Ohio Stoneware Factory Outlet is hosting a special Paint Your Own event for pet owners and their canine friends. A Paint Your Own Pet Party will be held on Saturday, August 1st from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the company’s factory outlet building located at 1719 Dearborn Street in Zanesville.
The event will be held in the parking lot and paint-your-own room at Ohio Stoneware, where attendees can choose an item to paint, like a pet feeder or ornament, and customize it with their pet’s paw print, name, or any other custom design. The pet-friendly paint used is non-toxic and water-based.
“Because it’s a pet event, we’ve promoted our pet feeders and our ornaments, but we have over 75 different shapes that folks can choose from to decorate. So, if they don’t want to do a pet feeder, but would rather do a prop or a mixing bowl, we’ve had some people use the mixing bowls as watering bowls for big dogs. So, we have lots of different shapes to choose from,” said owner Tiffany Pattison.
Pet feeders are priced at $15 to $22 for a paint-your-own, and ornaments are $13.75, although typically items range from $11 to $165 depending on the item.
Pet feeders are offered year-round as both a paint-your-own item and an already designed finished piece that can be purchased online or in the retail store. There are different styles and sizes to choose from, including some from the hand-decorated line.
During the Pet Party on August 1, monetary donations can be made to the Muskingum County Animal Shelter and Ohio Stoneware will match 100% of the total donated for the day. Additionally, Ohio Stoneware is hosting a supply drive to help gather necessary items that the shelter needs. Suggested items include: bleach (cannot be scented or splash-less), pill pockets, copier paper, Purina brand foods (dog chow, puppy chow, cat chow (indoor), cat chow (complete), and kitten chow), liquid laundry detergent, soft dog treats, cat litter, plush toys for large dogs (must be crate safe), and towels and blankets. Donations can be dropped off at any Ohio Stoneware location until August 1.
“This is the third year we’ve done a Pet Paint Your Own Party. This is the second year we’ve partnered with the animal shelter. And we just had such a great response last year that we wanted to continue that partnership,” explained Pattison.
Also, while there, treat your furry companion to a free pup cup and browse the vendor booths that will be set up in the parking lot. Thirteen vendors will also be on site to sell and showcase their pet-related services such as dog treats and toys, pet therapy, etc.
Paint Your Own at Ohio Stoneware is open to the public year-round, six days a week, Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ohio Stoneware Factory Outlet. There is a selection of over 75 uniquely shaped bisqueware available for customers to choose from.
“How it works is that day you will decorate your piece, you’ll leave it here with us, we will glaze and fire it, and then call when it’s ready for pickup. And that process usually takes between two and three weeks. And we do offer shipping as well. So, if you’re traveling from out of town, you aren’t able to come and pick it up, we do have a shipping price for every item. So, folks can choose the shipping option, and we’ll ship it to you when it’s ready,” said Pattison.
There are additional paint parties planned for this year. A Halloween-themed one will be held in October, and a holiday event will be held in December.
Ohio Stoneware is known for its fermentation crocks, bakeware, dinnerware, gardenware, and pet feeders, which have all been manufactured in Zanesville for 21 years. All products are offered to wholesale and retail customers. Shoppers can browse two stories of stoneware at the retail location (1719 Dearborn Street, Zanesville) or purchase anytime through the company’s website.
For more information, call (740) 450-4415, visit ohiostoneware.com or follow Ohio Stoneware Factory Outlet on Facebook, TikTok or Instagram.
