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here's what happening this november

11/3/2019

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By: Danielle Kearns + Cait Pomales
We are so thankful to you, our customer, and would love to fill your November calendar with so many goodies to close out the Harvest season and get prepped and ready for the Holidays. Here is a preview of what's coming to the studio this month. Our events calendar can be found online. Sign up for any of these events there.

Toddler Time: Sunday, Nov. 3rd + Wednesday, Nov. 13th
Theme: tiny turkey tots
Age Group: perfect for 5 years old and younger
All of our Toddler Times include a read aloud story, take home craft project, pottery craft project, and nut-free snack. This cute little turkey is great for a kid's room, addition to your mantel, or accessory to your Thanksgiving table. 
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Toddler Time: Wednesday, Nov. 6th, Saturday, Nov. 30th
Theme: a frozen princess engagement 
Age Group: perfect for 5 years old and younger
All of our Toddler Times include a read aloud story, take home craft project, pottery craft project, and nut-free snack. Your child can choose between a princess or a snowman. We'll be providing hot chocolate. We welcome and encourage your child to dress up!
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Kid's Drop Off Event: Wednesday, Nov. 27th 4:30-7pm
Theme: Donuts x3
Age Group: 7+ [Drop off event]
Donuts + pizza + painting, oh my!  Drop the kids off so you can go get all your last minute Thanksgiving prep done.  We will even feed them dinner for you! The plan is to paint donut themed pottery + complete a step-by-step donut painting on canvas all while snacking on REAL donuts with a side of pizza. That's something to be thankful for.  
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Give Thanks, Eat Pie Tutorial: Friday, Nov. 15th 7-9pm
Age Group: any age
It's that time of year again...turkey, family, football, and... pie! Join us in studio to create this beautiful platter that will be the talk of your table.  We will have pre-cut stencils ready for you to re-create the amazing lettering. 
Our trained staff will lead you step by step through this project on a pottery piece of your choice with real pie on the side!
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Vintage Trees Workshops: All month long
Many of our events have already sold out, but keep an eye peeled as we add more, both in studio and held at other local businesses. Create a personal family heirloom, just like Grandma had.  
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autumn leaves are falling

8/25/2019

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By: Danielle Kearns 
We redecorated! It might not officially be Fall for a few more weeks, but we know you're all thinking it. The kids are getting ready for back to school, the weather is ever-changing, and we are pulling out the pumpkins to celebrate. 

If you've visited us this week, you would have seen us doing a full Fall makeover of the studio. The window displays and sample shelves have been turned over with all of our favorite Fall items -- new and old. The studio feels cozy and festive.

Scroll through the slides below to check out some of our favorite Fall items available in the studio. Check out the Events Calendar to sign up for some of the exclusive Fall-themed workshops, many of which are NEW this year! The Hocus Pocus night is sure to sell out. 
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custom carved pumpkin season

8/7/2019

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Unique, custom-carved pumpkins available now.
By: Danielle Kearns
Grab your broom sticks, witches, we're going shopping! It's about to be pumpkin season, and although we love summer and wish it could last forever, the beauty of Connecticut's ever-changing seasons will be here before you know it.

We absolutely LOVE these darling custom jack o'lanterns, perfect from the front stoop, your mantel, a child's nightlight, or a little kitchen ambiance. 

These just went live on our website today and have been so popular in years past. They will be available for this discounted price up until September 1st, so put your order in ASAP.

Jack o'lanterns will be delivered to the studio in October with your desired custom name or saying already carved into the bisque piece. Then, all you have to do is come in any time that works for you to come paint it. Studio time will be included in your purchase.

Each small -- small or large -- each come with light kits, which will help give that perfect glow from within. Pieces will take a week to get back once painted, so get in early to paint them so they can be set up in time for Halloween. (How cute would it be to make a family set, by the way?)

And stay tuned! If you love the pumpkins, we will be offering pre-orders for custom snowmen in the coming weeks, perfect for all the winter months. 
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Email info@theclaypen.com about dimensions.
Character limits differ depending on pumpkin size.
All custom orders must be placed by September 10th.
Sales price only applicable for orders placed by September 1st. 

Pumpkins will be available for painting week of October 14th.
Pumpkins will be delivered as bare, unpainted, bisque pottery.
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    Danielle is a CT native, She started at The Claypen in 2018 as a Studio Associate and quickly became a Team Lead and our resident blogger on staff. She now manages The Firestone, our sister studio in Manchester.

    ​Her previous experience includes teaching, writing, and photography. You can find her on Instagram and LinkedIn or reach out with questions via ​email.
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