Artful Designs

Loved this place I gave it a five because first the appeal of the cute decorations the super nice workers explained everything and of course my piece of work came out perfectly and on time I will come back very soon

I don’t make pottery. I paint pottery.
Step 1: Scope out the scene. Go and look around to see what kinds of pottery they have. It’s lots. Walk around and get ideas for what you might be able to do.
Step 2: Go on Pinterest. You know you’re going to do it anyways. Get more ideas.
Step 3: Combine steps 1 & 2 into a «OMG I HAVE TO MAKE THAT» short list.
Step 4: Go to Hobby Lobby. Buy stickers that can help you make clean lines, designs and words. Trust me on this one.
Step 5: Go back to Artful Designs. Select what you want to paint.
Step 6: Apply stickers. (optional. See Step 8)
Step 7: Paint. Layers. Paint layers. Light first, then dark.
Step 8: Remove stickers. VERY IMPORTANT STEP! The stickers are like a stencil… remove carefully and it leaves a white surface underneath. You can paint that a color if you like or leave it white. I’m lazy. I leave it white. If you don’t remove all of the stickers or the sticky goo you will ruin your pottery and will receive no grace from anyone working there. Stick at your own risk!
Step 9: Place on rack and pay.
Step 10: Wait a week then go pick up your masterpiece.
Viola (french for ta-​da!) you have awesome gifts to give or keep for yourself miss selfish.
Great for big groups but call ahead to reserve space for that.
Or great if you need some time with a friend or just by yourself. Me and my ear phones get a long just fine.
*Note: You pay for each piece you paint AND a one time studio fee, regardless of how many items you paint that day. SO if you want to be a super saver… show up early and paint several things in one day to make your studio fee stretch farther.

Let me start by saying that this address is no longer accurate… Artful Designs is on Prospect now. Just a heads up so you are not driving in circles.
This is a paint your own pottery studio. I started at Artful Designs over 9 years ago, when it was first starting… they were in a little space, but it had lots of character. Now, the space is MUCH larger and their stock is as well.
It’s a perfect place to take a group of kids or a nice day of relaxation, painting gifts. You are welcome to bring your own food and/​or drink, so that is a nice perk.
The staff are super polite and help whenever you ask.
We went there today to get some gifts done for the holidays… a little over a week and the plates we painted will be out of the kiln and ready to go.