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.

Expensive and nearly impossible to get you pieces the hours are so limited and if you send someone…read moreelse (like your spouse) they can't look up a name or anything - it would be nice if it was more clear that if you don't have that you're SOL.

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!

Wish we had more time with our projects. We started about 10 minutes late because the instructor…read morewas picking up coffee and muffins for the class, then she took about 10 minutes to go through attendance/contact info. 20 minutes out of 90 is kind of substantial. Maybe attendance could be dealt with once the class has clay in front of them and they can use the time to prep clay/think of surface decoration. Nice idea, (although eating muffins with hands in clay isn't easy) execution could use some refining.

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.

Hestia Creations Specializing in handcrafted gifts and home…read moredécor, Hestia offers unique, locally inspired items and a paint-your-own pottery studio.

For souvenirs of the area, skip the trinket shops and head to Hestia Creations. It's a small gift…read moreshop featuring the work of several artisans who create on-site; items can be taken along or be shipped. It's located in the heart of Marblehead; you can park right outside. Like an art collective, the handmade and decorated miniatures, stationery, ornaments, plates, bowls, etc. can be selected off the shelf or custom ordered. Many have nautical themes; my ornament features Salem and its haunted history. The crèche sets for the Nativity feature figurines with such detail they seem to be people you know. Another possibility: bring your group and decorate items yourself. Whether a birthday party, wedding shower, or family reunion, you can plan in advance with owner Joanne and the craftswomen for an experience to deepen your memory. Hestia Creations is for those who want their souvenir to match the experience they had in the region. Don't miss it.

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

Great spot! I love that you're allowed to go back if you aren't done painting! Reasonable pricing…read moreand I will definitely be returning soon!

Took a couples pottery class with Maya and had a really good time. It was a two hour class and we…read morewere able to make one item on the wheel, paint them, and then both had time to make one item by hand. Maya was super helpful, guiding us on what to do, but also fixing our many mistakes. She showed us different inspirations for how to decorate and options for the items we could make too, which we appreciated. We would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun group (or solo) activity!

We had so so so much fun learning basic pottery from Phie…read more Coming in with very low, humble expectations of ourselves was the way to go, because imagine our delight when we actually created two very useful & decent pieces of pottery! Definitely mostly due to Phie's incredible teaching & patience. They absolutely have a knack for teaching. The clarity with which they explained every step, paired with visual examples & lots of cute encouragement ... It was a masterclass in teaching, as well as pottery. Cool spot for a studio too - right on Newbury Street. I can't wait to come back for our pieces after they've been fired. Maybe we'll try our hands at another class again, too.

I really liked Firefly Pottery and had a great experience here before, but my most recent visit…read morechanged my opinion of it. The new employees were constantly hovering and checking in on me while I was trying to focus, which felt unnecessary and stressful. They were also extremely pushy around closing time and kept reminding me starting about 30 minutes before even though I was already aware and planning to finish on time, which I did. Overall it did not feel like the same relaxed, enjoyable space I had experienced before.

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!

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.

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.

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!!

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.