Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio Mentor

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 12/16
2023-12-16 | 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 15 minutes early. Session is 90 minutes.

Holiday Ornament Party at Billy's!
2023-12-13 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join The Bees up at Billy’s on December 13th from 6pm – 7:30pm for an Ornament Painting Party! Busy Bees will provide the ornaments and supplies, Billy’s will have some fabulous holiday specials to enjoy. Each attendee will choose 2 ornaments to paint (the Bees will have lots of design choices). This is must attend night out with your girlfriends!

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 12/11
2023-12-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 12/9
2023-12-09 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Kid Creators: Holiday Maker Workshop
2023-12-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Drop the kids off on Friday night and we will keep them busy, while you get some holiday shopping done! The Bees will help your little elves transform our party room into a holiday workshop and create two fun and giftable projects one fired and one non-fired which can include: clay, candles, canvas, pottery painting or mosaics. This drop-off event is for children ages 6-12 years old.
Your $50 workshop fee covers your child’s projects, supplies, and any firing or processing required.
All fired projects will be ready approximately 5-7 days after the conclusion of the event. Non-fired projects will be ready to take home at the conclusion of the event.

Ladies Night Out: Holiday Candles at Ballantine
2023-12-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Ballantine, 4113 Erie St,, Willoughby, OH, 44094, United States
Grab your gal pals and join The Bees at Ballantine in Downtown Willoughby to create a fabulously scented candle made with your own two hands!!
We will have a variety of different glass forms, delicious seasonal scents and wax colors to choose from at the event.

This registration reserves your spot for you to create one customized candle!
Additional candle styles can be made and purchased at the event if time allows. Candles will be available for take home at end of workshop!!!
Ballantine will have great specials available, too!!
*REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED*

Fused Glass Holiday Ornaments
2023-12-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Create your own beautiful glass holiday baubles to compliment your Holiday decor. The Bees will be on hand to show you all glass fusing basics and some easy fun and festive designs so you can create your masterpieces.
Your $43 ticket includes instruction and supplies to create 2 fused glass ornaments up to 3″ . More can be purchase at the event if time allows.
Your finished projects will be available approximatly one week after completion.

Wheel Throwing Class: 12/5, 12/12, 12/19
2023-12-05 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Spend 3 consecutive Tuesdays 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**

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 12/4
2023-12-04 17:00 - 18:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Clay Handbuilding: Santa or Gnome Ornaments
2023-12-03 15:00 - 16:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Create your own Santa or gnome themed clay ornaments perfect for decorating or gifting this Holiday season! The ornaments made in our example photo were creating using only 1 lb of clay! Your $29 ticket includes 1lb of clay, supplies, instruction and 2 firings. Clay ornaments will be ready to paint approximatly 8-10 days after completion.

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 12/2
2023-12-02 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Vintage Trees, Bingo and BYOB!
2023-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Create your very own heirlooom vintage Christmas tree at our Bingo and Pottery night! The Bees have gathered lots inspiration and will be on hand to help you create your very own customized piece. We will of course, play 3 rounds of bingo with prizes!
Vintage Trees range in cost from $47-$143. 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. Please drink responsibly.
Busy Bees does not provide drink ware or paper products.

SOI's Ornament Paint Party!
2023-12-01 17:00 - 20:00 | School of Innovation, 32500 Chardon Rd., Willoughby, OH, 44094, United States
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Fused Glass Frames Event
2023-11-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join the Bees to create your very own giftable fused glass picture frame! All experience levels welcome, The Bees will be on hand to show you the basics of glass fusing.
Your $35 ticket includes, one 5×7 glass frame, 5×7 frame backing, firing instruction and supplies.

Keith's BYOB Canvas Painting Party!
2023-11-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Lori's Annual Holiday Canvas Painting Party!
2023-11-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 11/25
2023-11-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Black Friday Deals!!!
2023-11-24 12:00 - 19:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join us on Black Friday for some amazing deals! We will be having 10% off all candles, a bogo on all ornaments, and a raffle for a free ceremic christmas tree! We will also have hot chocolate, coffee, and cookies at the studio for participating guests!
Registration is required so sign up now to get access to these amazing deals!
*Show proof of registration to a Busy Bees worker to access deals*
*Winner for tree giveaway will be announced the following Monday*

Kid Creators: Holiday Maker Workshop
2023-11-24 11:30 - 14:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Drop the kids off on Black Friday and we will keep them busy, while you get some holiday shopping done! The Bees will help your little elves transform our party room into a holiday workshop and create two fun and giftable projects one fired and one non-fired which can include: clay, candles, canvas, pottery painting or mosaics. This drop-off event is for children ages 6-12 years old.
We will have a lunch break between projects, please pack your child a lunch, drink and/or snacks for our break.
Your $50 workshop fee covers your child’s projects, supplies, and any firing or processing required.
All fired projects will be ready approximately 5-7 days after the conclusion of the event. Non-fired projects will be ready to take home at the conclusion of the event.

Fall Candle Event!
2023-11-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Create the perfect candle for your holiday celebrations! Join us on Monday, Novemeber 20th between 3-6pm to create a custom candle perfect for your upcoming entertain needs.
The studio remains open until 7pm, please choose an arrival time no later than 6pm to allow time to create and cool your candle.
Your $10 ticket will be applied to the cost of the candle you choose to create. Candles range in cost from $10- $30

Clay Hand Building: Clay Angels
2023-11-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join the Bees for a creative afternoon making these sweet clay angel ornaments. The Bees will guide you through a few simple steps to create your very own angel ornament.
You can choose to paint them using a wet on wet technique or have them fired and then come back to paint!
Your ticket includes on angel ornament, instruction and supplies, more can be purchased at the event if time allows.

Mitten Prints: Clay Hand Print Impressions
2023-11-18 11:00 - 16:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Keep your little snow baby’s hand prints forever with an adorable clay hand print mitten. It’s super easy, sign up to come to the studio, the Bees will capture their hand print in the clay and then we’ll do all the work painting and personalizing it for you. These are wonderful keepsakes and make great gifts too!
Additional prints can be purchased at the studio as well. Clay does require a longer firing time and will be available for pick up after 10 – 14 days.

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class 11/18
2023-11-18 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Adult Canvas Night: Acorn Trio
2023-11-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join the Bees for a relaxing evening painting this colorful “Acorn Trio” canvas. A Busy Bee artist will be on hand to guide you through the step by step process of creating this cozy fall design. Grab a friend and register now!
Your $29 ticket include a 16″x20″ canvas, supplies and instructions. Projects will be available to take home at the conclusion of the workshop.
This is an adult BYOB event. Please feel free to bring a beverage or light snack of your choosing.
Please drink responsibly.
Busy Bees does not provide any paper products or drinkware.

Ladies Night Out: Fall Candles at Billy's
2023-11-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Billy’s Martini Bar, 7338 INDUSTRIAL PARK BOULEVARD, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Gather your gal pals and join The Bees at Billy’s Martini Bar to create a fabulously scented candle made with your friends and the Bees! We will have a variety of different glass forms, delicious seasonal scents and wax colors to choose from at the party.

This registration reserves your spot for you to create one customized candle! Additional candles can be purchased at the class if time allows. Candles will be available for take home after the class.
Enjoy Billy’s specials during the party: 30% OFF WINE BOTTLES (with food purchase) and/or $9 Build Your Own 12in Flatbread Pizza (up to 3 toppings – Dine in only)
*REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED*

Fall Stoneware Painting Event
2023-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Create something beautiful during this specialty class! Stoneware is a premium product only be available during classes so make sure you don’t miss this opportunity. Stoneware can be used in cooking, baking, microwaved, and is dishwasher friendly and is gorgeous.

Choose your colors and pieces and Busy Bees will guide you through painting your masterpiece.

*Piece will be available approximately 10-14 days following workshop. Studio remains open during normal business hours.

Your $10 deposit will be applied to your total purchase at the event.

Wheel Throwing Class: 11/14, 11/21, 11/28
2023-11-14 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Little Bees: Pottery Painting: Fall Fingerprint Tree Tile
2023-11-13 11:30 - 12:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Little ones ages 18 months to 5 years can join The Bees for a morning of creative fall fun painting this adorable fall tree tile! The best part is that their little fingerprints will make the leaves of the tree. The Bee artists will do the final detail touches and add your child’s name to the tile as well!
Finished projects will be ready for pickup approximatley one week after completion.

Tiffany's Adult BYOB Pottery Party!
2023-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 | OH

Allison's Adult BYOB Pottery Event
2023-11-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
