Keep the Family Busy with Busy Bees

From a Spiderman piggy bank to a glass mosaic vase, there is a little bit of everything at Busy Bees. And, it isn't just a paint and fire pottery studio. A friendly and knowledgeable staff is on-hand at this local art and pottery spot to assist guests, even without a reservation, to find their inner artists.

Armed with unique tools, the staff at Busy Bees offers lessons and instruction in glass fusing, mosaic-making, canvas painting, paint your own pottery and clay hand-building. Guests are welcome to come in at any time, without an appointment, to create the unique pieces of art.

Painted pottery is later fired for use, and made dishwasher and eating/drinking safe through a special sealing process. Painted ceramics can be picked up no longer than seven days from painting.

For just a $6 sitting fee per painter, those of all ages can select an object from the filled shelves in order to paint. Pottery runs from $1 to $75, and guests are able to choose from a wide variety from magnets and ornaments, to plates, bowls and mugs.

Summer camps are also offered at the location in Audubon. Children ages 5 to 13 can still sign up for full or half-day sessions. Classes run each weekday and continue to Aug. 31.

Day camps continue throughout the year on all Methacton school holidays. The studio is only closed on New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas day. Camp includes a snack and drink, though those attending courses all day should bring a packed lunch.

A full week is $199 per child. Full days can be purchased individually for $49 per child, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Half days run from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. for $30 per child.

To register, parents or guardians can contact Busy Bees Pottery and Arts Studio, located at 1125 Pawlings Road, Audubon, at 610-66-1060 or visit the studio's website.