Happy Thanksgiving from VanGo Pottery™

Wow, it’s been 3 months since my last post! Like most people, we at VanGo Pottery have been very busy and will continue being busy through this holiday season. With that, I would like to say that I’m thankful for being busy—it means business is good! I would also like to thank our wonderful clients for the opportunity to serve them, especially during these difficult economic times. It seems many are in need of a healthy reprieve from all that is going on these days.

During the month of November, a favorite preschool project is creating turkey handprint plates. Using our rim dinner plate, along with the child’s handprint and imagination, children create their very own personalized Thanksgiving Plates. We like to ask the children what they are thankful for, so we can write it on their plates. One of my favorite responses was, “I’m thankful for Rainbows and Fruit Loops.” Leave it to a 3-year-old to tell it like it is—it puts a smile on my face every time.

Happy Thanksgiving to ALL!

VanGo Pottery™ Offers Art Enrichment Classes

VanGo Pottery offers art enrichment classes to children of all ages—from preschoolers to middle school and beyond. At a recent class, we presented our preschoolers with fun, age-appropriate information about artist, Jackson Pollock. Then the children were given a pottery “canvas” (in this case, a medium size serving dish) along with a variety of paint and tools so they could paint in the action painting style of Pollock.

The children had great fun squirting, throwing, rolling, and splattering paint at their serving dishes, all the while learning about different painting styles. One child commented to his mother at pickup, “Mommy, this was really fun. I want to do this at home.” After looking at the paint-filled tables and floor, mom replied, “Well honey, this is why we do VanGo Pottery classes. So you can learn and have fun and I don’t have to clean up the mess!”

Spice Up Your next Bridal or Baby Shower with VanGo Pottery™

Bridal and baby showers are a great way to honor and support Moms- and Brides-to-be. But let’s face it, sometimes the usual shower games are not so fun and are often the dreaded part of the festivities.

Why not break away from the shower routine and offer your guests a fun, unique activity—pottery painting! And with the help of your friends at VanGo Pottery™ we can bring the fun and creativity of a pottery studio to you.

Bridal shower guests can paint dinnerware or home décor items in the Guest of Honor’s favorite colors. Baby shower guests can paint trinkets for the baby’s room. Or, how about matching mom and baby tea sets. The possibilities are endless and much more fun than guessing mommy’s tummy size. Less embarrassing, too.

So put away the diaper pins and tape measurer and call VanGo Pottery at 602.468.3136. We have tons of ideas to help make your next shower extraordinary!

Happy Employees are Productive Employees!

It’s no secret that happy employees are productive employees and are less likely to take unscheduled days off. That said, why not show your employees your appreciation by hosting a pottery painting event at your workplace.

VanGo Pottery™ will come to your place of business (or other favorite venue) and provide everything you and your employees need for an afternoon of fun. We offer several teambuilding projects that will help build camaraderie and strengthen the team dynamic. Sometimes simply having fun and sharing a common experience are perfect for groups and teams.

Call VanGo Pottery™ at 602.468.3136 to learn more about our teambuilding activities.

VanGo Pottery brings Pottery Painting Fun to the Children of KinderCare

We recently had the pleasure of working with the staff and children of several KinderCare centers located in the west valley. Let me say, I was very impressed! The centers were exceptionally clean and well stocked with educational and fun goodies for the kids. The teachers were professional and interacted well with the children, which probably had a lot to do with why the children were so well-behaved.

We provided the pottery, paints, design tools, and guidance, while the children brought their imaginations and creativity. The children—preschool and school-aged—had a great time creating their beautiful masterpieces and now have priceless family “heirlooms” that can be used and treasured forever.

Save Money on Gas AND Have Fun: Leave the Driving to VanGo Pottery!

With the cost of gas continually on the rise, many of us are opting to cut back on entertainment expenses as a way to save money. VanGo Pottery™ provides a way for you to save money on gas AND have some fun!

When you host a party or event at your home or favorite venue, VanGo Pottery™ will bring all the fun and excitement of a pottery studio to you. We provide everything you need: a variety of pottery pieces; a huge selection of paints and glazes; design tools; staff assistance; and glazing and firing. What’s more, we deliver the finished pieces to you and we never charge a studio fee! Please contact our studio or visit our website for more information.

Custom Pottery Pieces from VanGo Pottery™

So, you want a unique gift for a friend or relative, but you just don’t have the time (or patience) to paint that special something for that special someone? Why not hire the talented artists of VanGo Pottery to create a one-of-a-kind gift for you. Under your direction, we will create the perfect gift to commemorate that special occasion. This is a great way to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, wedding/baby showers, holidays, you name it! The cost is $25/hour plus the cost of the pottery piece(s) you select. Please call our studio for more information: 602.468.3136.