The Mad Potter

(1 review)

8.4 mi

Loved our experience here at Potters Delight. Reasonable prices & great workers to help you…read morethroughout the process. Will absolutely be back!

$50 for this huge serving plate + $7 fee for all the paint & brushes

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Color Me Mine

I have been there twice now and was lucky to have Emily working both days. She is so knowledgeable…read moreand very helpful. Both my friend and I were very pleased at how our ceramics came out when they were done. Emily is the best!!

My daughter was charged a bogus $10 studio fee. She was not told…read moreof this fee before hand. She had to completely clean everything and what did the workers actually do. They up hard all of their products and have a bogus handling fee on top of it. I called management and there were not willing to budge off this and the manger was extremely dismissive toward me. As a parent I'm very unhappy of any establishment taking of young children. For a simple $10 they would rather have a very irritated customer. I have no problem spreading the word about how poor the color me mine customer service is. I want a refund!!!!!!!!!! Scam alert!!!!!!!!! Horrible customer service. They don't care about their customers. Do not use this location.

Paint charts, before-and-after sample pieces, and technique plates are available to help inspire and guide your creativity

Enjoy our spacious seating area, designed for a comfortable and relaxing painting experience

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Renee's Ceramic Cafe

4.4

(9 reviews)

53.6 mi

Renee is so kind and a wonderful teacher! I brought my daughter and a friend for a birthday gift…read moreand they loved it!

highly enjoyable. gone here for years(literally since daycare) my family and I have always had a…read moreblast here, every time we go there is a wide variety to choose from. We have always had a wonderful time at her place. doesn't matter where she is we will go to her.

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Fired Up Paint Your Own Pottery & Art Studio

Having a career in the field of guest service really shows me how bad businesses are failing at the…read moremost basic of things. One of the most basic things is guest service - the beginning interaction, the overall continued guest service while they're in your shop and the lasting impression that will be the deciding factor if someone will come back or not. I brought my family in and on a slower evening, mind you there were only (2) tables with (2) ppl at each table already painting their pottery. We walk in and the two girls at the register didn't bother to make eye contact, greet us, get up off their bums and ask us how our evening was... let alone helping us get started. They were more concerned about their personal conversation than working for the money the owners are paying them. Then basically they had to pry themselves out of their seats to get us paint... still no smiles, advice or anything. While we were painting they stopped at NO tables to ask if We needed anything or had questions. They just continued their personal conversations. Correct me if I'm wrong but they're there for the guests, not themselves. I can only hope they're better than that otherwise ownership really needs to take a closer look at who they let run their business. This is the first time and last time we will come back after spending almost $200 that night. It has a lot of potential to be a fun place to come and hangout but with employees like that, it was a turnoff immediately. I would've immediately turned around and walked out if it wasn't for me coming into town for a week to specifically spend time with my family while I was in town for a short time. But I was embarrassed I brought them there and we were treated or should I say ignored almost the entire Time we were there. When they wrapped up our session, again there was no smiling, zero personality and no cause to want to come back and spend more money. Debating if 2 stars is too much. Disappointing...

Everything and I painted a Christmas ornament on Wednesday afternoon. It will be beautiful.read more

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Maker's Club

66.4 mi

Great place to spend the day with friends. So much variety of pottery to choose from. Great holiday…read moreselection. Affordable prices. Can't wait to go back!

Love this place! There are so many options of things to paint (of different sizes and price) and…read moreBev is really helpful. I had an after work event here and everyone was able to hangout and paint whatever they wanted. Another group from work came in and painted things for a fundraiser. Many, many options.

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Art at the Bodega

4.0

(9 reviews)

79.1 mi

We had our first experience at the Bodega and I would totally recommend it! John was our guide and…read morehe was a total delight !

Charged to much for class. Pottery not ready when said so. Couldn't find pottery…read moresaid someone might have took it by mistake. Said we'll keep looking and will contact you didn't contact i contacted said they found it. went in to pick it up was not finished being glazed. she said it was put on the wrong shelf because it looked like it hadn't been painted. It had been painted. I chose to inform the person behind the desk. Evidently they didn't flip it over. It had been painted and she said oh. After weeks of going thru this my granddaughter finally got her piece they also said that if you don't pick up your piece by seven days, they throw it out . Horrible service i never heard a I'm sorry fr the lady with glasses who I dealt with or give my granddaughter a free piece To paint something?!?! They acted like they did nothing wrong.

Canvas Blass

Stoneware

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Artisan Insight Studios

58.9 mi

This made for the perfect afternoon activity while embracing our inner artist. We stopped by on a…read moreSunday afternoon and the staff happily walked us through all the steps in making our masterpieces. They have a large range of ceramic pieces to choose from and an array of colors to bring your piece to life. Once you are done you leave it with them and they throw on a clear coat and fire your work of art making it ready for pick up in 7-10 days and ours was ready in only 6! I can't wait to come back and make a candle!

I highly recommend Artisan Insight Studios to anyone looking for a fun and affordable artistic…read moreexperience! The staff is so friendly and walks you through the steps! They have a sweet pup there as well! I found the prices to be incredibly reasonable. They have so many different ceramic pieces to choose from. It made for a perfect "on-a-whim" Saturday afternoon activity. I look forward to going back in the future and painting more ceramics as well as checking out their candle making experience!

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Lollypalooza

4.0 mi

The nicest people own and operate this little shop. They have a little of everything, including…read morelocal artists' work, smoke shop stuff, jewelry, and a smattering of clothing. Also, they have a 420 party every year, which includes a bit of music and some local artists.

Me and my bf's go-to shop for everything. They have local artists work everywhere and they don't…read moretake a percentage like other stores. Cheapest glass around and the quality is awesome. Staff is chill but knowledgeable. Hidden gemstone forsure.

Best selection of glass and accessories in town ! There is always something new at Lollypalooza.

New tapestries almost daily so many beautiful styles, colors, and, sizes !!!! #tapestriesforsale #somanychoices #andsizes #findyourtribe

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Locally tie dyed bandannas and beautiful shell pendants from Lizzard glass ! #supportglassart #glassforsale #glassart #summerwear

Hornbaker Gardens

This place feels magical from the moment you drive in…read more Incredible variety of garden decor, indoor and outdoor plants. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

A real hidden gem located on the outskirts of Princeton…read more A family owned and operated nursery specializing in perennial flowers,plants and trees. They even have aquatic plant options. Even if you are not in the market for new additions to your garden,their Botanic Gardens and Arboretum is worth the visit. The grounds and layout are just breathtaking. This is one of the best nurseries I have ever visited.

Large selection of sunny perennials.

Large selection of echinacea in our sunny perennials.

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The Shop

The Green Thumbers

Favorite spot. Combination garden center, gifts, flowers, and cafe. May not have the prices of a…read morebig box, but can find things you would not find at a big box. Great place to buy a house warming gift. Cafe inside is wonder. Summertime nice patio outside. Knowledgeable staff on gardening supplies. Very helpful.

When I called about getting a landscaping estimate, the staff sounded like she didn't want to be…read morethere. Got scheduled for someone to look at my project. He said would get back to me within a few days. Didn't happen. I had to follow-up. The estimate didn't include everything I wanted and was half done. Basically, a waste of my time.

DYING TREE PLANTED BY GREEN THUMBERS

Our Garden Center Staff ready to help. What can Green do for you?

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NO SHOW FROM GREEN THUMBERS OWNER TO RESOLVE DYING TREE FOR WHICH IN TOTAL PURCHASE WE PAID $1417.00...

Abernathy's

Where do I start? Discovered abernathys in 2017 and will forever be a life long customer , due to…read morethe BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE & GREAT SELECTION . Becca/Becka is always a ray of sunshine! On the cloudiest of days, you can always count on this shop owner to brighten up your day with their personality, helpfulness , and curated shop novelties! Always make it a point to visit Abernathys when in Davenport or at of their many pop up events. Also, had the pleasure to meet Red & Miranda recently and both are incredibly cool too! Wanted everyone to know how I feel. Thanks again Abernathys for all your hard work & being true baddies! Much love, the Californians

Super rad business! In my top 10 favorite QC stores. Very much my taste in Retro, atomic, vintage,…read moreeclectic, eccentric, custom items of brands I've always loved all I one place! All the gals there have been super friendly and helpful. Recently had a purse I desired special ordered for me due to being sold out and am high pleased with timing, communication & price! Love the type of events they attend and recruit people with vintage & rockabilly style. Never want to see it ever go!

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Rocket Resale

Great selection of mid-century modern furniture.. Very personable/friendly and knowledgable staff…read more I'll be stopping by again next time I'm in the neighborhood.

Nice selection of vintage finds. The prices aren't the cheapest, but the man behind the counter was…read morevery nice and personable. He even knocked the price down a buck, just to do so. Worth a look, and I'll definitely be going back.

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More Than Antiques

3.7

4.2 mi

I am trying to reach the owner of River ___ something Antiques that used to be downtown Davenport…read more Any idea if this is still open and owned by Ron Bellomy?? We are searching for "old' classmates from Assumption High... no pun intended. Vintage 1961. I will stop in at your store when in Davenport. Meanwhile do you remember that store

Business was showing open online in their website, but look like it was closed down and…read moreconstruction everywhere walked around couldn't find them

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