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    4.7 (18 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Michelle S.

    Been here at least 6-7 times over the years. Many great memories and items we will keep forever! We typically do a pottery project and over the years have made coasters, bedside table trays, serving platters, etc. Our children and grandchildren have painted various figurines and keepsakes. Love the staff. This time we painted abstract. So, if you don't like our abstract paintings please do not judge distractions. Like all art, not all things are for everyone. No matter your ability, you have great options here!!!

    Dominique D.

    My husband and I sincera we moved to North Carolina we have been looking for places to have fun. We both like pottery a lot. Recently my dad passed away and I have been so depressed so he found us a place where I can go and distract myself. Since you enter the store you can feel this vibe of creativity and calmness. They have from pottery paint to canvas. They also have summer camps for the kids or after school activities. We were looking for pieces to paint and I saw this beautiful Angel it literally reminds about my dad. This can be a play date with your kids or just a date with your partner! I recommend to check it out!

    Table and paints for creating art on your chosen piece of art
    Stephanie V.

    What a fun place!! And it's right next door to several different great restaurants and dessert shops. This is a good place for anything from a kid's party to a date night. The staff is very helpful and there is a large selection of pieces in varied genre and holiday themes to choose from. I'd love to return and create more art.

    Distractions offers drop-in bisque (ceramics) painting. As of Dec. '24, pieces range in price from $16 - $115 and are kiln-fired with a nontoxic food-grade glaze for an amazing, safe final product. The studio also hosts on-site functions (reservation and reasonable deposit is required). With a helpful staff that went the extra mile, (shout out to Cheyenne) Distractions met our needs for a recent baby shower hosted on-site. We were favorably impressed with the space, variety of ceramic pieces, staff, and the final products. Everyone had a great time!

    Alex R.

    Love, love, LOVE! What a great time! First off, the staff is so nice and engaging. I really felt comfortable there and it made the entire experience that much better. Their selection was incredible; I couldn't even get it all in a picture. They had practical things to paint and also many fun things that are just pretty to look at (like my Slytherin Fox!) Canvas, metal, wood, mosaics...you name it! We really liked how there wasn't a time limit (thank goodness because we painted and talked and had a great time for a little over 3 hours) and didn't limit you to a certain number of colors either. What was really great was that the staff was also very helpful in several ways. I needed some help with the eyes of my fox and the staff traced them out for me and gave me tips and tricks on how to make the eyes look perfect! I was about to leave him without eyes because I'm not the best at painting and what not; that was really cool of them. This is an experience and a great one at that. We will be back this weekend as a matter of fact! Must go!

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    Meh. It was an okay experience. Honestly seemed like the knock off version of a Mad Platter studio.

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    . With a helpful staff that went the extra mile, (shout out to Cheyenne) Distractions met our needs for a recent baby shower hosted on-site

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    Mad Splatter

    Mad Splatter

    3.9(57 reviews)
    8.6 mi
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    This is for those looking for funbthings to do in Greensboro. Great way to spend an hour with a…read morefriend or a few friends. We chose to throw a little paint in a splatter room. The business outfits you with a splatter suit to protect your clothes, shoes, and hair along with some goggles for your eyes. Everyone who goes into the room must purchase either a canvas, a shirt, a hat, or a bag in addition to the fee person to use the room. A reservation is highly recommended because they start rooms at a quarter after the hour regardless of availability. Pros Really fun to paint clothes, walls, and your friends Cool add ons for an additional price An hour is plenty of time They supply you with a lot of paint and plenty of colors You can pick a really cool Playlist from Spotify Convenient location on Battleground Ave Paint easily washes off hands Reasonable prices Really nice staff They'll take some photos of you in the room so you dont have to get paint on your phone Cons May have to wait as a walk-in even if rooms are available

    Really fun date night activity! We booked a paint room for an hour. They didn't have any times that…read moreworked for us on their website, but when we called they said they were able to squeeze us in. It is a little expensive so be prepared for that. I think it was about $10/person, but the canvases can get pretty expensive if you want a bigger size. The one we got was $65 for a medium sized canvas. But the memory and the Picasso-like painting now hanging in my living room helps justify it.

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    The Art Gallery At Congdon Yards

    The Art Gallery At Congdon Yards

    5.0(1 review)
    6.4 mi

    The Art Gallery at Congdon Yards is a welcome addition to the Congdon Yards complex. Offering…read moreclasses to various age groups, there is also a small area for children to explore art. Recently, they have added a full clay studio. Shows normally run for one to two months. Most of the shows are typically of local or regional artists in the main gallery. There are smaller hall galleries which often house elementary, middle and high school artwork. Located on the bottom floor of the complex. You can park in the large parking lot off of Elm Street. There is also parking available near the corner of Lindsay and English Road. Open only during the week from 12noon - 5pm does make it a bit tough to enjoy but there are times they are open later due to classes or show receptions.

    From the owner: The Art Gallery at Congdon Yards (TAG) is High Point's premier destination for the visual arts…read more Located in the heart of Congdon Yards, TAG showcases diverse artwork from established and emerging artists in various mediums. TAG is committed to making art accessible and inclusive for everyone, and its welcoming atmosphere makes it a great place to gather with friends and family. TAG offers art classes for youth and adults. Classes include pottery (handbuilding, mold draping, wheel), clay, ceramics, oil painting, drawing, acrylic painting, collage, paper-making, and screen printing. Hands-On studio features magnetics, loom, Legos and coloring. Reproductions of famous artworks adorn the walls.

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    Some of TAG's board at the Gala 2023

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    Crazy Glaze Ceramic Studio & Art Education Center - Low amount of water

    Crazy Glaze Ceramic Studio & Art Education Center

    3.7(15 reviews)
    73.3 mi
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    I am so glad that I was finally able to make it Crazy Glaze. The staff is friendly, and I think…read morethey have great pieces to choose from! For those who are not aware of what they offer, they have canvas paint classes you can sign up for (very similar to wine and design) private parties, or you can just come in and paint any one of the numerous pieces they offer. I'm sure I am missing something :) At the time I went, I was with my son. I am sure many can agree that doing anything with a young child can be difficult. This particular day, my child was being difficult so we ended up leaving without finishing our paintings. The ladies who work there were so helpful and nice with ensuring us that we will be able to come back and finish our paintings whenever we could. I think we ended up having to go back two separate times, so having that option is so nice! The overall process for painting a ceramic piece is pretty simple. The staff is very helpful with assisting you when it comes to deciding on colors to use, brainstorming text ideas to include, etc. The location is small, but there is plenty of room! I did get a little nervous when my son was walking around because the store is not child proof, but I think as long as you are an observant parent, there should not be any issues.

    It's a 2 star rating but it depends on your opinions. When we got there we had to wait for the…read moreworker to set up everything, she did not do this before hand. None of the tables were set up and we didn't even come in the morning. They didn't have much of a color choice or pottery selection. The brushes were really old, the bristles falling off and bent in every direction. You can't paint with frayed bristles. There were no large brushes, just really small ones. Everything there was really expensive too. $20 for a small piece. It wasn't even detailed. The chairs were ripped up and looked like a dog's 10 year old chew toy. They barely gave us any water to wash our brushes and no towel or sponge to get them dry.

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