IDEAS GALLERY
Hi folks! We’ve assembled some ideas for projects that can be accomplished in a single evening by beginners.
Take a peek at our Pinterest board for some visual inspiration.
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MAKE YOUR OWN PLANTER
Do you love plants? We do too. Join us and learn to create the perfect planter for your home or office and see how much better your plant grows when it’s made by you!
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MARBLED CLAY WINE TUMBLERS
Choose your own clay colour infusions to create a beautiful marbled ceramic vessel for future beverages! This is a fun way to make something that is really one of a kind and handmade by you.
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MINI TEA LIGHT HOUSES
Coffee table lonely? Let’s spice it up before pumpkin spice is out of season. Hand build a miniature building to house a tea light, and add some windows for the light to shine through! Your friends will be impressed, even if it’s over Facetime this year.
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ESSENTIAL OIL BURNERS
Craft your very own essential oil burner out of clay and transform your home from office to spaaaaaa! This piece doubles as decor for a coffee table or console. Place a tea light in the base to warm up your favourite fragrance.
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“CECI N’EST PAS UNE PIPE”
For those interested in all things stoned. Make a functional or non- functional pipe that can be as discreet or as obviously funky as you are.
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VASES AND BOTTLES
Create a vase by pinching clay. Add a keyhole or keep it simple!
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MUGS, MUGS, MUGS!
Make your very own mug. Nothing is more satisfying.
A few variations include: Marbled clay mugs, mugs with a creature in the bottom, silly handle mugs, textured/carved mugs
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FLASKS OR DECANTERS
Using your birth-given creative genius and expert supervision, fashion some clay into a beverage container of the adult persuasion.
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HARVEST KITSCH
Learn to make a beautiful ceramic harvest veggies and take the bore out of your décor. Hollow sculpting is a fun way to learn more about clay, whether you are a beginner or a pro.
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CUSTOM PET BOWLS
How the heck will your pet know which dish to eat or drink out of if it’s not custom made by you?! Make two small bowls or one large bowl for your hairy baby.
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SEND NUDES
Sculpt a mini nude torso from a reference image!
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3D PET PORTRAITS
Yup, Rufus is finally getting his homage. Bring an image of your favourite furry friend for reference!
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SPONGE HOLDERS
Craft your own lil sponge holder to catch dishwater drips! The same form can also be modified to be used as a napkin holder on the dinner table.
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XMAS FLAIR
Decorations that can be hung or gifted! Sculpt mini decorations with holes that you can dangle on the tree, the wall, or even yourself. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Each participant can make up to 3 mini pieces.
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TRIO OF CANDLESTICK HOLDERS
Taper candles are hot this year! Hand build three custom candle holders to spice up your centrepiece.
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SOAP DISHES
Cause clean is cute this season.
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CARVED JAR WITH LID AND SPOON
Using the clay removal technique of kurinuki, carve a mini lidded jar and a ceramic spoon to match! Use it to store your salt or sugar.
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WALL POCKETS
A friendly little pouch so that your plant babies can hang on the wall!
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ESPRESSO CUPS
Pinch two cute lil espresso cups, and add a handle or a dimple! Add saucers if there’s time.
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MATCH STRIKERS
Create an adorable little box for strike-anywhere matches, with a rough surface for striking!
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MYSTICAL GARDEN CREATURES
Sculpt a silly little gnome or mystical creature to hang with your plants!
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NERIKOMI VESSELS
Create a bowl, plate, or cup using the Japanese technique of Nerikomi. This technique combines coils and strips of coloured clay to create a patterned slab that can be draped over a mold or shaped by hand.
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SWEATER PLANTS
Create a cozy planter with a braided sweater effect on the outside.
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INCENSE HOLDERS
The base is pretty simple to make, so come prepared to add extra detail and texture to your incense holder! The sky’s the limit, as long as there’s a lil hole for the incense.
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FOREST MUSHROOMS
Sculpt a cute lil mushroom to add to your shelf or garden! Make it as realistic or imaginary as you want.

FAQ
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We are nestled in East Vancouver near Strathcona Park.
Address
1288 Vernon Drive, Vancouver BC
Contact (Email is best!)
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