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SUMMARY:Sip\, Spin\, and Get Creative! Stonington's Pottery Night Pairs Wine With the Potter's Wheel
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: Sip N’ Spin – Oct. 30th\, a pottery-making workshop featuring wheel throwing and handbuilding\nWhen: Friday\, October 30\, 2026\, 6–8 p.m.\nLocation: Pottery Studio at Stonington Community Center (COMO)\, 28 Cutler Street\, Stonington\, CT 06378\nAdmission: $63 for COMO members; $70 for nonmembers\nAge Requirement: 21 and older\nActivities: Professional wheel-throwing demonstration\, hands-on pottery instruction\, and handbuilding\nBeverages: Bring your own favorite wine or beer (BYOB)\nIncluded: Clay\, glazing\, and firing for three pottery pieces\nFinished Pottery: Instructor-fired and glazed pieces available approximately four weeks after the workshop\nPickup Location: COMO Pottery Studio\, 45 Cutler Street\, Stonington\, CT\nPickup Notification: Participants will receive an email when their pieces are ready\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, October 30\, at 3 p.m.\, for both online and in-house ticket sales\nAvailability: Limited spaces; advance registration recommended\nOrganizer: Stonington Community Center (COMO)\nEvent Ticketing: Available through the official COMO registration page \nEvent Description\nSip N’ Spin – Oct. 30th invites adults to trade their usual Friday night plans for a pottery wheel\, a little clay\, and their favorite wine or beer at the Stonington Community Center on Friday\, October 30. \nFrom 6 to 8 p.m.\, participants will get a hands-on introduction to pottery making\, beginning with a professional wheel-throwing demonstration before trying their own hand at shaping clay into something worth keeping. \nThe workshop combines creative instruction with a relaxed BYOB atmosphere\, making it an appealing outing for couples\, friends\, or anyone curious about what happens when a lump of clay meets a spinning wheel. \nAnd unlike some creative workshops where the finished project goes home the same night\, this experience includes professional glazing and firing\, with three completed pieces ready for pickup approximately four weeks later. \nWatch the Wheel\, Then Give It a Spin\nThe evening begins with a demonstration of professional wheel throwing\, the pottery technique that uses a rotating wheel to shape clay into vessels and other forms. \nParticipants will see how a potter works with the spinning clay before receiving instruction on creating their own pieces. \nThere’s something fascinating about watching an ordinary mound of clay take shape on a pottery wheel. What begins as a simple ball of material can gradually become a bowl\, cup\, or another handmade creation. \nOf course\, the real fun begins when it’s your turn. \nWith guidance from the instructor\, participants will have an opportunity to experience the process firsthand\, discovering how pressure\, movement\, and a steady touch help shape the clay. \nThe workshop also includes handbuilding\, allowing guests to explore pottery techniques that don’t require a wheel. \nWhether your creation comes out perfectly symmetrical or develops a personality all its own\, the evening is about trying something new and enjoying the creative process. \nBring Your Favorite Wine or Beer\nAs the name suggests\, Sip N’ Spin combines pottery making with a casual evening of sipping your favorite beverage. \nParticipants are invited to bring their own wine or beer to enjoy during the workshop. \nThe BYOB format gives the class a social atmosphere\, whether you’re attending with a partner\, meeting up with friends\, or making pottery alongside new acquaintances. \nIt’s an alternative to the usual dinner-and-drinks outing\, with the added benefit of learning a skill and creating something tangible. \nAnd with Halloween arriving the following evening\, the Friday night workshop offers a creative way to kick off the holiday weekend without the crowds of a costume party. \nThree Handmade Pieces to Take Home\nThe workshop fee includes clay\, glazing\, and firing for three pottery pieces. \nAfter the class\, the instructor will handle the glazing and firing process\, transforming the pieces into finished pottery. \nBecause ceramic work requires time to dry\, glaze\, and fire\, participants won’t take their creations home immediately. \nInstead\, finished pieces will be available approximately four weeks after the workshop. \nParticipants will receive an email when their pottery is ready for pickup at the COMO Pottery Studio at 45 Cutler Street in Stonington. \nThat means the experience doesn’t end when the workshop is over. A few weeks later\, guests will have the satisfaction of collecting something they made themselves. \nA Creative Friday Night in Stonington\nSip N’ Spin takes place Friday\, October 30\, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Stonington Community Center’s Pottery Studio\, located at 28 Cutler Street. \nThe workshop is open to adults ages 21 and older\, with admission priced at $63 for COMO members and $70 for nonmembers. \nSpace is limited\, and registration closes at 3 p.m. on the day of the event. \nFor anyone looking to try pottery\, enjoy a relaxed night out\, or discover a new creative hobby\, Sip N’ Spin offers two hours of hands-on fun and three handmade souvenirs to remember the evening. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n\nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/sip-spin-and-get-creative-stoningtons-pottery-night-pairs-wine-with-the-potters-wheel/
LOCATION:COMO Pottery Studio\, 45 Cutler Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:COMO Pottery Studio
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SUMMARY:Dock 9 Brings Potions\, Tarot\, and a Costume Contest to Stonington
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: Dock 9 Invites You to a Night of Magic at the Mill\nWhen: Friday\, October 30\, 2026\, beginning at 8 p.m.\nLocation: Dock 9\, 22 Bayview Avenue\, Suite 49\, Stonington\, CT\nAdmission: Not specified in the announcement\nEntertainment: Live DJ Ryze Above\nActivities: Tarot card readings\, a potion-making station\, unlimited photo booths\, and a spellbinding poet\nCostume Contest: Best Overall\, Most Magical/Creative\, and Best Parody/Funniest \nEvent Description\nDock 9 Invites You to a Night of Magic at the Mill\, transforming a corner of Stonington’s historic Velvet Mill into a world of potions\, tarot readings\, music\, and Halloween costumes on Friday\, October 30. \nBeginning at 8 p.m.\, Dock 9 will host an evening inspired by the mysterious and magical\, complete with a live DJ\, unlimited photo booths\, a potion-making station\, and a poet bringing a little enchantment to the festivities. \nA three-category costume contest will give guests another reason to arrive dressed for the occasion\, with prizes recognizing everything from imaginative creations to laugh-out-loud disguises. \nIt’s a Halloween party with a playful twist\, inviting guests to step away from the ordinary and spend an evening exploring a world of magic. \nPotions\, Tarot\, and a Little Halloween Mystery\nThe evening’s activities lean into the magical side of Halloween. \nGuests will be able to explore tarot card readings\, adding a little mystery and curiosity to the celebration. \nA potion-making station will offer another themed experience\, while a spellbinding poet will bring words and imagination into the mix. \nOrganizers have also announced unlimited photo booths\, giving guests plenty of opportunities to capture their costumes and share the evening with friends. \nWhether you’re dressed as a wizard\, witch\, sorcerer\, or something entirely different\, the photo booths promise to be a popular stop throughout the night. \nThe event announcement also teases additional surprises\, leaving a little mystery surrounding what else guests might discover. \nDJ Ryze Above Brings the Music\nNo Halloween celebration would be complete without a soundtrack. \nDJ Ryze Above will provide live music for the evening\, helping create the party atmosphere as guests mingle\, explore the activities\, and show off their costumes. \nThe combination of music\, themed experiences\, and photo opportunities gives guests several ways to enjoy the night. \nSome may come for the dancing\, others for the tarot readings or costume contest\, and plenty will likely want to try a little of everything. \nThree Ways to Win the Costume Contest\nCostumes are a major part of Dock 9’s Halloween plans\, with three categories announced for the evening. \nBest Overall will recognize a standout costume\, while Most Magical/Creative invites guests to embrace imagination and originality. \nThe third category\, Best Parody/Funniest\, gives humorous costumes a chance to shine. \nThat leaves plenty of room for different approaches\, from elaborate fantasy characters to clever pop culture references and homemade costumes designed to get a laugh. \nSpecific judging times\, prizes\, and contest rules have not yet been announced. \nHalloween Inside the Historic Velvet Mill\nDock 9 is located inside The Velvet Mill at 22 Bayview Avenue in Stonington. \nThe former textile mill has become a gathering place for independent businesses\, artists\, and creative spaces\, making it an atmospheric setting for a Halloween celebration. \nIts industrial character provides an interesting contrast to the magical theme\, with the event bringing fantasy-inspired entertainment into a historic New England mill. \nThe Dock 9 party also takes place on the same evening as The Velvet Mill’s broader Halloween celebration\, giving visitors another reason to explore the property. \nGuests should note that Dock 9’s Night of Magic is a separately announced event with its own entertainment and costume contest. \nAn Evening of Halloween Enchantment\nDock 9 Invites You to a Night of Magic at the Mill begins at 8 p.m. on Friday\, October 30\, at 22 Bayview Avenue\, Suite 49\, in Stonington. \nThe evening features DJ Ryze Above\, tarot card readings\, a potion-making station\, unlimited photo booths\, a spellbinding poet\, and a costume contest with three categories. \nAdmission details\, age restrictions\, and an ending time were not included in the announcement\, so guests should check with the organizer before attending. \nFor Halloween revelers looking for something beyond the usual dance party\, Dock 9 is offering a night where costumes\, creativity\, and a little mystery take center stage.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/dock-9-brings-potions-tarot-and-a-costume-contest-to-stonington/
LOCATION:Dock 9\, 22 Bayview Avenue\, Suite 49\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dock 9
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SUMMARY:Halloween Trick-or-Treating Returns to Stonington Borough
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: TRICK OR TREAT in the Borough of Stonington — a community Halloween trick-or-treating celebration for children and families\nWhen: Saturday\, October 31\, 2026\, 5:30–7:30 p.m.\nLocation: Water Street\, Stonington Borough\, Stonington\, CT 06378\nAdmission: No admission fee listed\nActivities: Halloween trick-or-treating\, costumes\, and a family evening along Water Street\nWho: Children and parents\nPresented By: Stonington Borough Merchants Association and Stonington Village Improvement Association (SVIA)\nEvent Contact: (215) 265-2058 \nEvent Description\nTRICK OR TREAT in the Borough of Stonington brings the magic of Halloween to historic Water Street on Saturday\, October 31\, as children dressed as witches\, superheroes\, ghosts\, and storybook characters take to the streets for an evening of trick-or-treating. \nFrom 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.\, families are invited to celebrate Halloween in one of southeastern Connecticut’s most picturesque coastal communities\, where historic buildings\, neighborhood charm\, and the excitement of the holiday create a memorable setting for young trick-or-treaters. \nPresented by the Stonington Borough Merchants Association and the Stonington Village Improvement Association\, the celebration offers children and parents an opportunity to enjoy Halloween together in the heart of the Borough. \nA Halloween Evening on Historic Water Street\nFew places in the region offer quite the same atmosphere as Stonington Borough. \nIts narrow streets\, historic architecture\, waterfront surroundings\, and collection of distinctive storefronts give the neighborhood a character all its own. \nOn Halloween night\, that familiar setting becomes the backdrop for an evening of costumes\, candy collecting\, and family fun. \nWater Street is the center of the celebration\, inviting families to explore the Borough while children enjoy one of the most anticipated traditions of the season. \nThe event’s colorful promotional artwork captures the spirit of the evening\, depicting costumed children\, glowing jack-o’-lanterns\, and the Borough’s recognizable coastal scenery beneath a Halloween moon. \nCostumes\, Candy\, and Childhood Memories\nFor children\, Halloween is all about the excitement of choosing a costume\, carrying a treat bag\, and discovering what surprises await around the next corner. \nThe Borough’s celebration embraces that tradition\, welcoming young trick-or-treaters and their families for two hours of Halloween festivities. \nFrom tiny pumpkins and friendly monsters to elaborate superheroes and imaginative homemade creations\, costumes are at the heart of the evening. \nParents can join their children in costume or simply enjoy watching the neighborhood fill with Halloween characters. \nThe event is designed around the simple pleasures of the holiday: dressing up\, spending time together\, and creating memories that families can revisit year after year. \nA Community Halloween Tradition\nThe celebration is supported by two organizations with longstanding ties to the Borough. \nThe Stonington Borough Merchants Association represents the local business community\, while the Stonington Village Improvement Association works to preserve and enhance the character of the historic village. \nTogether\, they help bring a community-focused Halloween evening to Water Street. \nFor residents\, it’s an opportunity to enjoy a familiar neighborhood tradition. For visiting families\, it offers a chance to experience the charm of Stonington Borough during one of the most festive evenings of the year. \nCelebrate Halloween by the Shore\nTrick-or-treating takes place Saturday\, October 31\, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. along Water Street in Stonington Borough. \nFamilies should plan for an outdoor evening and dress appropriately for late-October weather. Comfortable walking shoes and a flashlight may also be helpful as daylight fades. \nWith its historic surroundings and family-friendly atmosphere\, the Borough offers a charming setting for children to enjoy Halloween night. \n\nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/halloween-trick-or-treating-returns-to-stonington-borough/
LOCATION:Stonington Borough\, Water Street\, Stonington\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stonington Borough
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