Private Events at Selah Studio

 

Bring a team, friends, or loved ones to a creative sanctuary in Grand Rapids for connection, calm, and hands‑on making.

Selah (“to pause”) is a studio designed for restorative, low‑pressure creativity. Our facilitated art experiences help you decompress, connect, and leave with something beautiful you made by hand.

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Quick Facts

• Location: Downtown Grand Rapids, MI (easy street parking; accessible entrance)

• Group size: 5–25 (larger groups by rotation or the ability to come on site)

• Duration: 60–90 minutes, 2 hours, or Half‑Day Retreat (3.5 hours)

• Great for: Team bonding, wellness days, leadership retreats, client appreciation, teacher/health‑care days, bachelorette parties, birthday parties, holiday events, boards & nonprofits

• Formats: Pottery wheel & hand‑building, Kintsugi for Renewal, mosaics, Zentangle® flow drawing, bookbinding + art journaling, Tea & Art socials

• Catering: Bring your own or add on light snacks and beverages.​

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Choose Your Experience

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• Pottery Wheel Play (or Hand‑Building)

Guided intro to the wheel or a calming hand‑built project (mugs, planters, or sculptural bowls). Each guest makes 1–2 pieces. We glaze & fire; pickup in ~3–4 weeks. The studio currently has 5 wheels, for larger groups wheel time will be done in rotation. 

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• Kintsugi for Renewal

A mindful repair practice inspired by the Japanese art of golden mending. Reflect on resilience while restoring a ceramic form with metallic highlights. Powerful for change, burnout, and team transitions.

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• Mosaic Mindfulness

Design small wall tiles or coasters with glass/ceramic tesserae. This workshop is a meditative practice.​

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• Zentangle® Flow Session

Slow, pattern‑based art making that quiets the nervous system. 

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• Bookbinding + Art Journaling

Hand‑bind a simple journal, then explore gentle prompts for reflection, values, and vision.

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• Tea & Art Social

A hosted tea bar with guided creative stations (ex: watercolor botanicals, affirmation cards, or seasonal ornaments).​ Custom themes are available (branding colors, values prompt cards, gratitude boards, etc.). Our socials can become a BYOB. We do not have a liquor license. All alcoholic beverages are up to the group to provide.

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Packages & Pricing

Pricing reflects private studio time, all materials, facilitation, setup/cleanup, and take‑home guide cards. Final quote depends on group size, day/time, and activity.

• Express (60–90 min)
  Best for: after‑work unwind
  $55 per person · $450 event minimum

• Signature (2 hours)
  Best for: full team outing with depth + fun
  $95 per person · $600 event minimum

• Half‑Day Retreat (3.5 hours)
  Best for: leadership, wellness days, offsites
  $145 per person · includes stretch breaks + tea bar

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Add‑ons:

• Snacks/ charcuterie • tea service

• Delivery to office

Pottery glazing/firing for 1 piece per guest is included (additional pieces $10 each). Pottery takes a few weeks to receive with the drying and firing process. All other mediums go home same day.

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Sample Agendas

2‑Hour Signature — Pottery + Connection

1. Welcome & intention (10 min)

2. Demo + guided making (75 min)

3. Tea + share (15 min)

4. clean up (15 min)

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Half‑Day Retreat — Kintsugi & Values

1. Opening, intro to Kintsugi (30 min)

2. Kintsugi process (2 hrs)

3. Break + snacks (20 min)

4. Integration circle + action prompts (40 min)

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What’s Included

• Private studio rental and facilitator(s)

• All tools and quality materials

• Packaging for finished work

• Take‑home prompt cards for continued practice

• Post‑event pickup coordination (for pottery)

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Good to Know

• Accessibility: Seated options available; low‑sensory adjustments on request.

• Attire: Comfy clothes you can get a clay/paint on. It is HIGHLY recommended to bring hand towels or aprons if the workshop is wheel centric. Pottery is very messy. We recommend pony tails for long hair, and clothes that are easy to move in. (T-shirts and jeans are a good go to)

• Parking: low‑cost street parking nearby.

• Lead time: 2–4 weeks’ notice helps us reserve your ideal date.​​

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FAQ

Do we need art experience?
Nope. Every experience is beginner‑friendly and paced for calm, community outings.

How many people can you host?
Ideal in‑studio range is 5–15. Larger groups can rotate stations, or there is the ability to come on site.  We only have 5 wheels currently so larger groups can rotate between throwing and hand building activities.

What’s the cancellation policy?
50% deposit to reserve. Reschedule up to 7 days prior; see full terms in your proposal.

Can you align with our theme/values?
Yes—share your values or event theme and we’ll weave it into prompts and color palettes.

What about alcohol?
Outside alcohol can be brought by prior approval only.