The projects available in The Nest are beginner friendly DIY options.
Please understand that pottery must go through several stages before being complete and ready to pick up. The making, drying, firing, glazing and re firing are all important steps in this process. The DIY pottery making options we feature are designed for beginners. We cannot accommodate requests to make items that are beyond the scope of the project. You can certainly personalize your pieces with our huge variety of texture stamps, cutters, rollers and tools.
We also offer underglaze and underglaze transfers for adding color to moist clay during your session.
Please ask your host for details.
The NEST! DIY Art & Clay Cafe Project Menu
DIY Clay and Art Cafe! Pick your projects and book your visit online! Add your projects to the cart via the drop-down menu at checkout. Create with stoneware clay, canvas, collage, or watercolor, or glaze one of our in-house handmade stoneware mugs. Online pricing includes firing fee for clay projects, if you choose to return to glaze after bisque firing to glaze your piece on your own with our vast selection of brush on glazes there is an additional fee.
DIY Clay Slab Projects with Texture
Using pre prepped clay slabs you will create a 1.5- 2 lb project. Choose one of our dip glaze colors (included) or return to glaze after bisque firing at our "Glayze" bar. *Addt'l fee
Textured Clay Slab Mug
Create a 12oz Stoneware Clay Mug using pre-measured clay slabs. Add texture with stamps, carving tools, clay cutters and more.
$45
Textured Travel Tumbler
Create a 16oz travel tumbler using pre-measured clay slabs. Includes extra clay for add-ons and cut out embellishments.
$45.00
Textured Luminary
Create a beautiful stoneware clay luminary using pre-measured clay slabs. Includes 1.5lb stoneware clay slab +extra clay for add-ons and cut out embellishments. Use stamps and rollers to add texture.
$45.00
Textured Planter
Create a beautiful stoneware clay planter using 1.5lb pre-measured clay slabs. Includes extra clay for add-ons/feet and cut out embellishments. Use stamps and rollers to add texture.
$45.00
Textured Slab Trinket Dish/ Tray
Create a small slab trinket dish or tray and stamp or carve to add texture and details. Soap dish, ring dish, or set of 2 using 2 lb. of clay. Includes firing for 1-2 pieces.
$45.00
DIY Clay Slab Project + Underglaze Color.
Create a slab clay project and add color using underglazes or underglaze transfers! Pieces will be bisque fired, glazed in a clear glaze, and then glaze fired.
Travel Tumbler w Underglaze
Create a 16oz Stoneware Clay Tumbler using pre-measured clay slabs. Add color during your visit using underglazes or underglaze transfers.
$45.00
Slab Mug with Underglaze
Create a 12oz Stoneware Clay Mug using pre-measured clay slabs. Add color with underglazes or underglaze transfers.
$45.00
Slab Trinket Dish or Tray with Underglaze
Use 2lb of clay to create up to 2 slab trinket dishes or trays and add color using underglaze or underglaze transfers.
$45
Tic-Tac-Toe Board Game Making + Glazing
Create a tic-tac-toe board and make your own game pieces. Add color with underglaze (if time allows) or choose unglazed, and paint at home.
$55
DIY Pinch Pot Creations
Use 1 lb of stoneware clay to create a variety of items!
Pinch Pot Mug, Planter, Bowl, Dish etc...
Create a pinch pot mug, planter, set of cups or small dishes. Add handles and texture, or holes for a berry bowl! Finish with texture or color with underglaze or underglaze transfers. 1lb clay.
$40.00
Ready to Glaze Handmade Pottery
Personalize one of our handmade pottery pieces! We make all of the pottery in-house! Choose from over 50 glazes, underglazes, and underglaze transfers at our "Glayze Bar!'
Glaze a 12oz Stoneware Handmade Mug
Personalize one of our handmade mugs in your choice of underglaze designs, underglaze transfers or specialty stoneware glazes!
$35
Glaze a Handmade Stoneware Travel Tumbler
Personalize one of our handmade tumblers in your choice of underglaze designs, underglaze transfers or specialty stoneware glazes!
$35
Tic- Tac- Toe Board Glazing + Kiln Firing COMING SOON
Tic-Tac-Toe Board Acrylic Paint and Take (No Kiln) Coming Soon
Canvas, Paint, and Paper Menu
Choose a canvas, wood panel or paper project. All supplies are included!
Mini Chunky Canvas & Acrylic Paint
Paint on a 4'x4" mini chunky canvas! Choose from a variety of examples and follow along or do your own thing!
$32.00
8"x10" Canvas & Acrylic Paint
Paint on an 8"x10" framed canvas! Choose from a variety of examples and follow along or do your own thing!
$32.00
10 x10 Wood Panel - Acrylic Paint or Collage
Create on a 10x 10 wood panel! Choose from a variety of examples and follow along or do your own thing!
$35.00
Watercolor Painting
Includes 11x17 140lb watercolor paper, use of all watercolors, idea book, brushes and all studio supplies.
$32.00
10x12 Chipboard Collage
Includes 1 10x12" chipboard, and use of all scrapbook supplies, journal pages, washi tape, glue, magazines, stamps, markers and more!
$32.00
COMING SOON! PRINTMAKING!
We'll be adding block printing on totes and more very soon!
The Nest is our DiY NON-INSTRUCTIONAL pottery and art making studio here at Little Bird Clay Company.
1. Check out our "Menu" of projects.
2. Choose your timeslot
3. Choose your projects from the drop-down menu
4. Book your timeslot. (Drop in is available but it is best to reserve online or give us a call and let us know you are coming so we can prep your materials. )
Come in to create!
We can answer limited questions but please remember "The Nest" DiY studio is NON-INSTRUCTIONAL. If you require assistance, please book an instructional workshop from our workshop menu.
The Nest is a creative space designed for adults. Please check the schedule carefully for the age designation for the session you are choosing. Creative youths ages 10 and up may attend with an ADULT ONLY DURING SPECIFIC TIMES so please check before booking.
NOTE - Clay "menu" consists of beginner projects designed for success in our shared studio space.
Because our DIY projects are premeasured and prepped in advance, we cannot accommodate requests for individual projects during DIY time, Thanks for your understanding.
Wet Clay Projects include the following-
Pre prepped clay or fired clay piece for the chosen project
Instruction sheet
Use of all clay rollers and tools
Use of all clay texture tools, cutters, and stamps
Underglazes and underglaze transfers
Bisque firings
Dip glazing in clear or our house dip colors
Glaze firings
Clay projects-glazing turnaround times:
1. Glaze only 2-3 weeks
2. Underglaze or dip glaze choice-3-4 weeks
3. "Return to Glaze" We will contact you after bisque firing, (around 2 weeks) - you will make an appointment to return to glaze at our "Glayze Bar"-Addt'l fee. You must return to glaze within 30 days of bisque fire contact. After you glaze, pots will be available for pick up in 2 weeks. Pots left after 30 days will be discarded.
Non-Clay projects include-
Framed canvas
Canvas panel
Wood Panel
Collage materials
Glue sticks
Scissors
Scrapbook materials
Magazines
Scrapbook paper
Rubber stamps
Ink
Watercolor paper
Watercolor Paint
Acrylic Paint
Project examples (when available)
Paint by numbers
All craft supplies in "The Nest" craft library!
NEW! Coffee, Espresso, Latte, Tea, Soft Drinks, and Snacks available for purchase!
BYOB and outside food and drinks are available for private parties only. Thanks!