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Swipe right on a night of hands-on fun at Sculpt + Speed Friending at Long Live Roxbury in Boston! This event is the perfect mix of pottery, playful convo, and potential friendship—no awkward small talk, just good vibes and clay-covered hands. You’ll rotate through mini-dates while sculpting something cute (or hilariously lopsided—no judgment!). This is your sign to craft connections the old-fashioned (and way more fun) way! Limited spots—grab yours before they’re gone!
Grab a drink, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get creative!
Details:
Friday 3/21 from 7-9PM at Long Live Roxbury (152 Hampden St, Boston, MA 02119)
There will be delicious food + additional drinks available for purchase!
What’s the Vibe?
🎨 No experience needed—just bring yourself & your creative spirit
😂 Fun, interactive handbuilding techniques—think pinch pots, mugs & funky designs
💬 Easygoing, social atmosphere—sip craft beer, get crafty, and spark new friendships
👫 All ages 21+ welcome—many guests are in their 20s and 30s, but we love having all ages come together to create & connect!
Your Ticket Includes:
🍺 A drink from Long Live Roxbury to kick off the evening
✨ All pottery materials & tools for a fun handbuilding experience
😎 A laid-back, social atmosphere to meet new people
💬 Interactive speed-friending format—rotate through mini-dates while sculpting. The tactile nature of molding clay is surprisingly relaxing, helping you stay calm and present while connecting with others.
🎁 Your one-of-a-kind clay creation(s) to take home & treasure
Note: You can let your piece of pottery air dry then paint it with acrylic paint. Or, to make your pottery waterproof + foodsafe, use our Kiln & Ceramic Studio Locator here to find professionals near you who can help glaze and fire your pieces.
⚠ DISCOUNT CODES NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS EVENT. Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE, but are transferable to another event date until 72 hours prior to the event.
What | Sculpt + Speed Friending: Pottery Social
Where | Long Live Roxbury (152 Hampden St, Boston, MA 02119)
Your Ticket Includes:
Trying new things while meeting people is a total game-changer—especially if you’re introverted. Instead of stressing about what to say next, you get to focus on the fun activity, like pottery, that’s all about creating something with your hands and letting the convo flow naturally.
No need to worry about awkward silences—your hands are busy shaping clay, and the breaks in conversation natural. You’ll bond over shared laughs about your not-so-perfect pottery pieces, swap design ideas, and commiserate over the tricky spots. Plus, the tactile nature of molding clay is surprisingly relaxing, helping you stay calm and present while connecting with others.
For introverts, this is a major win! Speed Friend + Sculpt takes away the pressure of traditional socializing and replaces it with a laid-back, creative vibe where you can connect at your own pace. It’s not about getting it perfect—it’s about experimenting, expressing yourself, and maybe even making some cool new friends along the way.
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.
Long Live Beerworks is a Providence and Boston based brewery that focuses on creating hop forward craft beer and cask conditioned ales. They offer a variety of IPAs, stouts, and sours as well as non-alcoholic options.
PARKING│ The Boston taproom has an easily accessible private lot! When the lot fills up, please park on George Street (it’s free!).
The venue is also within a mile or less of several train and bus lines if you prefer to travel car-free.
ACCESSIBILITY + OTHER VENUE DETAILS│ Wheelchair accessible, gender-affirming bathrooms
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"...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
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"We all really enjoyed making our pottery pieces and appreciated all the sustainability elements incorporated in the kit." - Charthop
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Digging into a tactile craft like clay sculpting offers the benefit of mindful escape from everyday stress, plus a powerful outlet for creative expression.
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