Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio Mentor

Try-It! Wheel Throwing Class: 3/4
2026-03-04 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Ready to feed your curiosity and get a little muddy? Register to get your hands dirty in our mud room & make a work of art from a ball of clay! You will have two 1.5lb clay balls to throw on the wheel. Our friendly, helpful instructors will demonstrate and guide you thru the process to create your clay masterpieces. Clay creations will be dried, cleaned, kiln fired and ready for glazing in the main studio 2 weeks later during regular studio hours. Class cost includes return visit and all kiln firings. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early. Session is 90 minutes.
**All materials, kiln firings, and paints are included in the price of your class*

Wheel Throwing Classes: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19
2026-03-05
Spend 3 consecutive Thursdays at Busy Bees learning everything from throwing to attachments and everything in between! Perfect your throwing motion and create multiple pieces of pottery. Choose from the 4pm afternoon class time or the 6pm evening class time below..
Each week you will spend time on the wheel with a Busy Bees instructor one-on-one. Throughout the weeks you will progress to more in-depth creations as you learn more about the art of wheel throwing.
At the end of your 3 weeks, you will end up with between 3 – 6 pieces which Busy Bees will kiln fire you. Once fired, come to the studio anytime during our open studio time to paint your pieces and have them fired.
**All materials, kiln firings, and paints are included in the price of your 3-week session**

Kids Only Paint & Pizza Party!
2026-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit)
Sign your little artist up for our Kids Paint Party featuring Henry the Hedgehog! Each child will learn to paint this festive canvas, eat pizza, and after we will play games and strategize on how to catch leprechauns!
✨ No experience needed✨ All supplies included🍕 Pizza dinner. Just send them with their favorite drink — we’ll handle the rest.✨ Drop-off event (hello, parents’ night out!)
Spots are limited and our Kids Night Out events always fill quickly — grab your seat before the luck runs out!
*This is a parent drop off workshop. Parents drop off their children and come back to pick them up once the class is over at 8pm. Minimum participant age is 6 years old. Child must be potty-trained, be able to follow instructions, and have completed at least one (1) year of kindergarten (grade school).
KIDS NIGHT OUT IS HELD WITHIN BUSY BEES’ PRIVATE PARTY ROOM. Main studio space remains open during class. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Try-It! Wheel Throwing Class: 3/7
2026-03-07

Stained Glass: Clovers & Rainbows
2026-03-07 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-15 14:00 - 17:00
Get ready to sham-ROCK your creativity! Join the Bees at Busy Bees Pottery & Art Studio for a festive St. Patrick’s–themed stained glass class that’s equal parts crafty and lucky. In this guided class, you’ll create your own stained glass piece and choose from these fun designs:🍺 Beer Stein🌈 Rainbow☘️ Clover🇮🇪 Irish Flag
No experience needed—just bring your sense of adventure and a little Irish spirit! Our Bee team will walk you through the process step by step, so you can relax, create, and leave with a beautiful piece you’ll be proud to display all year long.
✨ All materials included✨ Perfect for a night out, friends, or a creative celebration✨ Limited spots available
Grab your seat before they fly away—this class is pure gold at the end of the rainbow!
Choose your pattern below, this pattern will be prepared for your session. Patterns are approximately 6″ in size and include hanging hardware if desired. This is a class, meaning you will learn all the steps and complete all the steps, there is no “short cut” to stained glass making!​ Cost includes pattern, all supplies, tools and glass choices. **Ages 16 & up only, only the paying student can attend due to space and safety. Minors must have a parent or guardian present during class.
We will make every effort to accommodate color preferences but due to supply issues, some colors are not readily available and may have to be substituted

Wheel Throwing Classes: 3/9, 3/16, 3/23
2026-03-09
Spend 3 consecutive Mondays at Busy Bees learning everything from throwing to attachments and everything in between! Perfect your throwing motion and create multiple pieces of pottery. Choose from the 4pm afternoon class time or the 6pm evening class time below..
Each week you will spend time on the wheel with a Busy Bees instructor one-on-one. Throughout the weeks you will progress to more in-depth creations as you learn more about the art of wheel throwing.
At the end of your 3 weeks, you will end up with between 3 – 6 pieces which Busy Bees will kiln fire you. Once fired, come to the studio anytime during our open studio time to paint your pieces and have them fired.
**All materials, kiln firings, and paints are included in the price of your 3-week session**

Glass Blowing (Glaskolben)
2026-03-09, 2026-03-27
Learn to blow glass with the Bees! Sign up to blow up 3 Glass Bulb (Glaskolben)! All supplies and tools are included, you only need to bring your patience and willingness to learn. Choose your colors to create unique, beautiful glass art. This is a class, meaning you will learn all the steps and complete all the steps. Cost includes glass tubes, frit (colored glass), tools, and heat. These cute little baubles can be used as ornaments (not only holiday, but in your windows all year round), water globes for small house plants or even as a decorative collection in a vase.
**Ages 16 & up only, only the paying student can attend due to space and safety. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please make sure to wear or bring a hair tie if you have long hair, we will be working with open flame!
We will make every effort to accommodate color preferences but due to supply issues, some colors are not readily available and may have to be substituted

Try-It! Wheel Throwing Class: 3/11
2026-03-11

Faux Stained Glass (Fire & Glass) Workshop
2026-03-11 18:00 - 20:00
Love the look of stained glass but not the time, tools, or patience it takes to make the real thing? This class was made for you.
In our Faux Stained Glass (Fire & Glass) Workshop, you’ll create a bold, colorful, stained-glass-inspired piece using vibrant glass colors and resin-style techniques that give serious mosaic vibes—without the stress of traditional stained glass.
✨ NEW & FUN PART:You’ll choose your project design at the class! We’ll have a variety of designs available, so you can pick the one that speaks to you in the moment—no pressure to decide ahead of time.
This workshop is heavy on color and creative freedom, with guidance from the Bees every step of the way to help your piece turn out rich, dimensional, and totally eye-catching. If you love resin art, bold color palettes, and creative experiences that feel relaxing (not intimidating), you’re going to love this.
And yes—it’s BYOB 🍷🥨Feel free to bring your favorite snacks and drinks and make a night of it with friends.
Perfect for:
🎨 Resin & mixed-media lovers🪟 Fans of stained glass aesthetics🐝 Anyone who wants WOW results without complicated techniques
✨ All materials included🔥 Finished pieces ready for pickup after curing/firing🎨 Each piece is one-of-a-kind
Spots are limited—this class fills quickly!

Paint & Sip: Lucky O'Gnome Canvas Party
2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00
Come get Lucky with the Bees! On March 12th from 6-8pm we will be celebrating St. Patty’s day at the studio with this adorable festive gnome canvas painting We will be painting Lucky O’Gnome. So put on your green, bring all your friends and join us! This is a BYOB event, please feel free to bring in your favorite beverages and snacks and let the shenanigans begin!
Your $29 ticket includes your canvas, supplies and instruction. Canvases will be available to take home at the conclusion of the event.

🍀 Kids Only Paint & Pizza Party: Lucky the Mischievous Monster Bunny🍀
2026-03-13 18:00 - 20:00
The Bees are feeling extra lucky! 💚 Join us for a shamrockin’ Kids Night Out where your child will paint their very own St. Patrick’s-themed Mischievous Monster Bunny— complete with clovers, minty greens, and all the lucky vibes and enjoy some yummy pizza.
This adorable (and slightly mischievous!) bunny character is the perfect mix of cute and cool — and we’ll guide the kids step-by-step so they leave with a masterpiece they’re proud of.
✨ No experience needed✨ All supplies included🍕 Pizza dinner. Just send them with their favorite drink — we’ll handle the rest.✨ Drop-off event (hello, parents’ night out!)
Spots are limited and our Kids Night Out events always fill quickly — grab your seat before the luck runs out!
*This is a parent drop off workshop. Parents drop off their children and come back to pick them up once the class is over at 8pm. Minimum participant age is 6 years old. Child must be potty-trained, be able to follow instructions, and have completed at least one (1) year of kindergarten (grade school).
KIDS NIGHT OUT IS HELD WITHIN BUSY BEES’ PRIVATE PARTY ROOM. Main studio space remains open during class. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Little Makers: Bee Prints & Clovers
2026-03-14 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-17 11:30 - 12:30
Create with your little one, ages 18m to 5yrs and their grown-ups, to create a keepsake for years to come! We will create these sweet Bee Prints & Clovers plates using our fingers , brushes and sponges! Really personalize it by making by having a Busy Bees artists add details and personalize each plate. This is a memory you’ll surely treasure for years!
Projects will be available for pick up approximately one week after completion. Please note this is not a drop class, a parent or guardian must remain present.
Registration required.

Elizabeth's Paint & Sip Canvas Night
2026-03-14 18:00 - 20:00
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Try-It! Wheel Throwing Class: 3/18
2026-03-18

Rom-Com Trivia + Molten Magic Stoneware Night
2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:30
Grab your favorite people (and your favorite bottle 🍷) and join the Bees for a girls’ night inspired by the most iconic love stories of the 90s & 2000s.
We’re pairing our bold, glowy Molten Magic stoneware technique with a feel-good Rom-Com Trivia Night — because pottery is fun… but pottery with main character energy? Even better.
While you layer rich glaze combinations to create a dramatic, one-of-a-kind piece, we’ll be testing your knowledge of:
💋 Big airport scenes💌 Fake dating plots☕ Coffee shop confessions🎬 Iconic one-liners💍 The ultimate grand gestures
Think:
“You had me at hello.”“I’m just a girl…”“To me, you are perfect.”
No experience needed — we guide you step-by-step through the Molten Magic layering process so your piece comes out bold, vibrant, and full of movement.
This is your sign to skip the usual dinner plans and do something memorable.
Seats are limited (because kiln space is real 😉).Grab your crew, bring your libations, and reserve your spots before this one sells out. Your $29 deposit will be applied to your stoneware pottery selection at the event. Choose from a wide variety of mugs, bowls, plates, and garden items.

Try-It! Wheel Throwing Class: 3/21
2026-03-21

Alisha's Mixed Media Paint & Sip Party
2026-03-21 18:00 - 20:00

Resin Day with the Bees!
2026-03-22 11:00 - 16:00
Get ready to pour, swirl, sparkle, and fall in love with resin! 💖Resin Day is an all-day, open studio experience where you can choose a time that works for you and dive into the magic of resin art—whether you’re trying it for the first time or leveling up your skills.
You’ll create one-of-a-kind resin pieces like:
✨ Coasters✨ Jewelry✨ Decorative art forms
Choose from a variety of molds and let your creativity shine with layers of rich color, shimmer, glitter, botanicals, and fun inclusions. This class is heavy on materials so you can experiment, play, and create bold, beautiful results you’ll be obsessed with.
🐝 The Bees (our amazing staff!) will guide you every step of the way—answering questions, sharing tips, and making sure your pieces turn out stunning.
🎨 Perfect for:
• Beginners (no experience needed!)• Resin lovers ready to experiment• Friends, teens, date days, or creative “me time”
⏰ This is an all-day event—register for a time slot that fits your schedule.🎟️ Spots are limited due to materials, so don’t wait!
👉 Pay a $10 deposit to hold your seat, decide what piece(s) you want to make at the studio. You’re deposit will be deducted from your project price.
Come get sticky, sparkly, and seriously creative at Resin Day 🐝✨

🥚✨ Deviled Egg Tray Pottery Painting Class ✨🐝
2026-03-24 18:00 - 20:30
Ready to design a serving piece that will steal the spotlight at every gathering?
Join us for a special pottery painting class where you’ll create your very own ceramic Deviled Egg Tray — perfect for Easter brunch, spring celebrations, summer BBQs, or your next girls’ night hosting moment.
The sample design shown is just ONE idea! In this class, you get to design your tray YOUR way:
🌸 Florals🎨 Bright & bold colors🌿 Soft & classic✨ Modern & minimal💬 Add a fun quote in the center🐝 Or create something totally unique to you
Our instructors will guide you step-by-step with layout ideas, color inspiration, and helpful painting tips — no experience needed! Whether you’re brand new to pottery painting or a seasoned creative, you’ll leave with a finished piece you’ll actually use (and show off!).
💛 All supplies included💛 Step-by-step instruction💛 A fun, relaxed studio atmosphere💛 Kiln firing included (we’ll notify you when it’s ready for pickup)
Grab a friend (or two!), your favorite beverages and snacks and make it a creative night out.
Spots are limited and this one is going to fill quickly — deviled eggs wait for no one! 😉
👉 Click “Tickets” below and register to reserve your seat today.
We can’t wait to see what YOU create!

Stained Glass: Eggs, Peeps, & Sheeps!
2026-03-28 10:00 - 14:00
🌸🐣 Hop Into Something NEW This Easter! 🐰✨
Our Stained Glass Intro Class is officially OPEN for registration — and it’s going to be EGG-stra special!
If you’ve ever admired stained glass and thought, “I wish I could make that…” — this is your sign 💛 Whether you’re creating a sweet little chick, a pastel Easter egg, a spring bunny, or even a beautiful cross, you’ll leave with a handmade piece that’s ready to hang and sparkle in the sunshine.
No experience? No problem!We’ll walk you through everything step-by-step in our cozy, creative studio. Just bring yourself (and maybe a friend or two 🥰).
✨ Perfect for:
• A girls’ night out• A mother-daughter date• A creative Easter outing• Anyone ready to try something NEW
Spots are limited (because torches + tools + hands-on help = small class magic 🔥), so don’t wait!
Choose your pattern below, this pattern will be prepared for your session. Patterns are approximately 6″ in size and include hanging hardware if desired. This is a class, meaning you will learn all the steps and complete all the steps, there is no “short cut” to stained glass making!​ Cost includes pattern, all supplies, tools and glass choices. **Ages 16 & up only, only the paying student can attend due to space and safety. Minors must have a parent or guardian present during class.
We will make every effort to accommodate color preferences but due to supply issues, some colors are not readily available and may have to be substituted
🐝 Grab your seat now and let’s make something beautiful together!👉 Register today before this class fills up!
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Bridget's Paint & Sip Canvas Night
2026-03-28 18:00 - 20:00

Stained Glass: Eggs, Peeps, and Sheeps!
2026-03-29 13:00 - 17:00

Kids Only Paint & Pizza Party: K-Pop Night
2026-04-03 18:00 - 20:00
Hey Kids! Come make a derpy cat plate or another KDH inspired pottery project with the bees! We will listen to all your favorite Saja Boys and HUNTR/X songs and have a great time creating and eating pizza! This kids-only paint night is on Friday, April 3rd. If we finish crafting early, we’ll play games and have tons of fun!
✨ No experience needed✨ All supplies included🍕 Pizza dinner. Just send them with their favorite drink — we’ll handle the rest.✨ Drop-off event (hello, parents’ night out!)
Spots are limited and our Kids Night Out events always fill quickly — grab your seat before the luck runs out!
*This is a parent drop-off workshop. Parents drop off their children and come back to pick them up once the workshop is over at 8pm. Minimum participant age is 6 years old. Child must be potty-trained, be able to follow instructions, and have completed at least one (1) year of kindergarten (grade school).
KIDS NIGHT OUT IS HELD WITHIN BUSY BEES’ PARTY ROOM. Main studio space remains open during class. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Try-It! Wheel Throwing Class: 4/4
2026-04-04

Little Makers: Bunny Hop Plate
2026-04-04 11:30 - 12:30
Create with your little one, ages 18m to 5yrs and their grown-ups, to create a keepsake for years to come! We will create these sweet Easter plates using unconventional items for our brushes! Really personalize it by making the bunny face using your child’s handprint. Once completed, the Busy Bees artists will add details and personalize each plate. This is a memory you’ll surely treasure for years!
Projects will be available for pick up approximately one week after completion. Please note that a parent or guardian must remain present during class.
Registration required.

Studio Closed: Happy Easter
2026-04-05
From our hive to yours, Happy Easter! The studio will be closed today, but we will see you bright eyed and bushy tailed at 11am on Monday!

Wheel Throwing Classes: 4/6, 4/13, 4/20
2026-04-06
