Over the past year, something subtle—but powerful—has been happening in our studio.
Guests linger longer.
They ask deeper questions.
They come back again… and again… and again.
And more often than not, they’re covered in clay.
At Burst of Butterflies Create & Paint Studio, we’ve always believed that creativity is about more than the finished piece. It’s about how you feel while making it. Lately, we’ve seen a growing shift toward experiences that slow people down, ground them, and reconnect them to something tangible.
Clay is at the center of that shift.
Clay is having a moment — and it’s not an accident
We’re living in a very digital, very fast, very noisy world. Screens dominate our workdays, our evenings, and often even our “downtime.” More and more people are craving experiences that pull them out of that constant buzz and put them back into their hands and bodies.
Clay does exactly that.
It’s physical.
It’s imperfect.
It forces you to be present.
You can’t rush clay. You can’t multitask while throwing on the wheel. You can’t undo every wobble or fingerprint—and that’s kind of the point. Clay invites you to let go of perfection and lean into process, patience, and play.
It’s also deeply human. People have been shaping clay for thousands of years, long before screens, notifications, or algorithms. There’s something comforting about working with a material that connects us to such a long creative lineage.
What we’re seeing inside the studio
This isn’t just a trend we’re reading about—it’s something we’re living every day.
We’re seeing:
- Wheel throwing classes filling faster and staying fuller
- Guests returning to build skills over time
- Families wanting shared, hands-on experiences
- Couples choosing clay for date nights instead of dinner and a movie
- Kids discovering confidence through creating something real with their hands
Clay doesn’t just create objects. It creates connection—to the material, to yourself, and to the people sitting next to you at the table or wheel.
Why we’re leaning in hard for 2026
Because this is where creativity is going—and where it should go.
As we look ahead, we’re intentionally expanding and strengthening our clay offerings, including:
- Additional classes added to our wheel-throwing schedule
- More hand-building specialty classes
- Kid- and family-friendly clay experiences
- Date-night classes that feel fun, relaxed, and welcoming (even if you’ve never touched clay before)
- Opportunities to grow creatively over time, not just in one-off visits
We want Burst of Butterflies to be a place where beginners feel safe trying something new, and where returning guests feel supported as they build confidence and skills. Clay allows us to offer both.
But what about painting?
Let’s be clear: paint isn’t going anywhere.
Pottery Painting, Canvas classes, Paint & Sip nights, and family painting experiences are still a big part of who we are. Painting is accessible, joyful, and often the perfect entry point into creative exploration.
What’s changing is the balance.
Clay adds depth. It offers a longer creative journey. It invites people to come back, try again, improve, and surprise themselves. Painting and clay don’t compete—they complement each other beautifully.
What this means for you
If you’ve been curious about clay but felt intimidated, this is your sign to try it.
If you’ve taken one class and wondered what’s next, we’re building that path for you.
If you’re looking for experiences instead of things, for connection instead of consumption, and for creativity that stays with you long after class ends—you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.
As we move into 2026, we’re excited to keep growing, evolving, and shaping this next chapter together—one wheel spin, one hand-built piece, and one beautifully imperfect moment at a time.
We can’t wait to create with you.