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Pottery on the Patio — 6/22, 7/27, 8/31, 9/28 (Boston MA)

Pottery on the Patio — 6/22, 7/27, 8/31, 9/28 (Boston MA)

$75.00

:)Grab a drink and join us for a beginner-friendly pottery workshop at Downeast Cider House!

Our expert teacher will cover all the basics, and with step-by-step instructions, you'll learn to handbuild a pinch pot and how to transform it into a variety of functional pottery pieces like a hanging planter, a vase, or smiley planter pal, perfect for displaying a dried flower bouquet!

Details:

Sunday 6/22, 7/27, 8/31 or 9/28 from 1-3PM on the patio (weather permitting) at the Downeast Cider Eastie Pop-Up Cider Garden (256 Marginal St. Boston, MA 02128), across from the Cider House, just before the shipyard docks.

Each ticket includes:

Your first drink from Downeast to enjoy during class!
2 hour workshop on pottery basics, how to create pinch pots, coils, and how to transform them into a vase
All the clay, tools, and materials needed to make your pottery pieces during the workshop
Pottery trivia with fun prizes from small businesses

Note: You can let your piece of pottery air dry then paint it with the included paint. Or, to make your pottery waterproof + foodsafe, click here to upgrade to ceramic pieces, which includes glazing and firing of your creations.

⚠️ DISCOUNTS DO NOT APPLY TO EVENTS. Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE, but are transferable to another event date until 72 hours prior to the event.

Workshop Date

Sunday 6/22 from 1-3PM

Sunday 7/27 from 1-3PM - Early Bird Ticket

Sunday 7/27 from 1-3PM

Sunday 8/31 from 1-3PM - Early Bird Ticket

Sunday 8/31 from 1-3PM

Sunday 9/28 from 1-3PM - Early Bird Ticket

Sunday 9/28 from 1-3PM

Sunday 6/22 from 1-3PM - Early Bird Ticket

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Event Details

What's Included

What You'll Learn

Your Hosts

Pottery with a Purpose is a woman-owned, responsibly sourced business that curates and delivers a crafting opportunity that is the equivalent of a hands-on, tech-free “pause” button.

Downeast Cider House is a craft hard cider company founded by Ross Brockman and Tyler Mosher. They were inspired by the farm fresh cider that New Englanders love and wanted to bring that tradition back to American culture. Their cider is made with locally grown, freshly pressed apples – a blend of Red Delicious, McIntosh, Cortland, and Gala.

Downeast Cider Eastie Pop-Up Cider Garden
located within:
Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina
256 Marginal Street
East Boston, MA 02128

Public Transport Directions:
Take the MBTA Blue Line to Maverick Station. Walk (or Blue Bike!) southwest toward Lewis Street. Turn left onto Marginal Street and walk all the way down Marginal Street until you reach the shipyard. Upon entering the shipyard, turn right, and walk toward the boat docks. Downeast Cider Eastie Pop-Up Cider Garden is located on your right before the docks. (About 12 minutes in total if walking, about 5 minutes if biking).

Parking:
We have limited parking spots available in front of the Cider House (which is building #32 at 256 Marginal Street, or the only building painted blue!) If there are none available, there is free 2 hour parking available all along both sides of Marginal Street. If you park your car in a shipyard spot that is not in front of the Cider House, your car is subject to getting towed at your own expense.

FAQs

Do you have food? | Yes. We are partnering with our friends at Aloe Natural to bring you an exclusive summer pop-up menu including burgers, ceviche, empanadas, zucchini fries and more. Stay tuned for the official launch of the menu. You are also welcome to bring your own food––we kindly ask that you clean up after yourselves and properly dispose of your trash.

Do you have any non-alc options? |Not yet, but we are exploring options for our NA friends so stay tuned.

Do you offer anything besides cider? |We do! Cider is definitely our main thing but we also have hard frozen slushies, boardwalk (our fmb line), one hard seltzer, and one light beer from our friends at Jack's Abby.

Two air dry clay vases with dried flowers, and a ceramic clay tealight candle holder sitting atop a blue photo prop.

Five Stars All Around...

The Team Event Reviews Are In

"...great for companies and groups large + small. From recommending and including tasty treats in our packages to helping with custom branding, this was truly an all-inclusive experience. If you're considering it, hire Pottery with a Purpose for a workshop or order a kit for yourself - you won't regret it!" - Viget

"The quality of the materials, Sam's attention to detail and awesome customer service were top notch!" - Deloitte

"We all really enjoyed making our pottery pieces and appreciated all the sustainability elements incorporated in the kit." - Charthop

Private Group Events

Experience the stress-relieving, creativity-sparking benefits of pottery with a virtual workshop at a special group rate. Host an event yourself or add a live virtual tutorial to spark imagination. We’ll create a customized experience tailored to your group or event, complete with a personalized message or custom branded kit.

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With every purchase, you help:

Create lasting impact on the future of mental health

Every quarter, we donate a percentage of all proceeds to a top nationwide initiative or non-profit organization working to advance the world of mental health.

Promote an eco-friendly approach to DIY

Terms like “responsibly sourced,” “vegan,” and “recyclable” aren’t just buzzwords to us - they’re an essential part of a positive pottery making experience.

Support an ongoing habit of healthy self-care

Digging into a tactile craft like clay sculpting offers the benefit of mindful escape from everyday stress, plus a powerful outlet for creative expression.