Celebrate Creatively at ACB!

Choose from an Art Party or a Pottery Party with professionals from the Art Center of Burlington!

Party Details

No experience required, just come prepared to have fun. Our instructor will guide you through a step by step process to a finished piece that will be ready to hang on your wall! Woohoo!

Bring your creativity as well as any snacks & beverages you'd like.
We provide all art supplies, aprons, wine glasses, & corkscrews!

For a 16"x20" canvas:
$240 for up to 8 artists. After that, it's $30 for each additional artist. If you are an Art Center member and hosting the party, save $30. Depending on the project, party will last 2-3 hours. At the time of booking, we require a non-refundable $90 deposit to hold your date/time. A final head count & remaining balance is due as a single payment at least 7 days prior to your scheduled session.

For a 12"x16" canvas:
$160 for up to 8 artists. After that, it's $20 for each additional artist. If you are an Art Center member and hosting the party, save $20. Depending on the project, party will last 1.5-2 hours. At the time of booking, we require a non-refundable $60 deposit to hold your date/time. A final head count & remaining balance is due as a single payment at least 7 days prior to your scheduled session.

Great for corporate team building, office holiday party, birthday party, bachelorette party, bridal shower or baby shower!

Pottery Party Details

Wheel or Handbuilding with Jessi Tucci

Wheel Throwing - 2 sessions

First session is 2 hours. Beginners will learn basic throwing techniques and those with more experience will be taught new techniques. Each student will make 3-5 pieces.

Second session after bisque firing is 1 hour long. Instructor will explain different glazing techniques and students will use the studio glazes on their pieces.

Pieces will be put into the last firing (glaze fire) before they are ready for pick up.

$140 / 2 people ($70/person)
$165 / 3 people ($55/person)
$180 / 4 people (max) ($45/person)

Handbuilding - 2 sessions

First session is 2 hours. Beginners will learn basic handbuilding techniques and those with more experience will be taught new techniques. Options include but are not limited to slab building, coil pots, mold pressing, fine art sculpture.

Second session after bisque firing is 1 hour long. Instructor will explain different glazing techniques and students will use the studio glazes on their pieces.

Pieces will be put into the last firing (glaze fire) before they are ready for pick up.

$140 / 2 people ($70/person)
$180 / 4 people ($45/person)
$240 / 6 people ($40/person)
$280 / 8 people (max) ($35/person)

Please Note: Ceramics take time! After first session, the pieces must dry and be fired before glazing, this is called bisque fire. Bisque firings will be set off only when kilns are near full. Some wait times may be as long as 2 weeks. After glazing, the pieces must be fired once more. A phone call will be made once pieces are unloaded from the glaze fire and are ready for pick up.

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