This is a great place to relax. Get together with friends or solo and work on your creative skills. The pottery ranges from different sizes and prices. My friends and I had a great bonding day at Mad Potter. The staff there was really nice and provided us with a great introduction session. All of the materials such as paint and brushes are included in the price. An added bonus is that it's BYOB! It takes a few days for them to glaze your product. Don't expect to receive a text that your item is ready for pick up. Only con is paid parking near the front of the building, however there is a free parking garage that is located within a 5 minutes walk. read more

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A Diy project worth spending time and money on. There were more locations a couple years ago, but like many businesses, few remain and I am glad they do. Its a place where u get to pick an item of pottery of ur choice- say, a plate, cup, doll, animal etc, and if u want a special item u can check their website, if the particular store u r visiting doesn't have it they will get it for u. Its nice as your own personal expression of art. Or great even for a birthday party, or a team building activity etc. its BYOB, so ..... take ur time relax and create a little bit of u. They will provide the art supplies of course for a cost and once u r done and hand over your finished product they will glaze it and give it to you, I think in 3 days. MaryAnn was the adorable associate who was there when we visited and gave a lot of information. I own a couple of pieces from there from a few years ago, its probably time to create another new one :) read more

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This was a fun and relax I ng experience. I came here with coworkers as part of mandatory team building. I found it enjoyable and comfortable which helped keep conversation light and fun. This activity brought out the creativity in all of us.rhe stacg was excellent and walk you through some tips and tricks. Having a fried and cured example of what the paints will look like complete helped. You pay when toy are done painting and your items should be ready for pick up in 3-4 days. read more

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I came to this location for a cute date and it was amazing!!! The place is super clean, the girls are super nice and they explain everything for you to paint correctly! I totally recommend this place!! read more

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Love love love this place!! I've come here many times, I think I'm missing a picture of one of them, as shown in my pictures. It's so much fun and so relaxing. Usually it's not busy and it's pretty quiet but I have caught a crowd once. They have a nice clean single stall bathroom. And all the staff over the years have been very kind! There's tons of paint colors to choose from and so many tools to use. They don't take long firing the pottery and call you when it's ready to pick up. I love all my pieces I've made. Only thing I'll say is maybe avoid the bowls/kitchen stuff. I'm very careful with them but both my bowls got cracked from just being bumped around in cabinets. But if you have a secure place for them go for it! Can't wait to be back!! read more

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They have moved to the corner of West Gray and Shepherd. The new place is beautiful and the staff is incredibly helpful and courteous. We hand a delightful evening with our 9 YO. read more

The Mad Potter is such a fun place to go to if you're looking for an activity in Houston! They have a wide variety of pottery selections to paint and tons of colors. The Mad Potter recently went through a remodel and it looks stunning! Their staff is very kind and helpful and are there for you if you have any questions on painting techniques. I painted a really cute sunflower spoon holder and it turned out AMAZING! This is such a fun place for friends and families, you should definitely check it out if you haven't been here yet or if it's been a while! read more

The Mad Potter - before firing in the kiln - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Houston, Texas

I LOVE THIS PLACE! This is my 4th time back at "The Mad Potter" this month (and probably won't be my last). I first came here with a kiddo I nanny . We had a blast and had to come back a second time. The other times were for a date night and for a family funday. Every single time that I've come I've had a great time. the ladies here at the establishment are so kind and friendly. I did see a couple reviews back of people rating this place lower due to the price of the activity... in my opinion I think it's worth every penny. There is no longer a studio fee so the only payment is the piece itself. The turnaround time for the ceramics to be glazed and kilned is fairly quick and always comes out great. This is the perfect place for date nights, young children, and even adults. read more

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I hadn't been to the mad pot since I was close to 10 years old. On a whim, we decided to visit on a Friday night. We had such a wonderful time. The staff was very helpful and getting us set up and explaining the process. They had a wide variety of items to select for painting. They are also BYOB, so we were able to bring drinks with us and enjoy. I think they also have a small selection of snacks available for purchase. Would definitely return! read more

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Not to be confused with The Mag Pucker, which describes how beautiful girls (and myself) often pout their lips (aka Duck Face) for magazine shoots, or these days insta photos. If you want to do some fun pottery for an interesting and different date night, and honestly a typical hipster date nightm when you're over here in Montrose you should try it out. If you're into different things, this is a great option for you. I think it's super cute and sweet. Having said that it's not cheap, but it's definitely worth your time and I highly recommend it. read more

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Very cute & friendly vibe. The workers were helpful. The place was more busy than expected!

Employees made the Retreat run smoothly and was respectful of the work retreat performed at The Mad Potter.

This was my first time at Mad Potter and I had a blast! I went on Feb 17 friday and the girls working there were super sweet and accommodating. The piece of pottery I painted was $36, which is pretty pricey but this is pretty much the only thing you have to pay for. This includes the paint and the time you spend painting at their table as well, so you only pay for the piece of pottery. We made a reservation for 8:30, which is not a good idea because we probably spent 2 hrs eating and talking and that gave us 30 minutes to paint our pottery. They close at 11pm, so we ended up staying 5 minutes past closing. The girls were very nice though and didn't mind. They even took a picture for us. You're allowed to bring in food as well! I hoped the people around us did not mind the smell of tamales and Chick-fil-a. It was very nice to talk and eat with your finds and then enjoy some relaxing time painting. I saw a sign that said pets are welcome too! I need to verify that though, but I would love to bring my pup. read more

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I unfortunately have to update the raving review I left. I returned today to pick up the items my friend and I painted and they lost her item! No reasoning as to why, maybe gave to another customer (?) The assistant manager was nice and did refund my friend but it was a memory and keepsake that my friend and I were excited about so it ruined the overall experience to obtain the items we spent a few hours painting. Awaiting a call from the manager to obtain an understanding as to what happened. But unfortunately will not be returning and no longer recommend. read more

Really great place to come with friends or little ones. They have so many pieces to choose from and you can get as creative as you'd like. I'm not that creative but I felt a bit inspired. I brought my niece and she said it was really fun and definitely wants to go back. read more

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Very nice place and very nice staff!! My daughter loved it! Will be ret to create more beautiful pieces and memories

tiffany is the best!! she is the best employee ever and was so patient and kind!! definitely coming back again all because of her!

Awesome place to paint and hang out. There are dozens of different ceramic pieces to choose from and a wide selection of paints and tools as well. The employees are friendly and knowledgeable. They provide as much or as little guidance as you'd like. Pieces are usually ready for pick up after just 2d, and the paints were food and microwave safe. An excellent place for a date, hangout, or party. Highly recommend. read more

Went here for my bday around 1:30pm on a Friday and it wasn't super busy inside! The tables seat 4 people and there is a wide selection of pottery to paint! The process is super simple and easy + the staff are extremely welcoming and patient. I picked up my pottery from that day about 2/3 days later and nothing went wrong! Great place if you want to sit and focus on painting for 3 hours (it will take that much time to finish your masterpiece lol). read more

I absolutely love coming here! You can find me here a few times a month and it's my absolute favorite place to hang out with friends or even come solo and hang out during the day and paint at my own pace! I've made many pieces here and I love them all! The staff is super helpful and friendly and it's always clean. All the tools you need to paint and design your pieces are always available and clean no matter how busy they are! I've only had one piece not fire correctly which is in no way the staffs fault, it's totally understandable that sometimes the paint may malfunction but I was given a new mug to redo my piece and I don't mind at all. I love coming here. They do a lot of theme nights too which is pretty fun! I can literally spend hours here. I know a lot of people are concerned with the pricing but if you're doing it less often then I am it's really not that bad when you consider the price of the item, the cost of paint and supplies, the effort it requires to carefully protect, dip and fire each piece and the convenience of being able to bring your own food/ drink to enjoy your time! You pay for the experience and would end up paying that much for dinner or an outing anyway but here you get to keep something! The manager Andrea is the best! And Mary, who no longer works there was also so helpful and so great and taught me so much! This staff handles so much from parents who can't control their kids to cleaning up everyone's messes which makes the price totally worth it! I can't wait to go back again and make more pieces!!!!!! read more

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I didn't get the names of the sweet girls working last night, but they were phenomenal and deserve a review. They were patient, helpful, and kind. My daughter is typically quite shy and felt so comfortable asking all of the questions she had. My spouse and I weren't able to finish our pieces and they provided us with the option to stay as long as we needed past closing or to take paint home (free of charge) to finish our pieces. We opted to take them home. We had the best family night at The Mad Potter and it was absolutely due to the hard working girls, and the experience they provided. The future is bright for them! We will be back :) read more

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Great location and place to have Team building! Friendly staff, asking consistently asking you need help or anything. There are so many options to select and do it is a challenge. Love the fact that you can bring your own food and drinks! We just loving coming here and relaxing painting. It reduces our stress so much!! We are looking forward for our next team outing. read more

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This place (Bellaire location) was absolutely phenomenal! We had a group of 4 heading out for a double date, and The Mad Potter exceeded expectations. We were greeted and given instructions when we walked in, and then we began the painting experience. After that, Megan assisted me in making a plate with a very intricate powder strategy. While I had no clue what I was getting myself into, Megan walked me through each instruction step by step, all while having my own autonomy to create my own masterpiece. Jackie also went above and beyond to assist with a stencil, paper, and pen to help me take my creation to the next level! I appreciate all of her help and expertise. Lastly, at the register, Jocelyn provided fantastic customer service to help us purchase our masterpieces! We loved our experience and would love to come back with even larger groups in the future! read more

This is such a fun place! It's great for a fun date or gathering with friends. When you arrive, you choose a piece of pottery you'd like to paint plus an additional $8 to use their paint. Pros: - they have a great variety of pottery you can choose from (frames, piggy banks, plates, bowls, cups, etc) - people there are very friendly and don't rush you while you paint (we were there for almost 3 hours) - they offer drinks if you'd like an extra kick to your painting experience - Tables for painting are well spaced out so you didn't feel squished - surprisingly, there wasn't a smell to the place..very neutral (no strong paint/pottery smell) Cons: - I wish the people offered a bit of advice on painting (e.g. you should put on several coats of paint if it's a dark color) - You have to wait 2+ weeks to get your piece (you take the risk of it possibly not turning out right or getting ruined in the kiln) read more

The Mad Potter - penguin piggy bank ($20) - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Houston, Texas

i wanted to bring my very hyper cousins to something time occupying so i could take a mental break from the craziness, and this place did not disappoint! So, you come in , find an open table , pick your ceramic piece, colors and start. they have a fun little display with all the neat things you can do with the paint- bubbles, lace-pattern, spackles, etc.. very easy for kids to do. Staff was pretty helpful, there was this young lady named "brea?" i think ... it was evident that she was new, but she really enjoyed working with her customers- she was kind to young and old alike. Downfall? i guess they have to be competitive with the others, but these things are very expensive- we ended up spending approx 140 ish for 2 adults, 2 children and 2 drinks. We created some really fun memories, im excited to see what our pieces look like ! read more

Had a really good date night tonight. The two young ladies who worked tonight were great. We stayed a little over closing time and they were really nice and helpful. They made our experience very pleasant. I will definitely return with a larger party.. read more

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UPDATE: Picked up our pieces and was told I would need to go come back to get my brothers dog because it was chipped and they had to re fire it or whatever. Came by today (a week later) to pick it up and it is still clearly chipped. You can easily tell it is chipped on the nose and it was THEM who did it. Complete lack of customer service for not even offering to let my brother paint another one. Beyond disappointed. This place is expensive. You pay for your pottery AND a studio fee. We went on a Sunday and didn't finish painting before they closed so the employee told us we could come back with our pottery and not have to pay a studio fee again. She clearly lied because when we went in on Monday, we were charged ANOTHER $12 PER PERSON painting/studio fee (they charged me an adult price for my 14 year old brother both times). I ended up paying $100 for my little brothers to paint a damn dog and a shark. W.T.F.?¿! The employees are also NOT helpful....if you need a refill of paint, enjoy waiting a while for it. Overall, not impressed. Will be back to pick up my pieces but will never return to paint anything else. read more

The Mad Potter - Chipped by Mad Potter during the glazing/fire process and very noticeable. - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Houston, Texas

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So much fun! Whether going on a date or just hanging with friends, this is a great place to let out your inner artist. It's easy to get engrossed in the process of creating a wonderful masterpiece. read more

I LOVE The Mad Potter! I've been here many many times. I've had my birthday here, held a couples shower here, and just hung out with friends. I'm not very artistic, and the fact that I can make a lovely piece of pottery based on some colors and filling in some space on a blank piece of pottery is great! The couples shower was great! Everyone there made a single square tile and eventually they were combined and made into a serving tray. For my birthday, we all ate dinner down the street and spent the evening here making our own pottery pieces. The Mad Potter is great for kids, but it is also great for adults. It's a great date night! read more

I liked this place it was fun and clean. The staff was really nice and helpful to the newbies like me. My friend and I went there to create a going away present for a friend. We painted a mug and a cereal bowl. We also each created a picture frame for our boyfriends and in total those four pieces took us 3 hours. After painting and adding as much detail as possible to the pieces, we left doubting that the pieces would look any good because the color looked so bland. After they glaze the pieces and place the pieces in the kiln, the products come out absolutely wonderful! I was so pleased with the quality of the product as well. I would say this a great place to bring your friends or your kids to create some nice personalized products. They also have a really wide range of items you can pick from. They also have beverages that range from milk to wine, They are a bit pricey but it's well worth it. read more

I absolutely LOVE this place! Such a BROAD SELECTION of ceramic pieces to choose from, many paint colors to choose from, and such a nice, calming ambiance. This is definitely a place for a first date, or even a place to take your kid(s) to do something creative! The only, and I mean ONLY downfall is it's expensive. Every ceramic is set at a different price and the cheapest one I saw was for $22. However, I enjoyed my time here. I went to celebrate my one year of marriage and had a really great time. Owner was kind enough to get us a drink on the house, and the lady working there that day was very sweet and helpful. Coming back again for our daughter's birthday. read more

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It's a cool place to spend hours unplugged and actually talking to someone. Great date night idea. If you don't finish, take your piece with you and come back for free whenever you want to finish it. They serve wine & a few snacks here, but there are plenty of eateries within walking distance. read more

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It was an okay experience. The items get pretty pricey. The girls were good though very helpful with my daughter and everyone else who was there. But was a little shocked that a parent left her (2) girls there who she said it was fine because she "normally does it" and because they were "10 years old" said she'd be back in about an hour. It just made me feel uneasy knowing although this isn't a child care place, and all type of groups come in, that parents would leave their children there and it be okay. It was my first time being there but I probably wouldn't return if I knew that would happen again. Unsupervised kids/ kids left with alot of strangers that can just come and go just isn't okay. made the experience a little less relaxing. maybe I just worry to much lol just my opinion. read more

went today and had a great time with some friends! great selection of pottery. cat was a big help!

I came back, and really, I feel as if I'm back at least 3 times a year - - at least! The staff is so helpful and will help anyone who needs help. There are quite a few people who are awesome artists and produce great things! I, however, come here to make a gift that only a loved one would appreciate. Plus, I love Diva Night. Coming here with a bunch of ladies is always fun and relaxing on a Thursday night. The staff provided cookies, cupcakes, and wine. It was lovely! ANd, they had a raffle :) Now, who doesnt love a raffle? Free things + sugar treats + wine + painting = super awesome evening! :) I know I'll be back (to pick up my holiday gift for grammy!). :) read more

This is a great place to paint pottery....if you want to paint pottery. I don't completely get it. I mean, I guess it's fun, but it is too expensive for what you end up getting. Something I paint is never going to be worth $20+. But, if you must paint pottery, I like Mad Potter and I like this location. The staff were all really friendly. There was wine and beer for sale (and snacks). It was pretty crowded on a Saturday night, so apparently lots of people truly enjoy painting pottery. It's pretty fun if you've never tried or just want to do something different. read more

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My girlfriend invited me to the Mad Potter for the first time and I loved it! I'm big on customer service and as soon as we walk in we are greeted by the manager Corey whose customer service was outstanding! Corey explained to us how things worked and occasionally would come to our table to see how we were doing. I must say he was very attentive and friendly to all customers that were there. I felt like a kid again, painting and being creative with all that Mad Potter had to offer. Having a glass of wine with my lady while painting was a nice touch for a perfect date! read more

I love Mad Potter and have been bringing my grandkids and friends for years. The " cast" is changing and the atmosphere is not the same. A shout out to the incredible Blake/Joanna not so much. Come on Potter we ne read more

"Off with his head!" At least if the Queen of Hearts decided to decapitate you, your head would gracefully land on that wonderful platter you made with the aesthetically pleasing hues and words "I Love You, Bubbie." Lets just hope that the employees at The Mad Potter don't inject mercury into the paints or we might all end up Mad Hatters. Talk about a place where you don't need any artistic genes to even create something your own. It's like picking out your own child; you nurture it, invest time into it, and add to your chances of arthritis...then employees place it in a fire kiln to subdue your craving for pyro. The employees at The Mad Potter are very nice and accommodating. They don't come by too often that you notice or not much to where you wonder who is working; they give you time to converse with whoever you might be painting with. They are always bringing in new clay sculptures so that you always have that itch in the back of your head asking what new pencil holder or piggy bank you can paint for your suga' momma. My reason for dropping stars for The Mad Potter materializes over the fact that it is just too damn pricey! I'm a college student and dropping $6 for each person to paint and then wanting to paint something significant is at least $10-15 each. If you go to their website, though, they have a calendar with specials for painting (such as 2 for 1 or Date Night). I do know that if you paint and come back to pick your piece up within a month, I think, then you get free paint for that day. Nonetheless, I always seem to walk out of there with a $40 tab for two people; they should have some more significant clay pieces for a cheaper price other than some 2"x2" Faux Sand Dollars. I love the idea of the Turkeys and Pumpkins you can have customized with your family name placed on it (for the Pumpkin your family name is the teeth) but, once again, those are pretty expensive although I understand why. It truly is a great time but having to paint three layers gets repetitious (which isn't something they can help at The Mad Potter) and some people really go all out with a professionalism outlook on it. So, go out to West Gray, pick out your paintbrushes and pigments, invoke your inner Salvador Dali (yes, twirl up the sides of your mustache - you know you want to), and waft in that intoxicating smell of paint as your brush moves in rhythm to whichever pop song they have pulsating over the loud speaker. Where else will you be able to paint a penguin purple & gold in honor of LSU? Not many places. read more

Mad Potter is a fun way to spend a couple of hours letting your artistic side shine. You select a piece of unglazed pottery -- dishes, knick knacks and other sundry items -- and Mad Potter provides the paints, tools and artistic embellishments for you to create your own personal work of art. You leave the item to be fired and with a few days you will be able to come back and pick up your perfectly food-safe (and microwave- and dishwasher-safe) unique item. Children of all ages, so long as they are capable of wielding a paintbrush, will enjoy the time spent and the opportunity to bring home a creation that is uniquely theirs. We had a large group that included 2 year olds and 10 year olds, although the younger kids will definitely need parental guidance. The store is filled with breakables, but thankfully they are all generally safe along one wall. Mad Potter isn't terribly inexpensive. You pay per piece, as well as an individual price per hour of painting, so a $10 dish may cost you $20 if it takes you one hour to paint it. And it will probably take at least an hour, unless you come in with a solid idea and a sketch, which I recommend doing, otherwise you'll sit there with artist's block and stare dumbly at your blank canvas. I have done this on many occasions. You will also need to keep in mind that each color needs at least three layers of paint because they will lighten significantly when they are fired. To be frank, your first piece look like shite so buy something small like an ornament. Once you get an idea for how the firing affects the paint, you'll be able to make some pretty cool dishes. My husband and I always paint for each other, and strangely enough we're pretty goofy and sentimental about the dishes we made. We could have a cupboard full of clean dishes, and we'll just keep washing and using our Mad Potter bowls and mugs. One note on the prices is that if you check the calendar on their web site, you should be able to find a special on most days of the week that will bring the cost down. At the River Oaks location, adults can partake in beer and wine, so it can be a fun idea for a girls night, and all locations will help you schedule a private event if you're interested. read more