Enjoy Creating Memories & More at Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio

Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio, located in the Great Lakes Mall, is buzzing with activity seven days a week. From nurturing your little one’s creativity without making a mess in your house, to sipping a Syrah with friends while painting a platter, the multi-medium studio allows both budding and accomplished artists of all ages to release their inner Rembrandt.

“Busy Bees goal is to be a destination to forget the stresses of the day, week, life and lose yourself in the creative process. It’s the experience that provides the benefit and enjoyment; spending time with your family, friends or for that much needed “me” time. This isn’t about creating a museum quality masterpiece,this is “fun”art, not “fine”art.’” says owner Beth Brinton. “I tell people to come in, relax and enjoy the process. You don’t have to have artistic ability. Just the desire to have fun and explore.”

The studio, which recently celebrated its sixth anniversary caters to children and adults and offers open studio times as well as instructor-led programs.

During Toddler Times, Busy Bees Art Instructors read a story and guide youngsters (along with their parent or caregiver) through a corresponding art project.

School-age children can choose among art classes and camps held during evenings, weekends and school vacations. Children’s activities occur in the studio or offsite at schools, daycares or other locations. Among the keepsake projects offered are clay projects or pottery involving handprints, fingerprints, and footprints.

The 2022 Summer Art Camp schedule is now available. Parents can register children for one or up to eight different weeklong camps. “We work with various mediums to create projects based on the campers’ likes and passions,” Brinton explains. Campers create with clay, pottery, glass, mosaics, canvas and more.

Looking for an activity for the entire family? Family workshops allow parents and kids to collaborate on projects, such as painting a canvas, sculpting a clay object or painting a ceramic piece. It’s a great alternative to screen time and get the family together for an activity and conversation, a great way to create family memories.

Grown-ups need their creative time too, away from the kids, work, or school. For those occasions, Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio hosts Adult Workshops, Ladies’ Nights Out, bachelorette parties, baby showers and other events. A party

room is available for rent. Guests 21 and over are permitted to bring and enjoy adult beverages (BYOB).

Guests may create projects using a variety of every-changing mediums and techniques. Among them are mosaics, canvas painting, glass fusing, clay hand

building, wine glass painting and candle making. The studio offers more than 200 different pottery pieces to paint, from kids’ figurines to coffee mugs and serving bowls. Artistically challenged individuals needn’t be scared away. “We have stencils, stamps, stickers, silk screens and all kinds of different tricks and tools they can use to enhance their design,” Brinton says.

Call 440-571-5201 or visit them online at mentor.busybeesart.com/