Tickets available here.

Join artist Erika Nj Allen for a relaxing afternoon of expression and togetherness. Whether you come with friends, family, coworkers—or that special someone—you’ll spend meaningful time painting a pound of porcelain bananas.

I mean—when was the last time you bought a pound of bananas and actually painted them?

Experience the calming rhythm of ceramic glazing in good company.
A $25 ticket includes:

• • One pound of porcelain bananas to paint and glaze
  • All materials provided—porcelain, glazes, and firing included
  • A cozy, creative atmosphere—just bring your curiosity and spirit
  

Food, cocktails, wine, and beer will be available for purchase throughout the event.

Choose your colors, slow down, and enjoy the meditative joy of glazing.

What is glazing, you ask?
Glazing is the process of applying a special mineral-based coating to ceramics that, when fired in a kiln, melts into a smooth, glass-like surface.
Your bananas will be fired and ready for pickup within two weeks—so the experience lingers long after the event ends.

A bit about Erika NJ Allen:
Erika NJ Allen is a Cincinnati-based artist whose work explores nourishment, ritual, and belonging through ceramics and photography. She holds an MFA in Ceramics from Cranbrook Academy of Art and a BFA in Photography from the Art Academy of Cincinnati. Her practice often centers the banana as a symbol of cultural memory, labor, and resilience.

She is a recipient of the 2024 NCECA Emerging Artist Fellowship and the 21c Artadia Award, among other recognitions. She has also participated in prestigious artist residencies, including the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts and Byrdcliffe, as well as other national programs focused on material exploration and creative practices. Her most recent solo exhibition at the Weston Art Gallery is on view until August 20th, 2025.