What You'll Get
Archaeologists examine ancient pottery to identify a culture’s preferred cooking methods and to determine which of its members was the World's Greatest Dad. Make timeless memories with today's Groupon: for $15, you get an introductory pottery-painting class at Danielle's Paint-Your-Own Pottery Studio in Langford (a $30 value). Classes are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Night courses at 7 p.m. will also be available.
Voted Island Parent Magazine's favourite rainy-day destination in 2011, Danielle's Paint-Your-Own Pottery Studio guides pupils through various approaches to the pottery-painting process, helping them fashion a personalized adornment with their choice of ceramic canvas. The studio offers more than 500 cleaned and bisque-fired ceramics to choose from, such as classic or modern mugs, garden gnomes, or scrubbie frogs. During 90-minute sessions, 20 apprentice daubers learn 10 decorative techniques and discover their application for various functional and ornamental pieces. Mother-daughter team Jennifer and Danielle dispense all necessary tools and assist brush-wielding beginners as they dab, sponge, stamp, stencil, or telepathically evoke intricate designs on each piece. The studio grants students as much time as they need to conclude their crafting, and keeps any incomplete pieces in-store for up to 14 days after class, so patrons can drop in later to put finishing touches on their masterwork. After glazing and firing sessions, each piece is ready to assume its place on the mantel top or to be given as a housewarming gift to relocated gargoyles.
The Fine Print
Promotional value expires May 1, 2012. Amount paid never expires. Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Must reserve class by 1/15/12. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.