About Keepsakes
The KeepSakes Story
Karen Kestler
The idea for KeepSakes Pottery Playhouse followed a mother / daughter trip to Florida in November of 2006. My daughter Liz, who was living in Jacksonville Fla. at the time, had told me about a cute little shop she had been going to for pottery painting. During our drive from Goldsboro to Jacksonville I mentioned the shop to my step-daughter and travel companion Stacey. Crafters at heart, plus a life long love of pottery, we knew we wanted try out our painting skills.
Once in the door of the pottery shop we were hooked. We had so much fun that we postponed our trip home. We wanted to paint more pottery. Afterward, Stacey and I talked of little else but a pottery studio in Goldsboro. The next week I found myself at the library checking out books about pottery. Sensing my enthusiasm, Joe (my wonderful husband) asked if I would be interested in opening a pottery studio. Without hesitation I said YES! The shop next door to Joe’s restaurant, Bonfire’s Tortilla Bar, was vacant. and we loved the idea of working so close to one another. In December we signed the lease and began work to open in March of 2007. The rest is history in the making.
Joe and I are extremely blessed. We have five incredible kids, live in a wonderful community, and are both able to make a living doing what we love.
KeepSakes Pottery Playhouse
Cheaper Than Therapy…And A lot More Fun
NO FEAR
…. artistic talent is not necessary at KeepSakes. We have painting techniques and tools to help even the most artistically challenged. Artistically challenge painters
are our specialty.
NO WORRIES
….Painting pottery is great for kids and adults of all ages.
….Our paints are all lead free and non-toxic
…..Our dinnerware is completely food safe
…..Our paint washes completely out of clothing
…..Pottery pieces to fit any budget
….We do all the clean-up
How It Works
…..Select a piece of pottery
……Wash your pottery off with a damp sponge
……Select you paint colors
……Create your design (help is here if you need us)
……Paint your masterpiece (3 coats is recommended)
……We will do the glazing and firing
…….Pick up your artwork approximately seven days later