We visited Steele's as part of an event and loved everything about our experience! The staff was…read moreincredibly helpful and extremely patient. They took us through everything step by step, explained it clearly and were willing to work with those that needed any extra assistance. The inside is decorated so adorably! Lots of examples of art others have done and and overall feel that just makes you smile. I love that there are a variety of options. You can paint, sculpt or participate in a special event. They had snacks available to purchase (and they made them affordable) and the bathrooms and the space in general was kept very neat. A great place to take your family, a date or just some solo creative time. Highly recommend it!

We had my daughter's birthday party here. The kids had a great time, however, I found the…read moreorganization leading up to the party very poor. I talked to a couple of different employees and each time I called or they called me, I got a different story. No one explained to me how they recommended the party be organized, which became a problem when we got there. When I kindly mentioned this, I was blamed for the not asking the right questions. We paid over $250 for the party, but the leader gave us little attention and appeared annoyed on several occasions. She appeared to be more concerned about her patrons in the front. She should have had another employee working that night so things could have been better organized. Very cute shop though.

Fantastic!! I love the Art Cafe! It is so much fun to go and paint here. If you are in the SPM it's…read moreis a must go to! Staff is super friendly! And I love the atmosphere.

Shame on Eva Popovec as a shop owner. At Christmas, I was gifted $110 for my young children to…read morespend time at the shop with their Grandmother and Aunt. We live out of state (New England so not close). My handbag was stolen a few weeks back along with the gift cards. I have a police report and felt awful that the gift cards were in the stolen handbag. I assumed by calling and explaining this unusual circumstance...that Eva would graciously honor those gift cards. NOPE...and she is such a COWARD that she didn't have the respect to pick up the phone and tell me herself. Didn't expect this nasty response with no explanation. I don't think the thief is going to drive all the way to Youngstown OH to use the gift cards. Is Eva that desperate for money? I honestly feel robbed twice. I strongly recommend that you think twice about patronizing a shop owned by such an unkind, heartless person. There are many options out there for you to pick from other than this pottery place.

I love Brushes and Beans! Usually paint your own pottery places are BYO for food and drinks, but…read morethey are half coffee shop, half pottery pain. They have a huge selection of items to paint and prices and pieces range from around $8 to up to $80. You pick your piece and paint colors and then go to work. To get the true color you need three coats, so it can tale awhile. But it is a really fun experience and the staff is really helpful. They fire your piece and you come back to pick it up in a week or two. Great for something to do with the kids, a date, time with friends or even a fun solo activity.

The coffee was expertly prepared as we enjoyed our toddler niece painting her ceramic project…read more Great fun for her and admirable assistance from the attentive staff. The fruits of child preparedness artwork will be fired and ready for us to collect in 2 weeks!

We have had a birthday party, paint and sip, and gone to classes at Party Art Cafe and Studio this…read moreyear. Each experience was enjoyed by the whole family. The kids enjoy learning about art and we enjoy spending time with them that doesn't hurt our budget.

My granddaughter had her birthday party there today, she is 9yrs. old. They all did a painting of a…read moreunicorn, which was already penciled on the canvas. Art teacher took his time with them and painted one along with them explaining all. We had pizza, cake and they were very helpful. At the end the girls had their own painted favor to take home, and we're very excited to see how well they did and show it off. Thank you Party Art Cafe!

Such an awesome gem in Lawrenceville! Perfect for kids, date nights (they are BYOB!), or roommate…read morebonding time which is why I went! There is so many pottery to choose from but I'd recommend having a rough idea of what you want to paint beforehand so you take less time selecting. I originally wanted to paint a matcha chawan bowl but they were sold out. I opted for a small bowl from the cheap pottery section (this is a section of slightly messed up pottery for a heavily discounted price). Prices in this section could range from $3-$20ish? Either way, it's on the low end and very affordable. You can choose 5 colors and you pay for the pottery piece you + the price of painting it (I believe we paid about $16-17 per person). So fun and we had a blast looking up painting inspiration from Pinterest and chatting while we finished our bowls! It takes about 2 weeks to get your item back so still waiting on mine but super excited to see how it came out!

I went here for a girls night and we loved it. We each painted something different and just shot…read morethe breeze and got artsy. They called us up when it was dry and couple of days later and now we have fun keepsakes.

My husband and I came here to paint a couple items. There is a TON to choose from here!! They have…read moreanimals & various figurines, plates, platters, mugs, and other dishes, as well as vases and planters. There's an option to paint or choose some sturdier pottery to do pour glazing on. They also do wheel throwing courses! For painting, we chose a mug and a small planter. The prices are listed on the bottom of each item and it comes with all the supplies, paint, and final firing. There is not table fee here like at other places. The staff is incredible. They remember you by name when you come in and are so helpful with picking out ideas, sharing techniques, and getting colors for you to use. If you don't finish your item the first time, you can come back and finish a 2nd time at no cost! ($10 if you come back after that on the same item.) We came just us the first time, and the 2nd time we came back with our son. It is a very different experience with kids vs adults, but either way is fun!

I called on short notice on a Saturday for a group of 12 for a bachelorette party. They were able…read moreto accommodate us with a larger table in the back. They were incredible! From explaining the different painting options to the different pieces to the pickup! We had a great time, and all of the pieces were bubble-wrapped, labeled, and had care instructions for pickup. I couldn't recommend Katie's Clay Studio enough for all ages. My mug was $29 before gratuity.

What an adorable art studio! Drop in projects available and reservations aren't required ( although…read moredepending on what time you want to go you might want to call as they have an afternoon " art club" for kids). Chose from pottery painting, mosaic painting, canvas paintings of various sizes, and glass fusion projects . The owner and her employee Natalie were friendly and helpful. The owner provided our kids with great tips to create their canvases ( helped pick out stencils for their designs , taught them techniques for blending and creating fine details). Worth the trek for this outing- perfect for kids, tweens and teens. A little on the pricy side but a good value for sure.A plus experience and a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

My five year old daughter and I met a friend and her daughter for a mommy/daughter date. It was a…read moregreat experience! First thing to note is that they aren't just pottery painting. They also have wine glass painting, fused glass and mosaics. We chose to paint pottery. One of the few downsides was the cost. My daughter picked a pretty small cat and it was $20. It was a bit more pricy than other studios I've been to. You get assigned a table and everything you need is on the table. There are additional paint colors (if needed). Make sure you give yourself time. If you do pottery painting it needs three coats to get the full color effect. They said to allow for a week for firing, but ours was ready in about three days. Overall, a really fun activity for any age.

If you are a crafty-minded person, you need Ringel's Ceramics in your life…read more Helen's shop features ready-to-sell ceramics for every occasion: Halloween, Christmas, Easter, every Pittsburgh sport, dragons, weddings, new babies, you name it. Her windows on Merchant Street are always decorated with beautiful pieces that she and the other gals have made. However, what's even cooler about Ringel's Ceramics are the weekly classes. On Wednesday evenings (7-10) and Saturdays (10-4), you can come in to the shop, buy an unfinished piece to work on (as well as all the brushes & paints you will need), and hang out in the shop, chatting with other crafty people and creating your masterpiece. Prices are so reasonable. You pay for your supplies as you go. You can purchase pieces for as little as $2.70, paints are just over $2 each, and class itself costs a mere $3 each time. Whatever you want to create, Ms Helen will find the mold for you. If you have a mold that you want to make, they can pour it for you, and then you can come to class and paint it! The classes are informal: everyone works on their own piece, at their own pace. There's a lot of chatting and laughing and oohing & ahhing over each other's latest projects. But you learn the different techniques of ceramics painting, and you get help and assistance throughout the whole process (for example, we all make Ms Helen paint the eyes on our characters, because she rules at this very difficult part of painting). There are often technique sheets available for the project you want to work on, and this can help you see how to enhance the painting as well. I came across the shop first on Nationality Days in Ambridge, and brought in a buffalo mold I had bought on eBay for $15. I really liked what the buffalo looked like, so I bought the mold without knowing how I would be able to use it. And even though it was an old mold in kind of a state of disrepair, they were able to pour it, and then Ms Helen helped me learn how to paint it (my first project!), and now I have a gorgeous buffalo statue at home. And once you start... well, you spend every class wandering around looking at the available pieces and wondering what you will paint next. There are so many options, you'll never run out. If you like to do crafts, even if you don't have any experience with ceramics or painting, please come and hang out and learn a little! It's the best way to spend your Wednesday night.

When I walked in it took me back to the 70s when every grandmother and mother painted the ceramic…read moremolds. The store had tons of product they also have classes. If you like ceramic statues or want to paint it's the place to go. It's a dying art