Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio Mentor

Kids Valentine Paint Party: Candy Heart Plate
2026-02-06 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Hey Kids! Sign up to paint a candy heart plate for all your Valentine’s at the studio! We’re having a Kids Only paint class on Friday, February 6th. 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.

Sea Glass Trees: Valentine's Edition
2026-02-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Create a Sea Glass Lit Valentine’s Tree! Using sea glass, build and create a beautiful tree with pink, purple, and red sea glass. All supplies are included are included in the ticket pricing, including the pearls, ribbons, tree toppers and light. Choose your tree size while registering below. Interested in making a beach or Christmas themed tree? No problem, sign up for the size you’d like below and the Bees will help you choose the best colors for the style of tree perfect for you.
This is a BYOB event, feel free to bring in your favorite snacks and beverages to enjoy during class.

Try-It! Wheel Throwing Class: 2/9
2026-02-09 | 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: 2/10, 2/17, 2/24
2026-02-10 | 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**

Wheel Throwing Classes: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26
2026-02-12 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
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**

Pretty in Pink: Stoneware Glaze Night + 80s Movie Trivia
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Calling all Bees 🐝 — grab your scrunchies, tease that hair (emotionally), and get ready for a night that’s Pretty in Pink in every way.
This Valentine-themed stoneware painting class is inspired by iconic 80s movie vibes and features a fun 80s movie trivia game sprinkled throughout the night. While you’re painting, you’ll test your knowledge of classic flicks and compete for bragging rights (and maybe a little Bee glory 🐝).
The main event? Glaze magic.This class is heavy on glaze combinations, with guided instruction on layering pinks, purples, and complementary colors to create rich, reactive, kiln-fired finishes that are absolutely swoon-worthy.
✨ Perfect for:

Valentine’s or Galentine’s night

Date night with a nostalgic twist

Anyone who loves pottery, color, and a little friendly competition

This class is going to sting in the best way 🐝💗 No experience needed — we’ll guide you every step of the way. All materials, instruction, trivia fun, and firing included.
Your $29 deposit will be applied to your pottery purchase the night of the event. All instruction, materials, firing, and good Bee vibes included. No experience needed — just come ready to have fun and trust the process. This is a BYOB event, feel free to bring in your favorite adult beverages & snacks to enjoy.

Registration required. Limited seats available. #PrettyInPink #80sMovieNight #StonewarePainting #GlazeMagic #BusyBeesStudio #PaintYourOwnPottery #ValentinesEvent #BeeCreative

Galentine’s Mixed Media Resin Hearts
2026-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Grab your besties and get ready for the ultimate Galentine’s Day creative night! 💖✨Our Galentine’s Mixed Media Resin Class is all about layers, color, texture, and having fun with your favorite people.
In this guided class, one of our Bees will lead you through creating a bold, mixed media heart canvas using paint, stencils, stamps, markers, charms, and plenty of colorful materials before finishing it off with a glossy resin pour for a beautiful, glass-like shine.
This class is heavy on materials and big on creative freedom—perfect for anyone who loves to explore, experiment, and make something totally unique. No experience needed—just come ready to create, laugh, and celebrate friendship.
✨ Perfect for:• Galentine’s with friends• Girls’ night out• Mixed media lovers• Anyone who loves color, texture, and sparkle
All supplies included. Resin curing handled by the Bees—you’ll pick up your finished piece once it’s fully set and fabulous!
*Price includes all supplies and instruction.

Glass Blowing (Glaskolben)
2026-02-14 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Learn to blow glass with the Bees! Sign up to blow 3 Glass Bulb (Glaskolben) for a fun Valentine’s Day.
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 18 & up only, only the paying student can attend due to space and safety.
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

Intro to Stained Glass
2026-02-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Have you always wanted to know the magic of creating your own stained glass piece of art?
Now is your chance! Join the Bees and learn to make a this beautiful stained glass project. We will learn all the processes of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering.
All supplies and tools are included, you only need to bring your patience and willingness to learn. 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.
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

Clay & Create with the Bees: Wind Chimes Edition
2026-02-16 11:00 - 19:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join the Bees for an evening of crafting to make these beautiful Valentine’s-themed wind chimes! We’ll walk you through from start to finish.* The Bees will then assemble the wind chimes for you!Get ready to roll up your sleeves and get creative in the hive! 🐝
Join us for our monthly clay hand-building workshop where you’ll design your very own custom clay wind chimes — or turn them into one-of-a-kind wall art instead!
This class is perfect for anyone who loves to mold, shape, and play with clay. Our Busy Bees team will guide you step-by-step as you create a project that’s totally unique to you.
✨ During class you’ll have access to:
* A variety of shape and cookie cutters
* Texture stamps for adding beautiful patterns
* Plenty of creative freedom to make your piece your own
Whether you go bold and colorful or soft and sweet, your finished chime will be a charming handmade piece you’ll love to display at home.
No experience needed — just bring your creativity and let the Bees help it bloom!
Spots are limited, so grab your seat early!
Your $29 ticket includes everything you need to make your wind chimes. You are welcome to bring food and drinks to the event, just make sure to bring your own paper products as well.
Fired projects will remain in the studio, and be available for pick up approximately one week after the event. Registration is required.
*Clay projects must dry out fully before the first firing, so the turnaround time varies. Busy Bees will contact you as soon as your project is available for painting!

Little Makers: I ROAR You!
2026-02-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
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 Valentine’s Day plates using unconventional items for our brushes! Really personalize it by making the dino body with 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.
Registration required.

Berries & Bows: Pottery Paint Night
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
We’re combining 2 of our favorites as inspiration for this paint night! Pick your bowl right off our shelves to create a super cute fruit dish for you or your Valentine (we’ve got your back if you’re out of gift ideas)! The Bees can help you create this strawberry bow design, or any other berry-themed projects you might want to make. Your $10 ticket goes towards the price of your projects and reserves your spot.
You are welcome to bring food and drinks to enjoy during the event, just make sure to bring your own paper products.
Pottery remains in the studio for approximately one week to be fired, and is picked up once completed.

Kids Craft Night: Mixed Media Valentine Canvas
2026-02-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Hey Kids! Come make a fun Valentine’s canvas with lots of different materials, like paints, gems, glitter, and almost anything you can think of! This is a super fun project that can be gifted, or just hung up on the wall to admire. This kids-only paint night is on Friday, February 20th. If we finish crafting early, we’ll play games and have tons 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.

Try-It! Wheel Throwing Class: 2/21
2026-02-21 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Intro to Stained Glass
2026-02-21 15:00 - 18:00 | OH
Have you always wanted to know the magic of creating your own stained glass piece of art?
Now is your chance! Join the Bees and learn to make a this beautiful stained glass project. We will learn all the processes of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering.
All supplies and tools are included, you only need to bring your patience and willingness to learn. 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

Jennifer's Paint & Sip Party!
2026-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
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Resin Day with the Bees!
2026-02-22 11:00 - 16:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
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 🐝✨

Try-It! Wheel Throwing Class: 2/23
2026-02-23 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Glass Blowing (Glaskolben)
2026-02-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Learn to blow glass with the Bees! Sign up to blow 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.
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

Faux Stained Glass / Fire & Glass Workshop
2026-02-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
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!

Glass Blowing (Glaskolben)
2026-02-28 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Learn to blow glass with the Bees! Sign up to blow up to 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.
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

TWC Medical Team's Paint & Sip Party!
2026-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | OH

Try-It! Wheel Throwing Class: 3/4
2026-03-04 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Wheel Throwing Classes: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19
2026-03-05 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Kids Only Paint & Pizza Party!
2026-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
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 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Stained Glass: Clovers & Rainbows
2026-03-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
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 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
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 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
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 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
