Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio Mentor

Adult BYOB Canvas Painting: Abstract Roses
2024-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | 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 will guide you through painting this beautiful Abstract Roses 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. Please drink responsibly.
Busy Bees does not provide drinkware or paper products, so please come prepared.

Celebrate Pride: Fused Glass Heart Wreath
2024-06-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Show your pride and join us to create your own customizable and colorful pride themed fused glass wreath! The Bees will be on hand to show you all the techniques to create your masterpiece!
Your $25 ticket includes supplies and instruction to create one 6″ glass wreath and firing. Your project will be avaolable for pick up approximatly 1-2 weeks after completion.

Wheel Throwing Class: 6/11, 6/18, 6/25
2024-06-11 | 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**

Kid Creators: Father's Day Mosaic Maker Workshop
2024-06-14 18:00 - 19:30 | OH
Drop the kids off on Friday night and we will keep them busy, and help them create a special mosaic gift for Dad! This drop-off event is for children ages 6-12 years old.
Your $25 workshop fee covers your child’s project, supplies and instruction.
Non-fired projects will be ready to take home at the conclusion of the event.

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 6/15
2024-06-15 | 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.

Father's Day Reservations
2024-06-16 11:00 - 16:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Reserve a table to create a lasting memory with Dad on Father’s Day!
The Studio is open from 11-5, please choose an arrival time between 11 and 4pm.
Your $10 per person ticket will be applied towards your total purchase at the studio. Prices vary.

Cocktails & Canvas with The Bees at Ballantine: Whimsical Wildflowers
2024-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Ballantine, 4113 Erie St,, Willoughby, OH, 44094, United States
The Bees are leaving the hive and heading to Ballantine’s in Downtown Willoughby for art + wine! Sign up and paint our new “Whimsical Wildflowers” with the Bees on an 12″x 12″ canvas. We’ll be using some fun and unconventional painting techniques to create this gorgeous summery wildflower design! Ballantine will be offering their wonderful selection of wine bottles for 1/2 off and 2 for 1 Bites during the event (perfect for splitting with a friend!). Seats are limited, reserve your spot today!
*Price includes all supplies and instruction. Canvases will be available to take home at the conclusion of the event.

National Gnome Day! All Gnomes 10% Off Today!
2024-06-21 11:00 - 19:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join us in celebrating National Gnome Day on June 21st! All gnomes will be 10% off today!

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 6/22
2024-06-22 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Stoneware Painting Class
2024-07-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Create 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 2 weeks following workshop. Additional stoneware pieces can be painted during the class for an additional fee.

Your $29 ticket will be applied to your total purchase at the event. Stoneware prices vary per piece and range from $29-$79 per piece.

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

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 7/6
2024-07-06 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Summer Wine Glass Painting
2024-07-07 15:00 - 16:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
The Bees are in the full summer spirit! Join us on Sunday, July 7th to paint your own summer themed wine glass!
*Price includes all supplies and instruction. Glasses will be available to take home at the conclusion of the event.

Minion Monday!
2024-07-08 11:00 - 17:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Feeling inspired from the Minion movie, we are too! Join us to create all things Minion, Monday July 8th. The Bees will be on hand to help you turn any piece of pottery into a minion inspired work of art!
Your $10 deposit will be deducted from the final cost or your pottery order at the studio.

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 7/13
2024-07-13 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Jackie's Birthday Celebration!
2024-07-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
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Pottery Painting & Psychics at Billy's Martini Bar
2024-07-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Billy’s Martini Bar, 7338 INDUSTRIAL PARK BOULEVARD, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join The Bees up at Billy’s Martini Bar for a Psychic Fair on July 14th from 1pm – 3pm for a Psychic Painting Party! Busy Bees is bringing a variety of incense burners to choose from plus a wide variety of glazes and supplies. Additional pottery can be purchased and painted at the event. This is must attend night out with your girlfriends!
At the Psychic Fair, Billy’s is hosting local readers, healers, and vendors. 15 minute readings can be signed for at the event and paid directly to Billy’s ($30). Special martinis and food will also be available for purchase. Don’t miss out on this Sunday Funday! Note: The Psychic Fair begins at 11am for vendors and readings.
*Pottery painting tickets purchases are made via Busy Bees, reading sessions are purchased at the event to Billy’s*

Wheel Throwing Class: 7/15, 7/22, 7/29
2024-07-15 | 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**

Tween Canvas Party!
2024-07-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Summer is in full swing and we are really feeling those summer vibes here in the studio. Sign your tween up (ages 9-14) for a summer paint party! The Bees will teach your child how to paint this super cute Tie Dye Daisy canvas. Upon painting completion, we’ll hang out in our private party room and play games and have lots of fun.
The $25 ticket includes one canvas, supplies and instruction. This is a drop off event conducted in Busy Bees private party room.

Celebrate Tropical Fruit Day!
2024-07-18 11:00 - 17:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Feeling fruity? Join the Bees for a fun Tropical Fruit inspired paint party! We will be painting pottery inspired by our favorite Tropical Fruit. Sign up with your main squeeze for a fun day of creating in our cool studio.
*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 plate, mug, bowl, or serving dish!

Paint & Sip: Summer Sunset
2024-07-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join the Bees for a Sip & Paint event! A Busy Bee artist will guide you through painting this beautiful Summer Sunset canvas. Your $29 ticket includes one 16″x20″ canvas, supplies and instruction. Your finished canvas will be ready to take home at the conclusion of the event.
This is a BYOB event, bring your favorite snacks and beverages to enjoy during the event.

Try It! Wheel Throwing Session: 7/20
2024-07-20 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Beachy Mosaic Party at Busy Bees!
2024-07-21 15:30 - 17:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join the Bees for a creative afternoon under the sea. We will explore our creativity on the shore and under the deep blue sea, combing acrylic painting with mosaics. The Bees will provide a variety of ocean themed mosaic bases across to choose from at the event. Mosaic bases are approximately 11″-12″ across. Choose from a variety of designs; shells, jellyfish, seahorses, and more!
At the class, you can choose to have resin coating applied for an additional fee. Resin coating adds a thick hard shiny coating to your finished project. Resin coated projects will be available for pick up approximately 1 week after completion. Projects that are not coated with resin will be available to take home at the conclusion of the event.

Wheel Throwing Class: 7/23, 7/30, 8/6
2024-07-23 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Christmas in July Paint Party!
2024-07-25 11:00 - 17:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Head to the studio on Thursday, July 25th from 11:00am -5:30pm and get a head start on all your holiday decorating and gift giving! The Bees will be celebrating Christmas in July all day long and you’ll enjoy 10% off your purchase of winter holiday themed pottery! Your $10 per person ticket reserves your spot and will be applied to your total purchase at the event. We have a wide variety of holiday pieces in stock just waiting for your creative touch! So grab some friends and let us know when you’ll be in, we can’t wait to see what you create!
The studio is open until 7pm, however, the last seating for the event will be at 5:30, please select an arrival time no later that 5:30, Thank you!

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 7/27
2024-07-27 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Toddler Time: Caterpillar Fun!
2024-07-30 10:30 - 11:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Little ones can join the Bees for a morning of creative fun creating a personalized caterpillar plate. You and your little one will create this adorable caterpillar plate and the Bee artists will personalize your child’s finished piece with their name! Recommended for children ages 18 mos.- 5yrs old accompanied by at least one adult. After we paint, join us for the reading of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Your $29 ticket includes all supplies, materials, instruction and processing. Projects will be available for pick up approximately one week after completion.

Kids Night Out! Create a Clay Minion
2024-07-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Hey Kids, Who’s excited the minions are back on the big screen? We are!!! You will be too when you join us for a super fun KIDS ONLY clay hand building event! The Bees will show you how to create your very own clay minion using a few simple tricks. Once we’re done creating we’ll play games and have fun!
The minion will be available to take home approximately two weeks after the Kid’s Night Out event.
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). *This is a drop off workshop. Parents should pick children back up at 7:30pm.
KIDS NIGHT OUT IS HELD IN THE PRIVATE PARTY ROOM. MAIN STUDIO REMAINS OPEN DURING CLASS.

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 8/3
2024-08-03 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Wheel Throwing Class: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19
2024-08-05 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 8/10
2024-08-10 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
