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    The Hot Spot Studios

    5.0 (22 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Jen D.

    The place was packed over the weekend. I genuinely appreciate Mary for reserving a table for my daughter and her friends this past Saturday. She wanted to come here to celebrate her birthday with her friends. She's a teen and only have a small group so we opted not to book a party package. Mary was gracious enough to let me know we can bring cake and drinks and so we did. They had a great time! I'm sure this won't be our last visit.

    First time pottery painting. Can't wait to do it again!

    Wow! What an incredibly fun time. The staff was so helpful and welcoming. They have so much art to choose from. The prices are reasonable. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a date night, a solo date, or fun with the family, or just friends. 10/10 would recommend! Thank you, to your friendly staff!

    We had the BEST time here! I came in with my son and it turned into such a special, memorable experience for both of us. The atmosphere was fun, welcoming, and perfect for getting creative together. A huge shoutout to Brittany she was so sweet and incredibly helpful. She really made us feel comfortable and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. You can tell she genuinely cares about the guests and loves what she does. This was such a fun bonding activity for us, and we'll definitely be back. Highly recommend if you're looking for something unique and meaningful to do with your kids (or even a fun date idea)! Thank you for such a great experience!

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    Alexis W.

    This place is a treasure to monterey! i can spend hours in here just by the vibes alone. they have so many amazing unique options it's hard to find something that you don't like! i can't wait to go back! after you're done with your pottery they gloss over it and you pick it up the following week! because of that i might have to make myself another item hahah

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    Matthew F.

    Great vibes!!! Mary was very nice and helpful! And Brittany was hilarious and gave great service!

    All my family and their projects!

    It was a great family time for our grandson's birthday! The owner and the staff took great care of us!

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    Aiden L.

    I loved The Hot Spot! They were very nice and accommodating. We didn't have to clean up anything and they brought water to clean our brushes! The space is very clean and there were so many options of projects to do!

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    So many options! You can paint pottery, make candles, fairy gardens, slime, mosaics.... Such a great addition!

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    Ask the Community - The Hot Spot Studios

    I have a question in regards to going with approximately 3-5 adults and maybe 2-3 kids. How much would that cost? This would be for my daughter's birthday in September.

    There is no studio fee, so the cost would only be whatever projects each person selects. You can bring your own food and drink, and give them a call to reserve a table.

    Are snacks allowed?

    I think so. I brought individually packed cake slices and water for my daughter and her friends with the owners permission.

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    “There are also other activities to do such as canvas painting, slime making, or making your own fairy/gnome garden.”

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    This was a lot of fun, I took my family to try out this ceramic painting lounge. They had a blast,…read moreand we came back with some fun art pieces to add to our home. The process is fairly simple, you go in and pick your ceramic pieces to paint. Each ceramic piece has a different cost, and then there is a fee charged on top of that per painter. You get unlimited paints and tools to use, as well as unlimited time for painting. When you are done, you leave it with the front desk to fire up and pick up the finished result several days later. Would totally come here again for date night, girls night, or just a family activity. It is very group friendly. You can also come here solo if you've got some down time.

    We visited on a weekday afternoon for a date and had so much fun! They have absolutely amazing…read morecustomer service, Monica in particular was exceptional. There were a couple other parties with young children and she was so patient and cheerful. Her energy and positivity made our visit extra memorable, thank you Monica! When we arrived, because we were new the staff helped show us around, and explained the process. The area itself is super cute and cozy, with seating by the windows as well as large tables for bigger parties. We were able to pick up our pieces about 5 days later? And the staff were super nice and helpful then as well! I'm in love with how the finished pieces turned out after firing. Overall, it was such a pleasant experience, they had some music playing and everything was neat and organized. We had a great time and I would definitely recommend stopping by if you're ever looking for something creative to do!

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    What a gem! I love this place. So much better than other main chain pottery store. They don't…read morecharge studio additional fee. Just pick the ceramic you want to paint and pay for that! No time limit and I like the tray they give. Easy to turn and paint. I also like the squeeze paint bottles that's helpful when doing fine lines. There are plenty of supplies: consisting of sponges, brushes, water cups, pencils and erasers. I brought my friend here for her birthday and we just spent 3 hours painting, listening to music and chatting. We visited on a Sunday and it was quiet/peaceful, not too crowded. Definitely will visit this place again in the future to paint more pottery.

    This is almost identical to Color Me Mine but they actually offer more craft options here! You can…read morepottery paint, canvas paint, create mosaic art, make candles, or pot succulents. NO STUDIO FEES, so all you are paying is the price listed on the pottery itself. The store has a good amount of tables for parties of 2-4. And also 2 rooms dedicated for birthday or corporate parties. There's also 1 restroom onsite. As well as a separate sink outside the restroom to wash your hands when needed. They have a small selection of snacks and drinks for purchase, but still a nice option. It's a clean environment and the young staff are very friendly. Music is often playing in the background while you concentrate on your painting. My only recommendation for improvement is to provide a more sturdy plate or tray for the paint. Currently customers just squirt the paint on a card stock paper (similar to the size of a large index card) and are supposed to take that back to the table for painting pottery. It would feel much more secure and sturdy to carry with an actual tray or paper plate for the paint. I also felt like the paint was dripping off the edges of the paper since there was no lip and paint colors kept merging together since the paper index card wasn't laying flat. They also could have offered a few more paint color options. All in all, it was a great experience and so nice to have a crafty activity close to home. Pottery is usually ready for pick up within 1 week. Candles are ready to be taken home same-day.

    The Hot Spot Studios - paintyourownpottery - Updated October 2026

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