Each workshop is offered for 1 month and they fill REALLY fast. So if you see a time you want, we recommend booking asap. :)
Once you get in the studio and start creating you will see it is like a time warp! Time flies when you are having fun! As you would expect, it is really hard to know exactly how much time you will need. Every artist is different and often you may want to practice a bit before making your final piece.
But! You don’t have to complete the project in one sitting. In fact, some cannot be completed in one day. Often clay needs to be fired in the kiln before you can glaze (paint) your art. Each project has a recommended booking time and how many visits are required in the description.
Book as many days and times as you like. You have 1 month to finish each project. We will hold the project for up to 30 days from the first time you booked. After this time the step by steps and instructions will no longer be available.
*Projects must be picked up within 2 weeks after the 30 day booking period.
Children aged 6-12 must come with an adult who is also registered in the workshop. We do not have space for observers. The workshops are self-guided, children will need support from parents. Maximum TWO children per registered adult, please.
The studio is currently set up with numerous workstations that can accommodate up to 2 people. To book, choose 1 workstation for yourself OR for only $5 extra share a station with a friend. Each of you will still have your own materials & work on your own project but you will share the tablespace. Please book the appropriate number of stations for your party.
If your party is larger than 2, please book more workstations using the quantity button. Please book the appropriate amount of workstations for your party. If you have some people who will be sharing a station, and some not, you may have to add the bookings to your cart separately (once for the sharers, once for the solos).
For example, if you have 6 people in your group, and everyone will be sharing stations, please select "yes" under sharing and select 3 in the quantity button.
If in your group of 5, you have 4 people who will be sharing, and 1 that needs their own workstation, please select "yes" under sharing and book 2 stations (add to your cart). Then, come back to the page and select "no" under sharing and book 1 more station.
Spring has sprung! We are welcoming the warmer weather and fresh flowers with new project collections!
Join us in the studio where we are creating artwork full of happiness, colour, and fun! Just like Spring!
April 22 is Earth Day—A day to celebrate nature. As the first bees of spring emerge, we want to celebrate the happiness nature brings with the Keepin’ The Hive Alive collection!
This month, be inspired by the famous gardens of Claude Monet, and create your own garden while painting the 14″×14″ Monet’s Garden project. Or create the Bee’s Knees clay vase fit for spring pollinator flowers.
Recommended time: building 1.5–2 hours + glazing 1-1.5 hours
Sessions required: 2–3 or more
In this clay workshop, you’ll learn to handbuild this honeycomb-printed mug from stoneware clay and sculpt tiny bumble bees too! In a second session, you will come back to the studio to add colour using a paint for clay called underglaze. Join us for the Honey Comb Jug workshop and you could make your very own Honey Comb drink set!
Recommended painting time 1–1.5 hours
Bee inspired by nature and learn to paint this beautiful bumble bee using acrylic paints on an 8x8” canvas. In one or two sessions, you’ll learn to mix your own colours and add texture using modelling paste to make a finished bee painting perfect for the summer months ahead!
Recommended time: building 1.5–2.5 hours + glazing 1-1.5 hours
Sessions required: 2 or more
In this clay workshop, you will handbuild a jug from brown stoneware clay. You’ll learn to print the honeycomb pattern and sculpt tiny bumble bees all in your first session. In a second session you will come back to paint it using underglaze and your imagination!
Recommended time: building 1.5–2 hours + glazing 1-1.5 hours
Sessions required: 2 or more
In this clay workshop, you’ll learn to handbuild a coiled planter from brown stoneware clay. Coiling clay is great for larger creations and makes the structure strong, just live a beehive! Once you have built your Hive Vase, you will book a second session for painting. We’ll fire it in our kiln and then you can take it home!
Spring welcomes warm air, longer days, and blooming flowers. We have a new collection featuring projects that celebrate the happiness of spring!
Be inspired by an artist who loved wearing and painting flowers, and create your own Frida Kahlo Trinkets box. Or come to the studio ribbiting with excitement over the Froggies clay jar.
Recommended time: building 1.5-3 hours + painting 1-2 hours
Sessions required: 2 or more
Baby dragons are called hatchlings! In this workshop you’ll learn to sculpt your very own hatchling dragon from Ditto oven-bake clay. In a second session, you will come back to the studio and paint your dragon any colour you imagine!
Looking for a shorter workshop? Spring right over to these April shorties!
Be inspired by the colours of a spring garden and paint, splatter, and get messy with your very own Garden Splatter painting. No Experience Required! Or choose to sculpt your own Little Fella companions fit for tiny gardenscapes.
Recommended time: painting 1hr
Sessions required: 1
In this workshop, you’ll paint the most famous bee of all, the honey bee! In one session, you’ll have so much fun learning to blend and paint with watercolour. Become inspired by these mighty and fuzzy spring creatures and join us in the studio for the Bee Watercolour!
Recommended time: sculpting 1–1.5 hours
Sessions required: 1
In this workshop, you will sculpt a beehive from brightly coloured Ditto oven-bake clay, covered in clay flowers and bees you’ll sculpt too! We will bake your creation in our oven for you to pick up 1–3 days later. Bring your hive along and create together!
No, you must book 2 workstations for 3 people under all circumstances.
Please no observers. Every person attending the workshop must be a paid participant.
Once you get in the studio and start creating you will see it is like a time warp! Time flies when you are having fun! As you would expect, it is really hard to know exactly how much time you will need. Every artist is different and often you may want to practice a bit before making your final piece.
But! You don’t have to complete the project in one sitting. In fact, some cannot be completed in one day. Often clay needs to be fired in the kiln before you can glaze (paint) your art. Each project has a recommended booking time and how many visits are required in the description.
Book as many days and times as you like. You have 1 month to finish each project. We will hold the project for up to 30 days from the first time you booked. After this time the step by steps and instructions will no longer be available.
*Projects must be picked up within 2 weeks after the 30 day booking period.
You are welcome to book glaze multiple items at a time. Glazing time is $15/hr. You can glaze more than one piece during your glazing booking, time permitting. Maximum 2 dip glazing pieces per hour of booked studio time in order to cover glazing and kiln costs.
For example, if you book an hour glazing, and can finish glazing 2 pieces from 2 different building or throwing sessions in that hour glazing session—that is great!
Please understand in order to cover professional glaze and second firing costs we are not able to credit or refund unused time if you are able to finish glazing early.
Yes, $17 per piece plus tax if you would like us to glaze your clay for you. This is not available for hand glazed, decorative pieces.
