From pottery painting to collages, spark your creativity
Looking for inspiration for your next creative project or just need a fun break with friends? Stop by the Wheelhouse Studios front desk to purchase a do-it-yourself art kit, perfect for working on during Open Studio hours. Projects, including pottery painting, wood burning and more, rotate seasonally. Check out the current options below. Each project comes with all the supplies and directions you’ll need to complete it on your own!
Pick your perfect canvas size and paint your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece. We’ll set you up with vibrant acrylic paints, quality brushes, and loads of inspiring ideas to spark your creativity. Dive in and let your imagination run wild. A drying rack is available to leave your work and come back to complete it or pick it up when dry.
Cost: $6 - $12 (varies by canvas size)
Time: 15 - 60 minutes
Turn classic vinyl albums into stunning, hand-painted art pieces! Transform records into unique decor that’s perfect for adding a retro, artistic vibe to your apartment or dorm. Ideal for music lovers and creative spirits alike.
Cost: $7
Time: 30 - 60 minutes
Create your own personalized beaded bracelets and keychains! Whether you’re making a stack of friendship bracelets inspired by the ultimate Swiftie vibe or crafting unique keychains for your besties, we’ll provide everything you need to design colorful, one-of-a-kind accessories. These are perfect for gifting or adding a little sparkle to your everyday style!
Cost: $1
Time: 15 minutes
Get creative with collage art to design your own custom coaster, sheet, or bookmark. You’ll craft one-of-a-kind pieces that add a personal touch to your space or reading routine. Perfect for making functional art with a unique flair. The coasters come with rubber feet to protect your table.
Coaster Cost: $5
Bookmark Cost: $1
Time: 30 - 60 minutes
Design your own cuff bracelets using unique, colorful ribbons for a one-of-a-kind accessory! Mix and match textures and patterns to create stylish, personalized bracelets that add a pop of personality to any outfit. Perfect for expressing your creativity or gifting to friends!
Cost: $5
Time: 20 minutes
Rock your style by crafting custom accessories, including necklaces or keychains, from guitar picks! We’ll provide picks, chains, and plenty of design ideas so you can create one-of-a-kind accessories with a musical twist. Perfect for anyone looking to add a bit of personal flair!
Cost: $5
Time: 10 - 30 minutes
Create stunning jumbo tissue flowers that make the perfect gift, party decor, or statement piece for your space. With colorful paper, templates, and all the materials you need, you can craft beautiful, larger-than-life blooms that bring a burst of color and charm to any space.
Cost: $1.50 to $2.50 (with or without the stick stem)
Time: 20 minutes per flower
Create custom metal-stamped necklaces, dog tags, bracelets, and keychains. We’ll provide everything you need to stamp personalized messages, names, special dates, or designs onto metal surfaces, making each piece a unique, handmade treasure.
Cost: $5 per piece
Time: 15 - 45 minutes
Get creative with our Painted Flower Pot, complete with high-quality paints and a small terracotta pot ready to personalize. Unleash your creativity and bring a touch of nature indoors with a beautifully decorated flower pot that’s entirely your own.
Cost: $6 ($10 with pebbles and an artificial plant)
Time: 15 - 60 minutes
Show off your unique style by designing custom pins. You’ll get all the supplies needed to create one-of-a-kind pins that add a fun, personal touch to bags, jackets, and more. Get ready to pin on the personality.
Cost: 50¢ each or $5 for 25 pins
Time: 10 - 30 minutes
Paint your own pottery with your favorite colors and patterns. Our pottery painting options include large cappuccino mugs, bowls, coffee mugs, and plates. Once you finish painting your pottery, we’ll add a clear glass and then fire it in our kiln for you to pick up a week or two later.
Cost: $12 - $14
Time: 15 - 60 minutes
Create eye-catching decor with our string art! With easy-to-follow instructions, plus colorful string and paint, you can craft unique, textured art pieces that add a pop of color and personality to any space.
Cost: $13
Time: 45 - 60 minutes
Give watercolor painting a go and bring Bucky Badger to life with your own unique flair. We’ll provide a base image of Bucky and watercolor paints. Get ready to make your very own one-of-a-kind Bucky masterpiece. Matboard frames are available for purchase.
Cost: $8
Time: 15 - 60 minutes
Transform plain wood into personalized decor with our wood-burning tools. Choose from a variety of wood shapes. This project makes great gifts too!
Cost: $6
Time: 30 - 60 minutes
