Crock A Doodle Sarnia
Crock A Doodle Sarnia is a paint-your-own-pottery studio in Sarnia-Lambton that offers guided ceramic painting, in-studio kiln firing, and a wide selection of pottery pieces for take-home or studio projects. The studio runs drop-in sessions, kids classes and summer art programs, and hosts birthday parties, school programs, fundraisers, and turnkey group bookings for camps and corporate events. They also stage themed studio events and sell personalized keepsakes, with online reservations available for classes and visits.
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Last updated on Mar 29th, 2026
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Hand-painted mugs, planters & keepsake pieces
Crock A Doodle Sarnia is showcasing studio made teacher gifts for the end of the school year, featuring hand painted mugs, planters, and keepsake pieces filled with heartfelt messages. These personalized items offer a local, creative way to thank teachers and school staff as classes wrap up for summer.
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Father's Day celebration
Crock A Doodle Sarnia celebrated Father’s Day on June 25, 2026 with handmade gifts including personalized BBQ grill plates and baby handprint and footprint keepsakes. The studio thanked families for creating thoughtful keepsakes for dads and grandpas, highlighting the lasting sentimental value of handcrafted presents.
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Summer Art Classes
Crock A Doodle Sarnia runs summer art classes every Wednesday in July and August from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with registration linked in their bio. The studio posts reservations and event details on its Sarnia reservation page and maintains extended summer hours from June 29 to September 6.
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Studio Events & Hours
Crock A Doodle Sarnia is running summer hours from June 29 to September 6 with extended weekend evenings, plus weekly summer art classes every Wednesday in July and August from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Use the reservation link to browse pottery pieces or register for classes, and check the studio events page for more details.
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Pottery painting school program
Crock A Doodle Sarnia brought pottery painting to Holy Trinity School for Kindergarten to Grade 3 during Wonder Week, where students painted crosses as keepsakes. The studio offers in school programs and fundraisers, and invites schools to contact them via the link in their bio to plan a visit.
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Kids Summer Pottery Painting Classes
Crock A Doodle Sarnia is running weekly Kids Summer Pottery Painting Classes for ages 6 to 12, starting Wednesday, July 8, with sessions from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Each $35 class includes supervision, a pottery project, and a pizza lunch; register online at the studio events page to save a spot.
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Pottery painting field trip
Crock A Doodle Sarnia hosted Ms. Reidl's and Mr. Wicks' classes from Sarnia Christian School for a pottery painting field trip on June 13, 2026, where students created keepsakes reflecting school year memories. The studio thanked students, teachers, and volunteers and highlighted the creativity and pride on display throughout the visit.
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Crock A Doodle Sarnia — location & hours
Crock A Doodle Sarnia is open for paint your own pottery sessions most days of the week, with extended evening hours Thursday through Saturday. Find the studio at 1249 London Road in Teppermans Plaza across from Twisted Arm and use the reservation link in their bio to secure a spot.
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End-of-school-year celebration
Kick off summer with a family friendly end of school celebration at Crock A Doodle Sarnia featuring music, dancing, pottery painting, special character appearances, and a musical performance by international pop sensation Rumi. Kids can paint tiger themed pottery and pose for photos with Derpy the Tiger; themed attire is encouraged. Check the studio event page for full schedule and booking details.
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Pottery Painting Summer Fun
Crock A Doodle Sarnia is promoting Pottery Painting Summer Fun for summer camps, youth groups, and clubs, with guided, hands on pottery painting sessions ideal for group bookings. Visit the studio program page and book your group today to schedule projects focused on creativity and teamwork.
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Valley Axe 10th Anniversary Celebration
Valley Axe throws a big first day of summer party on Saturday, June 27, 2026 with more than 50 local vendors, family friendly inflatables, charity volleyball, Survivor inspired challenges, and a free daytime admission. Crock A Doodle will be on site for pottery painting, and the celebration finishes with an outdoor live pro wrestling event after dark.
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Youth Wellness Hubs ceramic tile project during Mental Health Week
During Mental Health Week youth at the Youth Wellness Hubs in Sarnia and Chatham painted ceramic tiles, and a reel shared by Crock A Doodle Sarnia shows each piece before and after firing. The project highlights personal expression and visual transformation, creating a lasting collection that celebrates growth and resilience.
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June studio schedule and events
Crock A Doodle Sarnia is open throughout June with extended hours and themed events for Pride Month, gifts for dads grads and teachers, and summer crafts. Reserve your spot online or check the studio events calendar to find guided projects and family friendly workshops during regular open studio hours. Visit the reservation or events pages to book or see what is on the schedule.
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Race to Erase 2026 fundraising participation
Crock A Doodle Sarnia joined Race to Erase 2026 on May 30, taking on creative city challenges and raising over $1,300 for Pathways Health Centre for Children. Highlights included a messy bubble painting station at Crock A Doodle and strong community turnout across Sarnia.
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Spring pottery collection
Crock A Doodle Sarnia is showcasing a spring pottery collection with floral, garden, and animal pieces, available for in studio painting or order to go. Reserve a session or order online via the studio links, and visit during extended hours at 1249 London Road in Teppermans Plaza.
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Painted Rivalry Trivia Night
Painted Rivalry Trivia Night at Crock A Doodle Sarnia mixes pottery painting with hockey themed trivia on June 6, 2026, and tickets are moving quickly. Expect a cozy cottage vibe, playful tension, and limited seats, so plan to reserve your spot soon.
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Happy Whale technique feature
Crock A Doodle Sarnia shared a #techniquetuesday tip called the Happy Whale, showing that you can tissue transfer any shape or design to painted pottery. This quick studio technique is perfect for adding crisp, repeatable graphics to your ceramics, and is ideal when you want custom shapes or matching pieces.
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Early closure for staff meeting
Crock A Doodle Sarnia announced an early closure for a staff meeting on the afternoon of 2026-05-25 and asks customers to use the link in their bio to reschedule. If you planned to drop in today, check their bio link to book another painting session.
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Retro Fall Landscape #TechniqueTuesday post
Crock A Doodle Sarnia shared a Technique Tuesday tutorial on May 25, 2026 showing how to paint a Retro Fall Landscape using a tissue transfer technique. The post encourages DIY pottery painters in Sarnia to try the method and tag finished work with community hashtags for feedback and sharing.
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Seasonal social media greeting
Crock A Doodle Sarnia shared a cheerful seasonal greeting saying Happy Fall Y'all on 2026-05-24, using festive emojis and hashtags that spotlight paint your own pottery. The short post is a friendly social touch from the local studio, perfect for followers who enjoy seasonal updates and pottery ideas.
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Enews signup promotion
Crock A Doodle Sarnia is encouraging people to sign up for their enews to receive creative ideas, pottery painting inspiration, and shop updates. The May 23 post highlights inspiration and community hashtags to help you discover related projects and local posts.
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Pottery painting: groovy heartwave design activity
Crock A Doodle Sarnia published a step by step groovy heartwave pottery painting tutorial on May 22, 2026, perfect for decorating mugs, plates, or bowls. Follow their friendly demo to learn color placement and flowing lines, then share your finished piece with the studio hashtags for inspiration.
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Painted Rivalry
Painted Rivalry is a Trivia Paint Night at Crock A Doodle Sarnia on 2026-06-06, pairing guided painting with playful cottage themed rivalry. Seats are nearly sold out, so follow the studio registration link to secure your spot for this cozy, competitive evening.
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Paint Smear Flower technique tip
Crock A Doodle Sarnia shared a #techniquetuesday tip for Paint Smear Flower using bubble wrap and cardboard pieces to create smeared and stamped floral marks. The short, hands on technique is ideal for pottery painting or mixed media projects and is easy to try at home or in a studio session.
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Kiln unload and customer pickup update
Crock A Doodle Sarnia posted a kiln unload update showing colorful finished pottery and inviting customers to pick up their pieces. The studio also encourages anyone inspired by the video to come in and paint their own mugs, critters, or summer ready items.
