Welcome to Homeschool America’s Pottery-Art
Program. As a non-profit 501(c)3 Charitable
Organization, we have developed and will
continue to develop a variety of fun, creative
and educational enrichment programs to expand
your creative interests. You’re invited to watch
for our new art class programs such as: Beading,
Mosaic, Sculpturing, Stained Glass, Wood Art,
Chalk Art, Paint Techniques, Canvas Painting,
Art Concept & Design to name a few. These
opportunities are open to children and adults of
all ages. Our “Bulletin Board” page will up-date
you about the educational age appropriate
programs as they post for registration
throughout the year.
WALK-IN POTTERY
ARTISTS
Enjoy the comforts of home during walk-in hours
and paint with us.
Here is
how it works |
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Pick out a piece of bisque
(unfinished pottery) |
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Design it using your own
creativity — looking at example
pieces, using books for
inspiration, choosing from our
selection of stencils, artwork,
sponges,
stamps and more. |
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Choose your colors from over
44 light, bright and dark paints
(underglazes). |
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Paint you piece. |
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When finished, leave it with
us. We will glaze it and fire
it. |
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When the piece is done we
will call you. |
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You can pick up your
completed masterpiece in 5 days
or we can ship it—your choice. |
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MOBILE
POTTERY-ART Program |
This
program is designed to travel to your
location for art education
opportunities.
Here is
how it works |
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You choose the location. |
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You choose a time. |
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You select the bisque
(unfinished pottery) your group
wants to paint. The price is
determined by your choice of
pottery. |
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You choose the paint colors. |
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When your
pottery is finished we take it back to
the Pottery-Art Cove and dip each
pottery piece in a clear glaze. After
the glaze dries we fire it.
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When all the
pieces are done we will: |
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deliver them to your door,
your school, your place of
employment. |
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ship them to your location. |
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or you can pick them up at
the Pottery-Art Cove. |
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We supply brushes, patterns, stencils,
sponges, etc.
Our Mobile Pottery-Art Classes are not
restricted to location, however, for long
distances we do charge a mileage fee. We request
a minimum of 10 in attendance to schedule
although we do take into consideration unique
circumstances where there are fewer attendees.
BUS TOUR ARTISTS
Planning a getaway for the day? A field trip for
a few hours? A vacation pit stop? Plug in to an
artful experience of colorfully painting your
own pottery. We now provide dining options for
lunch at our new expanded facility. We have bus
parking and are handicap accessible.
Here is
how it works |
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Schedule a date. |
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Select an arrival time. |
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Provide the number of
adults, children or families who
will be arriving via bus. |
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Pick out the bisque
(unfinished pottery) and specify
the price range. |
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Decide if you want a
lunch menu, and what menu items
you want. Or, for groups brown
bagging it, we have
refrigeration space and can
supply. |
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Refreshments to accommodate your lunch
needs.A registration fee is required
in advance. Individuals choosing a more
expensive piece of pottery upon arrival
can pay the additional cost before they
leave.
Shipping is available. Please allow 5
business days for delivery. |
PAINTING
PARTIES
We can accommodate painting
parties for all ages and events—birthdays,
bridal showers, baby showers, church functions,
scout activities, youth nights, corporate office
parties . . . and more.
Here is
how it works |
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Call to schedule a time. |
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Come in and pick out the
pottery piece your children or
guests will be painting. |
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Fill out the Reservation
Request Form. |
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Adult party selection.
1). You can choose a piece of
bisque
when you arrive and paint.
2). if you want to paint the
same item you
need to choose the piece of
bisque at the
time you register. |
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Party Reservation A:
A $30 Reservation Deposit will
reserve your scheduled activity
time, seating and dining
facility use. Payment is due
when you register. |
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Party Reservation B:
Painting Only. A $10 Reservation
Deposit will reserve your
scheduled activity time and
seating. Payment is due when you
register. |
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Phone Reservations Only
for painting parties during
walk-in hours are welcome. We
will accommodate you or your
group according to *seating
availability.
*determined by the number of
scheduled painting groups and
walk-in painters at the time you
arrive. |
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Walk-In Party Groups
during walk-in hours are
welcome. We will accommodate you
or your group according to
*seating availability.
*determined by the number of
scheduled painting groups and
walk-in painters at the time you
arrive. |
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Reservation Deposits
are required for painting
parties during “scheduled”
hours. (Refer to reservation
information). |
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Payment. The total
painting party balance is due
the day of the party. You can
pay by MasterCard, Visa, Debit
Card, Gift Certificate or check.
Make all checks payable to:
Homeschool America. |
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PARTY
PACKAGE A: |
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You can bring cake,
ice cream, prepared foods, drink (we
supply ice) or we can assist you with
catering options. |
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We Supply plates,
forks, spoons, glasses/cups, candles and
table clothes. |
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Decorations.
Table decorations—You may bring your own
table decorations and decorate.
Hanging Decorations—You may hang your
own party decorations. Decorating time
can be prescheduled up to 30 minutes
before the scheduled event begins if it
is not done during pottery painting
time. |
*The
scheduled party must supply their own
equipment to decorate. All decorations
brought in by the scheduled party must
be carefully removed before leaving. We
are not liable for injuries sustained
hanging decorations.
*NO nails, screws, push pins, etc can
be placed in the ceiling or walls and no
tape can be used
that will possibly damage or remove the
finish on fixtures or walls. Any
incurred damages to the facility are the
financial responsibility of the
scheduled party and they will be billed
for repairs. |
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Party time is usually
1-1/4 hours in the Pottery Cove where
projects are painted, and 45 minutes in
the dining area for refreshments and
gift opening. |
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Party size. No
minimum. The maximum is 12 for children
8 years and under. |
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Special Orders. Yes,
we can order specifically requested
products if we do not stock the item. A
special order fee is charged. Full
payment is required at the time you
order |
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Pick-up Pottery items
five (5) business days after the party
or we can ship. |
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Cancellations. Reservation
Deposits are non-refundable without a
three-day (72 hour) notice prior to the
scheduled party date. In the event of an
emergency, rescheduling is permissible. |
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Reservation Deposits.
(Party Pkg. A) The thirty
dollar ($30) deposit covers scheduling,
ordering and facility use—this charge is
non-refundable.
(Party Pkg. B) The
ten-dollar ($10) deposit covers
scheduling and ordering—this charge is
non-refundable. |
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Restrictions. No
alcoholic beverages. We are a smoke FREE
facility. |
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