Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio Mentor

Sea Glass Grinch Trees!
2024-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Create a Sea Glass Grinch Lit Tree! Using sea glass, build and create a whimsical holiday lit trees. All supplies are included are included in the ticket pricing, including a ornament bulb 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.

Secret Santa: Kids Only Maker Night
2024-12-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
The Bees are making personalized custom gifts with the kids! Sign up your child(ren) for an evening of gift making with the Bees. We are working with the kiddos to make a special gift that can be given for a heartfelt keepsake. After we’re done creating we will play bingo where they can win fun prizes! Each child attending will also be sent home with a small goodie bag.
**The Bees will personalize and wrap the gifts made to insure the secret is safe!**
For ages 5 – 13 years old. *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. Project will be available for pick up 7 days after the workshop.

Peppermint and Pottery: Holiday Painting Party!
2024-12-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Don’t disappoint Santa or his hard working reindeer, get those cookie and carrots plate made for Christmas Eve! Create a keepsake for your child with a special, personalized hand print plate or mug for the holiday! So put on your favorite Holiday jammies or attire and join the Busy Bees Elves on Saturday, December 8th for super sweet Holiday painting party. Bring the whole family to enjoy some delicious minty treats, a cocoa and coffee bar, create your letters to Santa and paint some festive pottery! Your $10 ticket per group reserves your spot will. Pottery pieces can be chosen and paid for at the party. Project prices vary per size. The Bees will have several design ideas available to choose from.

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 12/8
2024-12-08 15:00 - 16:30 | 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.

Wheel Throwing Class: 12/9, 12/16, 12/23
2024-12-09 | 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**

Pat's Holiday Art Party
2024-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
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Annual Family Ladies Holiday Gathering
2024-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Vintage Trees, Bingo and BYOB!
2024-12-11 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.

Merry Swiftmas Painting Party
2024-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Tis the damn season, Swifties! Busy Bees Pottery is so excited to host our 1st annual Merry Swiftmas Painting Party on Friday, December 13th. This party will be from 6-8PM, doors open at 5:45. Please arrive on time so you don’t miss out on any of the fun!
Tickets are $13 each & include Swiftie swag, singalongs, friendship bracelets, photo ops, door prize giveaways, and use of Taylor themed designs for inspiration. You’ll pick & pay for your pottery at the event, minimum pottery purchase of $15 each. Adult painters 21+ are welcome to BYOB.

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 12/16
2024-12-16 16:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Winter Candle Making
2024-12-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Sign up with your family and friends to create a fabulously scented candle. The Bees have a variety of different glass forms and metal molds, delicious wintery scents, and wax colors to choose from at the event. This registration reserves your spot for you to create one customized candle! Feel free to bring in your favorite beverages and snacks to enjoy during the class. Candles will be available for take home at end of workshop!
Your $10 ticket deposit will be deducted from your candle price at the class. Prices and sizes vary, select your favorite to make at the studio.

Wheel Throwing Class: 12/17, 12/24, 12/31
2024-12-17 | 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**

Kids Winter Break Art Camp
2024-12-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Sign up your young artist for a creative afternoon at Busy Bees’ Winter Break Art Camp! Your child(ren) will explore different mediums, play games, and have fun during camp!
We will have a lunch break between projects, please pack your child a lunch, drink and/or snacks for our break.
Your $55 workshop fee covers your child’s projects, supplies, and any firing or processing required.
Pottery projects will be ready approximately 5-7 days after the conclusion of the event. Clay projects can take up to 2 weeks and all non-fired projects will be ready to take home at the conclusion of the event. Projects may vary.

Wheel Throwing Classes: 1/6, 1/13, & 1/20
2025-01-06 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 1/7
2025-01-07 16:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Wheel Throwing Classes: 1/8, 1/15 & 1/22
2025-01-08 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 1/11
2025-01-11 11:00 - 15:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 1/14
2025-01-14 16:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 1/18
2025-01-18 11:00 - 15:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 1/21
2025-01-21 16:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 1/25
2025-01-25 11:00 - 15:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Wheel Throwing Classes: 1/27, 2/3 & 2/10
2025-01-27 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Wheel Throwing Classes: 1/28, 2/4 & 2/11
2025-01-28 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 1/28
2025-01-28 16:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Canvas & Cocktails with The Bees at Billy's: Winter Reflection
2025-01-29 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 beautiful winter inspired canvas, “Winter Reflections”. We 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*

Axolotl Day at Busy Bees
2025-02-01 11:00 - 17:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Do you love the cutest amphibians around as much as we do? Join the Bees for a fun Axolotl inspired paint day! We will be painting pottery, mosaics, and canvas inspired by our favorite amphibialns. Sign up with your Axolotl loving friends for a fun day at the studio creating with the Bees.
*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 5:30pm to allow time to create.* The $10 deposit will be deducted from your project cost at the studio. Prices and pieces vary and range from $15 – $45….paint a figurine, box, bank, or plaque! Lot of choices for lots of fun.

Lit Wine Bottle Painting
2025-02-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Gather your wine loving friends and join us for an evening of glass painting fun. The Bees will be on hand to help you to create your very own Lit Winter Themed Painted Bottle. Your $25 ticket includes, one wine bottle, a bottle top fairy light set, paints, and instruction. Food and drinks can be brought to enjoy during the event. Projects will be available to take home at the conclusion of the event. Bottle designs can be changed from winter to whatever your favorite design is!

Kids Only Valentine's Party!
2025-02-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Sign your lil’ love up for Busy Bees Kids Valentine’s Day Paint Party! Your child will paint a smitten kitten or puppy love canvas, play games, and make Valentine’s notes during this fun art class party. Your child’s finished canvas will be available to take home after the party!
*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 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.

Specialty Class: Stoneware Painting
2025-02-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Paint something beautiful during this specialty glazing 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 1 week following workshop. Additional stoneware pieces can be painted during the class for an additional fee.

Your $10 deposit will be applied to your total purchase at the event. Stoneware prices vary per piece and range from $29-$79 per piece. Choose from plates, bowls, mugs, steins, serving dishes, vases, and garden items.

This is a BYOB class, feel free to bring in your favorite beverages and snacks to enjoy while painting.

Fire Glass Paint Class: Northern Lights
2025-02-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join the Bees for painting & crafting fun at the studio. We will be creating a mixed media Northern Lights inspired design using a fun new material called fire glass! Bring your friends and register now, space is limited and fills up fast!
Each $23 ticket include one 9×12 canvas board, supplies and instruction. Your completed pieces will be available to take home at the conclusion of the event.
