness
Celebrating Spring: Crepe Paper Daffodils
Metalsmithing Weekend Intensive
Discover the joy of creating your very own mugs in a welcoming, hands-on workshop! Explore the versatility of clay with friendly guidance and inspiring demonstrations of hand-building and finishing techniques. Whether you're interested in classic mugs, tripod bases, or stylish travel mugs, you'll receive personalized guidance to help you craft a piece that's uniquely yours.
Instructor: Melanie Pack
Friday, March 13, 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.
Ceramic Olive Oil Bottle
Celebrating Spring: Crepe Paper Daffodils
Celebrating Spring: Crepe Paper Daffodils
Express your creativity and craft a stunning ceramic olive oil bottle to adorn your home kitchen in this exciting, hands-on pottery class! Guided by expert instruction, you’ll learn wheel throwing or hand building techniques while designing a unique, elegant piece to elevate your kitchen. Reserve your spot today—spaces fill quickly! Ages: Teen & Adult
Instructor: Jackie Martin
Friday, March 27, 2026
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Tuition: $68.00
✨Includes Complimentary Glaze Pass to return to any Clay Day Open Studio to glaze your work.
Celebrating Spring: Crepe Paper Daffodils
Celebrating Spring: Crepe Paper Daffodils
Celebrating Spring: Crepe Paper Daffodils
Celebrate spring by making multiple daffodils from fine Italian crepe paper in this hands-on workshop. Choose from a variety of beautiful colors and learn expert techniques from Hattie, who has taught flower making at Longwood Gardens and Winterthur. Join her in the studio to craft your own spring bouquet!
Sunday, March 29, 2026
10:00 - 12:30 PM
Tuition: $55.00
Materials Included
Sunday Fun Day for Kids
Sunday Fun Day for Kids
Sunday Fun Day for Kids
“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, March 29, 2026
3:00 - 5:30 PM
Tuition: $55.00
✨Includes Materials
Instructor: Melanie Pack
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
3:00 - 5:30 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
“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
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
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: 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.
Weekend Metalsmithing Intensive
Try The Wheel (Beginner Friendly)
Try The Wheel (Beginner Friendly)
In this weekend intensive, you’ll learn all the essentials of making metal jewelry—sawing, filing, texturing, forming, and soldering—while creating your own finished pieces. We’ll pause midday for a 30-minute lunch break—just bring along your favorite meal. All safety gear, tools, and materials are ready for you.
Copper and brass are included in your class fee. If you’d like to use silver, it’s available for an additional cost, calculated by the amount you use in your project. Adults and age 16+
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Saturday & Sunday
May 16 & 17, 2026
9:00 - 3:00 PM
Tuition: $250.00
Hand Built Flower Vase
Try The Wheel (Beginner Friendly)
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.
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!