I went to the pottery place with my kids and my two good friends and their kids. It was a Sunday,…read morethere were 10 of us, and the pottery place was very busy. They don't accept reservations, but their website claims they can seat 70, so we figured they could handle us. We even stated that we would prefer to be broken up into two tables, as this seemed more manageable for everyone. The manager said OK , and that we would be put on the waitlist. We waited patiently, browsing the selection and chatting amongst ourselves, trying to stay out of the way. When it was our turn to be seated, we were ushered to an eight person table. I addressed my concerns that there wouldn't be enough room for all 10 of us, and reiterated we were told we'd have two tables. They refused to honor that agreement. The extra seats that were pulled up for us did not fit the height of the table and I wasn't able to fit my legs underneath. I decided since I did not have proper accommodations, I would not purchase a piece to paint. I was really looking forward to painting something to give as a birthday present, and had planned on spending a good amount of money!! (I paid over $60 for my children to paint a mug and a 3 inch gnome.) We noticed that two tables remained available on either side of us for a while. We politely asked if we could use one of them and we were told no they were reserved. Nobody ever sat at one of them, and at no point for the remainder of our time there were there any less than two available tables in the room, just sitting there empty. I was upset by this experience. I was not friendly when settling up and paying at the end because I believed I was being treated poorly. I don't have to make eye contact and smile, and certainly couldn't find it in me to do so. I wrote a Yelp and a Google review when I got home. The following day I received a phone call from that same manager. She got my phone number off of my pick up information that I provided at the shop and called me at home, unsolicited. She gaslit me, made false accusations, and was defensive and argumentative. I certainly didn't write a review as an invitation for her to call and harass me. I wrote a review to alert other potential customers about a problem that was unresolved by the management of this business. They had the ability to accommodate us and went out of their way not to. We expressed that we were not satisfied, and they refused to make any effort. When I expressed my experience in my reviews, they contacted me to argue about it. Though I wish I had never been to the pottery place, I know there are plenty of other places I enjoy going, where I am treated well.

LOVED this experience SO much!! Walking in the door can seem a bit overwhelming but the girls at…read morethe counter greeted us immediately and were very helpful with pottery choices. Ally walked us through the pottery and painting techniques and it was just a few minutes waiting on a table. The place was buzzing and there were so many talented people there... you could seriously be mesmerized just watching them paint! Back to pottery... choices for every person and every budget. Paint colors and brushes galore. It was intense watching our table full of family with a birthday celebration creating their unique pottery. I can't wait to see the finished result in a week! Thanks much and we'll definitely be back! A++++

If you need an afternoon to relax make sure this is on your places to stop. They do offer scheduled…read morepaint classes for groups. You can schedule a paint cession for a couple or your family. They also offer lots of pottery to pick from to paint. You basically pick the piece you want and they get the colors ready that you pick out and time melts away as you create. They will get in contact with you as soon as your piece has been fired and cured. We have done the pottery twice now & I am going to schedule an appointment time for my husband and I to paint on canvas. They can give you as much or as little instructions as you desire. There are also paintings for sale by the owner.

This is a great place to go enjoy some time painting! We went and let our children each choose…read moresomething to paint. There's such a great selection of wooden cutouts as well as ceramic pieces. We were the only ones in the studio when we went so we had the complete attention of the owner. She was amazing at engaging the children and helping them paint. We all had a great time and look forward to when we can go back!

My wife and I painted our anniversary gift here. On our honeymoon we got a butter dish from Costa…read moreRica to only be destroyed by our dog the day we got home. On our first year anniversary we painted a new one and are keeping it far away from the dog. Lots of fun!

I always have a great time here! My husband and I have visited twice. It's a great place to spend a…read morerainy (or too hot) afternoon. Mickey is a talented artist and a huge help. Everything we have painted has turned out beautifully and we enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend the Great Paint Escape!

So fun! Me and a friend went to do some pottery in the middle of the week and I had a great time…read more The service was friendly and not too over stimulating which was nice. I loved how my plate turned out!

Came tonight with my friend to help her finish up her 2 potteries! This is very therapeutic and I…read moreenjoy every bit of it. This a must-go to place if you painting or just need to take some time off to yourself.

Came up here for a spontaneous trip, not really sure what we were looking for and with the weather,…read moreoptions were limited. Stumbled across the arts center and they had tons of different artists represented, with beautiful pottery and paintings. I started up a conversation with Mr. Randy and he was so incredibly helpful and full of fun ideas and knew all the fun places and things to do. Just an all around wholesome human, looking to make peoples trips worth while.

The staff on hand at this business are amazing, patient and friendly. We had never painted pottery…read morein a studio before and the lovely young woman running the studio explained everything so well. We chose very reasonably priced items to paint and had a wonderful time. Plan on a few hours if you're new to it and choose something larger than a coffee mug. They had gorgeous, easy to apply specialty glazes.

This is a lovely creative space. Had an out of town guest and a rainy day - pottery painting it is!…read more They are so welcoming. There are so many options to pick which piece you'd like to paint. They explain each step with you, and are very patient and supportive. Everything you need to create your own art is provided. Our pieces were fired and returned very quickly. I chose pottery, but next time am excited to try a canvas painting. Great for all ages!

Totally fell in love with this place. I'm not rushed to paint and leave. Owner (Janice) is really…read morenice. All the ladies that I have met there are regulars. Everyone is truly friendly. My daughter and I went 3 days in a row last week and will be returning again this week. Can't beat her prices. Will go back every time I come to visit Tennessee.

My first visit to this shop was yesterday (07 30 2023) with a longtime buddy and a few family…read moremembers. I loved it for several reasons: (1) how organized this shop was; (2) how helpful, cordial, informative, welcoming and friendly the owner Stacey was; (3) the way the shop itself was layed-out; (4) the fact that art classes are offered from time to time; and (5) it felt like I was sitting there painting with a room full of friends - THAT'S WHAT I ENJOYED THE MOST. The widely varied choice of pieces, and the simplified paint palette offered with some specialty paints made it easy for me to come up with ideas. WE HAVE NOTHING AT ALL LIKE THIS IN MARIETTA. I really enjoyed this experience and will go back frequently with more friends and family.