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    The Clayroom

    4.2 (189 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Yu Ya H.

    A great place for an indoor activity especially during the cold winter. I've been here for three times over the four years and I've enjoyed it. They have even expanded their studio space now and it is so much bigger. You can walk in (I think) but will be better if you book ahead. The studio fees is $20 for two hours and you pay the price of the pottery you choose to paint. They have a variety of pottery and a wide range of colors. The staff is also very helpful. The glazed finished products turn out really pretty. The turnaround time is also fairly quick; you can pick up your pottery after five days (If i remember correctly). If I have to complain, the prices of pottery items have gone up tremendously.

    Salma S.

    I love The Clayroom. It is such a fun spot to go pottery painting with friends! Compared to other pottery painting places in Boston, this is my favorite for multiple reasons. Firstly, it is very decently priced. The price for the actual experience as well as the individual items to paint is very affordable, especially considering how incredible the experience is and how you can use an unlimited amount of paints. Secondly, there are so many options to choose from - for both the items to paint, as well as the variety of colors. Also, the place itself is so cute - it has a homey, comfortable vibe that feels very safe and cozy. Another thing I love is that the staff are so friendly - they really are so helpful and positive, and they add to the already great vibe of the place. I love The Clayroom, and I'd definitely suggest it as a fun indoor activity in Boston!

    Sachi N.

    Best paint your own pottery studio!!! My family and I go every time we visit friends in Boston. Make sure to say hi to Doug, the owner!

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    Briona H.

    So many options for pottery pieces, quick and easy to understand, and well priced! The physical set up of the business is interesting but we had a blast and would do again!

    Drashti T.

    Came here for a fun girls nights. I was able to find street parking on a Friday night. They have a plentiful selection of pottery pieces to choose from to paint on. Once you choose they have a downstairs area where you can start paint. They have a large array of colors and tools to make your decisions. While we painted, there was a QR which lead to a link on instructions. Had great music playing while we were painting. Overall, I had a great experience and highly recommend. It was pretty affordable and I was able to get my piece within a week. I can't wait to come back because I would love to throw my own handmade piece.

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    Krishanu N.

    Had the BEST time at The Clayroom. You choose your pottery in one building where they then walk you to another nearby building with a huge open area for quiet painting. The staff are incredibly helpful. Great for some peaceful alone time or a paint night with friends. Their special pricing based on day is also great to keep in mind on their website.

    Brooke C.

    Clayroom is great! Their prices are very reasonable and their pottery selection is very strong. It was very packed when I went but I still had a great time. I'm excited to pick my piece up!

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    Lindsey W.

    Such a great experience and very fairly priced! The owner was so kind and genuinely excited to welcome us and show us the studio. I loved that we could take our time painting without feeling rushed. Learned after the fact that it's BYOB- definitely bringing a bottle of wine next time!

    Cami C.

    I really really enjoyed my experience at the Clayroom and hope to be back soon! A great idea if you're looking for something fun to do, want to get a little creative (or keep it simple), and make great memories! You get to pick from a variety of different clay pieces and then can paint it to your hearts desire. The inside is spacious and it's a super chill atmosphere to paint your pieces. Once you finish up, they will fire the pieces for you and you can pick them up later that week (but have like a window of a couple weeks to pick up by). It's super low key, super flexible, and super fun! Definitely give it a try when you're in the area.

    Winter B.

    I had the BEST time at The Clayroom today! I went with my mom and it was the cutest activity for the two of us to do together. We had a lot of fun. I saw some people on dates, big groups of friends, families, etc. Great for all ages. The employees are so friendly and helpful. We had a hard time picking out what to paint there were so many cute bowls and plates, etc. You watch a quick YouTube video when you get there that explains using the paints and how it all works. It's not overly expensive to come here either. You just pay a reservation fee and the price of the pottery which ranges. Sooo fun!! I would absolutely recommend checking out this spot.

    Sara Jieyi T.

    This is such a fun and chill hang out place to unleash your inner creativity! They have a ton of shades of colors you can choose from (or mix) to paint your beautiful pieces. There is a studio fee of $10 which include the paints, painting brushes + other supplies and baking your piece for you which can be picked up after 5 days! The pieces range from about $10-$20 which is pretty affordable. The employees were friendly and helpful and let us stay past the 2 hours slot to finish up our pieces which was very kind of them. Make sure you take a picture before handing your pieces off to the studio so the employee can reference them when picking up! It was also fun to see other painted pieces in the studio. Would definitely come back again! They also offer pottery making workshops if you're interested!

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    Joyce K.

    This place is so fun! I had a birthday party here with a large group (20ish people) and it went very smoothly. Pizza and beverages were provided with the party package, and each person could paint their own object (up to $18). The inside of the studio is a little small, but we made it work. They have a ton of colors and plenty of supplies - a perfect activity for creative types! The owner did a great job of explaining the painting process and even let us stay past our 2 hour slot to allow people to finish painting their pieces. The pieces are ready to pick up within 5ish days and the pickup process was seamless (just show them a picture of what you painted)!

    Kelly C.

    It's pretty crowded I'll be honest, but the staff is really nice so it's definitely a homey feel. I'm glad that my first pottery experience was here. I did a beginner wheel course with a friend and also painted my own bowl and mug.

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