Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio Mentor

Adult Pottery Painting: Watercolor Sea Turtles
2025-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
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: 6/11
2025-06-11 08:00 - 17:00 | 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*

Faux Stained Glass Resin Art!
2025-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Father's Day Makers Event
2025-06-07 11:00 - 17:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
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.

Canvas & Cocktails at Billy's Martini Bar: Mushroom Medley
2025-06-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Billy’s Martini Bar, 7338 INDUSTRIAL PARK BOULEVARD, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Gather your friends & family and join the Bees at Billy’s Martini Bar 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. Billy’s will be offering great specials, too! Come early to get your drink and food orders in, painting starts promptly at 6pm!

*REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED*

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 6/4
2025-06-04 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Wheel Throwing Classes: 6/2, 6/9, 6/16
2025-06-02 | 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**

Celebrate Pride Event
2025-06-01 15:00 - 16:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
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.

Wheel Throwing Classes: 5/31, 6/7, 6/14
2025-05-31 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Spend 3 consecutive Saturdays 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**

All Ages Paint & Sip: Black Cat
2025-05-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Celebrate your favorite black cat at the studio! We will be painting black cats on everything you can think of….plates, bowls, mugs, trivet…your choice. A Busy Bee artist will be on hand to guide you through the step by step process of painting this adorable black cat design on whatever pottery you choose. Your $10 ticket will be deducted from your total purchase at the event. Gather a friend and register now!
*This is a BYOB event, feel free to bring in your favorite snacks and beverages to enjoy during class. Participants under the age of 21 are not permitted to consume alcoholic beverages.

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 5/28
2025-05-28 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Memorial Day Hours
2025-05-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
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!

Adult Paint & Sip: Butterfly Fairies
2025-05-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join the Bees for an adults only sip and paint event! A Busy Bee artist wil guide you through painting this whimsical spring inspired Butterfly Fairies canvas.
Your $29 ticket includes one 16″x20″ canvas, supplies and instruction. Your finished canvas will be e ready to take home at the conclusion of the event.
This is a BYOB event, you may bring a light snack and beverage of your choice to enjoy during the event.
Busy Bees does not provide drinkware or paper products, please come prepared.

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 5/21
2025-05-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Wheel Throwing Classes: 5/20, 5/27, 6/3
2025-05-20 | 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: 5/19
2025-05-19 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Stoneware Planters
2025-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Paint something adorable and durable for your home or patio! Busy Bees has new stoneware planters just for you! Choose from over 60 glazes to layer, mix, create for gorgeous effects.
New to stoneware? 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, microwave, out door friendly and is dishwasher safe and is gorgeous. Choose your colors and pieces and Busy Bees will guide you through painting your masterpiece.

Choose from a variety of shapes at the studio. Your $29 deposit will be deducted from your project price at class. Ticket price includes all glazes and supplies to complete your project as well as firing of your piece.

*Piece will be available approximately a 2 weeks following workshop. Studio remains open during normal business hours.

Lena's Paint & Sip Party!
2025-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
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Tea Cups for Two!
2025-05-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
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!

Lorie's Craft & Sip Party!
2025-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Design Your Own Dream Catcher
2025-05-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Don’t miss this Ladies Night Out designing your dream catcher! The dream catcher is 18″ in diameter (lots of surface painting and decorating) and comes with 3 feathers. All 4 pieces can be painted and decorated with mosaic tiles.
Ticket price includes 1 catcher, 3 feathers, hanging twine or swing, mosaic tiles, and paints.
This is a BYOB class, feel free to bring your favorite beverages and snacks.

Wheel Throwing Classes: 5/8, 5/15, 5/22
2025-05-08 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Spend 3 consecutive Thursday 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**

Out of this World Paint Day!
2025-05-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
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.

Carrie's Paint & Sip Party!
2025-05-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Billy’s Martini Bar, 7338 INDUSTRIAL PARK BOULEVARD, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Wheel Throwing Classes: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13
2025-04-29 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 4/28
2025-04-28 | 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.

Spring Stoneware Painting Event!
2025-04-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Learn how to create your own beautiful Stoneware! 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.

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

*Piece will be available approximately a week 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: 4/26
2025-04-26 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Clay Hand Building Class: Clay Flowers
2025-04-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Get muddy with the bees and create a beautiful hand built clay flower. They perfect for gifting or to add to your summer décor! The Bees will be on hand to guide you through creating your clay flowers. Your $29 ticket includes 1lb of clay, 2 firings and glazing. Your flowers will be ready for painting approximately 2 weeks after completion.

Wheel Throwing Classes: 4/23, 4/30, 5/7
2025-04-23 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
