CCSA Says "Head to a Paint Your Own Pottery (PYOP) Studio for Unique, Charming and Heartfelt Gifts this Holiday"
The CCSA is highlighting 10 reasons why a PYOP studio is the perfect source for gift-givers this holiday season, including that all gifts are created by hand and one-of-a-kind -- which is ideal for delighting recipients who are tough to shop for.
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., Nov. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Another holiday season is fast approaching, which means that attention is turning to a task that some people find enjoyable and energizing, but many others find somewhat nerve-wracking and exhausting: searching stores and online to find the perfect gifts. This year, the Contemporary Ceramic Studios Association (CCSA) is inviting gift-givers to avoid the annual stress and strain by heading to a local Paint Your Own Pottery (PYOP) studio.
According to the CCSA, here are 10 reasons why a PYOP studio is the perfect source for gift-givers this holiday season:
1. All gifts are created by hand and one-of-a-kind. This is ideal for delighting recipients who are tough to shop for and "already have everything."
2. People can personalize their creation based on each recipient's personal tastes and preferences (e.g. color, design, theme, special words, images, etc.).
3. At the end of the day, people can take home their special and unique gift or gifts (note: pottery needs to be fired in a kiln, and is typically available for pick-up in a few days).
4. Creating a gift vs. buying a gift is rewarding unto itself. Both givers and recipients share in the experience and create a special memory that lasts for years.
5. PYOP studios are fun and creative environments where people of all ages and artistic backgrounds — from absolute beginners to seasoned artisans — can participate in a wide range of creative activities, such as pottery painting, glass fusing, creating with clay, canvas painting, making mosaics, board art and more. All instruction and materials are provided.
6. Family members and friends can visit a PYOP studio as a group to experience a fun and festive event that everyone looks forward to, and fondly remembers long afterwards.
7. A PYOP studio is the perfect destination for business holiday parties where colleagues create, collaborate and celebrate together.
8. Parents with babies and toddlers capture their little one's handprint or footprint in a piece of pottery or provide a grandparent or other relative with a precious keepsake.
9. There is no risk of getting carried away and busting a gift-buying budget. Making beautiful, quality and enduring gifts at a PYOP studio is refreshingly affordable.
10. Most PYOP studios are owned and operated by members of the community, and many are family-run small businesses. People who support a local PYOP studio can feel good about where their money is going.
Commented CCSA executive director Dena Pearlman: "Personally-made gifts are deeply meaningful gestures. They say `I care about you, you are important to me, and thank you for being in my life.' These are the essential messages that PYOP studios help people send to the grateful recipients on their list!"
A full list of CCSA-member PYOP studios is available at http://www.paintyourownpottery.com.
Facebook users can also follow the CCSA
at https://www.facebook.com/ccsapaintyourownpottery, or connect with PYOP fans across the world at https://www.facebook.com/Paint-Your-Own-Pottery-206166622756971
About the Contemporary Ceramic Studios Association
The Contemporary Ceramic Studios Association (CCSA) is a not-for-profit trade association serving the needs of ceramic and paint your own pottery studios and suppliers around the world. The Mission of the CCSA is to promote creativity and excitement about our industry and be a resource for our members. Whether you're a seasoned studio owner or someone who is thinking about opening your own Paint Your Own Pottery studio, this is the place to be. Learn more at http://www.ccsaonline.com.
SOURCE Contemporary Ceramic Studios Association
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