This event is in the past.It took place on February 27, 2026 at A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center).


Paint a soup bowl you'll actually use for years. Armed with colorful underglazes, you and the kids get messy creating bold designs on ceramic mugs. The Art Center fires them in a kiln and emails when they're ready, about four weeks later.
Hands-on ceramics
Creative family activity
Take-home souvenir
Mess-friendly fun
Tips
đdress for a mess, seriously
đšâđ§adults can attend free if not painting
â°plan ahead: 4+ weeks for kiln firing
Family Fridays: Painted Soup Mugs
Old Fourth Ward


Paint a soup bowl you'll actually use for years. Armed with colorful underglazes, you and the kids get messy creating bold designs on ceramic mugs. The Art Center fires them in a kiln and emails when they're ready, about four weeks later.
Hands-on ceramics
Creative family activity
Take-home souvenir
Mess-friendly fun
Tips
đdress for a mess, seriously
đšâđ§adults can attend free if not painting
â°plan ahead: 4+ weeks for kiln firing
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