Kids Night Out: Mystery Makers: Father's Day Edition!
2023-06-09 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Hey Kids!!!! Join the Bees for a super secret kids night out adventure! We will be making a spectacular gift for dad that will be ready for gifting for Father’s day. With the Bee’s help you will create a one of a kind gift for dad and even design your own gift bag! Once your project is finished the Bees will help you wrap them in your custom made gift bag and you will be able to take your secret surprise for home with you at the end of the event.
Your $25 ticket includes, one non-fired project, instruction and gift wrapping.
*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.

Wheel Throwing Class: 06/06, 06/13, 06/20
2023-06-06 | 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**

Fused Glass Garden Stakes!
2023-06-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Whether you are new to glass fusing or have previous experience, come explore the art of glass fusing with the Bees and create your very own custom garden stake! This class is suitable for all skill levels and don’t worry, the Bees will be on hand to show you the all the techniques to create your glass piece. If you have always wanted to try glass fusing, this is a great opportunity to try this exciting medium and create something you can show off in your garden or planters. We look forward to creating with you soon, registration is limited so register today!
Your $33 ticket includes one 3.5″x4.5″ glass base, garden stake holder, supplies, instruction and processing. Finished pieces will be available for pick up approximately 7-10 days after completion.

Paint Your Pet With The Bees!
2023-05-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Pet lovers, this is the event you’ve been waiting for! Create a one of a kind colorful mixed media representation of your favorite pet with the Bees. You provide an image of your pet and the Bees will show you the simple steps to create a bold and impactful painting of your furry or feathered friend using a combination of mixed media techniques. You can personalize your color palette to fit your décor or even your pets personality. We can’t wait to see what you create. Space is limited, so register today!
Once registered the Bees will contact you will instructions for uploading your pets image in advance of the event.
Your $25 ticket includes one 8″x10″ frame, supplies and instruction. Projects will be available to take home at the conclusion of the event.

Spring Stoneware Event!
2023-05-23 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-$59

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

Adult BYOB Event: Beachy Mosaics at Busy Bees!
2023-05-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join the Bees for a creative evening 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. When registering you can choose between a resin coating or not.
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.
This is a BYOB event, please drink responsibly. Busy Bees does not supply any paper products or drink ware.

Wheel Throwing Class: 05/16, 05/23, 05/30
2023-05-16 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Mother's Day Reservations
2023-05-14 11:00 - 17:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Reserve your table today for your Mother’s Day painting session! Paint pottery, create a mosaic, make a candle…lots of fun to do with Mom. Prices vary per project.

Kids Night Out: Mystery Makers Mother’s Day Surprise!
2023-05-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Hey Kids!!!! Join the Bees for a super secret kids night out adventure! We will be making a spectacular gift for mom that will be ready for gifting for Mother’s day. With the Bee’s help you will create a one of a kind gift for mom and even design your own gift bag! Once your project is finished the Bees will help you wrap them in your custom made gift bag and you will be able to take your secret surprise for home with you at the end of the event.
Your $25 ticket includes, one non-fired project, instruction and gift wrapping.
*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.

Crafting and Cocktails at Billy's: Fire Glass Flowers Mixed Media
2023-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Billy’s Martini Bar, 7338 INDUSTRIAL PARK BOULEVARD, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join the Bees for cocktails and crafting at Billy’s Martini Bar for a relaxing ladies night out. We will be creating a mixed media floral design using a fun new material called fire glass!
Bring your friends and register now, space is limited and fills up fast!
As always Billy’s will have fabulous drink specials and delicious food for purchase.
Each $29 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.

Wheel Throwing Class: 05/06, 05/13, 05/20
2023-05-06 15:00 - 16:30 | 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**

Wheel Throwing Class: 04/25, 05/02, 05/09
2023-04-25 | 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**

Jen's Adult BYOB Canvas Party
2023-04-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
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Kids Night Out: Earth Day Earthly Friend Canvas Painting
2023-04-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Hey Kids! Prepare for Earth Day and join us for some canvas painting and fun!
We will be painting this cute Earthly Friend in celebration of Earth Day! The canvas will be available for take home at the end of class.
Each $25 ticket includes instruction , supplies and one 12×12 canvas.
*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.

Clay Hand Building: Mushroom Boxes
2023-04-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join the Bees for some muddy fun in the studio on Sunday, April 16th at 3pm. The Bees will be on hand to guide you through the simple steps to create theses adorable mushroom boxes.
Your $29 ticket includes 1 pound of clay, instruction and 2 firings. Your clay will be ready for painting approximately 2 weeks after completion. More clay will be available for purchase at the event for an additional cost
Registration Required.

Mountain Magic Stoneware Painting
2023-04-11 18:00 - 20:30 | OH
Come explore stoneware painting with the Bees! We will teach you how to create this impactful mountain look with just a few simple tricks!
Stoneware is a high-end product, the finished pieces are microwave safe, dishwasher safe and oven safe. Prices range from $28-$59
Your $10 ticket will be applied towards your total purchase at the event .
This is a BYOB event, you may bring a light snack and beverage of your choosing. Please drink responsibly. Busy Bees does not provide paper products or drink ware so please plan accordingly.

STUDIO CLOSED
2023-04-09 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
The studio is closed for Easter. We hope you enjoy your day with family and friends. We will reopen Monday morning at 11am.

Adult BYOB Canvas Paint Night: Watercolor Roses
2023-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join the Bees for a relaxing evening painting one of our favorites spring time designs! This Watercolor Roses canvas is simple and fun to paint, but creates a dynamic end result. The Bees will be on hand to guide you step by step and your finished pieces will be available to take home at the conclusion of the event.
This is an Adult BYOB event, you may bring a light snack and beverage if you choose. Busy Bees does not provide paper products or drinkware.
Please drink responsibly.
Your $29 ticket includes a 16″x20″ canvas, supplies and instruction.

Wheel Throwing Class: 04/04, 04/11, 04/18
2023-04-04 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Kids Spring Break Art Camp
2023-03-31 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-03-29 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-03-24 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-03-22 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’ Spring Break Art Camp! Drop them off for a few hours and your child(ren) will explore different mediums, play games, and have lots of 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 $50 workshop fee covers your child’s projects, supplies, and any firing or processing required.
For ages 6-12, this is a drop off event. The studio remains open during this event. Children attending camp will remain in the camp room for the duration of the event.
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.

Kids Night Out: Pottery Painting Chocolate Animals
2023-03-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Sign up your artist to paint their very own chocolate bunny…or bear…or sheep! On Thursday, March 30th at 5pm, we are making cavity-free chocolates at the studio with the kids during this fun “Make it Chocolate” class! The Bees will have a wide variety of animals to choose from to chocolat-ize during this Kids Only Pottery Painting Class. We’ll also show teach them how to make candy eyes! Once 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. Parents are welcome to create in the main studio during class. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Wheel Throwing Class: 12/05, 12/12, 12/19
2023-03-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Little Bees: Egg Painting
2023-03-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Little ones ages 18mths-5yrs are invited to the studio for a morning of messy fun painting eggs with The Bees! Your little one will paint there egg and an artist bee will add customize them with their name and year! We recommend bringing at least one grown up per child to help with the project.
Your $19 ticket includes one large ceramic egg, paint, firing and customization.
Finished projects will be available for pick up approximately one week after completion, you will be notified for pick up via the email used for registration

Kid's Night Out: Shenanigans with Sparkles!
2023-03-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Our ever popular Sparkles the Unicorn is back and ready for some St. Patty’s Shenanigans with your little artists.
Kids ages 6-12 can join us for a some creative mischief and fun painting a St. Patrick’s Day themed version of Sparkles.
The canvas will be available to take home after the class. 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.
KIDS NIGHT OUT IS HELD WITHIN PARTY ROOM. MAIN STUDIO REMAINS OPEN DURING CLASS.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

St. Patty's Day Candle Making Event
2023-03-17 12:00 - 19:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Reserve your spot today for our all day St Patty’s Day candle event on March 17th!
Make your reservation and then come in at your designated time between 12 and 7pm on Friday March 17th. Never made a candle with us before? No, worries! The Bees will be on hand to show you how it works.
Your $10 per attendee ticket will be deducted from the total purchase at the event. Candles range in cost from $10-$30.
Candles take approximately 30-40 minutes to cool once completed, please consider this when choosing your time of arrival.

Kourtney's Painting Party!
2023-03-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States

Ireland's Rainbow: Adult Canvas Painting
2023-03-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
The luck of the Irish will be with you if you join us at the studio for a festive evening creating a 12″x12″ Ireland’s Rainbow canvas painting. The Bees will be on hand to guide you through step by step and lead you in shenanigans, too! Don your green and register today!
Your $19 ticket includes one 12″x12″ canvas, supplies and instruction.
This is a BYOB event, you are welcome to bring a light snack and liquid refreshment of your choice. Please keep in mind the studio does not provide paper products or drinkware.
