Every time i go to LWIM its always a great experience! I go with just my husband or we bring along…read moremy daughter as well. So many pieces to choose from! A little overwhelming in a good way! You can paint a sculpture or a dish that you can actually use for food. You don't take your painting home with you so no paint all over your car. It takes two weeks for them to fire your artwork in a kiln. When you pick up then will even box it for you very carefully. I can't wait to go back!

Terrible experience. We had a reservation at 11am. There was only one employee working. He was…read morehelping a party of 12 five year olds. There was barely enough room to sit and paint. Another family left right before us because they had been waiting a long time to be helped. We waited 30min without the employee even saying hello. We ended up leaving because he was still helping the large party. I did not want to spend my money at a place that made us get a "reservation" and then proceeded to ignore us. For a place that charges so much for there pottery pieces I would think they could have more staff working on a Saturday. I was also shocked that their store was so dirty and cluttered. Seriously, it is so bad. The bathroom was also disgusting . I had high hopes for this place but was very disappointed.

Went with a friend for a fun activity as I wanted to do something other than the typical quick…read morebite. I found the painting place and thought it would be fun. We grabbed the quick bite and then headed over. Place was kind of hard to find - it's on the backside of the "plaza" it is in and for some reason the GPS doesn't know how to get on the other side (or maybe it was just us) - but since we knew we were in the right area we drove around and found it. They offer a lot of different craft services - pottery painting, mosaic building, candle making, and other kid friendly activities. We opted for the pottery painting. They had a decent selection of pieces to pant - lot of bowl, plate, cup, jewelry holder, planter, etc. types that are functional. The pottery pieces themselves are a little on the pricey side but they do not have a studio fee like other places, so the cost is all inclusive. They have a lot of paint colors to choose from and it's kept pretty organized, so it's easy to find what you are looking for. At the paint station, they had a display of the colors painted three ways - one coat, two coats, and three plus coats and a number for each color. The bottles were numbered accordingly and they had another little color display below the spot for that number. This was VERY helpful! You use the little paint plates (I forget technical name) and can get as much as you need and want as many times as needed. All of the workers were very friendly, ready and prepared to answer any questions, and were happy to walk you through the process, setup, and instructions. They had several table setups all of which were prepared with various brushes and water bowls. There were a lot of other supplies available too. We had a great time. It wasn't extremely busy which was good - I can see this place filling up, but I will say they have a lot of space to accommodate. The turnaround time given was a week, so I will pick up my piece soon and add an after photo. I made a coffee mug and my friend made a display like plate/tray - can't wait to see the results! Would definitely consider going back here for more pottery painting!

Staff here is very welcoming and friendly. Explained the process thoroughly…read more The setup is very similar to other pottery painting places I've been to. They even had pre-made paint palettes as an option. They also have some pottery pieces and things you can paint and take home the same day, but you can't eat from those items as they don't go thru the kiln. There wasn't a ton of variety in the pottery pieces to choose from, and the prices were a bit high compared to what I've seen in the past. We enjoyed our time. There were only two other parties there so it was very quiet and peaceful. Tip: if you use GPS for directions, it'll point you to the building across from theirs. They're right across from the Russian School. Their sign is a bit hidden. They do have a free parking lot.

This place is THE PLACE to go for clay painting in Boston. Super cheap ($10 studio fee plus the…read morecost of the item. Whole session can be $30ish or more if you buy a big item). They book out quickly so make sure you make a reservation! Week nights they're less busy though and it can be fun to hang out with friends or bring a date here. There's a great variety of colors and the turn around for firing is only a few days. Also they've been doing a free pizza Tuesday deal that is awesome! I love painting here. Plus great people watching/listening if you ever want to paint alone and just enjoy the community and bustling room of artists

You know it's a pottery studio so of course it may be a little unorganized but I will be back. So…read morecool that it's BYOB and there are a range of options to paint!!

Very helpful staff especially to someone like me and my companion. Very patient and worked with her…read morespecific requests thanks

Great selection. Staff was welcoming and wonderful. I painted a little dog. Other than helicopter…read moremoms telling their children how to paint. Everything was great.

Wonderful pottery studio! Friendly and welcoming staff. Such a fun activity for all ages! Thanks!read more

Made by Me is a fun activity to do with friends, a date, or solo! The small studio is off Mass Ave,…read morenear a ton of good food spots and ice cream (shoutout to Barcelona Wine Bar). When you go in there are a ton of items on the wall to choose from, which have a base price. Some of them can be quite pricey but there are also some solid options that are $20 or less. I got this cute mushroom bird feeder that I plan to use for jewelry (I believe it was around $20?). Once you start paying there is a rate per hour that is charged on top of that item price. I will say that the studio has a very zen and relaxing vibe... until I remembered I was being charged per hour HA. There are stencils and a variety of colors to use for your artwork. I loved the stencil books because they helped so much, especially with the time constraint. When you're done with your piece they estimate about 7 days before it is ready for pickup. The staff were all super kind and helpful and the place itself was kept tidy. Overall, I had a great experience there with my friend and would go again. BONUS: I don't live in the area anymore and my friend dropped the ball on picking up our artwork. I recently went back to visit and since I was right across the street I decided to try my luck and see if my piece was there, and it was! I painted my mushroom bird feeder in December 2024 and it was still there 5 months later in May! AMAZINNGGGGG, really made my day.

This place just opened up two weeks ago. We stumbled upon it while at the mall. We have done the…read morepottery thing but this was different. These are banks! They are not pottery, so they feel so much more durable and practical. We spent hours perfecting our banks and loved every minute. Give this place a try, you won't regret the experience.

From the owner: Mio Painting is a vibrant craft studio located in Massachusetts, offering unique DIY experiences…read morefor both kids and adults. Specializing in fun and creative activities like doll coloring and ‘message in a bottle’ projects, we also host memorable kids’ birthday parties and special events. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly day out or planning a custom birthday celebration, Mio Painting provides an artistic escape where creativity flows and everyone leaves with their own handcrafted masterpiece. Come visit us for a fun, hands-on experience in the world of arts and crafts!

Been going here for years since I was a kid and now I bring my son here. Very fun outing to explore…read morean artistic side and use the items for decades to come!

So much fun! The staff is so friendly and helpful! We did fused glass for the first time, and…read morecan't wait to try something bigger!

Allison (Alli) Carroll - Artist Extraordinaire!…read more Have purchased several of her creations... while in Boston visiting. Just happened upon her shop 216 Newbury St. while out on a walk. Such fabulous unique artwork! Just commissioned her to create a child's first Menorah for our Grandson! Something he will keep and treasure! A Family Heirloom. Beautiful. Thanks Alli!

Scammers for sure!! No prices anywhere and three mid-size pieces later my 2 friends and I paid…read moreclose to $800...truly criminal. Also a quick google search of the owner comes up with some very...questionable morals. Yikes.

We're in the area for the summer so we've been looking for things to do. We were so glad we found…read morethis place! Everyone was very friendly. The woman that assisted us was super thorough and helpful. She gave us tips and recommendations and explained everything perfectly, she even saved my daughter's piece when she "ruined" it (she needs a promotion lol). We tried the clay painting & there was a wide variety of ready made pottery pieces to choose from. I chose a mermaid mug, my daughter chose a cute character mug and my son chose a cute trophy vase/mug? There were tons of paint colors to choose from as well as all the painting accessories (brushes, stencils, sponges, etc). We were reminded that we can't take the pieces home right away since they'll have to go in the kiln but they'll call/text in 7-10 days for pickup. The studio was very clean, organized and spacious. It was also very affordable, they charge $5 per person for the first hour and then $2.50 each additional hour per person and you just buy the ceramic pieces that range from $20 and up. Highly recommend for a fun time with family and friends.

My daughter, myself and my two nieces went on a Friday evening. We had so much fun ! You can bring…read morealcohol if you would like to. We brought wine, next time we will bring some snacks also. Staff was friendly and explained the process to us. We picked out our project and proceeded to paint laugh and enjoy each other's company. Highly recommend ! The only negative I have is the pottery pieces to choose from was not that extensive and the prices of said items I feel were a bit pricey. We had a blast ! Definitely going back !

Still have what I need every time Ty . Friendly csr prices have gone a bit over my budget but still…read morefun to walk through

Total chaos. Understaffed. They are behind in everything, including frame jobs that were due a week…read moreago. They do not answer the phone. You cannot even stay on and hope someone answers, as recording says that specific Michaels is not available. All the employees seem to have only been there a week or two. I could not find anyone to answer a simple question about return policy. Steer clear.