$65+tax for additional makers ( to be paid at the end of your session)
Service Description
INCLUDES: • 2 hours of sculpture time • introduction to clay • 400 grams of clay, maximum 2 item creations • 2 kiln firings ( one for solidifying shape another for painting/ clear food safe glaze) • Second weekday painting trip during our open studio hours ( approximately 2-3 hours, no reservation needed) *This package cannot be split with another adult* During your class you'll learn the basics of working with clay, slab rolling and attaching clay embellishments. After your done hand-building your clay piece, your piece(s) will be left to dry for two weeks and then ready to be kiln baked, we'll call you as soon as they're ready for painting! That's right this includes a second painting trip to the studio, making your creations that much more special. After painting, leave it to be baked a final time to a glazed food safe finish. Please listen to instructions: Please note each artist will be taught on how to get a great piece that will survive the kiln. Each creator is responsible for listening to instructions to ensuring pieces are securely attached together, avoiding any unnecessary cracks and air pockets. Main Ideas is not responsible for repair or replacement to clay pieces that may have exploded, cracked or has chipped in the kiln. We will notify you during your creating time if your piece is most likely not going to survive and its up to you if you'd like to proceed with baking or reusing the clay into something else that will be in our opinion sustainable.
Cancellation Policy
PARTY POLICY Deposit: All parties have a non refundable deposit of $50+tax to hold the date and time. If you'd like to reschedule your party, you may move your credit once and with significant notice (2 weeks). Cancelled parties will lose their credit due to us holding the spot and potentially losing a booking. Parent Guests: Space is limited, please communicate to parents that this is a drop-off event as our studio is open to walk-in painters during our regular studio hours. You are welcome to have up to two parents assist you with your party ( for a total of 3 adults). If a parent must stay they will need to spend their time creating something themselves in the main studio while they wait for the conclusion of the party. This is also true of any relatives that maybe joining you. This does not apply to the early party slot from 10am-11:45am before opening that is recommended for younger painters. Confirming guest count: The Guest of Honour is included in your guest count. Please confirm your final guest count with us 48 hours in advance of your party. If we don't hear from you we will plan your party around the original guest count you provided at time of booking. WORKSHOP CANCELLATIONS (wheels and clay hand building): you may cancel your spot within a 48hr notice, your deposit amount will turn into store credit that can be used anytime for walk-in painting or you may reschedule another possible class, your credit will be valid for up to one month. If you reschedule for a class and if cancelled a second time your deposit will be invalid going forward. Deposits are non refundable if you fail to notify us 48 hours prior and will be used to pay for the instructors dedicated time. LATE FOR A WORKSHOP: We start our classes on time, so please don’t be late. If you are 5-10 minutes late to a workshop it may affect the next booking start time, please avoid this by arriving 5-10 minutes early so you have time to grab an apron and settle in. CLAY DAMAGE: Refunds are not provided for damaged clay due to kiln explosions. each artist is responsible for ensuring pieces are securely attached and follow the necessary steps in order to avoid breakage and air pockets. Main Ideas is not responsible for repair or replacement to clay pieces.
Contact Details
254 Main Street South, Newmarket, ON, Canada