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| My creation looks a bit juvenile, but it's the experience that counts! |
Recently, we headed to Crock A Doodle Mississauga on a Saturday afternoon, where we each painted a pottery creation. Was it worth our time? Here's what I've got to say as a "baby savings" mom:
Pros:
- Lots of items to paint, including different dishes, boxes and figurines. My daughter chose a princess and I chose a small mug; both were $18 each. (The larger and heavier the item, the higher the price. Prices for teeny-tiny items started at $6.) At first I thought, "Mother Goose, isn't this kind of expensive?!" But when you think about it, this price includes your studio time, paint, clean-up and kiln-firing.
- A very bright, relaxing studio environment, with lots of seating for customers.
- The studio also provides different paint brushes for you to experiment with.
- Don't worry, you won't get kicked out! You're free to take your time. My daughter and I took over two hours.
- Staff is super helpful and friendly. They even helped me with painting a blurb on the bottom of my mug.
Cons:
- When I went to pick up our projects post kiln-firing, I noticed I was a few dollars overcharged. Instead of cash back, I received a $5 credit. For customers who don't wish to come back in the future, a credit could be a problem.
- Crock A Doodle Mississauga wraps up your pottery in brown paper and bags it for you. However, the wrapping was kind of chintzy; there wasn't even enough paper to fully protect both my mug and my daughter's princess.
- Definitely not toddler friendly! There are way too many breakable items at hand; it's best to leave little ones under 3 years old at home.
Visiting Crock A Doodle Mississauga was quite a memorable moment between myself and my daughter; if you need some one-on-one time with your crafty child, I highly recommend spending time here.
Have you been here before? I would love to know your thoughts; sound off below.
