What is the minimum age to participate?

Participants must be at least 13 years old for public workshops.

How long does the workshop take?

The DIY Spelljar Bar runs about 1 hour; check in 15 minutes before your scheduled time.

Is the space accessible?

Yes — the workshop space is wheelchair accessible. Contact witcherymanagement@gmail.com for further coordination.

What is the parking situation?

Customer parking on Pickering Wharf is first come, first served with a strict two-hour limit; an interactive parking map is available via Salem municipal resources.

What is the cancellation policy?

Full refunds require cancellation at least 24 hours in advance.

Are all materials included?

The price includes a glass jar, one metal charm, access to apothecary ingredients, sealing wax, a crystal topper, and the Spelljar workbook; extras and add-ons are subject to availability.

Make Your Own Spelljar at The Witchery in Salem | Workshop | Guided Tour

At The Witchery’s DIY Spelljar Bar, a short walk from Salem Harbor, you transform small, everyday objects into a personalized ritual keepsake. Located at 61 Wharf St. Salem, MA 01970, the shop sits on Pickering Wharf, a compact maritime stretch where wooden piers and historic brick storefronts meet the gray Atlantic. The experience is straightforward: in roughly one hour you choose apothecary ingredients, arrange them in a glass jar, add a metal charm and crystal topper, and finish with sealing wax while you set an intention.

What makes the Spelljar Bar feel distinct is its blend of craft-studio care and curatorial witchcraft. You’ll work from a spread of sustainably sourced herbs, salts, tiny stones, and curios chosen by The Witchery’s staff; each item in the apothecary is labeled with magickal meaning in the included Spelljar workbook. The bar supplies the glass jar, a metal charm, wax for sealing, and a crystal topper, so this is a hands-on, no-fuss craft that still yields a polished object and a personal ritual you can carry home.

Practical details matter: workshops run about 1 hour, are wheelchair accessible, and are intended for ages 13 and up. The Witchery is a witch & woman-owned business established in 2016 that prioritizes local and regional makers; many materials are sourced from nearby artisans. Check in 15 minutes before your start time; parking on Pickering Wharf is first-come, two-hour limit, and late arrivals may be asked to reschedule or take a kit-to-go.

Bring steady hands more than special skills—this craft requires fine motor coordination rather than advanced technique. The shop accommodates solo creativity and small groups (typical public workshop group size is 10); instructors are patient and supportive, ready to help you translate an intention into an arrangement of herbs, crystals, and symbols. If you need additional access accommodations, contact management at [email protected] or 978-914-8858 before your visit.

If you’re visiting Salem for its history—the 1692 witch trials, maritime museums, and cobbled streets—the Spelljar Bar offers a modern, local perspective on that heritage: a small, creative ritual that celebrates material craft, sustainability, and personal storytelling. Leave with a sealed jar, a boxed keepsake, and a short, memorable ritual that connects a coastal New England afternoon to a tangible, handcrafted intention.

The Witchery’s Spelljar workbook explains historical references and offers prompts for intention-setting, making this more than a craft: it’s a concise primer for ritual practice. Materials and add-ons vary by session; extras are available but subject to availability. Cancellation requires 24 hours’ notice for a full refund, and the staff will box or wrap finished jars for travel. The shop is an LGBTQIA+ safe space and welcomes visitors seeking an approachable, community-minded creative stop in downtown Salem today.

About The Witchery, LLC

The Witchery, LLC is a craft-focused workshop and event provider located in Salem, Massachusetts. The Witchery offers a range of hands-on workshops and self-guided crafting sessions that emphasize creativity, personalization, and connection to local artisan practices. Guests can choose from bookbinding workshops to create leather journals with skilled instructors, broom making workshops that allow personalization with dried flowers and charms, spelljar workshops that teach ingredient meanings and intention-setting, and themed experiences such as Moon Witch that explore folk magic, tarot, and moon lore.

Private Crafting Workshop sessions provide exclusive access to tools and materials for groups and events, with options including broom making, bookbinding, and spelljar crafting. Craft Witch sessions serve as self-guided, flexible crafting blocks where participants select projects on arrival. The Witchery hosts family-oriented workshops including Family Broom Making and specialized classes like Turkey Wing Broom Making that guide participants through building a unique broom from scratch.

Instruction is led by skilled or expert instructors who guide materials selection, technique, and finishing. Workshops result in tangible keepsakes such as personalized journals, wrapped brooms, and custom spelljars. Sustainable materials and practices are part of several experiences, and some workshops are described as LGBTQIA+ friendly. The Witchery combines practical craft instruction with thematic elements of folk magic and intention-setting, offering visitors to Salem a hands-on way to create meaningful, handmade objects. Classes suit beginners and experienced crafters, emphasizing safe, guided techniques and memorable keepsakes for guests of all ages. Book early online.