Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio Mentor

National Gnome Day! All Gnomes 10% Off Today!
2024-06-21 11:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join us in celebrating National Gnome Day on June 21st! All gnomes will be 10% off today!

Minion Monday!
2024-07-08 11:00 - 17:30
Feeling inspired from the Minion movie, we are too! Join us to create all things Minion, Monday July 8th. The Bees will be on hand to help you turn any piece of pottery into a minion inspired work of art!
Your $10 deposit will be deducted from the final cost or your pottery order at the studio.

Christmas in July Paint Party!
2024-07-25 11:00 - 17:30
Head to the studio on Thursday, July 25th from 11:00am -5:30pm and get a head start on all your holiday decorating and gift giving! The Bees will be celebrating Christmas in July all day long and you’ll enjoy 10% off your purchase of winter holiday themed pottery! Your $10 per person ticket reserves your spot and will be applied to your total purchase at the event. We have a wide variety of holiday pieces in stock just waiting for your creative touch! So grab some friends and let us know when you’ll be in, we can’t wait to see what you create!
The studio is open until 7pm, however, the last seating for the event will be at 5:30, please select an arrival time no later that 5:30, Thank you!

Mosaic Sale!
2024-08-19 11:00 - 19:00
All mosaics are 10% all day long! Come to the studio and create any size or style mosaic and get 15% off the price! The studio is open from 11am – 7pm, reserve a table and come create! We recommend you come 60 – 90 minutes before close time to allow plenty of time to paint.
Optional resin coating is an additional fee.

Strange & Unusual Paint Party
2024-10-05 13:00 - 18:00
All you T. Burton and underground film fans come join us for our “Strange & Unusual” pottery painting event. We will have themed stencils from multiple Burton classics, including Beetle.. well, lets not say his name. Register below and let us know what time you will be arriving at the studio (event is between 1pm and 6pm) and how many for your group.
ALL AGES: Feel free to bring in snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy. $10 deposit goes toward the cost of your chosen project the day of, balance is paid at the studio. Pottery prices vary by size and shape.

Halloween Sale
2024-10-31 11:00 - 19:00
Happy Halloween from the Bees! No tricks from us, just treats: All pottery ghosts, ghouls and jack-o-lanterns are 15% off today!
*Discounts cannot be combined*

Peppermint and Pottery: Holiday Painting Party!
2024-12-08 10:00 - 11:30
Don’t disappoint Santa or his hard working reindeer, get those cookie and carrots plate made for Christmas Eve! Create a keepsake for your child with a special, personalized hand print plate or mug for the holiday! So put on your favorite Holiday jammies or attire and join the Busy Bees Elves on Saturday, December 8th for super sweet Holiday painting party. Bring the whole family to enjoy some delicious minty treats, a cocoa and coffee bar, create your letters to Santa and paint some festive pottery! Your $10 ticket per group reserves your spot will. Pottery pieces can be chosen and paid for at the party. Project prices vary per size. The Bees will have several design ideas available to choose from.

Merry Swiftmas Painting Party
2024-12-13 18:00 - 20:00
Tis the damn season, Swifties! Busy Bees Pottery is so excited to host our 1st annual Merry Swiftmas Painting Party on Friday, December 13th. This party will be from 6-8PM, doors open at 5:45. Please arrive on time so you don’t miss out on any of the fun!
Tickets are $13 each & include Swiftie swag, singalongs, friendship bracelets, photo ops, door prize giveaways, and use of Taylor themed designs for inspiration. You’ll pick & pay for your pottery at the event, minimum pottery purchase of $15 each. Adult painters 21+ are welcome to BYOB.

Axolotl Day at Busy Bees
2025-02-01 11:00 - 17:30
Do you love the cutest amphibians around as much as we do? Join the Bees for a fun Axolotl inspired paint day! We will be painting pottery, mosaics, and canvas inspired by our favorite amphibialns. Sign up with your Axolotl loving friends for a fun day at the studio creating with the Bees.
*Reservations are required for this event, please let us know the time you will be arriving at the studio. We recommend you arrive no later than 5:30pm to allow time to create.* The $10 deposit will be deducted from your project cost at the studio. Prices and pieces vary and range from $15 – $45….paint a figurine, box, bank, or plaque! Lot of choices for lots of fun.

Valentine’s Day Paint Nite
2025-02-14 11:00 - 18:30
Paint with your sweeties on Friday, February 14th to paint these adorable Valentine’s plates or any other pottery of your choice! The studio is filled with lots of options for all to enjoy painting and creating (mosaics, candles, and canvas will also be available). Your $10 table reservation fee will be applied toward your total purchase at the event. Prices vary depending on size and shape of pottery.
Please let us know when you’ll be arriving, we recommend giving your group at least 1.5 hours to create your masterpieces. The studio closes at 8pm.
Kiln fired projects will be ready in approximately one week from completion.

Tortilla Chip Day! 10% off all pottery bowls
2025-02-24
We love it all…queso, quac, salsa! In honor of National Tortilla Chip bowl, the Bees are celebrating with 10% off all pottery bowls! Paint a bowl to dunk those tasty tortilla chips into. The studio is open from 11am – 7pm. We recommend you come at 60-90 minutes before close time to have enough time to paint.

H.O.T.T.O.G.O. Paint Nite!
2025-02-28 18:00 - 20:00
HEY YOU! The Bees are feeling the heat and are HOT TO GO get creative! Join us for a CASUAL evening at the studio. So don’t be BITTER and register for this fun night of creating, painting and singing along with other members of the PINK PONY CLUB! You know we would love to paint with you AFTER MIDNIGHT to make a RED EYE project, but this event is from 6-8pm on Friday, February 28th only! You can choose from a variety of mediums (we highly recommend this boots mosaic we are OBSESSED with) at the studio and the Bees will be on hand to help you make a project you’ll be OBSESSED with!
Your $10 ticket reserves your spot and will be applied to your total purchase at the event. Project prices vary.
Your are welcome to bring a beverage and snacks for a SUGAR HIGH if you wish. Busy Bees does not provide paper product or drinkware.

Create Your Favorite Character Day!
2025-03-22 11:00 - 17:30
Feeling inspired by your favorite character? We are too! Join us to create all things Bluey, Minion, and Pua at the studio! The Bees will be on hand to help you and your little one turn any mosaic into an inspired work of art! Let us know if there is a particular character you or child would like to create so we have inspiration ideas ready for you.
Your $10 deposit will be deducted from the final cost or your pottery order at the studio.

All Ages Eggs-travaganza Painting Event!
2025-04-13 11:00 - 17:00
Sign up to paint kiln fired or make & take eggs and peeps on Sunday, April 13th. Join us at the studio to paint some fun eggs and peeps using some fun techniques just in time for the Easter Bunny! Choose from painting with acrylic paint, alcohol inks, or pottery glazes.. The Bees will be on hand to help you create some pretty and cool Easter décor.
Each attendee can paint as many items as you’d like. Your $10 deposit will be taken off your final bill the day of the event.
*STUDIO REMAINS OPEN FROM 11AM – 5PM FOR PAINTING, CANDLE MAKING, AND ALL THE ART FUN*

Out of this World Paint Day!
2025-05-04 11:00 - 17:00
Reserve a table today to create your very own Galactic inspired project! The Bees will provide inspiration to bring your creativity up to warp speed. Have fun. you will!!
Choose a start time between 11am and 5pm and let us know when you’ll be coming! Your $10 per person ticket will applied to your total purchase at the studio. Project prices vary.

Tea Cups for Two!
2025-05-10 14:00 - 16:00
Sign up for a fun afternoon of pottery painting at Busy Bees’ “Tea Cups for Two” event. Each ticket purchased is redeemable for a set of 2 tea cups and saucers.
Pottery will be ready for pick up 5-7 days after the event. Tea cups will be kiln fired and safe for tea drinking!

Memorial Day Hours
2025-05-26 11:00 - 16:00
The Bees will be in the hive to create with you from 11am – 4pm. Pottery painting, mosaics, glass fusing, candle making, canvas painting…all family fun! To reserve a table, please visit https://mentor.busybeesart.com/table-reservations/
Reserve your table for an afternoon of together time!

Celebrate Pride Event
2025-06-01 15:00 - 16:30
Celebrate Pride Month by creating the perfect piece to display in your home or office with pride at Busy Bees! Join us and let’s have some FUN! 🙂
The $10 reservation fee will be deducted from your order at checkout. Pieces will be available to pick up approximately one week after the event.

Father's Day Makers Event
2025-06-07 11:00 - 17:00
It’s that time of year again…Father’s Day! What a better way to give the Dad(s) in your life a meaningful gift than to create a customized piece of pottery with the kiddos!
We have a variety of plates, mugs, servers, trays, platters, and more to choose from. Reserve a table and come make Dad his new favorite gift! This is an all day event for all ages.
The $10 reservation fee will be deducted from your pottery at checkout. Pieces will be available to pick up approximately one week after the event.

Christmas in July Celebration!
2025-07-25 14:00 - 20:00
Join the Bees in the studio today to celebrate Christmas in July! Choose from a variety of trees, ornaments, village houses and more during this event. Don’t want to paint your tree green? Just ask one of the bees for a fun summer tree idea!
*Reservations are required for this event, please let us know the time you will be arriving at the studio. We recommend you arrive no later than 6pm to allow time to create.
*The $10 deposit will be deducted from your project cost at the studio. Prices and products vary. Availability of items in this photo are not guaranteed.

GNO: Popstars & Swifties
2025-08-28 18:00 - 20:00
Calling all our favorite Popstars! The Bees are feeling the heat and are HOT TO GO get creative! Join us as we FEARLESSLY paint pottery and listen to our favorite songs! So don’t be BITTER and register for this fun night of creating, painting and singing along with other members of the PINK PONY CLUB! You can choose from a variety of mediums at the studio and the Bees will be on hand to help you put your Swifty spin on it! Your $10 ticket reserves your spot and will be applied to your total purchase at the event. Project prices vary.
Your are welcome to bring a beverage and light snack if you wish (alcoholic beverages are permitted for those of 21 years of age). Busy Bees does not provide paper product or drinkware.

Studio Closed for Labor Day
2025-09-01
The Studio will be closed Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to creating with you again, when we re-open Tuesday, September 2nd at 11am.

NBC Paint Party!
2025-10-28 18:00 - 20:00
Join the Bees in celebration of one of our seasonal favorites! Choose your character(s), choose your medium, and let’s paint everyone’s favorite nightmare! The Bees have worked up all kinds of themed project to use as inspiration for you. Reserve your spot today to join our spooky celebration and have a nightmarishly good time.
Projects vary in cost. Your $29 ticket will be applied toward the piece you choose to create at the event. If you choose a piece that costs more than $29, the balance will be collected before painting. If you choose something less than $29 no change will be given.
This is a BYOB event, you may bring beverages and snacks of your choosing.

✨ 10-Year Anniversary Open House ✨
2025-11-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-11-16 11:00 - 16:00
Busy Bees is turning 10! Join us as we celebrate a decade of creativity, community, and color at our 10-year anniversary open house.
Enjoy a weekend filled with art, inspiration, and fun:
🎨 Live demos and mini classes (select your session style and time below)📸 Photo wall🎁 Anniversary goodie bags for first 50 RSVPs🍷 Light refreshments & beverages
Come reconnect, create, and celebrate with us — whether you’ve been with us from the start or are just discovering our studio, we can’t wait to share this milestone with you! 👉 RSVP at https://mentor.busybeesart.com/table-reservations/
NOTE: If signing up for a demo or mini session, please note these sessions are to learn initial basics. Project will not be suitable or available to take home.

Black Friday Deals
2025-11-28 11:00 - 20:00
Free Ornament with every $50 spent
10% all Gift Certificates purchased (set your own value)
BOGO on all ornaments

Painting today, reserve your table here: https://mentor.busybeesart.com/table-reservations/

Super Saturday Deals
2025-11-29 11:00 - 19:00

K-Pop Paint Event!
2025-11-29 12:00 - 17:00
💖 Are you a K-pop fan? Then this class is made for YOU!
Join our K-Pop Appreciation Night where we’ll mix paint, color, and all things idol-worthy. Think fanart, posters, and stage-style creativity! 👩‍🎨 No experience needed — just bring your love for K-pop! The Bees will be on hand for assistance, templates, and design inspiration.
Your $10 deposit will be deducted from the final cost or your project at the studio. Choose from canvas, mosaic, and/or pottery.

Santa Prep Party
2025-12-14 12:00 - 14:00
Don’t disappoint Santa or his hard working reindeer, get those cookie and carrots plate made for Christmas Eve! Create a keepsake for your child with a special, personalized hand print plate or mug for the holiday!
Each registered attendee will create a special pottery keepsake of your design choice. Pottery prices start at $15, deposit will be deducted from price at event.

Santa’s elves have left a mailbox in the studio to drop off those letters! Bring your camera as we will have backdrops set up for darling holiday photos.

Join us anytime during the workshop / party hours to create your project and enjoy your time with “Santa’s elves”. *Reservations are required.

Happy Holidaze! Pottery Painting Party
2025-12-19 18:00 - 20:00
‘Tis the season to get holly & jolly! Join the Bees for a fun-filled, chill pottery painting party. No experience needed, just bring your good vibes & have a good time with us at the studio!
This event is for painters age 21 & up. $10 entry tickets include access to door prize giveaways and munchies . You can BYO adult beverages!
You’ll pick & pay for your pottery that night, pieces & prices vary. We have over 400 items to choose from, including a selection of handheld tobacco pipes, water pipes, and a variety of tray and bowls. Minimum pottery purchase of $15 per person required.
Smoking and vaping are not permitted within the studio, this is a nonsmoking event.
