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Thought Balloon Art Studio

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Friendly neighborhood art studio in Pleasant Hill, CA! Paint-the-pottery, ceramics classes, Saturday night acrylic paint-and-sip!

11/02/2026

🍂✨ So many fun things are happening at the studio this November & December! 🎨

From creative Parent & Me art classes for the little ones to bath bomb making and beginner-friendly BYOB pottery wheel throwing, there's something fun for everyone this season!

🐰 We're also celebrating the season of giving with our Hoppy Thanksgiving Bunny Fundraiser, featuring festive cookie decorating with Amna from Cupcake Sheikh! Proceeds will support the House Rabbit Society and their mission to help domestic rabbits. 💕

Plus, join us on Sunday mornings throughout November for pop-up art, free creative activities, and local vendors!

Whether you're looking for a fun activity with your little ones, a creative night out, unique handmade finds, or just an excuse to try something new, we'd love to see you at the studio!

📅 Check out the flyer for all the event dates and details.
💌 Spaces may be limited, so sign up for classes and workshops in advance!
🔗 Book your spot through our website.

Please note that the studio will be closed:
🍁 November 26–27
🎅 December 24–27
✨ December 31 – January 1st
Be sure to plan your studio visits around these dates!

Tag a friend or bring the family along — let's make something fun together! 👇💛

10/25/2026

Fall is a great time to get your hands dirty! We have a few ways to enjoy the pottery wheel with us this season.

Monday Night Wheel Class
A spot just opened up in our Monday night wheel class, held every Monday from 6pm to 9pm. You’ll learn how to throw and trim on the wheel, make functional items like bowls, cups, and vases, and finish them with food safe glazes. Members can also use the wheels anytime during studio business hours. Ages 12 and up.
https://www.thoughtballoonartstudio.com/wheel-throwing

Pottery Wheel and Sip
Curious about the wheel but not ready for a weekly class? Our Saturday night drop in sessions are a relaxed way to learn the basics while enjoying your favorite beverage. BYOB, beginners welcome, ages 18 and up. Only 2 spots left in each session!

Saturday, November 14, 6pm to 9pm
https://www.thoughtballoonartstudio.com/events/p/nov-14-drop-in-pottery-wheel-and-sip-ggkmk

Saturday, December 12, 6pm to 9pm
https://www.thoughtballoonartstudio.com/events/p/dec-12-drop-in-pottery-wheel-and-sip-ggkmk-b4lbn

Private Lessons
Have a group of 5 friends, coworkers, or family members? We can arrange a private lesson on a weekday evening or weekend, depending on our instructor’s availability. Reach out to us here:
https://www.thoughtballoonartstudio.com/contact

We can’t wait to see what you create!

10/23/2026

🎨 Did you know you can use a silk screen stencil on pottery?! 👀

We love experimenting with cool techniques to turn simple ceramic pieces into something totally unique! ✨ From fun patterns to intricate designs, silk screening is just one of the ways we bring creativity to life in the studio. 💛

There are so many ways to make pottery your own, and we’re here for all the creative possibilities! 🎨🙌

Would you try this technique on your next pottery piece? Tell us what design you’d create in the comments! 👇💭

10/18/2026

Choose your pottery, pick your colors, and bring it to life! 🎨

From a blank ceramic piece to something uniquely YOU, the magic is in the details. Whether you go bold and colorful, soft and simple, or totally outside the box, you get to make it your own.

🎨 Paint-the-Pottery is available for walk-ins during business hours!
🖌️ We provide the brushes, glazes & aprons
🧼 We clean up the mess (you’re welcome 🤭)
🔥 Glazed and fired pieces are ready for pickup in about a week
💵 $7 studio fee + $10–$35 for your pottery piece

✨ Want to take your masterpiece home the same day? Choose a non-food-safe piece and decorate it with acrylic paint!

Bring a friend, get creative, and make something that’s completely yours. 💕

🎨 What would you paint, and how would you make these ceramics your own?

10/05/2026

🎨✨ Sometimes all you need is a little time making things, getting messy, laughing with friends, and letting your brain breathe. 💛

Come make some art with us this October! 🍂🏺

Here’s what’s happening in the studio:
🍁 Fall Break Clay & Art Camp — October 5-9th & 12th 9am-12pm. A creative morning for ages 7–12 with pottery, painting, drawing, and seasonal mixed-media art!
🍷 BYOB Pottery Wheel & Sip — October 17th 6-9pm. Learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing while enjoying your beverage of choice. Ages 18+, beginners welcome!
🍪 Festive Cookie Decorating with Cupcake Sheikh — October 25th & Nov 8th from 10:30-12:30. Get creative with frosting, sprinkles, and all things sweet!
🛍️ Art Sale & Community Event — October 18th from 12-4pm. Shop one-of-a-kind handmade goodies, enjoy live music, sweet treats, henna, pottery, vinyl art, and more!

And of course, don’t forget about our regularly scheduled classes:
🎨Parent & Me Art Class — Wednesdays 10-10:30am
👐 Ceramic Hand Building & Sculpture — Fridays at 6pm & Saturdays at 1pm
🎨 Youth 2D Art Class — Fridays at 1:30pm & 4pm
🏺 Youth Ceramics — Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 1:30pm, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 4pm, and Saturdays at 10am
🎨 Paint & Sip Acrylic Painting Class — Saturday’s from 4-7pm

Whether you’re looking for a new creative hobby, a fun night out, an activity for the kids, or just an excuse to get your hands dirty, we’ve got something for you!

Make something. Make a mess. Feel a little better. ✨
📍 Pleasant Hill, CA�🔗 Link in bio for booking and more details!

See you in the studio! 😎💭

10/02/2026

🍂✨ So many fun things are happening at the studio this October & November! 🎨🏺

From Fall Break Clay & Art Camp for the kids to beginner-friendly BYOB wheel throwing for the adults to festive cookie decorating and our one-of-a-kind art sale, there’s something creative for everyone! 🍪🎶

We’re also giving back to the bunnies 🐰💕 with 30% of proceeds from our fundraiser event benefiting the House Rabbit Society.

Whether you’re looking to try something new, get creative with the kids, shop handmade treasures, or enjoy a fun outing with friends, we’d love to see you at the studio!

📅 Check out the flyer for all the details and dates.
💌 Spaces may be limited, so sign up for classes and workshops in advance! Book via our website.

Tag a friend you’d love to bring along! 👇💛

09/25/2026

✨ PINCH POT 101: Simple technique, endless possibilities.

Pinch pots are one of the best foundations for learning how to work with clay. What starts as a simple ball of clay can become the building block for more intricate vessels, sculptures, and designs. Once you learn how to pinch, shape, and control the clay, you can take those skills in just about any direction!

Want to make your own pinch pot? Join us for a Ceramic Hand Building & Sculpture Class, where we’ll teach you the techniques you need to turn a simple piece of clay into something uniquely yours. 👐

Book your class and explore your creativity with us!

09/25/2026

Fall break is almost here, and the studio is ready for it. Join us for Fall Break Clay & Art Camp, a creative morning for ages 7 to 12.

Clay is the heart of what we do. We will shape and glaze a pottery project to take home, with painting, drawing, and seasonal mixed media art along the way. Every morning runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the studio in Pleasant Hill.

Come for the whole week or just the days that fit your schedule.

Full Week, October 5 to 9, is $350. Sign up here:
https://tinyurl.com/TBAS-FallBreak-FullWeek

Drop In days are $80 each, on October 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 12. Sign up here:
https://tinyurl.com/TBAS-FallBreak-DropIn

We keep our groups small and hands on, so space is limited. Signing up early is the best way to hold a spot.

All supplies provided. No experience necessary.

09/23/2026

Meet the owner (and the slightly unusual alter ego 😄) behind Thought Balloon Art Studio 🎨✨

What started as a dream to slow down and make more time for creativity became a 1,500-square-foot art studio right here in Pleasant Hill.

But, we’re more than just pottery.

We’re painting, throwing, glazing, experimenting, and helping people of all ages and all skill levels reconnect with their creativity.

But most importantly, we’re building a place where people can come together, make art, and be part of a creative community. 💛

From hands-on classes to workshops, art events, and creative experiences, there’s always something happening in the studio.

Whether you’ve never touched a pottery wheel or you already know your way around a kiln, there’s a place for you here.

Come create with us. Come learn something new. Come be part of the community. 💭🎨

Welcome to Thought Balloon Art Studio — we hope to see you soon!

📍670 Gregory Lane Unit G, Pleasant Hill CA
www.thoughtballoonartstudio.com

09/20/2026

You pick it. You paint it. We fire it. ✨🎨

Discover your creativity and choose a pottery piece that speaks to you—from mugs and vases to figurines, and more.

The best part? You get to make something that’s uniquely yours. 💛

🎨 Paint-the-Pottery is available for walk-ins during business hours
🖌️ We provide the brushes, glazes & aprons
🧼 We clean up the mess
🔥 Fired pieces are ready for pickup in about a week
💵 $7 studio fee + $10–$35 for your pottery piece

And if you’re decorating a non-food-safe piece, you can use acrylic paint and take it home the same day!

Want something extra special? Check out our ready to paint handmade pieces from local artists, or take a ceramics class and make something entirely from scratch.

Address

670 Gregory Lane Unit G
Pleasant Hill, CA
94523

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 6pm

Website

https://www.thoughtballoonartstudio.com/

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