I have a two-year-old and an almost 6-year-old at home. It's been a bit rough to keep them entertained now that we've hit the cold weather part of the pandemic. At least during the summer we could go outside and get a little fresh air. It's been a bit tougher for me to talk them into bike rides around the neighborhood when the frost is forming on the tips of their noses.

If you have smaller kids at home you're probably going through the same thing - you've played with everything in your collection of toys and games and you're trying to find something that'll keep them entertained for twenty minutes. I saw some Santa plate pottery on the ZACC Facebook page and thought it looked pretty cool.

That should make for some holiday family fun! You can spend some time doing a project together - and Santa gets to eat cookies off a fancy new plate - everybody wins! Plus, it's pretty awesome that they'll deliver all the materials to you. I think we're going to order a couple of different ones for a little weekend fun.

All you need to know about making Santa plates with paint-your-own-pottery can be found below and at the ZACC website.


PAINT A COOKIE PLATE FOR SANTA EVENT!

Looking to paint a plate for Santa? SCROLL DOWN to see our 6 package options. And while you're at it, purchase any other PYOP pieces for free Santa Delivery at the same time!

Santa is super busy this year, but he's made time in his crazy schedule to do special, socially distanced, HOME DELIVERIES of paint-your-own-pottery from the ZACC — using the brand new ZACC VAN (it works better than his sleigh to transport breakables). Purchase a Santa Plate Package, and any other take-home PYOP pieces, through our online shop from December 4 through December 11, and Santa will deliver your order on Saturday, December 12 or Sunday, December 13. Just specify a date and morning or afternoon at checkout. This might be your only chance to see Santa in person this year, unless you stay up all night on Christmas Eve. Don’t miss out!

1. Purchase a Santa Plate Package (and other take-home PYOP if desired) online, December 4-11
2. Santa will home-deliver your pottery on Saturday, December 12 or Sunday, December 13 (Choose a date and morning or afternoon at check-out)
3. Return your pieces to the ZACC by December 21 AT THE LATEST to make sure they are fired and ready to be picked-up by Christmas Eve!

PLEASE NOTE that Santa can only deliver in the local Missoula area


HOW PAINT-YOUR-OWN-POTTERY CURBSIDE WORKS

Step 1: Look through our available pottery and add your desired pieces to your cart. Complete your payment and submit your order.
Click "Yes - Ship to this Address" to keep from re-entering your information.

Step 2: When we're notified of your order, we will select and package your items, notifying you when items are ready for pickup. 
*We will collect your glaze preferences during this call.
**Orders placed after 5pm may be processed the following business day, during regular hours of ZACC operation.
***Please note the ZACC is doing its part and encouragaging staff to practice social distancing to help prevent spread of COVID-19, and to this point you may be asked to arrange a specific time for pickup when a staff is available to meet you. 

Step 3: Pickup your pottery kit at the arranged time - your kit includes everything you need to complete your project!
Save the packing materials and use them to safely redeliver your pottery to the ZACC for firing!

Step 4: HAVE FUN!
Use the provided instructions for guidance as needed, and scroll through our Instagram for painting inspiration!

Step 5: Repackage and make arrangements to redeliver to the ZACC for firing.
Make drop-off arrangements by calling 406-549-7555 or emailing Dana at dana@zootownarts.org.
Help us save the planet and remember to reuse your same bag and packaging - we'll use it to do the final packaging!

Step 6: When we collect enough pottery to safely run our kiln, we'll load it up and run it, contacting you when your pieces are complete.


CHECK THEM OUT: 100 years of Christmas toys, gifts and fads

More From 96.9 Zoo FM