Art Workshops
Are you ready to learn a new art? You don't need any experience to be able to create a beautiful project.
The glass and other materials do so much of the work for you. Have a fun evening out with friends, family, and meet new people. The fee includes all materials and tools, snacks, and wine (for all participants 21 and up) The kids' workshops are open to anyone 8 and up, All the others are great for everyone 12 and up! It would be a great activity to enjoy with your son, daughter or grandkids!
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I have been making mosaics and fused glass, jewelry, painting and 3D art for over 2 decades and I have had the opportunity to teach classes at community colleges, in studios, and homes. I am so excited to share the fun learning experience with everybody!
Upcoming Public Workshops:
Below are previous workshops. If you are interested in one I have done before, let me know and we can try to schedule it again!
This is an easy glass mosaic to make. You will learn how to cut stained glass and create a design using all the colors you could imagine.
No experience necessary. All materials, tools and instruction are included. Plus snacks and wine!
Saturday, July 20th at 2pm
at Hillary’s Music and Art House: 63 N 3rd Ave Clarion 16214
text Hillary with any questions 814 229 0821
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A combination of mica, alcohol ink and resin come together to make a marbeizing effect. You will make either a tray or coasters, you can wait to decide until you see them in person at the workshop.
No experience necessary. All materials, tools and instruction are included. Plus snacks and wine!
Thursday, August 15th at 6:30pm
Mechanistic Brewing
text Hillary with any questions 814 229 0821
Learn techniques in watercolor painting to create a vibrant blossom painting! We will walk through a few practice flowers before you choose your colors (including metallic watercolors!) for your painting. You will also learn ink techniques to add to your flowers and make an 8” x 10” painting that will come with a mat and board ready to pop in a frame and hang proudly!
All materials and tools are included. Plus a drink voucher from the bar! Absolutely no experience or artistic ability is required, I will lead you through every step so that you will leave with something you will be proud of!
Thursday, June 13th 6:30pm
at Mechanistic Brewing
538 Liberty St. , Clarion
On Saturday, October 23rd, we will be making wooden ornaments at Mechanistic Brewery’s Oktoberfest. Starting at 2pm, we will make them until supplies run out!
Don’t worry, no creative experience is necessary, we will guide you through the process of woodburning, and alcohol ink to make an ornament to take home with you.
Register ahead of time for the best deal. We will also have plenty for walk-ins.
Make your own jewelry at this fun workshop! You will make a bracelet and a pair of earrings or keychain. You will pound on an anvil, bend wire and stamp the metal for interesting effects. No experience necessary, just come and have fun!
While you work there will be wine, cheese, desserts and more!
Sunday, December 11 at 4pm. $35 covers all materials, instruction, and refreshments. If you want to make more than 1 bracelet and 1 pair of earrings, you can add additional projects for $10 at the workshop.
Class will be at 623 Main St. Clarion Call/text Hillary with any questions 814 229 0821
Want to host your own event?
Would you like to host a workshop and pick your own day and time? Get a group of 8 or more together and we will put it together! (And the host is always free!) Workshops are a great option for a fundraiser too! Check out the Host a Workshop page for more information:
Projects for Workshops:
On Friday, July 9th at either 5 or 7, come make a fused garden for your window or to brighten up a shelf or table. I will help you make a unique creation, you don't need any experience to make a piece you will be proud of!
You will work with fused glass, frits, and even recycled wine bottles. Then you leave the piece with me to fire in my kiln, and then it will be framed and ready for you to pick up after the weekend. I can also mail it to you for an additional $5.
While you work there will be wine, cheese, snacks, and dessert. Everything is included for $25, so come make a night of it!
Seats are limited, so register to reserve your spot. Classes are at 1130 E. Main St. in Clarion. text/call Hillary with any questions 814 229 0821
Make your own jewelry at this fun workshop! You will make a bracelet and a pair of earrings or keychain. You will pound on an anvil, bend wire and stamp the metal for interesting effects. No experience necessary, just come and have fun!
While you work there will be wine, cheese, desserts and more!
Choose a time of either 5pm or 7pm on Friday, June 11th. $25 covers all materials, instruction, and refreshments. If you want to make more than 1 bracelet and 1 pair of earrings, you can add additional projects for $10 at the workshop.
Class will be at 1130 E. Main St. Clarion, PA (the Clarion MMA building) Call/text Hillary with any questions 814 229 0821
This class is postponed, please send a message if you would be interested in doing this in the future! Find me on Facebook under Workshops with Hillary. Thanks everyone!
We are going to move this class online and make it a party! There will be 2 different events. The first will be when I open your Your 3 pearls on Facebook live on Saturday, March 21st at 5pm (we will also have fun trading with each other for different colors) Then I will mail out the pearls, tools, and materials and we will make the jewelry together (online) on Saturday, March 28th. I will also make a video tutorial if you want to do it at a different time.
No experience is necessary, just come and have fun making your own unique jewelry.
Everything is included for $35. Register now to reserve your pearls.
Learn how to work with fused glass to make your own Christmas Tree ornaments! You will have the option to make 3 ornaments or pendants, you can choose at the workshop. Keep them for yourself or give them as gifts. You will have the option to make additional ornaments/pendants for $10 at the workshop.
No experience necessary, I will help you learn the process and teach you how to use the tools. All materials are included.
The trees will be fired and ready for pickup 2 days after the workshop.
There will be snacks, dessert, and wine while you work!
Location: 63 N 3rd Ave Clarion, PA 16214
call/text Hillary with any questions 814 229 0821
On Friday, June 21st you can mosaic on an actual bottle that has been melted down to give you a flat canvas to work on. We will add a wire hanger so that you can hang this in your window or on the wall. Make the featured design, or get creative and make your own ship in a bottle!
Come at either 6pm and enjoy wine, snacks, and desserts while you work!
The workshop will be at 63 N 3rd Ave in Clarion. Call Hillary at 814 229 0821 with any questions.
Make a gorgeous Oil Diffuser on Friday, July 12th at either 4pm or 6pm using techniques to manipulate a variety of alcohol inks. When you are done, we will seal it for you to use to bring beauty and aroma to your home. (or give as a wonderful gift!)
Enjoy wine, snacks, and desserts while you work!
The workshop will be at 63 N 3rd Ave in Clarion. Call Hillary at 814 229 0821 with any questions.
This is a playful new design that will give you the chance to play with paint, wire, and fused glass pieces. Create a multi media 5” x 7” piece while enjoying wine, snacks, and desserts!
Class is on Friday, July 26th at either 4:30 or 7 pmat 63 N. 3rd Ave in Clarion
Call/text Hillary with any questions! 814 229 0821
Open your own pearl and then make a gorgeous pendant while learning to wire wrap!
Have fun with a surprise in each shell. There will be extras so that you can trade for a different color, shape, or size.
$25 covers one shell, all tools and materials for one pendant. You can open additional shells for only $10. There will also be wine, cheese, and sweets to enjoy while you work!
See the Facebook event here
No experience necessary, just come learn and have fun. Classes are at 63 N 3rd Ave in Clarion. Call/text Hillary with any questions 814 229 0821
On July 20th at either 5 or 5:70 come make a fused garden for your window or to brighten up a shelf or table. I will help you make a unique creation, you don't need any experience to make a piece you will be proud of!
You will work with fused glass, frits, and even recycled wine bottles. Then you leave the piece with me to fire in my kiln, and then it will be framed and ready for you to pick up after the weekend. I can also mail it to you for an additional $5.
While you work there will be wine, cheese, snacks, and dessert. Everything is included for $25, so come make a night of it!
Seats are limited, so register to reserve your spot. Classes are at 63 N 3rd Ave in Clarion. text/call Hillary with any questions 814 229 0821
You will have your pick of projects and access to all the glass and materials on August 3rd! One project is $25, and you can add more projects for only $10 each. This is a great time to make your own frame, gift, mosaiced bottle!.And of course there will be wine and delicious snacks!
I will have frames, windows, bottles, and more to mosaic. If there is a particular project from the website that you would like to make, let me know, and I can make sure to have the right base for you.
Absolutely no experience is necessary, we will guide you through every step. All tools, materials, and supplies are included.
You only need to pay the $25 once to reserve your seat, and then as you complete more projects, you can pay the $10 per project at the workshop.
The workshop is at 63 N 3rd Ave Call Hillary at 814 229 0821 with any questions.
These are workshops we have done in the past. Sorry you missed it? We can set up your own event and do it!
Learn to make fused glass art by fusing mica into the glass to create a 4" x 4" coaster and a pendant. You will create your project and then leave it with me to fire in the kiln over the weekend.
Choose either 4pm or 6:30pm on Friday, June 15th
No experience is necessary, come play with glass and mica powder! All materials and tools are included. Also, enjoy wine and snacks while you work.
Classes are at 63 N 3rd Ave in Clarion. Seats are limited, so be sure to pre-register!
On Friday, March 16th come make a fused garden for your window or to brighten up a shelf or table. I will help you make a unique creation, you don't need any experience to make a piece you will be proud of!
You will work with fused glass, frits, and even recycled wine bottles. Then you leave the piece with me to fire in my kiln, and then it will be framed and ready for you to pick up after the weekend. I can also mail it to you for an additional $5.
While you work there will be wine, cheese, snacks, and dessert. Everything is included for $25, so come make a night of it!
Seats are limited, so register to reserve your spot. Classes are at 63 N 3rd Ave in Clarion. text/call Hillary with any questions 814 229 0821
Make 2 sparkling pendants using techniques in wire wrapping and beadwork. All levels will be able to make something they are proud to wear or give as a gift.
There will be a variety of beads and crystals to make your jewelry unique to you. You will also get to do a little hammering on an anvil to give your piece a professional look. All tools and materials are included.
As you work there will be wine, snacks, and dessert!
Want to learn to make your own jewelry? It is easier than you might think! You will learn to make 3 pendants from tumbled glass in many colors. You don't need any experience to be able to make something you are proud to wear or give as gifts!
Come on Friday, January 19th at 5pm or 7pm
There will be wine, snacks, and desserts to make a fun evening of it! Come meet new friends or bring some for a fun night out.
The class is great for adults, but would be a fun project for kids ages 10 and up.
$25 covers everything: materials, tools, and refreshments! The workshop will be at 63 N 3rd Ave in Clarion. Call Hillary at 814 229 0821 with any questions.
You will have your pick of projects and access to all the glass and materials on Saturday, December 16th at 5pm! One project is $25, and you can add more projects for only $10 each. This is a great time to make some last minute gifts with a personal touch. And of course there will be wine and delicious snacks!
I will have frames, windows, bottles, and more to mosaic. If there is a particular project from the website that you would like to make, let me know, and I can make sure to have the right base for you.
Absolutely no experience is necessary, we will guide you through every step. All tools, materials, and supplies are included.
You only need to pay the $25 once to reserve your seat, and then as you complete more projects, you can pay the $10 per project at the workshop.
The workshop is at 63 N 3rd Ave Call Hillary at 814 229 0821 with any questions.
Are you ready to learn to fuse beautiful glass? No experience is necessary to learn to cut glass and make 2 colorful trees that will be fused together in my kiln to be picked up or mailed to you a few days later. Then it will be ready to display at home on your tree or to give as a special gift.
There will be tons of different colors of glass to choose from to make this project unique to you.
While you work there will be a selection of wine, cheese, and other delicious snacks!
The cost is $25, including all materials, tools, and refreshments. If you choose to have your completed piece mailed to you, you can pay an additional $5 to cover packaging and shipping. There are2 separate times: on Friday, December 15th: 4pm or 7:00pm.
The location is 63 N, 3rd Ave in Clarion. Feel free to call 814 229 0821 with any and all questions!
Learn techniques in the art of glass mosaicing while making this mosaic for your window. No experience necessary, we will guide you through the process! All materials and tools are provided for this evening of fun and learning. The project is 6" x 8" and takes an average of 2 hours to complete.
Come at either 4pm or 7pm on Friday, November 3rd and enjoy wine, snacks, and desserts while you work!
The workshop will be at 63 N 3rd Ave in Clarion. Call Hillary at 814 229 0821 with any questions.
Learn techniques in the art of glass mosaicing while making this leaf window. No experience necessary, we will guide you through the process! All materials and tools are provided for this evening of fun and learning. The project is 6" x 8" and takes an average of 2 hours to complete.
Plus, help out the Redbank Library with this fun, easy fundraiser!
Want to learn to make your own jewelry? It is easier than you might think! You will learn to make 3 pendants from tumbled glass in many colors. You don't need any experience to be able to make something you are proud to wear or give as gifts!
Come on Friday, June 9th at 4pm or 7pm
There will be wine, snacks, and desserts to make a fun evening of it! Come meet new friends or bring some for a fun night out.
The class is great for adults, but would be a fun project for kids ages 10 and up.
$25 covers everything: materials, tools, and refreshments! The workshop will be at 63 N 3rd Ave in Clarion. Call Hillary at 814 229 0821 with any questions.
Want to make a fun conversation piece out of fused glass? This can be your first glass project or you 100th! You will learn to cut and shape glass to make this 3 dimensional butterfly. After the workshop, I will fire it in my kiln and it will be ready for pickup after the weekend. Then use it to display pictures, hold rings, or just hang out and look fun.
The workshop will be on Friday, June 16 at either 4pm or 7pm. There will be delicious snacks, wine and desserts.
Do you do a lot of workshops? Don't miss out on the 5 workshops for $99 deal!
63 N 3rd Ave Clarion, PA 814 229 0821
On Saturday, June 24th you can mosaic on an actual bottle that has been melted down to give you a flat canvas to work on. We will add a wire hanger so that you can hang this in your window or on the wall. Make the featured design, or get creative and make your own ship in a bottle!
Come at either 4pm or 7pm and enjoy wine, snacks, and desserts while you work!
The workshop will be at 63 N 3rd Ave in Clarion. Call Hillary at 814 229 0821 with any questions.
Here are our previous workshops. Sad you missed a project? Host your own workshop and you get to pick!
Want to make a fun conversation piece out of fused glass? This can be your first glass project or you 100th! You will learn to cut and shape glass to make this 3 dimensional butterfly. After the workshop, I will fire it in my kiln and it will be ready for pickup after the weekend. Then use it to display pictures, hold rings, or just hang out and look fun.
The workshop will be on Friday, May 26th at either 4pm or 7pm. There will be delicious snacks, wine and desserts.
Do you do a lot of workshops? Don't miss out on the 5 workshops for $99 deal!
63 N 3rd Ave Clarion, PA 814 229 0821
Make a couple of fused glass flower markers on Friday, May 5th at at 5pm or 7:30pm. Put them in your own garden or add them to a mother's day gift. There will be a variety of colors and design options to make the project unique to you!
No experience necessary, have a fun night making art while eating snacks, nibbling desserts, and drinking wine!
The cost is $25, including all materials, tools, and refreshments. If you choose to have your completed piece mailed to you, you can pay an additional $5 to cover packaging and shipping.
The location is 63 N. 3rd Ave in Clarion. If you have done mosaic workshops, please note that the location is different than previous workshops. Feel free to call 814 229 0821 with any and all questions!
Are you ready to learn to fuse beautiful glass? No experience is necessary to learn to cut glass and make 2 colorful coasters that will be fused together in my kiln to be picked up or mailed to you a few days later. Then it will be ready to display at home or to give as a special gift.
There will be tons of different colors of glass to choose from to make this project unique to you. The coasters each measure approximately 4" x 4"
While you work there will be a selection of wine, cheese, and other delicious snacks!
The cost is $25, including all materials, tools, and refreshments. If you choose to have your completed piece mailed to you, you can pay an additional $5 to cover packaging and shipping. There are 3 separate times: on Friday, March 17th: 5pm or 7:30pm. or Saturday at 2pm.
The location is 63 N, 3rd Ave in Clarion. If you have done mosaic workshops, please note that the location is different than previous workshops. Feel free to call 814 229 0821 with any and all questions!
Learn techniques in the art of glass mosaicing while making this monogram plaque. No experience necessary, we will guide you through the process! All materials and tools are provided for this evening of fun and learning. The project is 7" in diameter and takes an average of 2 hours to complete. There will be a ton of different colors to choose from and you can be as creative as you'd like!
The workshop will benefit the Library, so come and have fun while supporting an awesome organization! There will be wine and delicious snacks, so make an evening of it!
the details:
Friday, March 31st at 6pm at the St. Charles Catholic social hall at 201 Washington St. in New Bethlehem.
Call Hillary at 814 229 0821 with any questions.
On Saturday, April 8th at 2pm or 6pm you can have fun making this garden frame while drinking wine and enjoying delicious cheese and snacks. The cost is $25, including all materials, tools, and refreshments.
Learn techniques for cutting glass and creating a beautiful garden frame that you can add a picture to, or make it into a mirror!
No experience necessary, just the willingness to learn a love for stained glass! Many colors will be available for your mosaic, you can have fun exploring glass when you arrive.
The location is 63 N, 3rd Ave in Clarion. If you have done other workshops, please note that the location is different than previous workshops. Feel free to call 814 229 0821 with any and all questions!
Are you ready to learn to fuse beautiful glass? No experience is necessary to learn to cut glass and form it into a flowering tile that will be fused together in my kiln to be picked up or mailed to you a few days later. Then it will be ready to hang in your window and bring sunshine in through your artistic creation.
There will be tons of different colors of glass to choose from to make this project unique to you. The tile measure 4" x 6".
While you work there will be a selection of wine, cheese, and other delicious snacks!
The cost is $25, including all materials, tools, and refreshments. If you choose to have your completed piece mailed to you, you can pay an additional $5 to cover packaging and shipping. The location is 63 N, 3rd Ave in Clarion. If you have done mosaic workshops, please note that the location is different than previous workshops. Feel free to call 814 229 0821 with any and all questions!
Here are some workshops we have had in the past. Want to make one of these projects? You can always host your own and pick a project for you and 8 friends.
Come learn how to cut glass and turn it into a fun, beautiful mosaic! You don't need any experience to make this frame and there will be many colors available for you to make this unique for you!
You can also enjoy wine, cheese, crackers, and sweets while you works!
The cost is $25, including all materials, tools, and refreshments. There are 2 separate times on Friday, February 17th: 4:30pm or 7:30pm. The location is 63 N, 3rd Ave in Clarion. If you have done other workshops, please note that the location is different than previous workshops. Feel free to call 814 229 0821 with any and all questions!
Are you ready to learn to fuse beautiful glass? No experience is necessary to learn to cut glass and make 3 colorful hearts that will be fused together in my kiln to be picked up or mailed to you a few days later. Then it will be ready to hang in your window or to give as a special gift.
There will be tons of different colors of glass to choose from to make this project unique to you. The hearts measure approximately 3" x 3"
While you work there will be a selection of wine, cheese, and other delicious snacks!
The cost is $25, including all materials, tools, and refreshments. If you choose to have your completed piece mailed to you, you can pay an additional $5 to cover packaging and shipping. There are 2 separate times
on Friday, February 3rd: 5pm or 7:30pm. The location is 63 N, 3rd Ave in Clarion. If you have done mosaic workshops, please note that the location is different than previous workshops. Feel free to call 814 229 0821 with any and all questions!
Are you ready to learn to fuse beautiful glass? No experience is necessary to learn to cut glass and form it into a butterfly that will be fused together in my kiln to be picked up or mailed to you a few days later. Then it will be ready to hang in your window and bring sunshine in through the winter weather.
There will be tons of different colors of glass to choose from to make this project unique to you. The butterfly measures 4" x 4" and if you have time, you can also make a dragonfly to add to your suncatcher collection.
While you work there will be a selection of wine, cheese, and other delicious snacks!
The cost is $25, including all materials, tools, and refreshments. If you choose to have your completed piece mailed to you, you can pay an additional $5 to cover packaging and shipping. There are 2 separate times on Friday, January 13th: 5pm or 7:30pm. The location is 63 N, 3rd Ave in Clarion. If you have done mosaic workshops, please note that the location is different than previous workshops. Feel free to call 814 229 0821 with any and all questions!
You will have your pick of projects and access to all the glass and materials on Saturday, December 16th at 5pm! One project is $25, and you can add more projects for only $10 each. This is a great time to make some last minute gifts with a personal touch. And of course there will be wine and delicious snacks!
I will have frames, windows, bottles, and more to mosaic. If there is a particular project from the website that you would like to make, let me know, and I can make sure to have the right base for you.
Absolutely no experience is necessary, we will guide you through every step. All tools, materials, and supplies are included.
You only need to pay the $25 once to reserve your seat, and then as you complete more projects, you can pay the $10 per project at the workshop.
The workshop is at 63 N 3rd Ave Call Hillary at 814 229 0821 with any questions.
The theme for our October workshop is to celebrate fall leaves and the beautiful colors this season. You have the choice to make a frame or a window hanging in this glass mosaic workshop You can make your project similar to the examples, or completely different!
Absolutely no experience is necessary, we will guide you through every step. All tools, materials, and supplies are included. Plus, wine and snacks too!
The workshop is at 15726 rte. 322 in the Clarion MMA building. Call Hillary at 814 229 0821 with any questions.
Friday, July 22nd at 7:30 pm. 15726 rte. 322 in Clarion
Come learn how to cut glass and turn it into a fun, beautiful mosaic! You don't need any experience to make this project. We provide all the materials ad tools for your project. There are many colors available for you to make this unique for you!
You can also enjoy wine, non-alcoholic beverages, cheese, crackers, and desserts.
Saturday, July 23rd at 6pm. 15726 rte. 322 Clarion
Come learn how to cut glass and turn it into a fun, beautiful mosaic! You don't need any experience to make this project. We provide all the materials ad tools for your project. There are many colors available for you to make this unique for you!
You can also enjoy wine, non-alcoholic beverages, cheese, crackers, and desserts.
Here are some of our previous workshops:
On Friday, June 17th at 7:30pm, you can mosaic on an actual bottle that has been melted down to give you a flat canvas to work on. We will add a wire hanger so that you can hang this in your window or on the wall. Make the featured design, or get creative and make your own ship in a bottle!
Have fun and support the library by attending the mosaic workshop on Friday, June 10th at 7pm!
Learn techniques in the art of glass mosaicing while making this monogram plaque. No experience necessary, we will guide you through the process! All materials and tools are provided for this evening of fun and learning. The project is 7" in diameter and takes an average of 2 hours to complete.
This workshop is on Friday, June 10th at 7pm in the library basement. Refreshments will be served, so make an evening out of it!
On Friday, May 20th at 7:30pm you can have fun making this garden frame while drinking wine and enjoying refreshments.
Learn techniques for cutting glass and creating a beautiful garden frame that you can add a picture to, or make it into a mirror!
No experience necessary, just the willingness to learn a love for stained glass! Many colors will be available for your mosaic, you can have fun exploring glass when you arrive.
Classes are all at Clarion MMA 15726 Rte 322 in Clarion. Register to reserve your seat, classes can fill up!
Window Garden
On Friday, May 6th, at 7:30pm you should come make this colorful garden for your window. You will learn mosaic techniques while sipping wine and enjoying refreshments.
No experience necessary, just the willingness to learn a love for stained glass! Many colors will be available for the flowers, you can have fun exploring glass when you arrive.
Classes are all at Clarion MMA 15726 Rte 322 in Clarion. Register to reserve your seat, classes can fill up!
There will be many workshops to come, so watch for updates here, or on the facebook page.
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