Important Two Peas news!

Hello and Happy Holidays!

Christmas is fast approaching! Which means you have until this SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16th to paint your pottery so it will be ready BEFORE Christmas.

Here's some other news we thought you'd like to know about. First is our Holiday Hours.
From Tuesday, December 19 thru Friday, December December 22nd we will be open our normal business hours of 11am-9pm.

Saturday, December 23rd we will be open 11am to 4pm.

Closed:
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

The studio will open back up on Tuesday December 26 thru Thursday, December 28th from 11am-6pm.

Closed:
December 29th -January 4th.

We'll open back up on Friday, January 5th. Normal hours.


Hopefully, that isn't too confusing. Of course, any questions give us a call at the studio and we'll be glad to answer them for you.

Our second bit of news is that we have a new web address to go along with our new studio. From now on, you can visit us at www.twopeasinapot.net . Currently, all our old information is still posted but we're hoping that by the new year, everything will be up to date.

Finally, this weekend will be a big one for us. We have a group of 35 painters coming in from 2pm-5pm. Which means that unfortunately, we won't have room for any of our 'off the street' painters. But we'd like to offer you a coupon to come back after 5pm to paint:



Just remember that this coupon MUST be presented at the time of service and you can use it for everyone on your ticket (meaning all members of a family can get 1/2 off Studio Time or all friends on ONE ticket.)



Because we plan on having an EXTREMELY busy weekend we urge all painters to SIGN their name on EVERY piece of pottery that is painted. Also, please let us know if this is an actual gift item that you're painting.

We hope to see you over the Christmas Holidays!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our wonderful Two Peas customers!

Colleen and Stacy

WE MOVED!

Just in case you haven't been in the store recently to hear the news---We Moved! Our newest location is back on St. Andrew's Road. Only this time we are next to Crossroads Middle and behind Custom Pizza. Dish Dash is our neighbor, too.

All of this is in the Irmo High School block of St. Andy. We have been busy moving and packing and unpacking and building - now I know how those people on HGTV feel remodeling.

I hope to toss up some pictures on here to see but we will be open on Friday December 1st. Please come see us we have made a lot of style changes and we just had a delivery of pottery dropped off.

All of this could not have happened without volunteers! Phyllis Griesch, Heather Ballou, Carol Floyd, Linda Cadena, Ann Marie and Katherine, Julie DeLong, Janet Meredith, Judy Burgess, Robin Griffeth, Rebbeca Voight, Mom, Dad, and Brian. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

So - come on down this weekend and check out the new digs - Sorry I have to run and unpack some more boxes....

Possible Closing....Hopefully relocating

Hi everyone!
I'm sure most of you have heard the sad news by now. In case you haven't, long story short is that we can no longer stay in our current location at Bower Pkwy. We have until November 30th to move out. We are desperately trying to find us a new home close by but in the meantime we have to act as if we're actually closing our doors for good.
What this means for you, our loyal customers, is that because of the circumstances you have until Sunday, November 26th to come in to our studio one last time and paint those precious mugs, plates and banks. Although we will still be here on November 27-29th, we have to use those days to pack up the store. Of course you're more than welcome to come in and pick up your pottery. Also, if it ends up that we have to close our doors for good, we'll be having a "Fixtures Sale" those days and selling everything that isn't nailed down.

We're really hoping it won't come to that. But like I said, we have to plan as if we're closing down the studio for good but pray that we'll be finding a new home before then.

Because of all this we have to decided to extend our hours. Here's our new and Holiday studio hours:

Tuesday-Saturday 10am-10pm
Wednesday November 22nd 10am-5pm
CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY
Sundays 1:30pm-6pm

Yes! We are open the Friday, Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving! That will be your final weekend to paint so make sure you make plans to spend some time at the 'Pea'!

Thank you to all our wonderful customers who have come in and made suggestions about where to move. You all have gone above and beyond what a normal customer is and the thought of not seeing you all has truly made us sad.
And to the rest of our customers....THANK YOU for all your wonderful support and business over the last 8 years. We're not throwing in the towel yet, so keep an eye out for an announcement concerning our new location!!

Sincerely,
Two Peas in a Pot

Hi all!
I know it's only a few days away but I wanted to give you all a friendly reminder about our exciting weekend coming up. This Saturday has been declared "National Paint-Your-Own-Pottery" Day (not by us, we swear!). If you're looking to get some holiday painting out of the way, want to spend time as a family or group or just looking to do something different than shopping, come on down and get some great discounts! We'll also be having two different painting classes demonstrating some neat painting techniques. There will be prizes all day long and every ticket gets to draw from our Coupon Bowl! There's more going on, so give us a call at 407-7882 to find out times and details. Or better yet, just come on down and see what it's all about!

See ya Saturday!
~Stacy

September 2006 Fall News!

Hi all!
We have tons of new and exciting things happening here at 'The Pea'. Lots of changes for the better and great deals starting in October and throughout this fall.

First up, a reminder that starting October 1st we will no longer have an hourly studio fee. Adults will be a flat fee of $8 and kids 12 and under will be $7. That's a general savings of a buck or two! How fun! We just know that this will take the extra pressure off of trying to finish your masterpiece within an hourly time frame.

Next, we're having a 'KILL THE CLOCK' party on Saturday, October 7th. Everyone who comes in to paint with get 1/2 off their studio fee ($4 adult, $3.50 kids) and we're staying open until 10pm for all you night owls! Of course we'll be bringing chocolate. Feel free to bring in any other party goodies you'd like.

In other Two Peas news...Saturday, October 21, 2006 has been declared 'NATIONAL PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY DAY'! Make sure you mark this one on your calendars! Here's a list of the fun activities we have planned for that day:

1. The first 20 painters thru the door receive a free flat ornament! (1 per family/or ticket)
2. Register to win a Two Peas in a Pot Gift Certificate worth $25!
3. Special painting workshops demonstrating bubble and masking techniques. (Call for specific times on each workshop.)
4. There will be face painting between 1-5pm.
5. Everyone who checks out will get to draw a prize from our coupon bowl! Everyone gets a deal! Plus more! Come on in and check it out! You do not want to miss this!

Just for all you Halloween lovers, when you come in to paint on Saturday, October 27th wear your costume and you will not have to pay a studio fee! What a great excuse to celebrate early!!

As you can see, just about every Saturday in October we have something going on. Please mark these dates down. You do not want to miss out on these specials.

In November we're going to be having a 'HANDPRINT WORKSHOP'. Get a jump on those holiday presents. We'll be here to help you place those precious handprints on plates, mugs, tiles and anything else you can think of. The date you need to remember for this is Friday, November 3rd. Start thinking now of some cute handprint ideas and don't forget - we have idea books and samples of handprints throughout the studio to help you.

Finally we have some more exciting news to announce! Starting in November we will be open on Sunday's from 1:30pm to 6pm. Extra hours to get that holiday painting done.

Speaking of the holidays....We know it's only September but it's NEVER too early to beat the rush and get those holiday presents finished. Also now is the time to book those holiday parties. Our December time slots fill up quickly so the sooner the better.

Whew! That's a lot but it's all good news for you. Mark these dates down and don't forget, if you're having a party of 5 or more, call us! We'd love to hold a table just for you!

Happy Painting!!

Colleen and Stacy

Two Peas in a Pot

Finally JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER specials

I bet you thought I would never put anything fresh up here again. But, finally here it is.

BE ADVISED - THE STORE WILL OPEN AT NOON THE SECOND WEEK OF JULY

First THE SPECIALS:

Tuesday - LADIES' NIGHT - Flat $6 paint fee for any painting between 5pm and 9pm.

Weekdays - MIDDAY DEAL - Because we have a lot of child care group bookings in the mornings, I would like to encourage walk ins to consider coming between 2pm and 5pm. Painters will find a $4 an hour paint fee at this time. Pottery is seperate.

Fridays - DATE NIGHT - We moved this special to fridays so couples could enjoy a live band. The bands play in the shopping center every friday night all the way through September. Couples of the married and dating variety will enjoy a two for one studio fee. Bring dinner and make it a full evening.

Saturdays - THELMA AND LOUISE - This is a totally new special. For those of us who are single and just wanna have fun on the weekend. Single chicks or guys for that matter, can paint for $3 an hour. BYOB and any food that you like. I will have chocolate in some form and plenty of angry woman music.


BESIDES THE SPECIALS - WE HAVE CLAY DAY - on thursdays

We want to start allowing people to walk in and be able to make clay projects from scratch. If you are game enough to try something new - come on down. On Thursdays, you can come in with or without an idea, read and hear some instructions relevant to the project you want to do and then play in the clay. Clay is $5 a pound. You need to wait about ten days before you come back to paint it. Then you paint it just like you paint anything else in the store.
You should know up front, that when you handbuild, there is a larger chance it may not make it to the painting stage. It will be important to pay attention to the directions.


BE ADVISED - THE STORE WILL OPEN AT NOON THE SECOND WEEK OF JULY

Mother's Day painting deadline is May 6 - the last Saturday of this month. With new styles of pottery and newly stocked shelves - now is the best time to get Mother's Day gifts done. Come see the new ladybug "cheek" print that is so popular.

Here is a totally new special for moms. On Saturday, May 13 it will be Mom's Night Out. Come on a paint date with your friends or your husband or be on a date with yourself! Make it a kid free zone - and paint your cares away. I will have cheescake and chocolate on hand. You bring your favorite beverage and get a little quality "you" time. Paint from 5:00pm until 9:00pm for six dollars plus pottery.

WEEKLY SPECIALS UNTIL THE END OF JULY

Ladies' Night - Every Tuesday from 5:00pm until 9:00pm paint for a flat six dollar studio fee. This has been our tuesday night tradition. It is a great night for new people to come because you can truly take your time painting and you get great tips and tricks from the regulars in the studio.

Wednesday night is Livin' Large Night - Paint any ONE item in the store that is over $20 and pay no studio fee.

Thursday is Family Day - When a family of two or more paint - they each get half off their first hour studio fee. This is the perfect day for homeschoolers - as it is available all day. And it can be great for everybody to start the weekend together with a quality time.

Friday Night - Teen night - Paint between 4pm and 8pm for $4 an hour. Order some pizza or catch a movie after to make it a full night.

Saturday Date Night - - From 5:00 - 9:00pm painting couples will get a deal even Monty wouldn't pass up. Dating Couples will get buy one get one free status on the paint time. Friend or family couples will get a $4/painting hour status.

How about a daytime special? - Tuesday through Friday, from now until the end of May clock in before 3:00pm and paint at a $4/hour rate. Adult or child.

Late Night Pottery Delight

Slip into your slippers and your jammies - - - it's a pajama party at The Pot! Stay up past your curfew on Saturday Feb. 18 and paint pottery. The Late Night Pottery Delight focuses on indulgences - food, prizes, pottery, food, and chocolate. Festivities are from 7:00 pm until midnight and you can BYOB and Snacks. We will be passing out chocolate and prizes hourly so come early to get in the drawing. Purchase your pottery and get a flat rate of $10 to paint all night. Gather up your friends and tuck your husband and children in bed - because this is a night for the ladies...



SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18th - 7pm until Midnight.
Dress is anything with an elastic waistband!

Looking forward to seeing you there,
Colleen


P.S. Robin's Birthday! This evening could also be called "Robin's Birthday Eve"! Robin is the super helpful red head who knows everything about the pottery glazes - She has really come a long way over the past year - recently giving up stencils totally! I want to take this opportunity to wish her a fabulous birthday - thanks for everything.

Paint by Candlelight 2006

Paint by Candlelight is a chance to do something different for Valentine's this year. While everyone else is out to dinner - you both will be out to dinner AND getting to paint your own plate. A lifelong keepsake of your special evening together...ok...gag - but really pasta and pottery - What's holding you back?

Dinner and Love Songs Food is free - we are having lasagna and salad - you bring your drink cooler and we'll call it a date. Of course dessert will be the perfect end to the perfect evening.Our Price: $20/person + pottery

Sweet Treats Make sure you get your name in the raffle. Each couple is eligible to win the Grand Prize for the evening. Other prizes available throughout the night.

Be There or Be Single On Saturday February 11 you and your beloved can just come in at 6:00 pm and pick out your pottery. Eat, paint, eat, drink, paint - you see the pattern here?

Reservations only - deadline for said reservations is Friday February 10th. WE HAVE TWO SPACES LEFT - unless you bring friends who will share a table with you. Please indicate how many people will be in your party. Deposit required at booking.

JANUARY FEBRUARY AND MARCH

We are planning the Paint by Candlelight event - so keep checking back -

Weekly specials include...

Tuesday Ladies' Night $6 flat fee from 5-9p

Wednesday Night 2 for 1 studio fee

Thursday "We are Family" Deal 1/2 off each painter's studio fee

We will have Late Night Pottery Delight on a saturday in Feb. Maybe the 18th??? That is where we stay open until midnight - it is potluck and prizes, too that night.

If you check the older posts they may describe in further detail some of these events to you newbies - like anytime - call the store with questions 407-7882