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Birthdays / Parties

Birthdays, Bachelorette, Parent/Child, Couples, Any Occasion

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Birthdays / Parties

The birthday guest always gets a try at the wheel, no matter what package you choose! They also get the demo, thrown by the instructor, as a free birthday gift!

Option A (smaller groups)

Wheel Throwing (on site only.)  For a group of 4 people. Event starts with a wheel demo and each guest will get a trial on the wheel with instructor guidance to complete their vessel. Beginners will be taught a bowl or small pot. We can accommodate 4 people at one sitting. If your group is larger, we can split the group and take turns. A tile hand building project can also be incorporated in this event for an additional $25 per person (plus glazing fee) to occupy those who are waiting for their turn on the wheel. Glazing options available for an additional fee. Allow aprox 1-1.5 hrs. (More time needed for split groups)

$208/group of 4

Handbuilding MOST POPULAR (on or off site.) For smaller groups. This does not include guests trying the wheel (just the birthday guest).  Watch the wheel demo, then move over to the handbuilding table to complete your project. (Larger variety of projects available from simple to multi stepped) Additional $52/guests for more than 4 people.  Can accommodate 13 people. Glazing options available for an additional fee. Allow aprox 1-1.5 hours.

$208/group of 4 

Option B (larger groups)

Tile/Coaster Handbuilding for Large Groups (on or off site) starting at $210

AT OUR LOCATION 

For groups up to 13 people on site. Includes wheel demo, birthday guest trial and step by step instruction for a decorated tile/coaster 4.5”x4.5” project.  Glazing is an additional fee. Allow 1 hour.

OFFSITE

For groups over 13 we can bring all the supplies to your location. We will walk you through all the instructions and requirements for making the best tile/ coaster project. (*offsite fees apply) Base price is $210 with an additional fee of $11.50 pr person. Glazing options available for an additional fee. Allow aprox 1.5 hours.

Variety Handbuilding for Larger Groups (on or off site) starting at  $674

AT OUR LOCATION

For larger groups up to 13 people (on site.) Includes wheel demo, all materials and step by step instructions. We will bring all materials, tools, decorating stamps, and textured rolling pins to help inspire you with your creation. Choose from a variety of projects such as owl themed or fairy door mugs, lanterns and tea lights, fairy garden doors and gnomes or make a project suggestion and we will see if we can put something together for you! Contact us for a list of projects to choose from.

OFFSITE 

Let us bring all the materials to you and walk you through creating beautiful pottery. An instructor will walk you through step-by-step how to create your chosen project. We will take it back to the studio for the full Firing and Glazing process and then contact you when projects are ready for pick up or delivery. $52/person for offsite classes over 13 people (*offsite and glazing are an additional fee).

 

Option C DO IT ALL!

BOTH Wheel & Handbuilding  for small groups. $618 (on site only.)

For groups of 6 people. The event starts with wheel demo done by one of our instructors. The group will be split into two groups, half the group will work on the wheel with instructions on how to form a vessel, while the other half will start on the chosen handbuilding project and receive guidance on the chosen hand-building project. Choose from a variety of projects such as owl themed or fairy door mugs, lanterns and tea lights, fairy garden doors and gnomes. Includes glazing of both projects. Allow 2.5 hours for event activities. 

Glazing Options

Dip-$8/ item- An instructor will dip your wheel thrown item in your chosen color from a variety of studio colors, after the pieces have gone through the first firing.

Class or Add on $18/person- This gives you the option to have some glazes/paints brought to your event to do some accent coloring immediately following the building part. Then chose the main color that will be dipped on remaining unglazed piece after the first firing. Add 30 min to your building event. 

OR

Come to the pottery studio for your prearranged day and apply the glaze finish to your fired piece and be as creative and as colorful as you want to be. Allow 1.5 hours. 

Additional Accent & Glass (for fairy doors lizards, coin dish projects) $18/item.    

 

 

*INFO AND ADDITIONAL FEES

Offsite fee: $0.58/km return + $25 

Project delivery fee to one location $25 (within 40km radius of the Crossfield studio)

Rushed services are available. Please contact for more information.

 

All pottery projects require a drying time (1-2 weeks) and initial firing (1940°F for 8-10 hours) prior to most glazing techniques (excluding the accent glazing option). Once the first firing and cooling is completed the glazing part can take place and final firing (2232°F for 6-8 hours) can start, curing the glaze finish to the project. All our glazes are safe and lead free. Majority of them are food safe, making your pieces microwave and dishwasher safer. Turn around times for pick up of completed works is 4-6 weeks depending on projects and class size. This time frame starts at the building date and includes the glazing and firing times.