The next time you’re looking for a creative and fun night out, you may want to try a painting class at Ark Ceramics. The shop hosts Paint Your Own Pottery Parties and is located on Main Street in Landmark.
The owners, Adele and Rebecca Krasniuk, opened Ark Ceramics nine years ago. One year ago, with business going well, they expanded the shop to double their space.
The store is about much more than just painting pottery. It’s also a gift shop.
“We sell products such as all-natural bath products under the ARK Soap Co. label,” says Adele, “which includes soap, bath bombs, and face and body creams. Other items are handmade jewellery, cards, baby blankets, quilts, doll cribs, ceramics, and much more.”
The Krasniuks believe strongly in using organic materials as well as supporting local businesses. For their store, Adele says they choose “eco-friendly, natural organic body care products rooted in nature and simply prepared by hand in small batches for the highest quality product, safe for all ages.”
For a Paint Your Own Pottery Party, a group of six or more is preferred. When you get to the shop, you select a piece of white pottery you like, pick some paint colours, and then get painting. Ark Ceramics will glaze your piece and place it in their fire kiln to set. Once that’s done, they call you to pick up the finished product. It could be for a birthday party, family gathering, girls night out, or even corporate or team-building function. Pottery options include mugs, plates, figurines, vases, among others. Parties start at $12 per person.
Ark also teaches canvas painting and shows you how to create ceramic stepping stones for your lawn and garden.
