They have a lot more kinds of paint here than most pottery shops I've been to! It's a little pricey, but the price includes unlimited access to paints, glaze, and firing in the kiln. read more

Time To Clay - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Nashua, New Hampshire

Great staff, plenty to choose from. They also went extra mile to get us a picture that we really wanted. read more

Time To Clay - Mugs - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Nashua, New Hampshire

It was my 1st time there with a few friends. The staff was excellent. they explained everything and helped us to achieve the look we wanted. My friends and are very happy the way our pieces turned out and we look forward to going there again. read more

The staff is super friendly and helpful. My husband and I took advantage of adult paint night and we had a wonderful evening

Had a great experience at Time To Clay. Kids had a fun time. Items are a tad on the pricier side but also really great items that they'll enjoy for a long time. read more

Time To Clay - Such fun options - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Nashua, New Hampshire

This place is great! We had lot of fun painting cute clay stuff, staff were quick and helpful! I would definitely go back again. Prices are low, it depends on what item you pick to paint. Totally worth! read more

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The people here are exceptional It is a nice atmosphere for a get together Very easy set up. Again their staff is very friendly and very helpful. They set up a nice business read more

Our first time to this place. We arrive first thing when they open. A nice lady introduced how it all work despite we did not make a reservation. Baking the pottery to give it a glaze actually take a week but we will be out of town. The lady was nice enough to give other options since we are leaving town tomorrow. We choose to paint with acrylic. The environment was nice. They were actually quite busy. It was a fun time spent with my daugther. read more

Time To Clay - My daughter paint this one. - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Nashua, New Hampshire

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Most things I looked at were in the $20s price range so it's a little expensive but super fun for kids! Tons of clay items to choose from (animals, mugs, plates, piggy banks, etc) and tons of paint color shades too. The staff were also super friendly and helpful. read more

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Highly suggest visiting! We visited on a whim during school vacation and it was very busy. This didn't seem to be a problem for staff. There were a few people available to answer questions, and we had a bunch, they also helped to demo techniques and check in with us as time went on. The space was clean, organized and well maintained. Selection of pottery was good. For our group of 3 kids and 2 adults it was a good day. read more

Had such an AMAZING time here! The staff is more than friendly and helpful. Perfect for the young & old! Great prices as well. My first time going will definitely not be my last. I recommend this for anyone looking for a creative outlet or some well needed stress relief. So relaxing! read more

Time To Clay - My cute hedgehog! - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Nashua, New Hampshire

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We visited in the afternoon on a Sunday- it was not very crowded. The first floor of the studio seems to accommodate about 40 painters. There were probably about 8 tables, each with the capacity to seat 4-6 people. A fun activity for families, friends, or even a date, regardless of your artistic ability. There was pretty extensive water damage on the ceiling. I'm surprised that a business with so many child customers would not have this fixed, especially with the obvious possibility of mold inhalation or something falling from above. There is a gender neutral bathroom on the ground floor, but it does not have a bar/low sink for those in wheelchairs. Although I did not go upstairs, there is a party room there- sounded like there was a children's birthday party going on, and they seemed to be having fun. Unfortunately, though, the party room is not handicap accessible (unless there is a secret elevator I didn't see). I painted a small hedgehog to put in my garden ($11) while my friend painted an owl-shaped candle holder ($23 or $25). Items ranged from around $10 to about $50, and there is everything from plates and bowls to figurines and piggy banks. The ceramic items are displayed along the perimeter of the studio, with finished pieces sprinkled about as inspiration. There is also the option to create an item out of glass beads, which you place in your desired pattern and design to be fused/finished. We opted out of that, as it was a little more expensive and didn't seem quite as fun as painting. The associate in charge of the paints walked us through the process and explained that in order to achieve opacity, several coats must be applied. There is actually a wall of sample tiles, showing what one coat looks like, vs three. This was really helpful, as the color of the bottle does not necessarily reflect the finished color. There were probably over 60 colors available, including speckled and sparkly shades. Brushes, spongers, templates, pens, and other tools were readily available. Having smocks or aprons available definitely would have been a bonus! The radio was playing overhead, which was nice, but I think that Pandora or Spotify would be a good choice for the studio, as most of the time commercials were playing Of the associates on the floor was less-than-encouraging when offering advice. "You're not going to like that," "That's going to bother you" and "I can wash it all off" were among her comments. Mind you, she may have gauged our sense of humor and lack of artistic ability so it didn't really bother us, but for a more sensitive guest, these comments may be discouraging. I did, however, hear her complimenting the work of a child, so that was good to hear! We were there for about three hours. Time flies when you're having fun! I would definitely recommend arriving closer to opening for that reason, but there is also a "work in progress" option. You can come back to finish your piece within 7 days of your initial visit and the studio fee will be waived (Usually $7 for adults, less for children/seniors). A Tip: Studio fee is $7 for adults, but we found a BOGO coupon online. It is my understanding that the studio fee is dropped to $4 on Tuesdays . And there is also a $4 BYOB event on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Our items were ready to be picked up in four days and were not damaged at all in the finishing process. Items are paid for before they are finished and glazed. Cash and credit are both accepted. read more

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This place is fantastic! Super kid friendly! We had the joy of working with the owner to help my son paint his clay piggy bank. She helped with colors, brushes, and even sat with him going through their entire foam stamp collection. The price of the clays are on point with the industry, and the environment is very open, bright, and colorful. Really great experience for both myself and my son who had lots of fun! We will definitely be back in the future. read more

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This place is fun for all ages. You can be your own DaVinci or Picasso. It makes no difference. Go have fun. Bring a date here. Great way to break the ice with a new love interest. read more

Staff is so nice, all the supplies are right where they should be, and the selection of projects is plentiful. Ben coming here years and years and highly recommend! read more

what a great place! staff is always so nice. my kids and I and my mom come here twice a month it's fun and so clean!

I've gone to Time to Clay several times over the last 4 or 5 years. I've taken two of the classes and have also just gone in and painted some of my own servingware. I can't say anything bad about it! Their studio fees are reasonable ($7 standard adult, $4 during discount nights) and the prices on their pottery are also reasonable. I haven't tried it yet, but they've also recently added glass mosaic to their offerings, and the samples look amazing. Price-wise, they are less expensive than their other local competitor - You're Fired - by a slim margin (I think the one time I went to You're Fired, their prices were $1-3 more for studio fees and the actual pottery products). The environment is really bright & cheery with lots of samples of things painted around the room to show what's possible. There are lots of places to sit, snacks available for purchase, and no shortage of options and ideas of things to do. The staff are amazing - friendly, helpful, and always available for the customers. Deborah - the owner - is usually around somewhere and you can tell she is passionate about her job. If you are just there painting and want an idea - she'll give it to you! A few years ago I was painting a small serving plate and I had seen a technique on one of the demo plates I thought was interesting. She stopped whatever it was she was doing to show me how she had done it - very cool, very helpful. They do have an email newsletter that shows upcoming events, any specials (sometimes they'll have reduced studio fee coupons), and they are not overwhelming to your email inbox. For the classes - as I mentioned I've taken two. A number of years ago I took a class to paint a plate like a chocolate covered strawberry, and tonight I took a class to paint a plate with a spring theme (3 tulips). The classes are taught by Deborah and she does an awesome job. She explains everything clearly, answers questions when you have them, gives you individual attention, and will jump in and help if you look like you're having trouble with the project. Even the hardest projects seem simple the way that Deborah explains them. The fees for the classes include your studio fee, all materials & paint, instruction, as well as the snacks that they provide. They also allow you to bring your own wine to these classes if you'd like (they don't have a license so they can't serve, but you can bring it in). Overall - if someone is looking for an awesome place to paint pottery: I always recommend Time to Clay. The ONLY downside is that because it needs to be fired, you have to wait a week to take home your masterpieces. But that's not their fault - it's the nature of the product. read more

I've been coming to Time to Clay for four years now and I love every minute of it. It's the tiny little ceramic shop you expect it to be. What sets Time to Clay apparent from chains and is other Nashua competers is not only the endlessly friendly staff who have solutions to any mistake you could possibly make, are excited to help you pick a piece of lace for your butter dish or will put up with you when you ask which shade of blue they like better, (Although I won't lie to you I wish they had any men on staff, it is an entirely female work force some of the girls young teens others much older adults, hey hire me Time to Clay) but also the speed as which projects are fired. I remember at other paint shops I've been to waiting more than a week for my project to be ready. Time to Clay often has my project fired the next day (great if you have eager kids) and if not I've never seen it take more than three days. I'm also a member of the frequent painters club, which isn't quite a bargain, but when you spend $150 you get $15 back, and when you're there all the time this helps and makes you feel appreciated. They offer summer classes for kids and adults. Adult BYOB nights, you're going to have a blast here. read more

We've been coming here for 3 years now, and have always had a great experience. Even if you're not super artistic, there is something for everyone and the staff is super helpful if you need ideas or if you need ideas on how to improve or fix something. We find the painting really relaxing and a great family activity. It's always fun coming back a week later to see how your project came out! read more

I've been to Time to Clay many times! The staff is always helpful and friendly! Deb and Pauline recently were so accommodating and set up a workshop that a friend and I had suggested! They always seem to go out of their way for their customers! I can't wait to go back! read more

Very positive experience. The lovely lady that was working was so kind and helpful. She informed me off all the costs so nothing was hidden from me. I was alone with my three year old and making her something from the fused glass side... needless to say my daughter was very wiggly and wanting to touch everything ... the lady helped me out by grabbing her a huge bucket of crayons and a coloring book with out me asking. That's so crucial to any experience when you're alone with a child. Amazing! Everything came out great and was done at the time she promised. We will be back again! read more

This is our go-to place for a fun, family outing. Wonderful selection of pottery, great prices (they have inclusive pricing, no studio fees), and friendly, helpful staff. Next time we are going to try the glass fusing. We've had two birthday parties for my children here. It's a great time for the kids: separate party area, music, pizza, and all the kids get to take home their artwork (we've had two types of parties: canvas painting and pottery painting.) A wonderful place! read more

Our fourth grade is creating a tile wall as a parting gift to our elementary school. I'm the art teacher and the tiles were glazed under my direction, but we were pressed for time. I was worried about my ten year old's finishing touches! Debbie and her team went way over and above by checking and touching up each and every tile without being asked. We had 200 tiles! This was the ultimate in customer care and why I recommend Time To Clay to everyone! They took excellent care of my junior artists as they will with you! read more

I have been going to Time to Clay for 3 years now and my experiences have all been great. I have gone in groups, done a few of their Dish, Dine and & Design workshops and have gone just by myself on a Friday afternoon. If I needed any help there was always someone there to lend a helping hand and offer advise. There prices are reasonable and I get my pieces back in 3-7 days; depending on the time of year. I highly recommend checking them out! read more

Time to clay is a place where people of all ages can go and have fun! Last night I went for the second time and will be going again very soon! Definitely a local gem, be sure to stop by and check them out. read more