Metal Mixologist offers art workshops and copper crafting classes for our everlasting flowers. No experience necessary, just bring yourself (and your favorite beverage!) We craft a different flower each month so you can build your own bouquet!
Interested in a private class or party? Make a custom appointment just for you! Patreon member discounts can be found here.
ALL TICKET SALES END 12 HOURS BEFORE THE EVENT
*To redeem a gift certificate for a workshop, please use this link for manual booking
September is for sunflowers!
This limited-seat workshop is filled with fun techniques resulting in an adorable garden mushroom duo! Join me on September 14th to leaarn about the copper mushrooms!
While my brass sunflowers are a crowd favorite, we're shaking things up this year with copper sunflowers you can customize in all those glorious fall colors! Make yours in the studio on September 15th! Also available at The Vineyard on September 5th and 12th!
Brass sunflowers are a classic, and were the very first workshop i ever offered! This is year 4 for this workshop and it's been improved many times- using thinner brass to make cutting easier, troubleshooting the art of cut curls, and embossing the centers for a ltttle something special. September 15th!
*Photo is of student work
This is one of my favorite events of the year and brings me to York on September 21st & 22nd!
We're teaming up with Smooth Reflections Med Spa to bring you an immersive pumpkin experience!
Craft your own copper pumpkin masterpiece, treat your skin to a rejuvenating pumpkin facial, and snag exclusive event discounts on Botox & Jeuveau and more! September 28th
*Ticketing for this event is through the host venue
Embrace the sweet promise of fall in the air and join me to craft your own copper pumpkin! Our Vineyard Workshop and October Workshop have already sold out, so we added one more on September 27th!!
It's no secret that Halloween is my favorite time of the year
I just LOVE pumpkins. They can be challenging to get just right so in this one, you receive a foolproof template with lots of opportunities for customization. October 6th
Get in the spirit with an adorable pumpkin pendant just in time for Halloween- October 24th at the Vineyard @ Hershey
This beer and wine festival features great food, fabulous drinks, and an amazing array of fall-themed art
October gets me feeling extra magical and I thought I'd offer a special treat! I'm embracing The Craft all month long and bringing you:
-Willow the Whisk Brooms on October 6th
-Dragon Eggs October 13th
-Potion Making October 13th
-Full Moon Paint Night October 18th
We'll be at Mount Hope with our favorite fall offerings for one weekend only October 19th & 20th!
Did you know that you can book us at a location of your own choosing for groups of 5+?
This October, The Metal Mixologist will be:
-wiring a guestbook bonsai live at wedding
-teambuilding for a group of 17 at The Vineyard
-leading girls craft night in Gettysburg
As we head into the holidays, events focus on decor. Dates TBA
Placeholder photo is of last year's Thanksgiving centerpiece event. Our Fall wreath will feature peonies, hydrangeas and maple leaves! Make yours on November 3rd!
Occurring November 1st and 2nd, The Day of the Dead celebrates life with offerings to those who have crossed over. Marigolds, both brightly colored and heavily scented, are a popular offering to the dead and feature heavily in Dia de Los Muertos celebrations
Our dragons got an upgrade! These windspinning phoenixes are aptly painted with fire and adorned with crystal to hold onto the light as we enter the cooler months. Join us November 9th!
It's time to cozy up with a book until spring returns. These decorative butterfly bookmarks add so much charm to the adventures promised within pages.
This November, we're arming you with light for the long nights ahead. These punch lanterns add magic to the dark.
By December, a genuine chill is beginning to creep into the air and The Old Barn Studio will shutter for the coldest months of winter. Dates TBA
Make your own heirloom mistletoe to kiss someone special under year after year. Pet safe too! Join December 15th to complete your decorating!
This one is a classic, and pet safe too! In this event, you'll make 3 stems- designing the template, cutting, coloring, embossing, and assembling a charming arrangement that won't make a mess. Join us December 1st!
This is a fantastic experience to do as a family, and a great gift for mom! Private classes can be arranged on your schedule at $25/person where each family member makes one stem for the pot! Minimum of 3.
The Champagne Trunk Show with Elliott Reese Wine Services is one of my favorite events of the year. This is a curated wine pairing and gift shopping experience. You'll meander through a vintage Carlisle farmhouse, enjoying gourmet bites paired with sparkling wines while perusing local artist displays. This is a low pressure shopping experience sans vendors, and there's even take-home recipe cards for the delicious things you'll get to taste!
In the colder months of the year, you'll find us at satellite locations! Stay tuned for 2025!
In the winter months, you'll find us mostly at satellite locations and shows. Stay tuned for 2025!
PLAY WITH FIRE! In this workshop you learn to fire quench your roses red!
A perfect date! Make rings for each other and exchange them at the end of class!
*Private classes can be arranged
It's almost time to reopen the studio, but while the cold remains, look for us at our satellite locations and shows! Currently displaying what was offered in 2024!
Right about now, the wind is really blowing and it's the perfect time to make your own copper wind spinner! In this workshop you receive a precut blank and learn to texture the body, form the wings, and paint it with fire! Adorn it with a prism weight and spinner hooks to finish it off. We only heat up the studio for one day for this spring event
*These are about twice as big as my old workshop dragons at my previous location and they do attach well to each other.
Welcome Spring with your own gorgeous bird feeder!
These workshops have limited seating and sell out *very quickly*.
In the spring months, I like to rotate through all the favorites! Currently displaying what was offered in 2024!
This year's daffodil is a copper version designed to be painted for realism.
Welcome spring with all the charm of the DC cherry blossoms.
Every year, I get asked for daisies. They're a lot of cutting, but they are simply adorable. This bunch of daisies offers a shortcut with a punch and still lots of charm!
*Photo is of student work
The make and take at tell tale 2025 will likely be a butterfly bookmark!
This workshop comes but once a year with the caveat that it is one of my more challenging-and beautiful- designs. With that said, the photo is of *student work*, and you can make one just as beautiful
Make your own basic hammered silver band. These workshops sell out quickly.
Join us at Brownstone Station for a meditative crafting experience
This is when the homestead begins to burst with flowers, and you're welcome to snag a photo after your workshop. Currently displaying what was offered in 2024!
This one is near and dear to my heart as a large bed of poppies take over my driveway each May.
*Photo is student work
Add a touch of whimsy to your world!
Sip on complimentary mimosas and follow a fool-proof template to create a quaint vase of 3 stunning tulips that bloom for much more than a day! This is a beautiful bonding activity with a keepsake that will always hold the memory.
This is an extra special sneak peek of my mini makes at *very* special pricing. Your child will choose from pre-punched flower blanks and add their own textures and colors before mounting them to a barrette for their hair or pin for clothes and bags. They get to make 2 so that a parent can make one with them if needed.
Are you itching to get into the garden? Make your own copper dragonfly on
"...poppies grow in Flander's Fields..." Red poppies are a symbol of both the bloodshed of war and the hope for an end to it and are worn in support of soldiers- particularly on Memorial Day. Typically made of silk, we offer a sturdier version.
*While I wish I could afford to offer free workshops, I am a small business and can only deeply discount them
This two day event includes:
The World of Fae Market and Enchanted Forest Experience as well as a Faerie Ball and amateur photographer contest.
Currently displaying what was offered in 2024!
Friends of Dorothy Welcome! This is one of the only workshops where (almost) anything goes! I'll have multiple flowers available and pins and clips to mount them to so you can rep your favorite flag all month (or year) long!
Welcome summer with your own personal ode to the fireflies on
Make your own mini dragon suncatcher
Whats the buzz all about? Workshops with The Metal Mixologist of course! This is another mini suncatcher featuring bee charms and transparent honeycomb.
Bring the tropics home with this exotic flower. This year, you have the option to rivet your flower to an accessory clip to reign as queen of the luau!
Start building your oasis
As the heat wreaks havoc on the garden, remember you can make flowers that live forever
Do you kill unkillable plants? You're in good company! Come craft a cute desk garden that doesn't ask for bottom watering or ice cubes.
*Photo is student work
If you'd like a fullsize orchid that blooms everlasting, this is your workshop!
Hey Hey! It's my birthday! Classes are limited in August while we take a break. Here's what we offered in 2024!
Learn the basics of hammering, forming, and soldering a basic silver band! This workshop is especially popular for couples and friends who exchange their rings at the end
Learn to make a simple succulent garden that won't wtther with neglect.
Hold onto that summertime glow with these adorable honeybee candle collars. Tealight included.
Craft your own mini orchid in a hanging planter!
*Photo is of a themed planter provided by a client. You'll be provided with one of a similar frame, but it won't be Disney themed ;)
SOLD OUT
You read it right- FREE!
There's times throughout the year when i could really use an apprentice to help with production work, and there's times clients really wish they could take my classes for free. Every now and then, we can both get our wish! Seats are super limited but a few lucky clients get to make my most popular items for free:
*All workshops require tickets
Please reach us at metal.mixologist@outlook.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
While copper crafting is a low-risk activity,
YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A LIABILITY WAIVER TO ATTEND THE CLASS
Guests should come prepared for an art studio environment that often involves:
-sharp tools: we give you receiving foam to keep the pointy bits away from you!
-sharp metal: you can get a foil cut just like a paper cut and pointy edges can poke skin and snag clothing. We teach you how to cut in a way that best prevents pointy edges.
-messy inks: I don't recommend wearing your favorite shirt to play with liquid sharpie
-vices: we smash your stem at the end. I do the holding so there's no risk of you being pinched!
-fire: occasionally classes will include optional outdoor flame painting with handheld mini torches. All flame painting is done fully supervised 1-on-1 with the instructor, and we do the flame painting for child participants.
-weight: None of your tools weigh more than a pound (in general they weigh much less!), but we do recommend closed-toe shoes.
Most of my designs are cold-connected by smashing the stem where it meets the base of the flower. If your flower jiggle jiggles, fear not! I'm happy to solder it for you. If you feel less than confident any step of the way, I'm happy to help
MINORS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN AND STILL REQUIRE A WAIVER
Insurance asks that our guests be over the age of 5, but all guests should have fully developed fine motor skills and the ability to sit through a 2 hour class (classes are typically 60-90 minutes). If your child struggles with an activity of this duration, use your judgement and be fair to the other students who paid to take the class. Many child participants- including teenagers- rush to be the fastest and get bored waiting for the ones who take their time.
I am committed to every student leaving with a finished piece, and as long as you are willing to accept help; we'll overcome any aspect of the process that you might find challenging. In 3 years of classes and hundreds of students, I've only ever needed to assist a handful of students in cutting, and I've never met a piece that couldn't be saved. You CAN do this!
As a general rule, i don't refund class tickets, BUT you also don't just lose your money. The onus is on you to let me know *before your class* that you won't be able to make it. From there, you get a few options.
-Reschedule: with notice, I'll generally reschedule any class. I'll even do a private class *just for you* on a date that fits your schedule
-Roll it into credit: I will exchange tickets for shop credit as long as i had notice
Caveat: The above applies to studio classes only. I own the studio, and I sell the studio tickets. Satellite workshops generally go through the hosting venue (not through me), and eventbrite has a no refunds policy. *If I was paid for your ticket* I will still honor my policies, so it doesn't hurt to reach out, but i won't know until the event occurs whether or not *I* was compensated for your ticket.
I don't refund workshops. *HOWEVER*, if you weren't happy with your project, didn't have a good time, or found it simply too challenging, I am willing to make it right by:
-Giving you a "do-over" on me, for the same project or a different one. That do-over can be a public class, a private class just for you, a take home kit, or a simplified version of your workshop with a premade design..
-Giving you my demo piece from your workshop
-Offering you store credit in the amount of your workshop
It doesn't happen often that someone isn't happy with their workshop, but it has happened. Maybe you missed an instruction. Maybe you didn't like your design and weren't comfortable taking the time to change it, maybe your physical limitations were more challenging than expected. It doesn't matter why things didn't go according to plan; i'll do my best to leave you happy.
I've been asked for donations in the past, and I'm generally happy to donate a copper flower or occasionally a free workshop.
HOWEVER, I have found that people aren't great about picking donation items up. If you make the request, please do so with the intention of picking up the item in a timely manner. I will not be available last minute.
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