Color Cocktail Factory

Color Cocktail Factory

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A Fun Way to Explore Pilsen and Unleash Your Creativity. Pottery, Mosaic, Painting and more! BYOB!

In a relaxed, social setting, a professional artist will guide the class step-by-step through replicating the nights featured painting.

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Let’s learn some art history today! 👩‍🏫 🌎 🖼️

Discover the intricate beauty and profound history of Native American pottery! 🌾✨

1. Ancient Craftsmanship: Native American pottery dates back over 4,000 years, with each piece meticulously crafted by hand. The techniques and styles have been passed down through generations, preserving their rich cultural heritage.

2. Natural Materials: The earthy tones in Native American pottery come from natural clays and pigments sourced from the environment. These materials not only provide the unique colors but also connect the pottery to the land.

3. Symbolic Designs: The lines and patterns on Native American pottery are more than just decorative. They often symbolize elements of nature, such as water, wind, and animals, as well as spiritual beliefs and community stories. For example, the Hopi tribe is known for their intricate black-on-yellow designs, while the Navajo create beautiful etched pottery.

4. Functional Art: Many pieces of pottery were created for everyday use, such as cooking, storage, and ceremonial purposes. Despite their functionality, they were always made with an artistic touch, reflecting the beauty in everyday life.

5. Regional Variations: Different tribes have distinct styles and techniques. The Ancestral Puebloans, for example, are famous for their black-on-white pottery, while the Cherokee are known for their stamped designs. Each region’s pottery tells a unique story of its people and their way of life.

6. Revival and Preservation: Today, many Native American artists continue to create pottery, keeping the traditions alive while also innovating and incorporating modern influences. This revival helps preserve their cultural identity and share it with the world.

Celebrate the timeless beauty and history of Native American pottery with us at Color Cocktail Factory!

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Whether alone or in a group. Color cocktail factory provides perfect environment for exploring your creative side. Bring your favorite drink and sit with an experience Instructor who will lead you through your journey of pottery. Thank you for choosing us Chicago!

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At Color Cocktail Factory, we embrace the beauty of Wabi-Sabi. This Japanese aesthetic celebrates the imperfect, the transient, and the incomplete. We encourage our customers to find beauty in the asymmetry and uniqueness of their pottery. Especially when for most, it’s their first time. ❤️

We discovered this inspiring concept while researching for our terrarium class from the book ‘Hello Tiny World’ by Ben Newell. We’re always looking to improve our classes and deepen our knowledge. 🌎🧐

Remember, it’s not about creating the perfect bowl; it’s about finding joy in the process and appreciating the natural beauty of your creations.

11/06/2024

We turned up this Tuesday!!
Thank you for always choosing us Chicago!!!

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Currently working on a new awesome class. Taking it step by step and learning for ourselves to better teach our customers. This way we can welcome any and all skill levels into the studio. We at color cocktail factory make the mistakes first so we can help everyone that walks into our studio. We have been working on this new idea for days and finally this morning we started bringing her to life. We cannot wait to show you what we have been working on. A fun, one- time session class that is unlike anything you can find in Chicago. Especially at the price we are about to offer for it. Thank you for your patience with us. We are a constant work in progress to give the best we can to Chicago ❤️

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Today’s history lesson with CCF! 🌎 📕

Did you know that the earliest Greek terracotta statuettes were roughly modeled with a lot of vigor and spirit? The oldest ones were crudely shaped with just a lump of clay for the head and two arms pinched out between finger and thumb. Over time, the process evolved to using molds and even dissecting the figures into sections for more detailed work. These statuettes were often used as offerings in ancient Greek temples, serving both religious and decorative purposes. They were also used in households for protection, as toys, or even as burial items to accompany the deceased. It’s fascinating to see how these ancient artists developed their techniques and the various roles these figures played in their daily lives! How cool is that? 😍🧐

📷credit : Confrontational Ceramics by : Judith S. Schwartz

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While exploring the beautiful world of pottery, we stumbled upon an incredible ceramic piece by Matt Shaffer titled “There is No King.” This discovery led us down a fascinating path of research, where we found ourselves immersed in the world of poetry. One poem that truly resonated with us is Wallace Stevens’ “The Emperor of Ice-Cream.” 🌱🍦

This poem reminds us to savor the simple pleasures of life, like eating ice cream, because these moments are what truly matter. It contrasts the vibrancy of life with the inevitability of death, urging us to embrace the present. So, next time you enjoy a scoop of your favorite flavor, remember: “The only emperor is the emperor of ice-cream.” Let’s celebrate life’s sweet moments! 💫✨

11/03/2024

🌍✨ Dive into history with us! Did you know that Alexander the Great’s defeat of Darius in 331 B.C. introduced Greek art to Persia, which later influenced Chinese pottery in the 9th and 10th centuries? 🏺✨ One of the coolest outcomes was the introduction of the stunning Muhammadan Blue! 💙 It’s amazing how art and culture travel and evolve!

Come join us at Color Cocktail Factory in Pilsen and create your own piece of history. Pilsen residents get a special discount on our pottery classes! Message us directly to set up your ticket. Let’s make some art! 🎨

11/01/2024

Just some of today’s classes that are popular! We look forward to seeing you!

11/01/2024

Our process is simple. :) We teach you the steps, you take home your piece, and come back to paint it for another date night. 🎨 It will then take three weeks, and then it’s ready for pick up! Pick up is during open closed hours which are M- F 5302930 Saturday and Sunday 12-930! Hours are also located on google!

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! For the first time in ten years Color Cocktail Factory will be participating in trick or treating in Pilsen! Feel free to stop for some treats 😍 no tricks here! Just clay and good times!!

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Never done pottery before? That’s okay! With our expert staff we will help guide you to creating a piece that you can treasure forever! Helpful staff and all tools included we are the most affordable option to start A new hobby in the Chicago area!!!

10/30/2024

This is why we love what we do! We had a couple students studying prosthetics yesterday and they chose our location to work on their one handed project! Here they are attempting to throw on the wheel using only one hand!! Wheel throwing is hard enough with two! After this project we all came to really respect any potter that goes against all odds and still creates!! We were inspired by amazing individuals like ! ❤️

10/30/2024

Get intense with the one you love. Such a successful wheel throwing session today! We couldn’t be more proud to provide such a safe space for everyone!

10/29/2024

Woke up to this and felt so grateful this morning! It is reviews like this from customers like you that keep us going! We are passionate about our work here at CCF! We could not be happier about the experience of this amazing customer! Thank you for choosing us again and again ❤️❤️ -Sincerely, Brittany ❤️

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Date night pottery! A new class where we Hand build anything your heart desires! Last night this lovely couple came in ambitious wanting to make skull mugs and we got it done! Over two hours of working, sculpting and crafting…by the end we had two beautiful pieces that will be bisque fired for them so they can then have another date to come back and hand paint them themselves! We were so excited to help and work with on this project! It’s what our studio is all about!! Thank you for choosing us!!

10/28/2024

Day off? We have a studio open for everyone! With the way this crazy world is…we hope you join us in diving into the world of pottery. The perfect activity to focus on something other than stressors, work, life…just you and the clay. It’s an incredible experience that can open your mind to a whole new world. For only 25$ you can learn a new skill that can apply for the rest of your life. We hope you join us :)

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