Children and Family Events
Bring the whole family and join us for one of our fun, family-friendly pottery painting events!
Spin Art Afternoon at The Pottery Piazza! ✨🎨
wednesday, October 15th | 4-7pm
Get ready to mix color, physics, and FUN in a whole new way! Our new Spin Art Afternoon lets you use our pottery wheels to create mesmerizing spin art with ceramic glazes on bisque pieces. Watch as your colors swirl, blend, and splash—then we’ll fire your creations, ready for you to pick up in about a week!
🌀 When: Wednesday afternoon, October 15th | 4:00–7:00 PM
⏰ Recommended arrival: Walk-ins welcome from 4pm on but arrive by 6:15 PM to ensure plenty of spin time
💵 Cost: $10 per person for paint time and wheel use + the cost of the pottery pieces you choose
This event is perfect for:
Kids (5+) and teens who love hands-on, messy creativity
Adults looking for a quick, colorful, stress-busting activity
Families & friends who want a unique, interactive art experience together
Why you’ll love it: It’s fast, fun, and splattery! Experiment with color combos, see the magic of centrifugal motion, and create pieces that are totally your own.
Come spin, splash, and create with us—you’ll leave with memories and a masterpiece! 🎉
PAINTING WITH BUNNIES
Saturday, OCTOBER 25th |9-11AM (LAST BUNNY EVENT FOR 2025!)
The Buns are Back! Join us for a whimsical pottery painting experience where creativity meets cuddles in our upcoming collaboration event: Painting with Bunnies! 🌈🐇
Immerse yourself in the joy of painting pottery while surrounded by adorable, furry friends. Our special guests from Everybunny Counts Rescue will be hopping by to join the fun. Guests can pet, cuddle, and play with these lovable creatures during our painting event as well as learn all about bunnies, how to properly care for them, and fostering or adoption opportunities.
A portion of the event's sales will be dedicated to supporting Everybunny Counts Rescue. Your participation in our Painting with Bunnies event not only lets you express your artistic creativity but also contributes to a cause that cares for these precious furry companions.
This exclusive event has limited seating available, ensuring an intimate and memorable experience for all participants. Don't miss out on the opportunity to create art, make furry friends, and make a positive impact.
Secure your tickets for Painting with Bunnies and reserve your spot today for a delightful morning of art and bunny-filled joy.
(In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held the following Saturday at the same time.)
HELP SAVE BUNNIES!
To learn more about Everybunny Counts Rescue and the amazing work they do to save abandoned and abused bunnies, please visit their website at www.everybunnycountsct.org
Whether you are able to attend our Painting with Bunnies event or not, you can still show your support for the rescue bunnies at Everybunny Counts. The week leading up to the event, Pottery Piazza will be having a supply drive and collection bin at our studio. The public is welcome to stop by Pottery Piazza during regular business hours to drop off physical donations to help their rescue. Items always needed are paper towels, garbage bags, rubber gloves, white vinegar, litter, pellets, and hay! Toys and treats for the buns are welcome too 😊
Alternately, Everybunny Counts has an Amazon Wishlist for easy and convenient donating of needed items that get shipped straight to the rescue. You can also show your support for their non-profit rescue with a tax-deductible monetary donation directly to their rescue though the following addresses and links:
Venmo - @everybunny
Paypal- @ebcrabbitrescue
Zeffy- https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/bd9827ed-7261-4151-af3d-e01e6033c7e4
halloween trick-or-treat paint party
Friday, October 31st | 12pm-10pm
Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Halloween? Whether you’re bringing the kids for a safe, fun alternative to trick-or-treating or just looking for a unique way to spend the evening with friends, our studio is the place to be.
✨ Creative Halloween Fun
FREE Unlimited Paint Time when you paint $31+ in pottery (per person)
All other painters enjoy $5 Unlimited Paint Time
FREE Firing Fees for all in-studio Paint-At-Home-Pottery and Glaze purchases today!
Treats for everyone!
Instant Costume Contest Winners: $10 studio certificate for every customer who comes dressed up in a Halloween costume! We will be taking photos of our awesome costumed customers for our socials! (Certificate can be spent on a future visit! Limit one per customer)
🖌️ Pick from hundreds of pottery pieces—candy bowls, mugs, spooky figurines, or everyday favorites—and we’ll glaze and kiln-fire your creation for pickup in about a week. Our paints are fully washable, so costumes are welcome without worry.
🎨 Walk in anytime between 12 PM and 10 PM—no reservations needed.
Make this Halloween one to remember: paint a masterpiece, grab some candy, and enjoy a festive day or evening in a creatively spirited way.
Family Paint Day
Family paint day
Friday, November 7th | 12pm-10pm
A once-a-month fun, affordable, and creative family experience for parents and children. Just $5 for unlimited paint time per person plus the cost of pottery for families painting together (2 or more persons). Family Paint Day is generally held on the first Friday of each month (unless it conflicts with a holiday). Walk-ins only, we no longer take reservations for this event however, you are welcome to call 30 minutes prior to your arrival so you may be added to any potential wait list for seating.
private pottery wheel throwing classes
Join us for a fun and relaxing learning experience creating one of a kind stoneware pottery you make from scratch on a potter's wheel. Read through the class descriptions and sign up for a class. And if you're already a skilled potter, sign up for some open wheel time!
We offer wheel throwing classes for all skill levels from beginner/ novice to intermediate for ages 10 and up.
4-Session private Wheel Throwing Courses | open for private group sign up only
Make Your Own Wheel Course Option! Select any (3) 2-Hour Private Group Wheel Throwing Classes (select your own dates from our available session schedule) and receive your 4th and final 2-hour Session FREE! Includes limited complimentary open wheel session practice time as well!