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2025 Classes

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




Student Gallery

    Workshops

    May

    This is when the homestead begins to burst with flowers, and you're welcome to snag a photo after your workshop.

    Sweet Magnolia

    40

    On May 3rd, remind yourself you are unbreakable in our magnolia workshop.

    Windchimes

    50

    Just in time for patio season. Join us May 3rd

    Time for Tea

    $60pp

    Customize a tea box and tea strainer at our Mother's Day Tea Party on May 10th! 

    Poppies

    40

    This one is near and dear to my heart as a large bed of poppies take over my driveway each May. This year's offering is a bigger flufflier poppy than I've done in the past. May 18th


    Memorial Day Pins

    25

    "...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. 


    Join me at The Vineyard May 25th!

    Cacti

    50

     Be honest, we've all forgotten our ice cubes. In this workshop you'll make a trio of adorable copper cacti that really are no maintenance.  


    Join me at The Vineyard May 29th!


    June

    Welcome Summer with beginner workshops

    Pride Roses

    25

    Friends of Dorothy Welcome! Learn to form a copper rose customized with your colors in their full glory! Join us June 1st! (Free mom hugs available)

    Dragonflies

    35

      Nothing heralds the start of summer like the flit of dragonflies. In this workshop you'll cut, emboss, and rainbow paint your dragonfly with fire before adorning it with glass beads


    Join me at The Vineyard June 1st & 26th!

    Phoenix Workshop

    75

     People from all walks of life find themselves tested by fire only to rise from the metaphorical ashes of hardship.  Choose to emboss them before painting them with fire and adorning them with rainbow prisms on June 7th

    Silver Rings

    75

    Learn to size, cut, texture, solder, and polish a basic silver band. June 8th

    Market on Chocolate

    We'll be offering minis in the market every saturday in June!

    PRIDE in the Park

    We're bringing Free Mom Hugs and Rainbow Flair to Shank Park for Hershey PRIDE on June 29th!


    July

    As the heat wreaks havoc on the garden, remember you can make flowers that live forever

    Cactus Garden

    65

    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

    Daisies

    35

     In this beginner level workshop, you'll texture and customize a posy of 5 daisies in a bud vase 


    Join me at The Vineyard July 31st!


    August

    Hey Hey! It's my birthday! Classes are limited in August while we take a break. Here's what we offered in 2024!

    Sunflowers

    50

    Hold onto those sunflowers fields forever with a copper blooms that never fades. Jioin me at The Vineyard August 28th!

    Apprentice for a Day

    FREE

    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, trading their time for their workshop. You make 4 and keep one, filling my festival inventory going into:

    -Sunflowers

    -Pumpkins


    *All workshops require tickets


    September

    September is for sunflowers!*Below shows the workshops we did in 2024. Stay tuned for 2025

    Copper Sunflowers

    45-65

    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! 


    Available at the Vineyard September 7th

    Enchanted Fairy Festival

    Despite the devastation of Faenado 2024, this remains one of my favorite events of the year and brings me to York on September 20th


    This festival includes a fairy zone including stilt walkers, performers, petting zoo and alice in wonderland tea party. It has a pirate zone with mermaid, foam parties, and games. It also has a bounce zone and food trucks.

    Copper Pumpkins

    50

    Embrace the sweet promise of fall in the air and join me to craft your own copper pumpkin! Our Vineyard Workshop is September 25th!


    October

    It's no secret that Halloween is my favorite time of the year

    Copper Pumpkins

    50

    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. 


    Join us at the Vineyard October 23rd

    BATS!!!

    40

    Choctoberfest

    This beer and wine festival features great food, fabulous drinks, and an amazing array of fall-themed art

    PA RenFaire

    We did one weekend at PARF in 2024 and hope to meet the criteria for 2025!


    November

    As we head into the holidays, events focus on decor. Dates TBA

    Bonsai

    50

     As we head into the darker days of winter, it's so important to practice mindfulness. The art of bonsai is a centuries old exercise in mindfulness and you can make your own mini copper tree in this workshop. This workshop is for a 4"-5" tall bonsai adorned in chip gemstones. *You will begin with a trunk that has been per-resined into a small planter with dried moss Join me at The Vineyard November 9th!

    Marigold Pin

    45

    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

    Phoenix Rising

    75

    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. 


    December

    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.

    Mistletoe

    40

    Make your own heirloom mistletoe to kiss someone special under year after year. Pet safe too! Join December 15th to complete your decorating!

    Pointsettia Centerpiece

    75

    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.


    Our individual pointsettia ornament workshop is December 8th @ The Vineyard!

    Champagne Trunk Show

    60pp

    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! Champagne Trunk Show 2024 is December 8th!


    January

    In the colder months of the year, we shutter the barn studio. You can still find us at satellite locations!

    2025 Intention Bracelets

    40

     It's a brand new year full of possibility! Set your intention by hammering out old frustrations and stamping new goals into a copper band that reminds you to keep moving forward all year long! 


    Join me at The Vineyard on January 12th!

    Year of the Snake

    35

     2025 is The Year of the Snake! In this workshop, you'll receive a presoftened snake blank that you'll coil, form, and add hammered texture to. Use a mandrel to make an adjustable ring, coil the tail to hang from a necklace, or opt for a set of smaller gauge wires for earrings. All of your pieces will spend 10 minutes in a tumbler for shine and come with a sunshine cloth for polishing. Join me at The Vineyard on January 30th!


    February

    In the colder months of the year, we shutter the barn studio, lighting the heaters for one off events. You can still find us at satellite locations!

    Red Roses

    50

     PLAY WITH FIRE! In this workshop you  learn to fire quench your roses red! February 9th @ The Vineyard

    Silver Ring Workshop

    75

    Making rings for each other is  a popular choice for Valentine's Day, but after much thought, I've decided the studio is just too cold in February and I'm not currently comfortable transporting the acids and finishing methods to my warmer satellite locations. You can find this workshop April-September, and as always, private workshops at the studio can be arranged at no extra cost



    Copper Hearts

    25

     In this workshop you'll receive presoftened copper and learn to taper, twist, curl and texture it into a pendant or keychain. You'll begin by making a tinier thinner heart for practice before moving on to a more substantial piece and take home both a 1" and 2.5" heart 


    March

    It's almost time to reopen the studio, but while the cold remains, look for us at our satellite locations and shows!

    Mini Dragons

    25

    These little suncatchers are perfect for a rearview mirror, keychain, or window. Join me at The Vineyard March 9th!

    Midi Dragons

    50

    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. This charming dragon measures about 6 inches. Join me at The Vineyard March 27th!

    Tell Tale Steampunk

    10

    We're returning to Tell Tale make-and-takes this year with copper bookmarks in Bats v Bolts to fit the Dracula v Frankenstein panels. Join us March 29th!


    April

    In the spring months, I like to rotate through all the favorites! Currently displayed schedule is tentative.

    Cherry Blossoms

    40

    Welcome spring with all the charm of the DC cherry blossoms. At the Studio April 12th

    The Last Dragon...

    100

    In 2024, I discontinued the large 16" version of the copper dragon. There are but 4 left, and one could be yours on April 13th!

    Bird's nest pendants

    25

     Spring is in the air and all the promise of new life is beginning to sing. Learn to make your own wire birds best pendant and add up to 5 robins eggs representing your own family (or just what you like 😉) 


    Join me at The Vineyard April 24th!

    Succulents

    50

     Have you ever killed a cactus? I'm guilty as charged! In this workshop you'll make a trio of succulents in a quaint planter. 


    Join me at The Vineyard on April 27th!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    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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