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.
In this four-hour workshop, you will learn the basics of soldering
and forming to create a silver band.
Then you will flush-set a lab-created blue sapphire into it for an elegant finish.
You do not need to know how to solder or set stones prior to the workshop.
Instructor: Vi Hutchinson
Friday, May 3 , 2024
10:00AM-2:00PM
Tuition: $87
$18 materials fee payable to instructor
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.
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Friday, May 10 , 2024
10:00AM-12:30PM
Tuition: $59
materials included
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, May 11, 2024
1:00-4:00PM
Tuition: $59
$45 materials fee payable to instructor
Join Hattie in the jewelry studio and make a sterling silver ginkgo cuff bracelet! Students will use a jewelers saw to cut out their ginkgo leaf, hammer texture ripples into the silver, then solder to a heavy silver wire. Once soldered, Hattie will teach you how to forge to shape into a cuff, and polish for shine.
A workshop that truly gives you a lesson in Beginner metalsmithing with wonderful results. No experience necessary.
Adults and Ages 16+
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Friday, May 31 , 2024
6:00PM-9:00PM
Tuition: $95.00
($30 materials fee included)
Grab a friend, and spend a Friday evening creating a trio of personalized rings to be worn on your hand or suspended from a chain. Words of inspiration, names of loved ones, or pets will make each piece a
one-of-a-kind keepsake.
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Friday, June 7 , 2024
6:00PM-9:00PM
Tuition: $100
materials included
The Nantucket-style basket is made on a mold using cane and reed material. The weave is tight and with narrow spacing between the staves.
Some basket weaving experience is preferred but not required.
This workshop will include the use of all necessary tools, mold, cane, and reed to complete a Nantucket basket ready for finishing. The mold size will be between 3 and 5 inches with a solid cherry rim and base. It is not necessary to have basket-making experience but would be helpful.
Instructor: Bob Antonishak
Wednesday, June 12 & 19 , 2024
9:30AM-12:30PM
Registration and additional information available at www.pacrafts.org
Join Hattie in the studio and make these beautiful and fun earrings!
Students will wrap, shape, solder, hammer and wire wrap their own choice of genuine semi-precious gemstones to create their own unique pair.
All levels welcome.
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Friday, June 14 , 2024
6:00PM-9:00PM
Tuition: $100
(silver and gemstones included)
Create your own scalloped set gemstone pendant in this 3.5 hour class. Students will focus on bezel wrapping, solder setting and wire wrapping skills.
Instructor: Hattie Weselyk
Friday, June 14 , 2024
5:30PM-9:00PM
Tuition: $130
(14K gold filled bail and choice
of gemstone included)
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 hours
Price: $195/couple
By appointment only~ Available Fridays(10:00AM-6:00PM) and Saturdays (1:00PM-6:00PM)
Please email alisa@hattieweselykstudio.org
The studio is open for scheduled classes and workshops. Please make an appointment to visit the studio. Thank you!
Please note that the jewelry studio and restroom are located on the second floor. Students will need to ascend a flight of stairs for access. We are not wheelchair accessible. Visit our policy page for more information.
Hattie Weselyk Studio
113 Lutece Circle Kennett Square, PA 19348
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