January Social Club - Meltdown DIY Studio

“Get those creative juices pumping!” said Lisa Feltz, owner and operator of Meltdown DiY Art Studio, as she welcomed each social clubber into her shop.

Mike, Timmy, and Josh with smiles all around!

​Prior to starting her own business, Lisa was a special educator in the school system for many years.  And her experience shows!  One-by-one she greeted each participant with a smile and engaged in a conversation that was  seamless and unique to them—guiding them in choosing the best colors that fit their style.

​Then, we stepped right up for a brief introduction to pottery glazing 101! “No lights on darks.  Darks on lights.” Got it. “Glaze is not paint. It will dry differently.” Understood.

​We were led back to our table and we glazed our bowls, plates, and mugs. Besides Lisa offering her continued expertise and support throughout the glazing process, the best part of the night was simply sitting, painting, and talking.

That is the purpose of social club, right?! Conversations are scary sometimes. What do I say?  How do I start? What do we even talk about? Sometimes connections are hard to make. Luckily, activities bring us together and help bridge that gap!
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“What are you painting?!”
“Hey! That looks cool!”
“Can I borrow that color?”
“You’re making a superman symbol?! I love superman!”

Social clubs, quite literally, give us something to talk about! From there, we can use these skills and apply them to the real world. Plus, it’s fun!
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Before you know it, the room is filled with chatter and laughter—with companionship and
camaraderie.

Britt, Ian, and Mike having a great time!

Jared & Lauren designing their bowls.

​The only sad part of all of this was that it had to end! Plus, we had to practice our patience
waiting to see our finished product after they were heated in the kiln!

All in all, an amazing social club!

Barrier-Free highly recommends Meltdown DiY Art Studio in Eldersburg!
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Thank you, Lisa, for a great experience!

Click here to see more about Meltdown DIY Studio.

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Written by Britt Burr

Britt serves as Barrier-Free's Creative Director.  As Creative Director she fulfills countless duties, one of which is contributing to the Barrier-Free blog.