Hot Pot Studio

Pottery-To-Go

Pottery-to-go is a new program we are offering at the Hot Pot Studio. It's designed for groups of people who would rather paint int he privacy of there own home or business at their convenience. It is perfect for children's birthday parties, slumber parties, Ladies club parties, family reunions, girls' night in, corporate team building sessions or for just about any occasion.

It works like this...

You select several pieces of pottery for you and your guests to paint. These get packages in the Pottery-To-Go box, along with a set of brushes, a selection of glazes (choose from three different colour palettes), a glazed colour palette for your reference, brush cleaner jar, sponges, pencils and erasers, masking tape, a check-list of contents and a set of instructions. The box and its contents (except for the bisque) requires a deposit of $75.

Upon returning the box and its complete contents, your $75 will be refunded. If anything is missing or damaged, a portion of that $75 will not be refunded. There will be a contract you sign when you take out the box which will explain the breakdown of all the costs of replacement. You must return the box and its contents within the required amount of time (one week) before closing or your deposit will be forfeited.

So what do I pay, exactly?

You pay the following:

• Retail cost for the bisque you choose (varies depending on piece).
• A $25 fee which covers the cost of glaze, clear glaze and firing PER BOX, REGARDLESS OF NUMBER OR SIZE OF ITEMS... THE MORE ITEMS YOU CHOOSE, THE MORE YOU SAVE!
• $75 refundable deposit for the POTTERY-TO-GO Box and supplies (please see contract for terms of refund).

What do I do Now?

1.  Come in to the Studio and choose your bisque from our extensive selection. These will be carefully packages up fro you.
2. Choose your colours from our 3 pre-selected palettes.
3. Pay for your bisque, a $25 glazing and firing fee, and a $75 refundable deposit.
4. Carefully read and sign the the contract explaining the terms of the rental.
5. Take the box home and have fun! You have a week to return the box and supplies in order to keep your deposit. Take as long as you want to bring in your bisque for firing.
6. There is an instruction sheet in the box to help you with your painting. If at any time you have an questions, please call us at 342-2468 and we would be happy to help.

What are my Responsibilities?

As host, you are responsible for the following:

• Choosing the bisque you want in the box and paying for bisque plus a $25 glazing and firing fee (you may choose to have your guests reimburse you for these costs).
• Choosing the colour palette3 you would like to use.
• Watching staff check the contents of the box and initialing if you are satisfied all contents listed are present and in good condition.
• Carefully reading and signing the contract and the contents list.
• Leaving a $75 deposit (MC, VISA, or cash, NO DEBIT) for the box and its contents.
• Ensuring your guests are aware of the instruction sheet and that your area for painting is clean and free of dirt and grease, and all guests have clean hands.
• Returning the box and all its contents within the required time frame and in good condition.
• Watching staff re-check box to make sure all contents are present and in good condition, and initialing when complete.
• Bring in the bisque for firing.
• Pick up any finished ware after six days and ensure all your guests receive their completed piece.