This year on Valentine's Day we decided to do something a little different. In the past we have offered studio rate specials but this year we wanted to capture the essence of couples and give them something fun to do on their special night out. We racked our brains to come up with something and then after a conversation with Paul Chisholm (a local potter) the idea hit us, a wheel throwing night based on the famous scene from the movie Ghost. The name Dirty Valentine's Day fit perfectly since it would catch people's attention, but also really speak to the theme behind the event, getting your hands dirty with wheelthrowing and handbuilding. 
The evening consisted of hands on wheelthrowing with Paul, learning handbuilding techniques to create your own one of a kind coil pot and the chance to paint His and Her mugs. All three projects could be done at your own pace and the enviroment was warm and inviting with snacks and lots of laughter.
Each of the couples got a chance to create their very own bowl on the wheel and experience the process of transforming a slab of clay into a work of art. It was such a hit that after the event Paul and I talked about offering a workshop like this going forward on a monthly basis. And we knew exactly what to call it, Dirty Date Night.
For more details on the next upcoming Dirty Date Night, visit the event calendar on our website.
