Dish and Dine!

It's Hot Pots' Family Tree of Ornaments!

Dish and Dine!

New Project: Family Tree Ornaments

This week's project will make an excellent Christmas Gift for someone in your family!

Personalize it with your family member's names or create one for a friend!

December 16th, 2011
6 to 8:30 PM
$35 Per Painter - Prepaid Reservation Required

RSVP online at www.HotPotsSanford.com

or call (407) 688-7687 to Reserve Your Spot!

Black Friday Deals

Happy Thanksgiving! 

We are very thankful for your patronage and hope that you have a very blessed holiday season! 

We're sure you've guessed that we will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving, but did you know that we'll be open EARLY on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25th, with extra-special Black Friday Deals!  Get in early, relax,  and have fun! There's no need for hustling and bustling at Hot Pots! We've got everything you need to make one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone in your family. Moms, are you camped out at the mall?  Send dad with the kids to Hot Pots to paint gifts for family members!
 

 

Get the Deals:

• Get in Early! From 7:59 AM to Noon: FREE STUDIO FEES!
• ALL DAY: Buy 3 Ornaments ($6 each) and Get 1 FREE!

• Stay Late! Family Night is from 5:00 - 9:00 PM: 50% Off Studio Fees for Families of Four or More! (Last Seating is at 8 PM)

Young Artists' Club

Join us tomorrow for our exciting Young Artists' Club!

Please note: This week only YAC will meet at 1 PM (instead of 3 PM)

Reserve your spot online on our website! Only $22 per painter (Ages 8-14)

This week we'll be making a dinner plate with your very own Hand Prints on Santa's Belly!

Ho Ho Ho! Hand Prints on Santa's Belly!

Trick and Treat is coming up! Make your Reservations!

Trick and Treat Party!

Wednesday, October 19th 

3 to 4:30 PM 

We'll show you a few tricks for painting a Halloween design, and you'll get a little  treat, too!   

$15 Per Project: All-inclusive. Choose from patterns like a Scary Cat, Spider Web, or Jack-o-Lantern! See photos below! Go to: http://www.hotpotssanford.com/ to make your reservation!

Brand New Classes! Don't Miss Out!

Hot Pots is so excited to share our new fall line up of Brand-New Classes for kids and adults! Check out all the new classes and make your Reservations ASAP!

 

Dish & Dine

A fun, Adults-Only evening that includes pizza and a creative project. Learn new techniques and have fun with friends! You're welcome to bring your own beverages.

October 21st

6 to 8:30 PM

$35 Per Painter

Reservation and Prepaid Deposit Required

Includes Pizza & Project 

Winged Heart Platter - Dish & Dine

Young Artists' Club

An after school technique class especially made for young artists! Kids ages 8-14 are invited to spend Wednesday afternoon learning all about art and creating a different project each week!

Every Wednesday beginning October 26th 

3 to 4:45 PM

$22 Per Painter

Ages 8-14

Reservation and Prepaid Deposit Required

The Young Artists' Club

Art Zone  

The Art Zone is the perfect place for teens and tweens looking to have fun and get creative! Each month they'll create a new and unique project, learn new art techniques, make new friends, and enjoy pizza & games!   

 November 4th

6:30 to 8:45 PM

$30 Per Painter

Ages 8-14

Reservation and Prepaid Deposit Required

Includes Pizza & Project.

Awesome Animal Print Photo Frame with Dry-Erase Header!

Santa's Summer Bash

Join us for Santa's first annual Summer Bash on Saturday, August 27th from 5-8 pm for a Cookie Exchange and get a jump start on your holiday gifts and cookie plates. You'll get a ton of ideas!  

We'll have holiday patterns and Christmas bisque available. Pre-paid studio fees and reservations are required, along with a dozen copies of your favorite holiday cookie recipe to share with others! And if you want to bring a sample of the cookies, no one will mind!  Santa will provide some cookies for everyone, too! Who doesn't love cookies?

Get some great ideas below!

Paint Like a Pirate Party!

Ahoy Maties! Get your 'Rrr" on!  

Saturday, September 17th from 2 pm to 4 pm.   

Dress like a pirate OR paint a pirate skull bank, and receive 10% off your pottery!   

This event coincides with Sanford's 3rd annual "Talk Like a Pirate Day".

Trick and Treat... coming soon!

Keep a look out for ghosts, ghouls, and our very special Trick and Treat Party!

Wednesday, October 19th.   

We'll show you a few tricks for painting a Halloween design, and you'll get a little  treat, too!   

$15 Per Project: All-inclusive. Choose from patterns like a Scary Cat, Spider Web, or Jack-o-Lantern! See photos below! 

Wizards and What Not Party was Wonderful!

Check out a re-cap of the Wizards and What Not Harry Potter Party!

Getting Sorted!

Painting "Potter-y"!

Harry Potter Trivia!

Costume Contest Winner!

 

What's Cooking... July 1st

In the kiln this week! Find yours!

Harry Potter Party at Hot Pots!

What's Cookin'...

... in the kiln?! This week's masterpieces! Can you find yours?

Crazy Contact Paper: Adult Technique Workshop

There's still time to sign up for the

Upcoming Workshop:

 June 25^th - Crazy Contact Paper

BOLD and beautiful results with a little help from that household standby:  contact paper!

Schedule: 

July 2^nd – no Workshop

July 9^th - Tissue Transfer

“But I can’t draw!”  Ah, but you can trace!  We’ll show you how easy it is to transfer almost any design

July 16^th – Paper Cutouts

Let paper shapes add detail to your design – stars and hearts and more, oh my!

July 23^rd  – Stencil-mania

Make stencils your friend again by learning a few tricks of the stencil trade.

July 30^th – no Workshop

August 6^th  – Graffito

Create fun designs in your painted pottery using an etching technique

August 13th  – Blending

Learn how to load different colors on your brush and bring out detail in your design

August 20^th  – Lace Doilies

Get a truly lacy look painting through a plain ole doily!

Can’t make the Saturday morning workshop?  Organize a group of 4 or more and schedule a time with us!

Express Yourself!

Summer Workshops for Kids! 

Ages 7+

  

There's still room for our June 22nd workshop: Express Yourself!

Kids will be taking their own self-portrait then learn how to transfer it onto their pottery and paint it a la Warhol style ... that project, and other activities promise a fun time, so sign up now!

  

1:00-3:30pm – Wednesdays

$35 pre-paid, per workshop

(10% discount for siblings)

Dad's Day!

Hand prints are a great way to make your gift personal!

 Can you believe it’s summer already? Father’s Day is just around the corner (June 19th), but there’s still plenty of time to paint! A personalized dinner plate, frame, and change dish are all fun ideas that dad will appreciate.

Hot Pots has I Heart Dad Mugs and Plates for you to create your own design!

Here are some themes to get your creativity going:

Daddy’s Little Caddy (for the golf enthusiast)

You Mean the World to Us

Wild About Daddy

Our Dad’s outta this world!

“Grill Master” platter

Plus! If you come in with dad to paint on Father’s Day, your Dad’s studio fee is on us!

Summer Inspiration

Check out some of  Hot Pots' newest items! 

And get some great ideas for fun summer projects!

 

 

Adult Technique Workshops

ADULT TECHNIQUE WORKSHOPS

$20 per workshop, paid in advance or $25 drop-in

Crazy Little One-Hour Classes! Just for big kids on Saturday morning!

June 11^th – Bubble Bowl

We may be grown up but it’s still fun to blow bubbles through a straw! Use this super easy – if a little messy J - technique to create a fun, personal treat bowl!

June 18^th – Dot this!

You’ll be seeing spots. And you’ll love it!  One of the most popular techniques around!  

June 25^th - Crazy Contact Paper

BOLD and beautiful results with a little help from that household standby:  contact paper!

July 2^nd – no Workshop

July 9^th - Tissue Transfer

“But I can’t draw!”  Ah, but you can trace!  We’ll show you how easy it is to transfer almost any design

July 16^th – Paper Cutouts

Let paper shapes add detail to your design – stars and hearts and more, oh my!

July 23^rd  – Stencil-mania

Make stencils your friend again by learning a few tricks of the stencil trade.

July 30^th – no Workshop

August 6^th  – Graffito

Create fun designs in your painted pottery using an etching technique

August 13th  – Blending

Learn how to load different colors on your brush and bring out detail in your design

August 20^th  – Lace Doilies

Get a truly lacy look painting through a plain ole doily!

Can’t make the Saturday morning workshop?  Organize a group of 4 or more and schedule a time with us!

Click to download a printable schedule: Adult Technique Workshop Schedule

"Hot" Workshops! Summer Classes for kids!

Summer Workshops

Ages 7-15 - 1:00-3:30pm – Wednesdays

$35 pre-paid, per workshop

Only $160 if you sign up for all 5 Workshops in advance!

(10% discount for siblings)

Social – Educational – Fun!

 All Camps are from 1:00-3:30pm
Call to Reserve your spot!

Wednesday, June 8th: “Groovy!”
A Peace Bowl, tie-dye and more!

Wednesday, June 15th: “Tropical Paradise!” Flower Pots, Flip Flop frames

Wednesday, June 22nd: “Express Yourself”

Wednesday, July 13th: “Chillin’ Out”

Wednesday, July 20th: “Rainforest Adventure”

To download a printable schedule click on the link: Kids' Workshops

Teacher Appreciation Project

A To-Go Classroom Project!

 

 

   

For only $35 your Classroom Project Kit includes:

One 10" plate, 4 colors of paint, brushes, and the glazing & firing fees.  

It's so easy! Pick up your kit, paint your plate in the classroom, and return the kit within three days.

Here's a sample of a design your students can create together! 

It's so simple! Use thumbprints to create their own personalized fish!

Miss D'Spain's 2008 Class: Thumbprint Fish

Important Deadline: All projects must be returned within three days from the check-out date for glazing and firing. The last day to check out projects is May 20th, the last day to turn in projects is May 24th in order to have the finished plate before the end of the  school year. 

Call to Reserve Your Kit! (407) 688-POTS (7687)

Dad's and Donuts!

Hurry, Mother's Day is May 8th! 

We've got the perfect gift ideas for Mom!

Attention all Dads! Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with your kids and create the perfect Mother's Day Gift!
Bring in your kids on 

Saturday, April 30th from 10 a.m. to Noon 

to paint Mom a one-of-a-kind masterpiece and get FREE DONUTS!

We've got tons of ideas for you to choose from and we're here to help you along the way! 

No experience is necessary! 

 Here are just a few ideas to choose from:

For very young children that can't paint just yet, try footprints and hand prints! 

For ages 6-12 create a family project and paint together!

For more advanced painters, you can get really creative!

 

Or paint something simple, like a sweet vase! 

Then put flowers in it and present it to Mom on Mother's Day!

There are so many creative and fun things you can do and the best part is that Mom will love it forever! 

Here's an extra special treat: when you paint between 

10 a.m. and noon on Saturday, April 30th,

you'll get 

FREE DONUTS!

Call 407.688.7687 for Reservations!

Congratulations, Glenna and Chris!

Hot Pots would like to congratulate newlyweds Glenna and Chris on their recent nuptials!

We had the honor of creating a custom wedding plate for their wedding, and it was so much fun! 

They recently sent us photos of the finished piece on their big day and we'd like to share them with you!

Glenna and Chris - Wedding Platter by Hot Pots

A guest signs the Wedding Platter

Wedding Platter Guest Book!