More Than Story Time. A Creative Experience.
Story Time at Paint & Bake blends early literacy with hands-on art. Each session includes:
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A guided story read aloud
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A pottery painting project inspired by the book
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Age-appropriate tools and techniques
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A fired ceramic keepsake to take home
This experience is designed to support listening skills, fine motor development, creativity, and confidence — all in a fun, relaxed environment.
Who Can Join Story Time?
Homeschool Families
A creative story time that blends reading and art. Kids listen, paint, and create a fired ceramic keepsake.
Projects adjusted by age
Daycares & Preschools
A guided story followed by an age-appropriate pottery project. All supplies provided.
Best for ages 3 +
Elementary Schools
Story-inspired pottery painting designed to support literacy, focus, and creativity.
Projects adjusted by age.
Stay-at-home parents with little ones
A relaxed, screen-free story time experience to enjoy together.
Parent or caregiver assists ages 2–3.
January - April Story Time Lineup
January
Kids explore colors, patterns, and feelings while creating a cheerful keepsake that celebrates being uniquely them.
Skills Supported:
✔️ Confidence building
✔️ Color recognition
✔️ Fine motor skills
March
This high-energy story keeps kids engaged while they paint bold colors and simple shapes.
Skills Supported:
✔️ Focus & attention
✔️ Creativity
✔️ Emotional expression
February
A playful, familiar story paired with dotting and simple brushwork to create a sweet, functional piece.
Skills Supported:
✔️ Listening comprehension
✔️ Hand-eye coordination
✔️ Story-to-art connection
April
Finger-dot flowers and spring colors make this a favorite for little artists.
Skills Supported:
✔️ Sensory exploration
✔️ Fine motor control
✔️ Seasonal awareness
Why Families Love Story Time at Paint & Bake
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Encourages early literacy
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Builds fine motor skills
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Boosts creative confidence
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Supports social-emotional learning
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Creates meaningful keepsakes
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Screen-free connection
For parents:
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No prep
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No cleanup
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A calm, guided experience
How Story Time Works
Find Your Story Time
Community sessions, schools, or private groups
Join a scheduled Story Time in the community, or book Story Time for your daycare, school, homeschool group, or private gathering.
Enjoy Story +
Art
Guided, age-appropriate, and hands-on
We read the story together, then kids paint a pottery piece inspired by the book using safe, age-appropriate techniques.
We Fire the
Pottery
Handled by us
We glaze and kiln-fire each piece to create a finished, food-safe ceramic keepsake.
Take Home Your Keepsake
A piece to treasure
Finished pottery is ready for pickup or returned to your school or group, depending on how you joined.
Story Time is offered monthly and can be on-site at schools or daycares, a private group experience,
or a designated Paint & Bake hosted location.
Join Us for Story Time at Wildera Community Park
Story Time Pottery Painting: The Little Mouse & the Strawberry32 days to the eventWed, Feb 18WILDERA COMMUNITY PARK
- Story Time Pottery Painting: First Spring97 days to the eventSat, Apr 25Queen Family Market - Schnepf Farms
- Story Time Pottery Painting: First Spring83 days to the eventSat, Apr 11Queen Family Market - Schnepf Farms
- Story Time Pottery Painting: Hank Goes Honk49 days to the eventSat, Mar 07Queen Family Market - Schnepf Farms
- Story Time Pottery Painting: The Little Mouse & the Strawberry35 days to the eventSat, Feb 21Hazel Avenue's Gilbert Love Local Market
Ready to Join Story Time?
Story Time can be hosted in a variety of ways. Choose the option that fits your group best.
For schools, daycares, homeschool groups, and private groups interested in hosting Story Time.
Submit a Story Time Inquiry Below
For Paint & Bake hosted Story Time sessions open to the community.
Not sure which option is right for you?
Reach out — we’re happy to help.