Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio Mentor

Faux Stained Glass Resin Art!
2025-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Create a beautiful suncatcher with the Bees! for painting & crafting fun at the studio. Design & create a stunning suncatcher with fire glass and other mixed materials that will then be resin coated for a gorgeous effect. Choose your design when you arrive at the studio…fireflies, birds, hearts, sunsets, and more!
Each $25 ticket includes one suncatcher, supplies and instruction. Your completed pieces will be available to take home approximately one week after the event.

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 6/11
2025-06-11 08:00 - 17:00
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*

Adult Pottery Painting: Watercolor Sea Turtles
2025-06-17 18:00 - 20:00
Lovers of all things turtle, join the Bees for a creative evening of pottering painting lemon sea turtle inspired designs on pottery. A Busy Bee artist will be on hand to guide you through the step by step process of painting these beautiful watercolor technique sea turtles on whatever pottery you chose. Paint a plate, mug, bowl, trivet…your choice!
Your $10 ticket will be deducted from your total purchase at the event. Gather a friend and register now!
Available pottery may differ from example photo

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 6/18
2025-06-18 08:00 - 17:00

Potty Mouth Pottery Painting Event
2025-06-18 18:00 - 19:30
ADULTS ONLY* have your “Wined Down Wednesday” night here at Busy Bees. Get Naughty with us and paint some “Potty Mouth” pottery. We will have plenty of bad word stencils and scandalous projects to choose from! Not into potty mouth? Well come on out anyway and paint whatever the $@#% you want on some pottery our staff will help you!
This is a BYOB event, feel free to bring snacks and drinks (remember to bring paper products and cups for whatever you bring). This is an adults only pottery night, while we will have “potty mouth” projects available for you to choose from, you can also just choose to do any piece of pottery and paint it however you want.
$10 registration fee goes towards the cost of your project the night of, balance paid at the event. Project cost depends on what you choose that night.

Cool Treats Kid's Night Out
2025-06-20 18:00 - 19:30
Hey Kids! Sign up to paint your favorite 4th of July treat at the studio! We’re having a Kids Only paint class on Friday, June 20th. When we’re done painting we’ll play games and have LOTS of fun!
*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 7:30pm. 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.

Fused Glass Votive Event!
2025-06-22 15:00 - 16:30
Gather with us in our hive for a creative evening learning how to make a fused glass votive holder!
No previous glassing fusing experience is required for this fun event. The Bees will be on hand to show you all the techniques need to complete your piece.
Project prices vary, your $10 per person ticket will be deducted from your total purchase at the event.
Votives projects typically range from $33-$47 plus tax.

Wheel Throwing Classes: 6/23, 6/30, 7/7
2025-06-23
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**

Stoneware Peacock Technique Event
2025-06-23 18:00 - 20:00
Learn how to create your own beautiful Stoneware!
At this event we will explore The Peacock technique, which creates a dynamic multicolor effect with a few simple steps.
Stoneware is a premium product only 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.

The $10 workshop fee will be deducted from your purchase at class.*

*Piece will be available approximately 7-10 days following workshop. Studio remains open during normal business hours. Additional stoneware pieces can be painted during the class for an additional fee.

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 6/25
2025-06-25 08:00 - 17:00

Canvas & Cocktail: Mushroom Medley
2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:00
Gather your friends & family and join the Bees for an Adult’s Only Night Out to paint this whimsical canvas, “Mushroom Medley”. The Bees will guide you through the painting step-by-step to create your own masterpiece. Paintings will be completed and ready to take home at the conclusion of the event. Bring in your favorite adult beverages and snacks to enjoy!

*REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED*

Sea Glass Wind Chimes!
2025-06-29 15:00 - 17:00
Create a Sea Glass Wind Chime using sea glass! Build, metal wrap, and create a super cool sea glass wind chime. All supplies are included are included in the ticket pricing, including the wire, glass, and hanger. Choose from a variety of glass colors; white, yellow, greens, blues, purples, pinks, and more! This is a BYOB event, feel free to bring in your favorite snacks and beverages to enjoy during class.

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 7/2
2025-07-02

Paint & Storytime: Ice Cream Canvas
2025-07-10 10:00 - 23:00
Toddlers and Kiddies ages 18 months – 5yrs old are welcome to come out and paint this “Sweet Summer” canvas using our handprints to make ice cream cones! First we will paint, then we will have story time!
*We recommend at least one adult per toddler. Paint is non-toxic but does stain clothing. We will have aprons available, but it is still a good idea to be mindful of clothing. Projects are taken home the same day.

Wheel Throwing Classes: 7/14, 7/21, 7/28
2025-07-14

Kids Paint Party: Ice Cream Scoops!
2025-07-20 15:00 - 16:30
i scream you scream we all scream! Sign up your lil’ ice cream loving artists to paint their favorite ice cream flavors on canvas with the Bees! We’re having a Kids Only paint class on. When we’re done painting we’ll play games and have LOTS of fun!

*Parents can drop off for this class. Parents drop off their children and come back to pick them up once the workshop is over at 4:30pm. If dropping off, the 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).

KID ONLY EVENTS ARE HELD WITHIN BUSY BEES’ PARTY ROOM. Main studio space remains open during class. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Sea Glass Tree Class
2025-07-24 18:00 - 20:00
New to Busy Bees…Sea Glass Lit Trees! We are excited to offer this new class using sea glass to build and create gorgeous lit trees. All supplies are included are included in the ticket pricing, including a star fish to top your tree! Choose from a variety of glass colors; greens, blues, purples, pinks, and more! Choose your tree size while registering below.
This is a BYOB event, feel free to bring in your favorite snacks and beverages to enjoy during class.

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.

Resin Art! Intro to Inclusions
2025-07-29 18:00 - 19:30
Have you heard of Resin Art and wanted to try it? Now’s your chance! Learn the art of baking beautiful, layered pendants, earrings, and/or magnets with the Bees! Choose your mold style(s), colors, inclusions to create stunning wearable works if art.
Ticket includes 2 pieces, more can be created and paid for at class. Pieces will be able to take home at the end of class.

Willoughby Hills Friends Church Paint Party!
2025-07-31 19:00 - 21:00
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Wheel Throwing Classes: 8/4, 8/11, 8/18
2025-08-04

Kids Back to School Party!
2025-08-15 18:00 - 19:30
Sign the kids up for a fun, back to school party! The kids will make fun pencil holders and have one last hurrah before the summer ends. When we’re done painting we’ll play games and have LOTS of fun!
*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 7:30pm. 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.

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.

Wheel Throwing Classes: 9/2, 9/9, 9/16
2025-09-02
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**

Wheel Throwing Classes: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18
2025-09-04
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**

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 9/6
2025-09-06

Wheel Throwing Classes: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22
2025-09-08

Red Sunflower: Adult Canvas Paint Night
2025-09-17 18:00 - 20:00
Join the Bees for a relaxing evening painting this gorgeous “Red Sunflower” canvas. A Busy Bee artist will be on hand to guide you through the step by step process of creating this beautiful end of summer floral design. Grab a 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.

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 9/21
2025-09-21
