Little Studio on the Mesa owner Joanne Kozuchowski holds one of the dogs that were available for adoption from Espanola Humane during a fun fundraising event Saturday where artists of all ages painted ceramic dogs and cats. The studio is located at 113 Longview Drive in White Rock. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Little Studio on the Mesa is a great place for all ages to paint ceramics. Check out other activities and classes at littlestudioonthemesa.com. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

A Espanola Humane volunteer sits quietly with a dog that is hoping to be adopted. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

A couple checks out the cats available for adoption Saturday at Little Studio on the Mesa. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Painting was not for everyone Saturday morning but there was lots more to do at Little Studio on the Mesa. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

A young painter shows off his painted cat. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Katie Brousseau pets one of the dogs from Espanola Humane that were available for adoption Saturday. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

This artist works on a cat and a dog at the Espanola Humane fundraiser Saturday. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Hard at work painting a ceramic dog Saturday at Little Studio On The Mesa in White Rock. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Ready to paint a flower pot at Little Studio on the Mesa. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Taking a break Saturday to check out a project underway at Little Studio on the Mesa. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Some of the cool ceramics on the shelf at Little Studio on the Mesa. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com