Cupids Corner

You do not want to miss this one!

On Valentine's Day, bring us your child(ren), so you and your special valentine can have a fun night out or a quiet evening at home. We will eat pizza, watch a movie, do a craft and of course, paint pottery. Drop off time is 5:30 and the cost is $30 per child. Cost includes pottery, pizza, a craft and watching a movie. Event available at both studios. Join Katie at the San Jose studio or Melissa at the Edgewood store. Reservations are required so call today.

Come play in clay

Starting February 17th we will be offering 3 classes for you to get your hands dirty and play with clay.

Kids Clay Day (ages 4-18)
Where: San Jose Studio
When: February 17th,19th, 24th and 26th
What time: 4pm-5pm
Who: Taught by Katie
Cost: $80
This is a very basic, yet fun class. These projects are great for young children, but older kids can also have a great time creating one of a kind pieces. We will complete at least 2 clay projects a day.

Handbuilding 101 (adults)
Where: Edgewood Studio
When: February 19th, 26th, March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
What time: 10am-12pm
Who: Taught by artist Edwina Richards
Cost: $130
This is a more detailed, structured class for adults who are interested in learning how to make unique clay projects. Taught by local artist Edwina Richards, you are guaranteed to make artistic, fun and functional pieces. Cost of class includes clay, open studio time and 6 artist taught classes.

Handbuilding 101 (ages 7-18)
Where: Edgewood Studio
When: February 18th, 25th, March 4th, 11th
What time: 4pm-6pm
Who: Taught by artist Edwina Richards
Cost: $120
This is a more detailed, structured class for students who would like to learn how to work with clay. Students will learn the basics of handbuilding, including pinch pots, coil bowl, and slab pieces. Students will create pieces that incorporate the basics, but also build onto what they have learned. Cost of class includes clay, open studio time and 4 artist taught classes.

Each class requires a deposit to reserve your space. Space is limited to 8 people and we will may cancel the class if there are less than 3 people signed up. Call today for more information or email Katie. 904-730-3729 or 904-388-7088

Get your hands a little dirty

but don't worry, it will wash right off!

Starting February 1st, we will be offering quality clay hand and foot impressions for all ages. Drop by the studio any Tuesday or Thursday between 11am-12pm or 4pm-5pm and we will gently take a clay imprint of yours, your child’s or your or pets handprint, pawprint or footprint. Choose from various different sizes and shapes. Pieces will be fired and then ready to paint in about a week. Price of piece includes the clay, firing, painting, glazing and firing again. Prices vary from $12-$40. Prints can also be done by appointment.

Ladies Night is 1 week away

Ladies, don't forget about our famous and much needed Ladies Night. Next Thursday, the 22nd, at the San Jose store, please join us for a fun filled evening of food, friendship and pottery. Make sure you get a spot, so call 904-730-3729 and we'll put you down in our book.

See you Thursday.

Time to choose

The slogans have been submitted, the staff have voted, now it is all up to you.

Here are the top 4 slogans:

1. Doing Dishes...it's not just a "chore" anymore!
2. Doing Dishes Pottery Studio - painting memories and firing up friendships since 2004.
3. Painting your world one piece at a time.
4. So fun a grown-up can do it.

Send Katie an email with your vote. Please, only 1 vote per person.

Remember, the slogan winner will receive 4 free t-shirts and a gift certificate to the studio. We will also give a t-shirt and gift certificate to one lucky customer who voted for the winning slogan.

Thank you to all who submitted an entry. This was way more fun than I expected. I must have checked my email 100 times a day, just to see what you came up with.

Katie

We are losing our shirts!

After 5 years, our t-shirts have seen plenty of washings, paint and pottery and have finally come to their end.

Now with 2 stores and lots more employees it has come to my attention that we need to replace our Doing Dishes t-shirts.

Here's where you come in......

T-shirt slogan contest

We are asking our customers and friends to send in a slogan for the back of our new shirts. Our current slogan reads "Cheaper than therapy, and way more fun". My staff and I will pick the top four slogans from those submitted. We will then send out an email and you can vote on which slogan you think should go on our new shirts. The slogan winner will receive 4 free t-shirts and a gift certificate to the studio. We will also give a t-shirt and gift certificate to one lucky customer who voted for the winning slogan.

The deadline to submit your slogans is this Sunday at 7pm. Any slogans are acceptable (funny, quirky, puns, whatever), lets just try and keep them G rated.

Send us an email at doingdishesinc@bellsouth.net with your slogan suggestions. You can send as many as you want.

Back to work

After the holidays, I always find myself so exhausted and it is nice to take a few days off and re-group before going back to work. This year, there wasn't so much re-grouping now that we have 2 stores. I still have my Christmas tree up, there are presents on the floor, my New Year/Holiday cards still haven't been sent out and I think the laundry might overtake our family. All that said, it is back to work for us and we are excited about 2009. We start inventory tomorrow (Monday) since we will be closed and then I will place our spring order and wait for more pottery to rain into the studio. Keep an eye out on our front windows. I took a class on window display and I am really excited for what I have planned for Valentine's Day. I just hope I can get it out of my head and into the front window in a timely manner.

Events coming up in January include Ladies Night on January 22 and Marley and Me on January 24th. Marley and Me will be a "paint your own Marley" night. We will read the story Bad Dog Marley then the kids (and adults if you'd like) will paint their very own Marley dog. We will have pizza and sodas. Check your email for more information.

In February we have a great event planned on Valentine's Day, Cupids Corner. Bring us your child/children for the evening. They will watch a movie, eat and of course, paint pottery. While we have them, please enjoy a night out with your special Valentine. More information to follow.