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You'll need this for all offsite events. Jess recommends taking a water jug to make water filling easier but you'll also live without it.
Running an offsite is easier than it appears.
1) collect bisque & supplies from the "offsite checklist"
2) set up at event venue; arrive 1 to 1.5 hours early depending on volume.
3) fill out information/name cards per piece.
4) package pieces with name cards on them and return to the studio for lettering, glazing, & firing as well as supplies for cleaning.
5) follow normal firing processes; package together for pickup/delivery.
Tips and Tricks
Tips and Tricks
Once you've set up, everything go ahead and create a finishing station. Use an empty container for dirty brushes/palettes (to be washed at the studio later), set out a pack of wipes, get the information cards ready for identifying pieces, and identify where folks will drop off their finished pieces.
Many times a blank piece and NO samples/techniques can be intimidating to guests. Bring a small selection of easy to use studio tools you can fall back on to offer up as a design option.
It never hurts to have a couple of special tools in your pocket - a few detail brushes and a sanding block will go a long way for mitigating happy accidents.
The paper bag system from how we run birthday parties works well for kids groups but brown bags can rub off glaze in transport so it's best to keep things wrapped in plastic & in boxes when possible.
Leave event venues the way we found them; we bring wipes and trash bags so we can be good stewards of the arts.
Individual Bisque Kit Set Up
Individual Bisque Kit Set Up
Individual Set Up
Individual Set Up
-Bisque
-Napkin (2)
-Brushes (1 small, 1 big)
-Paint Bag (5 colors, rainbow)
-Foil mixing palette
-Clear cup 1/2 full of water
Use small napkin stacks between every few guests to spend less time refilling supplies...and more time touching base with participants!
Use small napkin stacks between every few guests to spend less time refilling supplies...and more time touching base with participants!
Bisque Buffet Event Set Up
Bisque Buffet Event Set Up
Equip tables with waters and napkins (2) to share between every two people.
Equip tables with waters and napkins (2) to share between every two people.
Set up Bisque Buffet
and Paint Bar.
Set up Bisque Buffet
and Paint Bar.
You'll have to work with what you've got when you get there but ideally you'll get a full table.
Allow guests to choose pottery and self serve paint/brushes.
Allow guests to choose pottery and self serve paint/brushes.
Pro tip: take some sponges, tape, and stamps so you've got an easy design option to offer up.
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