Adult Canvas Painting: Electric Wave
2024-02-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
It’s that time of year here in Ohio that we all wish we were on the beach! Get away from the cold for a couple of hours and join us for this beautiful “Electric Wave” canvas painting. The Bees will guide you step by step to create your own masterpiece!
This is a BYOB friendly event, you are welcome to bring a beverage and light snack if you choose. Please drink responsibly. Busy Bees does not provide paper products or drinkware.

Wheel Throwing Class: 2/27, 3/5, 3/12
2024-02-27 | 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**

Create with Cocktails and The Bees @ Ballantine: Mosaic Sand Dollar
2024-02-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Ballantine, 4113 Erie St,, Willoughby, OH, 44094, United States
Join the Bees at Ballantine in Downtown Willoughby for an exciting mixed media project, combining painting and mosaic tiles on a fun 12″ sand dollar shaped base. Grab your friends and forget about the cold while getting creative and enjoying the amazing specials offered by Ballantine including half off wine bottles and apps!
You can paint and decorate your sand dollar and take it home after completion.

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 3/2
2024-03-02 | 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.

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 3/4
2024-03-04 17:00 - 18:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Lil' Leprechaun Shamrock Plate
2024-03-05 11:30 - 12:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Bring your little leprechaun up to the studio on March 5th at 11:30am to make a Lucky Dish with the Bees! As an added bonus, Busy Bees will personalize your dish with your child’s name.
*Plates will be available for pick up approximately one week after class*

Family Clay Night: Create A Bunny!
2024-03-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join the Bees for a fun family night at the studio creating these adorable clay bunnies! The Bees will show you all the steps to create your very own spring bunny.
Each $29 ticket includes 1lb clay, supplies and processing. Your clay bunnies will be ready for painting approximatly 2 weeks after completion.

Try It! Pottery Wheel Class: 3/9
2024-03-09 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 3/11
2024-03-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Ladies Night Out: Shamrock Heart Door Hanger
2024-03-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join The Bees at the hive for a mosaic paint and sip. During this class you will be working with acrylic paints, mosaic tiles & pebbles of your choice. You will be able to choose your own colors and decorations! This is an adults only crafting night, additional pieces can be purchased and painted during the event.
Your piece will be ready to go home with you at the end of the event!

Cocktails & Canvas with The Bees at Ballantine: Shamrock Love
2024-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 | 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 (and a little Shenanigans)! Sign up and paint our new “Shamrock Love” with the Bees on an 12″x 12″ canvas. 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.

Family Paint Night: Paddy O'Gnome
2024-03-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join the Bees for a festive Family Night Out! It’s sure to be full of fun and plenty of shenanigans as we paint our favorite St.Patrick’s Day gnome, Paddy O’Gnome!
Each $19 ticket includes one 12×12 canvas. If you would like multiple canvases, be sure to add the number of tickets you need to your cart!
You can create on your own or paint as team, just let us know how many are in your group!
Finished paintings will be available to take home at the end of the event.

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 3/16
2024-03-16 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

St. Patty's Day Candle Making
2024-03-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join us at the Busy Bees studio to make your St. Patty’s day candles! You will be able to create your own candle using a variety of colored wax to make cool patterns that will look amazing in your home or office. Not into St. Patty’s Day? Don’t worry! You can choose your glass style, wax colors, and scent at the workshop (we have lots of delicious scents available!). Remember candles make great gifts too!
The workshop registration reserves your spot for you to create a one of a kind candle! Additional candles can be made and purchased at the event. Candles will be available at end of workshop. Pay a $10 per person deposit, balance of the candle price will be paid at the class (prices vary based on size and mold but vary between $25 – $45).
*Studio remains open during normal business hours. Stop in anytime between 12pm – 5:00pm to create your candle!

Shamrock Fields Family Canvas Painting
2024-03-17 11:00 - 12:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
All ages are welcome to join us for this festive family friendly canvas painting event. The Bees will be on hand to guide you through this step by step St. Patty’s Day inspired painting.
Each $19 ticket includes one 12×12 canvas. If you would like multiple canvases, be sure to add the number of tickets you need to your cart!
You can create on your own or paint as team, just let us know how many are in your group!

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 3/18
2024-03-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Wheel Throwing Class: 3/19, 3/26, 4/2
2024-03-19 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Spring Stoneware Event!
2024-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.* Stoneware pieces range from $28-$95

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

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 3/23
2024-03-23 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Sensory Paint Event
2024-03-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join the Bees for a sensory sensitive morning of quiet creativity at Busy Bees Pottery and Arts Studio located in Great Lakes Mall.
**Reservations are required. Seating is limited** $10 deposit will be deducted from your pottery costs at the studio.
Project Prices Vary. Average cost is $19-$35 plus tax.

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 3/25
2024-03-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Adult Canvas Painting: Easter Sunrise
2024-03-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join us at the studio for an evening of relaxing creative fun, while the Bees instruct you step by step through this beautiful painting, “Easter Sunrise”..
Your $29 class fee covers your canvas and all needed supplies. Your canvas will be ready to take home at the conclusion of the event.
This is a BYOB event, feel free to bring your own beverage and a light snack if you wish.
Note: Busy Bees does not provide paper products.

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 3/30
2024-03-30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Wheel Throwing Class: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15
2024-04-01 | 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**

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 4/6
2024-04-06 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Toddler Time: Hand Print Blooms
2024-04-09 11:30 - 12:30 | 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 plates using their little hands & thumb prints! Once completed, the Busy Bees artists will add details and personalize each mug. This is a memory you’ll surely treasure for years!
Projects will be available for pick up approximately one week after completion.
Registration required.

Get Froggy! Pottery Painting Class
2024-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join the Bees for a ribbiting fun evening painting this cute “Get Froggy” design on pottery. A Busy Bee artist will be on hand to guide you through the step by step process of creating this frog design on whatever pottery you choose. 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!

Glass Fusing: Lit Class
2024-04-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Build a custome night light or tea light with the Bees! During this class you will learn the art of glass fusing . The Bees will teach you cutting and layering techniques to make a truly unique glass piece to illuminate your home or office. Glass fusing pieces also make great gifts! Sign up for this unique class, seating is limited. **Additional projects can be purchased and made during the class**
*Glass fusing does require kiln firing. Frames will be ready approximately 1 week after the class.

Try It! Wheel Throwing Class: 4/13
2024-04-13 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Pottery Painting at Billy's Martini Bar
2024-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Billy’s Martini Bar, 7338 INDUSTRIAL PARK BOULEVARD, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join The Bees up at Billy’s Martini Bar on April 17th from 6pm – 7:30pm for a Garden Painting Party! Busy Bees is bringing a variety of vases and planters 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!
Arrive to Billy’s a liitle early to enjoy 30% off wine bottles (with food purchase) and $9 Build Your Own Flatbread Pizzas!
