Glaze & Graze Afternoon Date

* This event is for military service members and their significant other or spouse. Tickets are free thanks to a Military and Veterans Healing Arts grant through the NC Arts Council.*

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A Creative Afternoon: Glaze & Graze

Looking for a unique and memorable date idea? Consider spending an afternoon glazing handcrafted ceramic mugs. It's a hands-on, creative experience that allows you to connect and have fun while creating something beautiful.

What to Bring

We Bring the Glaze and You Bring The Graze

Everything you need to glaze your mugs will be provided...right down to the glaze!

Bring your favorite grazing snacks and beverages to complete your afternoon date experience. We kindly ask that your beverages be non-alcoholic.

What to Expect

• Arrival: Please arrive before or at 2 pm. Instruction will start at about 2:15 pm. Please arrive in time to check in, gather your materials, and pick a seat!
• Guided Instruction: Joy Singleton of Joy Arabella Studio will guide you through the glazing process, ensuring you understand techniques and have a fun experience. Each participant will be able to glaze with one color.
• Glazes: The color choices for the class will be white, black, blue, light blue, teal, red, purple, yellow, pink, and olive green. Everyone will be able to choose ONE color and ONE layering color.
• You can apply the glazes in different ways, allowing you to customize your pieces to your liking.
• Personalized Pieces to Keep: The mugs you glaze will be kept and fired. You'll receive an email in about 2 weeks, letting you know they're ready for pickup.

Tips for a Successful Glazing Date

• Wear Comfortable Clothing: While glazing isn't overly messy, it's best to wear clothes you don't mind getting a bit of glaze on. There will be aprons available for those that want one.
• Be Patient: The glazing process can take time, so enjoy the experience without rushing.
• Communicate: Feel free to discuss your ideas with each other! If you have any questions about the process, Joy will be happy to answer them and offer creative guidance.

**Each participant needs their own ticket.**

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*This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

About Your Instructor:

Joy Singleton

After earning a BA in Studio Art and Graphic Design from Limestone University in 2021, where she developed a deep love for ceramics, she turned pottery into both a personal passion and a profession. She’s worked in various art education roles and now runs her own pottery business, selling online and at markets, and teaching classes. Creating functional, handmade pieces like dinnerware and mugs is especially meaningful to her, as she believes they enhance everyday experiences.

You can find out more about Joy Arabella Studio at https://www.joyarabellastudio.com/. She's also on Facebook and Instagram as @joyarabellastudio.