Date: Saturday, Oct 10
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Venue: 443 Sanders Rd., Raleigh
Price: $35
Category: Community
Join us for a hands-on pottery glazing experience at Smith’s nursery with ClayBird Pottery of Clayton, NC! In this fun ...
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“Wear old clothes because the glaze can get messy on little hands.”
The Monster Mash Glaze and Pottery Workshop at Smith's Nursery is a hands-on crafting event where participants decorate a pre-made ceramic monster with colorful glazes. Led by ClayBird Pottery, this session lets children customize a seasonal keepsake that will be professionally fired and returned to the nursery for pickup at a later date. What to Know: The workshop costs $35 per person, which covers the pottery piece, glazes, and the firing process. While the nursery address is listed as Raleigh, this location is actually down in Benson, so factor in a 30-minute drive from downtown Raleigh. Parking is free in the gravel lot on-site. This activity is best suited for elementary-aged children who can handle paintbrushes and follow basic instructions. This is a smart weekend pick because it combines a structured creative activity with a trip to a working farm. After the class finishes, you can visit the farm animals, grab ice cream at the cabin, and let the kids run around the open pasture space.
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Oct 10
Monster Mash Glaze and Pottery Workshop at Smith's Nursery runs Saturday, Oct 10, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.
443 Sanders Rd. is at 443 Sanders Rd., Benson, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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