Gifts for Mom (and Grandma too)!

Roses are red, Violets are blue Mom loves Crock A Doodle And Grandma will too! Maybe it’s a handprint, Put on a plate or mug, Paint her something special, And pair it with a hug    Crock A Doodle can help you create the perfect gift for Mom.  Design a personalized mug, something that makes … Continued

Dish It Up for Autism Ontario

In honour of April’s National Autism Awareness Month, Ontario Crock A Doodle studios have teamed up with Autism Ontario to host a creative FUNdraiser called “Dish It Up for Autism”. It’s a colourful way to support this important community agency.   From April 19th-30th, at participating studios, purchase a “Dish It Up” kit, with the choice … Continued

Nurture Creativity

Creativity and expression are an important aspect to a healthy life. Mental health, emotional wellbeing, mood, productivity and behaviour are all positively affected by artful creation. This means that in our current climate, it’s an important time to nurture creativity. Especially with children, who have had such a tough year.  Honestly, we think kids have … Continued

Spring Painting with Crock A Doodle

Spring is in the air, and spring is on the shelves!  It feels like Spring inside of Crock A Doodle these days! Our shelves are full of spring things to paint….bunnies, chicks, planters, platters and eggs! Easter Egg painting is always a ton of fun, but with Crock A Doodle you can keep those eggs … Continued

Painting the Winter Blues

This winter has been proving to be “blue” for many. At Crock A Doodle we have been experiencing the winter blues…. in a good way by painting them! We’ve been painting and playing  to turn our winter blues into something wintery and beautiful, and we suggest you do the same!  There’s a lot of things … Continued

Family Day Painting

Family painting with Crock A Doodle is the perfect activity for Family Day! It’s for all ages! It’s for all abilities! It’s colourful! It’s creative! Did I mention it’s available curbside?  After almost a year of being in close quarters with the fam jam, you may be struggling to think of something fun and exciting … Continued

New Studio in Friday Harbour!

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newest studio in Friday Harbour Resort, Innisfil!  Huge Congrats to franchise owner Laura Rutledge (who also owns the Crock A Doodle studio in Georgina!). Laura is all set for busy…and is all smiles thinking of the colour and fun ahead! Friday Harbour is an exciting place to … Continued

Garden Art!

It is turning into the year of gardens! Many people have taken their “covid-cation” and spent some time with their hands in the dirt.  Now that the seeds are planted, it’s the perfect time to create some beautiful garden art. Many of our customers have created awesome works of art that they are adding to … Continued

HELLO SUMMER…painting on the patio

Patio season is upon us – it’s officially summer and it’s time to soak in the sunshine!! BBQs, summer drinks, ice creams….and painting on the patio.   What more could you need? Let’s face it…..spending yet more time with the same people day after day doesn’t feel like cause to celebrate. But the weather becoming warmer … Continued

Therapy Through Art

In our hectic, everyday lives, it is important to find time to unwind and relax. We all spend so much time on our phones, tablets and computers that we forget that we truly need to take the time to care for ourselves and allow ourselves to not worry about the different stresses in life. There … Continued