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Hogwarts Starry Night Canvas Event
2021-07-27 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, 7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live, so come live it up with us by painting this Hogwarts Starry Night canvas.
Join us any time, from 11am-6pm, on July 27th to paint this 16×20 canvas. Your painting will be ready to go home with you the same day.

SUMMER CAMP: Summer Spectacular
2021-07-26 - 2021-07-30
Sweet summer fun will be had by all this week and we create various projects inspired by the lazy days of summer and all it’s fun activities. We will beat the heat as we create with clay, glass, canvas painting, pottery painting and other mixed media. So grab a beach ball and maybe even paint with one, too!

Christmas in July Celebration
2021-07-25 11:00 - 16:00
Join the Bees in the studio today to celebrate Christmas in July! Choose from a variety of trees, ornaments, village houses and more during this event. Don’t want to paint your tree green?? Just ask one of the bees for a fun summer tree idea!
*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 4pm to allow time to create.
*The $10 deposit will be deducted from your project cost at the studio. Prices and products vary. Availability of items in this photo are not guaranteed.

Christmas in July Celebration
2021-07-24 11:00 - 17:00
Join the Bees in the studio today to celebrate Christmas in July! Choose from a variety of trees, ornaments, village houses and more during this event. Don’t want to paint your tree green?? Just ask one of the bees for a fun summer tree idea!
*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 5pm to allow time to create.
*The $10 deposit will be deducted from your project cost at the studio. Prices and products vary. Availability of items in this photo are not guaranteed.

Clay Hand Building Class: Melting Snowman
2021-07-24 11:00 - 12:30
Oh no, we are melting!!!! Join the Bees today in the studio to build your own melting snowman! During this class you will learn how to build clay by hand for a fun activity out of the heat!.
*Clay does have a longer firing process than pottery, projects will be ready for pick up approximately 2 weeks after class.

Kids Night Out: Clay Pineapple Workshop
2021-07-22 17:30 - 19:00
Parents, this is a class the kids won’t want to miss! Sign up the pineapple of your eye for a fun KIDS ONLY evening out! We will be creating & building with clay to make this super cool Summer pineapple! Register your kiddo(s) to build with clay, paint, and have fun with the Bees so you can take a night off. Afterwards, we will do trivia, 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 7:00pm. Project will be available for pick up within one week of the event.*

SUMMER CAMP: Brick Builder Creations
2021-07-19 - 2021-07-23
Do you love creation with everyone’s favorite colorful plastic brick? Let’s use that love of brick building to inspire some new creative creations. We will explore clay, pottery painting, canvas painting, glass fusing and other mixed media.

Kids Night Out: Shark Clay Hand Building Class
2021-07-16 17:30 - 19:00
We’re still having fun with Shark Week! For this Kids Only class we will be making sharks out of clay. The kids will learn how to build and sculp with clay to make a cool shark that can be used as a bowl too! Register your kiddo(s) to build with clay, paint, and have fun with the Bees so you can take a night off. Afterwards, we will do trivia, 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 7:00pm. Project will be available for pick up within one week of the event.*

Beach, Please! Adult Night Out Pottery Painting
2021-07-15 18:00 - 19:30
Who is ready for some adult only time? Sign up for this Busy Bees’ Pottery Painting class, “Beach, Please” and paint this fun pottery dish. Worried about hand lettering? No fret, the Bees will help you with your lettering and teach you the best way to create shading and texture with pottery paints.
Space is limited, sign up now! This is a BYOB event, please feel free to bring in your favorite beverages and snacks to enjoy during this class. Piece will be ready to take home once kiln fired in approximately 5 – 7 days.

Women's Coffee & Chat Ladies Night Out
2021-07-13 18:00 - 20:00
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Vacation Vibes: Canvas Painting Class
2021-07-12 18:00 - 19:30
Reserve your spot at the Busy Bees studio to paint this gorgeous scene, “Vacation Vibes”. Busy Bees instructors will lead you through painting this canvas that was inspired by our favorite destinations. Create one to always remember your trips and adventures too!
All materials and instruction is included in the ticket price. Canvas will be available to take home at the conclusion of the class.

SUMMER CAMP: Galactic Art-venture
2021-07-12 - 2021-07-16
On a journey you shall come, beyond the boundaries of our atmosphere as we explore galaxies far, far away. When we get spacey and artsy too, the creative force will certainly be with you. Join us! The galaxy depends on you.

Shark Week Pottery Painting Event
2021-07-11 11:00 - 16:00
We are kicking off Shark Week with shark pottery painting all day long! Choose from pieces with sharks on them to easily paint, shark canvas, shark figurines, and more! It’s all sharks, all day! Not into sharks, no worries because we have hundreds of other designs and shapes to choose from.
Registration is recommended to guarantee a table. Pottery and glass pieces will be available for pick up approximately one week after creating.

Paint with Your Pet Day!
2021-07-10 12:00 - 17:00
The Bees invite all pet lovers, pet owners, and our four-legged friends to the studio on July 10th from 12pm – 5pm to create something special with and for your fur baby. Choose from a variety of items to paint.
The Bees will also be on hand to help you make a clay impression of your pet’s paw for a very special keepsake! Let us know when reserving your spot if you’d like to do a clay impression. Have a furry friend that doesn’t like big crowds? No problem, let us know when you are reserving and we can meet you in our back area to make an impression in a quieter location.
$10 deposit will be deducted from project price at event. Prices vary, range from $16 – $35.

Squeeze the Day! Pottery Painting Event
2021-07-09 11:00 - 19:00
Join the Bees for a fun Summer Squeeze Studio Event! We will be painting and creating projects inspired by our favorite Summer Fruits on pottery, canvas, mosaic, and glass. 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 4pm to allow time to create.* The $10 deposit will be deducted from your project cost at the studio. Prices vary and range from $15 – $45.

SUMMER CAMP: Fuzzy and Furry Friendzy
2021-07-05 - 2021-07-09
This week we will take inspiration from all things fuzzy, furry, cute and cuddly as we create projects from clay, canvas, pottery, glass and other mixed media. We are big animal lovers here at the studio and if you are too, this is definitely the week to join us!

Glass Painting: Fireworks & Fun
2021-07-02 18:00 - 19:30
Get ready for the 4th of July early by creating with the Bees! Join us in painting a glass or bottle, of your choice, on July 2nd. Sign up with a few friends and lets have some FUN! This class is BYOB, bring your favorite beverages and snacks to enjoy while painting. Your glass will be ready to take home at the end of the class and additional pieces will be available.
*Reservation is required* Glass will be available to take home after the event.

Red, White, & Boom! Canvas Painting Class
2021-07-01 18:00 - 19:30
Celebrate the 4th of July early by creating with the Bees! Join us in painting our “Rockets Red Glare” Canvas on July 3rd. Sign up with a few friends and lets have some FUN! This class is BYOB, bring your favorite beverages and snacks to enjoy while painting.
This painting is 16×20 and we will be using acrylic paints which will stain clothing. Aprons will be provided to each participant. *Reservation is required*

Tropical Dinnerware I Pottery Event
2021-06-28 18:00 - 19:30
Let’s get Tropical! This is the perfect event to add a touch of Summer to your home. Choose one of these pottery pieces to paint OR paint all three! Join the bees and have some FUN!
$10 reservation fee will be deducted from your pottery order at checkout. Pieces will be available to pick up approximately one week after the event.

SUMMER CAMP: A Week at the Museum
2021-06-28 - 2021-07-02
This week we will pretend the studio is the art museum and explore different artists and eras in history to create our projects. Pop Art, impressionism, ancient art and modern art are just a few of the areas we will be exploring this week.

Clay Flowers Workshop
2021-06-26 11:00 - 12:30
We have the perfect Summer workshop for you! Learn how to build your own flower décor from clay! Each participant will receive a pound of clay to build their flowers. Design your petals by using fun stamps to give them texture and lots of personality. Don’t miss out on all the FUN…let’s create together!

Clay does need time to dry before firing (7 – 10 days), we will contact you to return to the studio to paint when they are ready.

Monogram It! Workshop
2021-06-25 17:00 - 20:00
Need the perfect gift for upcoming Weddings, graduations, or showers? What a better way to give a meaningful gift than to create a customized monogrammed piece of pottery!
At this class you will have a variety of servers, trays, platters, and more to choose from. The Bees will create a monogram stencil for you to use for clean lettering (no need to worry about handwriting)!
The $10 class fee will be deducted from your pottery at class. Prices Vary. Pieces will be available to pick up approximately one week after the class.

Emily's Canvas Painting Party
2021-06-23 18:00 - 20:00

Fun with Stoneware Workshop
2021-06-22 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for our Stoneware workshop! Stoneware is a gorgeous premium product that is only available during classes so make sure you don’t miss this opportunity. Stoneware can be used in cooking, baking, it’s dishwasher friendly, and can be microwaved.

*Piece will be available approximately a week following workshop. Studio remains open during normal business hours. The $10 workshop fee will be deducted from your purchase at class.*

SUMMER CAMP: Deep Blue and Beyond
2021-06-21 - 2021-06-25
This week we will create waves full of fun projects inspired by the deep blue sea and all its incredible creatures. We are sure to have a whale of a good time creating projects with clay, painting pottery, glass fusing, canvas painting and other mixed media.

Mosaic Photo Frame Event
2021-06-19 11:00 - 18:00
Need a quick gift for Dad on Father’s Day? Join us for our make and take Mosaic Photo Frame Event! Choose Dads favorite colors and compliment your piece with the perfect mosaic tiles. The bees will be on hand with great ideas and inspiration to help you create a keepsake that will last a lifetime.

SUMMER CAMP: All you need is Art!
2021-06-14 - 2021-06-18
Come on a super groovy trip back in time with us as we create fun and funky 70’s inspired art projects this week. Neon and Tie Dye are just the beginning of all the fun we have in store. We can’t wait to spread peace and create art with you this week!

Fun with Crystal Glaze Workshop
2021-06-11 18:00 - 20:00
Add a little pizzazz to your garden or front porch by joining our Fun with Crystal Glaze Workshop! During this workshop we will be painting terra cotta pots with crystal glaze. Who doesn’t love a little sparkle in their life!? Sign up for this super fun workshop and let’s create together!
The $10 reservation fee will be deducted from your order at checkout. Prices Vary. Pieces will be available to pick up approximately one week after the event.

Kids Night Out: Yoda Best Dad
2021-06-11 17:30 - 19:00
Kids, join us for a fun night out! We will be painting this fun Star Wars™ themed mug for Father’s Day! Afterwards, we will do Star Wars™ trivia, 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 7:00pm. Project will be available to take home at end of workshop.*

Gnome Garden Stake I Clay Workshop
2021-06-10 18:00 - 19:30
OMGnome! Grab your friends and learn how to build your own gnome garden stakes from clay! For the class, you will get to make 2 stakes (additional can be purchased and made during the class). Design your gnomes with fun embellishments to give them lots of personality!

Clay does need time to dry before firing (7 – 10 days), we will contact you to return to the studio to paint when they are ready.
