What a fun activity! I was here with a group of women for a social / networking event. We were…read moreallowed to bring our own food and drinks (pizza and coke, solid!). You can pick your own item to paint. They have so many different options to choose from in varying price ranges. They give you all the materials you need, including apron , sponges and paint. They also give you clear instructions and suggestions. I decided to paint a spoon rest, something I've been looking for- functional and pretty. It cost around $24 which was fair pricing. While picking what to paint, keep in mind you have around 1.5-2hrs. So plan accordingly! After our painting, they text you within 10 days and you can go pick up your masterpiece. Plenty of free parking lot as well as street parking available in the area. I will definitely be back.

We took a 1 session pottery throwing class. Sabrina was a great teacher! When we come to the area…read moreagain, we'll be back!

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.

My partner and I had a lovely date night at Clay Dreaming!! We had a reservation and were welcomed…read morein as soon as we arrived. The employees showed us around and made sure we knew where everything was and how to paint our pottery. There was a wide range of items to paint, so there's something for everyone's interests and budget. There was also a wide range of colors and paint brushes. I've done pottery painting a few times and I typically feel a little let down when I get the finished piece back... but not this time! Clay dreaming's instructions and tips for painting helped my piece to turn out just how I wanted it. Thank you to clay dreaming and I recommend this place for a wonderful date night!

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.

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!!

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.

I want to write this review mainly because I do not agree with the karen who wrote the most recent…read morenegative review here. I have been to Clay Dreams multiple times for team events and every time the staff goes above and beyond to be friendly, respectful, and supportive of us! It's a small space, but that's Boston area for you. And I love that it's a small local business! I recommend this place to everyone and will be back for many times to come!

Great experience, looking forward to our next visit!…read more We've been coming here as a family since our daughter was little. We haven't been in years since life got busy, but my daughter went again last week with her friend and painted an adorable light switch plate! She came in with a vision of paint splattered in quirky colors, and the staff didn't hesitate to get the supplies she would need. They showed her how to splatter paint with a toothbrush to get this fun Jackson Pollock kind of punk style. She was nervous, but everyone was super helpful and reassuring the whole time! She's really happy with how her painting came out, she did a great job! I'm really glad this place is still here, and thriving after all these years. The layout is different, and there's friendly new faces working there, but it's the same hidden gem it was when we first visited! It was a great location for birthday parties and play-dates back in the day, and now that our girl's going off to college, the wife and I might treat ourselves to a Paint and Sip night or two!

This was my first time back since the new owners took over. It was the first time my daughter has…read moredone pottery and we had a great time. The owner, her daughter and another employee were so nice and helpful without being intrusive. I am so happy that the owner was paying attention to what was going on as she came over to ask if the color I picked for my tree was what I actually wanted...it was not! I would have ended up with a blue tree. My daughter was trying to figure out colors that would complement each other on her piece and the owner's daughter is amazing at that. So glad we came in. We definitely will be back!!

Never going again! Poor selection for fused glass projects including materials, very poorly…read moreorganized. Owner didn't have a clue about kiln timing to get desired effect! Owner talked negatively about customers to us as we were trying to have a fun day! We left our projects to be fired and two of our projects were mishandled and messy after being fired ! The Fritz rolled out onto areas that were clear before firing! Overall not professional at all! Prices were fair but not for the end results.

Added photos after pickup! Love the mug and platter; they came out great. They did a great job with…read morefinishing. It is nice and glossy and it effectively removed that creepy unfinished clay like chalkboard feeling. They said it is dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe so excited to get it in rotation! They have a pretty quick turnaround time (3-5 days) and are very generous with their hold times. I embarrassingly will admit it took me a few months to get back to pick them up, and thankfully they still had them waiting in the back. Also, the garage DOES go through to the back of the building where The Painting Place is - so the directions are correct. It was much easier to get there this time when I realized it was a pull-through garage under the building lol.... I will definitely keep The Painting Place on my list for pottery crafts in the future!!

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the painting place! The prices were very comparable to other…read morepottery painting places and I found the owner/employees so helpful! They ensured you had all the information before you started and were ready at any point for any questions you had. The setup of the studio was also organized and allowed you to have creative freedom. Another unique aspect that the painting place had was that their color tiles (examples for how the paint would look after firing) also included swatches before the kiln, and how it would look based on the amount of coats you made. They also had an assortment of examples for different applications on your pottery such as masking tape, masking tape stickers, freckled paints, and even glazes you would see on professional pottery. Examples of what you could make and the colors you could choose were all over the studio for easy reference. I had a lovely time and would certainly come back.

Want to laugh and craft and drink wine? Check. Check. Check. Heidi brought a group of my dearest…read morecollege friends together via Zoom for just that! We had a blast. And even came out with some very cool macrame pieces. She was able to cater to our varied skill sets and even keep calm when we made her explain one knot a mere 30 times. What a fun night, and cool idea. She offers a ton of class options so we will definitely be doing it again.

I attended one of Re-create's organic body product workshops. It was empowering and fun! You learn…read morea lot about what is in your skin care products and the dangers of certain chemicals. This information has been very useful. You also get to add your choice of a variety of essential oils in to the products you make (they all smelt amazing!). Heidi is really down to earth and fun to work with. I would recommend the workshop to anyone seeking a healthier lifestyle or simply wants to take charge of what they are putting on their skin. I will definitely be back for another session! It was fun going with a group of friends.

Cute gift shop with a friendly owner! I came here to try to find some holiday gifts, wasn't really…read moresure what I was looking for. A lot to browse and many options. I finally found an awesome lighthouse paint by numbers that I snagged for my sister in law. Though it was a bit pricey, I felt good supporting a local business vs Michaels. While I was shopping I could hear the owner on the phone with a customer assisting them and not rushing to get them to hang up which is very nice. Once I checked out she offered to wrap it for me with no extra charge. I thought it was such a special touch. She also has an adorable dog that was behind the counter who was a friendly old lady. As an animal lover this is always bonus points in my life. It seems as she hosts some type of events, has some space in the back not sure if it's for crafts? But worth checking out! Plenty of parking!

Brissonte is my go-to place if I need a gift, some chocolates or just some me time to browse and…read morelook at all the lovely products Colleen carries. I always something new! Christmas gifts, birthday gifts, thinking of you gifts, cards; I can always find the perfect gift to give! For me, besides the chocolates, I love the Swan Creek soy candles and all the soaps. Colleen stocks her shop with products I do not see anywhere else. Brissonte is a gem in North Reading!