The staff here was just so nice and pleasant. We walked in on a Saturday and while there were obviously a couple small groups already scheduled and the space is not very large. It was not a problem getting us in to paint some items. We had an impromptu date here, and I would also say that this was one of the nicer ways to spend a Saturday afternoon that we had found. The process is pretty simple. Check in with the front desk they have you pick out a piece too please assign a table and then explain the process of how to wait on Keys to get the best result. They take care of everything after you are done applying the number of coats that you want on your item and you return after a few days to pick up. It's very simple and you can take your time. There were a mix of adults and groups that involve children, but this is not a place that I would bring very young children unsupervised or without high-level supervision. Price pay on most of the pieces to paint is around $30 and up. You can do a smaller item like an ornament for much less but people play a coffee mug about $20-$30 for what took us several hours to complete and it was very enjoyable time. Parking is available if you go around the block there is parking behind the "house". There's also street parking available on the side streets if that is filled. . read more

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I had never painted pottery before, but this was fun to do. It took me a few sittings to complete her. Everyone was so nice and helpful when hubs and I went in to paint on our pieces of pottery. read more

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Had such a great time tonight with my kids. The employee that was working was very kind and helpful! She explained everything in detail and made the process very easy and enjoyable! We went on a Friday evening and was a little concerned that parking may be hard, but it ended up being pretty easy to find parking close to the building. We will definitely be back and we can't wait to see how our pottery turned out! read more

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Color Me Mine is an awesome creative space to let your artistic juices flow! It offers pottery painting in Ghent, where you can put your artistic mark on everything from Christmas ornaments to piggy banks, ring dishes to mugs to salad bowls. Pricing varies, but expect a $10 studio fee that encompasses paint, supplies, and pottery, plus the price of the item you paint. I painted a flower catch-all dish that was about $18. There's tons of glaze colors, brushes, stencils, and assistance from the employees available. Pieces are usually ready for pickup 7-10 days after painting. This is a great way for all ages to spend an afternoon! read more

Had my sons 9th birthday party here and it was a nice little artsy experience! The pieces came out so nice and my sons birthday plate is SO adorable! read more

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Absolutely wonderful. We had a party of 10+ people in the party room and the staff was wonderful, attentive and made the experience one to remember read more

Super fun place for adults and kids that love creativity. A lot of options to pick from to paint! read more

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Fun and affordable! It's pretty straight forward. You choose a piece, you choose your paint and get to work. My only gripe is that I wish they provided design ideas or stencils for those of us who are creatively challenged. Also, I wish the space was bigger! But it doesn't take away from the experience. read more

I was along with my grandchild but didn't paint anything. On the way out a piece caught my eye. I bought two and was told I could pay now and come back another day to paint them. I haven't gone back yet but am looking forward to it. The place is very organized and clean the people are friendly and helpful. There is a wide variety of of things to pick from read more

Color Me Mine is a fun time. You get to choose from their display of ceramics and you can paint using all of the paints at your disposal. They set you up with palettes, brushes, and walk you through how your colors will appear once it's out the kiln. You leave your painted pieces with them and by the time you pick it up (they send you a text when your ceramics are ready), it's nice and glossy and all yours to keep! The ceramics they provide is a great selection of decorative items to stuff you can use (mugs, plates, dishes, storage containers). I'd say if you want to secure a spot here, definitely set up an appointment, especially if you're a big group since the space is rather small and can fill up quickly! My first experience in this place was great. I painted ceramics with my fiancé til closing time and wasn't rushed. But the second experience I had over the summer really turned me off due to lack of transparency regarding when they stop accepting walk-ins (6:30pm). I had to come back another day, which caused more confusion and caused one of the staff members to lie about my prior visit. I don't know why she did but it was enough to put me off. I doubt my personal experience will be anything like yours, so saving the details to myself. Instead, I highly encourage setting up an appointment for a smoother experience. read more

A great place to spend time with family and friends, or quiet time with yourself. I have an annual membership and have met a lot of people. Family friendly environment to reconnect. One of the few places that I go to where no one's on their cell phones The kids creations are the best. read more

Super nice staff and the kids had a great time making Father's Day gifts. Good selection.

Great music playlist, clean and organized, great prices, and easy to understand instructions. They can fire your pottery pieces and ship it to your home for an added fee. read more

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I love that this place takes walk-in's, have plenty of seating, and has a good music playlist. What I didn't like was paying $10/person to paint because the pottery is pretty pricey & I wish the chairs were more comfortable too. read more

I like the establishment and the team members were friendly, the host of our party of 9 was very helpful with color options and helping correct somethings. The options that we were able to pick from could have been a little better but I am satisfied with what I picked out. So time goes by and we had one person assigned to pick up all the pieces, we received some of pieces back incorrect. Some of the instructions were not executed properly, for instance my mom & I designed a heart shaped mug that connects together, she requested writings on her mug and instead they put it on mine.. so pretty disappointed about that. Outside of that the experience was fine. read more

I needed air in the tire when heading to NC and these folks were ao kind to help me out with no problem!

Initially, the visit was great. It was the experience afterwards that was unacceptable. After nearly 3 hours, the three of us had completed our masterpieces. After weeks of hearing nothing, a follow up call revealed somehow one of our masterpieces was lost. Color me mine didn't bother to notify my friend of this issue at any point; had she not called in to see if it was ready, I don't think we would have heard from them at all. I was also advised when I went to retrieve the completed ones that they'd called and her voicemail was full which is a blatant lie. They had no intention of righting this wrong. For "compensation" she was offered a refund or a redo which is utterly laughable given the circumstances. This missing piece is the mug below. read more

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Very cool place. Staff is so helpful and knowledgeable of all the products. Ready to assist with anything they can. I am not the best colorist, super excited my gurl new she stuff. Go on a date with family or friends or go alone just GO and have fun... read more

This 2-story paint and pottery studio in the heart of Ghent is a fun spot, perfect for groups, special events, date nights or good ole' alone time stress relief. You buy whatever piece/project you want to paint and pay a small fee that covers your sitting time, art supplies and instruction. It can be pricey with multiple people if you go on a whim but I used a groupon and it was definitely worth it. They have tons of ceramics to chose from with something to fit everyone's taste. Staff are super friendly, patient and helpful in sharing tips and decorative techniques. They said items are ready for pickup 5 days AFTER you complete them in studio but mine was ready in 3. Typical Ghent street parking available; fortunately for people like my wife who hate parallel parking, there's also a small private lot for patrons behind the building. A fun place to have creative hours of fun and not have to worry about the clean-up. read more

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So the wife and I did this as our"fun date" last month and had a great time. The staff is very attentive and helpful. They were even kind enough to compliment our rather "primitive" work. Love the fact that they do reserved time slots. That's one of those COVID things I hope we keep. Seating is limited so the reservation makes sure you have a spot. It's a relaxing and fun way to kill a couple hours with a friend or with the kids. read more

This place was perfect for my birthday! Everyone really enjoyed their time painting. The place was packed! Hopefully they can expand a bit more because I know how much the people of Ghent love it here! read more

We stumbled on this place when looking for an afternoon activity to do w/ our grandkids - ages 5-11. This was a great activity! The gals at the shop were a huge help getting our grand kids started and all 3 of them were totally absorbed & having a GREAT time!!! read more

It was never stated that if we were unable to pick up our items past a certain amount of time our items would be donated. I spent over $100.00 for my daughters and I items, for it to be given away without my knowledge. Please be clear to your customers about your pick up policies! read more

This is fun for the whole family. It's just not cheap! They have some parking in the back...but they want you to walk around and come in the front door. Lots of selections to paint, lots of samples to see, lots of colors to mix. Seating is tightly crammed together. Party room upstairs so it gets loud when those groups are coming and going or both at the same time. Staff was friendly enough....and helpful when you asked. My biggest complaint: cost. We each painted an item and our family cost was $84. We got 2 coffee mugs, a salsa bowl(small) and a soap dish. It was a great time, but we could have fun a little cheaper most anywhere else lol. But my kids are still asking to go back months later. So we will sometime soon. They do have monthly specials to knock off the sitting fee or buy one get one sitting fee. Look for the deals on the website. read more

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Really enjoyed this place. The prices weren't too bad. The place was jumpin towards the end of our session. They don't rush you to get things done... you paint at your own pace which is typical of these kinds of places. Nice assortment of practical pieces to color. We painted salt and pepper shakers, coasters, box and other decorations. Fun for all ages. read more

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If you are looking for something different and fun to do that will occupy a few hours of your day this is the place to be. This was my first time to a color me mine studio for a private event and fundraiser. I love that there are so many pieces to choose from but wasn't a huge fan of the prices being that I am not an artist and didn't want to pay upwards of $10-$60 on a piece that would look like crap. I settled for the cupcake dish. I thought that would be a perfect option since I would have to make up a design, the design was there for me and all I had to do was fill it in. The employee was very helpful in showing you different paint colors and techniques to use. The techniques come in handy when you are working on a piece where you need to use your imagination. The downside to this and really any other paint your own pottery places is that you have to wait 5-7 for your piece to be fired in order to receive it back after painting. There is also a $10 studio fee which Im assuming covers paint costs, they do have discounts during the week that I will probably take advantage of in the future. read more

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They never told me that they personally could not glaze my item if I used acrylic paint. They never told me I had to use a specific paint. I told them which paint I was going to be using. That never crossed their minds to tell me everything. I wasted 2 trips after the initial trip. I am NOT happy. I can't get my item finished on time because of their negligence. I will never go to one of these again. I hope they go bankrupt and never again show themselves ever again. Hope this business rots read more

Took the grandsons aged 8 and 10. They both loved it. I painted a small XMAS tree. The staff is very helpful. I would highly recommend it for any age. read more

We had a great time at Color Me Mine! The staff were all super helpful and we were excited to come back. Unfortunately, we were a bit disheartened when we picked up our finished mugs. Our light colored mug had several noticeable black smears on it that definitely were not there when we left. Disappointing for the price we paid/time spend painting. If we come back, we'll stick to dark colors to hopefully avoid them being marked during glazing :( read more

Came here with my son using Groupon. The girls working there are so sweet and attentive. Making sure we had what we needed and if they could help with anything. Our ceramics are ready to be picked up from being glazed very quickly(2 days). Definitely coming back for some more winter QT time with my kids. :) read more

Color Me Mine - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I first found out about this place when I was in California. We had arranged a party at the local Color Me Mine to paint. At first I was skeptical but I didn't realize what a wide array of ceramic pieces they had. I just wish they would be able to give a better idea of what to expect on their website! I think that would actually entice people to come. Although you may think that this is a little kiddy place, but the truth is when I went in on Saturday, I think there were 3 kids and almost 15 adults painting various things from cups to plates to sculptures. Right now they have a halloween theme and you can special order ceramic pumpkins/jack o lanterns with your name in them. They have kitchen supplies, small clay figurines, tiles and many other things! There are gargoyles, dragons, fairies, fish, birds, frogs, lizards and many more (Sounds like I'm singing "part of your world"). I don't really like the parking situation. You can't park anywhere near them since there is nothing but a few spots on the street next to the Starbucks. You'll have to park in the public parking across from the Naro and then walk over. Their space is limited on the bottom floor. When they have parties, they take the people upstairs so other customers can continue to stroll in! Again, great place. The people working there are patient and nice. They have a lot of great tips to help get you going. Many different colors of paint. If you're an amateur, this is a great place. If you're more skilled, this is also a great place. You see talent of all kinds. I strongly encourage the store owner to post some of the great pieces that customers paint! read more

Was here for a 6 yr old birthday party. I will try not to let that fact jade my review. It seems like a great business model, but I was more distracted by all of the kids. Parking is limited but there is off street parking behind the building off Colley avenue. They have a pretty good selection of items to paint. I also didn't know what their prices are like , so I am writing this review with one hand tied behind my back. The upstairs is where the birthday party was located. It is a good place for about 10-15 kids. There is one bathroom, so there were about 20 bathroom breaks for all of the kids. The staff was very friendly and all into the business model. She was also good interacting with all of the crazy kids. I think that you have to pay for the ceramic piece and then there is a sitting fee. The place wasn't crowded on the first floor and there were about 5 table, with two of them being occupied. Bottom line is that if I am desperate for something to do with my kids and I have about $40 burning a hole in my pocket, then I would go there. read more

Snugly sitting on Colley Avenue in the Ghent area of Norfolk, in an adorable little house is Color Me Mine. They cater to parties, groups or individuals who would like to paint their own pottery, available in all shapes and sizes. You get to choose the piece you would like to decorate from a range of items such as plates, dog bowls or piggy banks. There are many to choose from at various price points so that you can determine how much you are wanting to spend for that session. The staff assists you in choosing paint colors and lets you go to town. It is the ideal place for kid's parties, dates or just getting away and clearing your mind. Art therapy for the soul, perhaps. No matter why you visit, the experience is very enjoyable. The prices are leaning a tad to the ridiculous side, but you pay for the equipment and time using their space. They are usually pretty empty unless there is a party at the same time. Color Me Mine is perfect for a special occasion, no matter what it may be. read more

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Creative, colorful, crafty, artsy fartsy. After buying a groupon I went down to check it out with my daughter hello too easy all the stuff is there to use they clean up any mess. Kelly and Brenda are so sweet and encouraging with kids and adults. They have really fun parties, and fund raisers, girls night with wine, p.j. Night discounts for students. I bought a membership immediately very relaxing during the week with no kids and a friend meet for lunch and make something special for someone. Really suggest for kids on a rainy day or looking to spend some one on one looks like a bunch of girls take guys on dates ther too . Really friendly everyone chats it up. A definite try for something different , they are open all the time. read more

A fun thing to do when it's hot outside! We went with our neighbors and the kids had a blast painting, while us moms got creative as well. The place is small, but quaint and the staff is very friendly and helpful. We had a great time. Price is pretty reasonable, It takes about 5 days before your piece is done after you paint it, they have to fire it. A fun place to go when it's too hot outside, or a rainy day. read more

I always enjoy a trip out to Color Me Mine, it's always a fun and inviting environment. The employee who helped us out last time we were there was very sweet and allowed me to change my pottery selection a couple times (I'm admittedly insanely indecisive). They still have the 2 for 1 studio fees on Wednesday so go check this place out! read more

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Staff was helpful but they were out of many colors and general supply, like letter stamps, plus their ink paints were dry so we shouldn't use. All is very expensive, added many coats as instructed but the end results were disappointing because the paint consistency is diluted....a rip off. Colors ended transparent - pale and the kids were very disappointed. Not returning. read more

Found this place online while a few friends were in town. Decided to check it out simply because it seemed like something out of our norm. Great selection to choose from, wide variety of paints and supply. I'd love to go back. Our visit became extremely awkward when one of the staff began randomly talking to use about her previous employer. This conversation quickly took a dive. She kept talking and making us uncomfortable. Let's just say she became speaking of other races (not of her own but ours) and how she "loves them" and her "grandmother adopted one." Except I'll leave out words used. It was one of those, "is this really happening" moments. Our projects came out great and I'd love to do more. However due to my uncomfortable experience, I may think twice about this location. Especially if the same staff member is there. read more

Took my girlfriend here for our first date to make each other personal mugs. Was definitely a fun and unique experience. She appreciated the date idea and we had a blast. read more

When I picked up our pieces, mine had a crack and they gave me an Oops Card that allows me to come back and repaint the same piece at no cost and no studio fee! I am SUPER IMPRESSED with their commitment to customer satisfaction! read more