Choose from over 100 different bisques, from functional kitchenware to decorative items. Check out our weekly themes for inspiration, but choose whatever floats your boat! Drop in and paint with us, or take your kit to go for an additional $3. We will show you the basics of painting, and it will be ready for pickup in about a week. Open to all ages if accompanied by an adult. Hours are Monday - Friday from 2-9 pm and Saturday from 10 am-4 pm. In-studio Paint Your Own Pottery projects must be started at least 30 minutes before the studio closes (8:30 pm on weekdays and 3:30 pm on Saturdays).
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Spring 2025 Theme Weeks
January 21-25
Mug Week: Paint your new favorite cup for your daily dose of caffeine. Get something traditional, change it up with a hedgehog or Frenchie mug, or check out our bearded mug. Over 40 designs to choose from!
January 27-February 1
Into the Woods: Adventure into the forest of bisque to find lots of woodland animals like rabbits, hedgehogs, owls, and deer. Discover mushrooms, leaves, and wildflower-themed pieces, and if you look close, spot a tiny gnome or fairy house.
February 3-8
Sweet Treats Week: Paint a special container for all those sweet treats – a candy dish, mug for hot chocolate, cookie tray, or a cupcake dish. Pieces will be fired in time for Valentine’s Day pick-up.
February 10-15
Miniatures Week: Short on space, or just like tiny things? We have adorable animals, trinket dishes, little boxes, small bowls, and other miniatures that are quick and easy to paint.
February 17-22
Shark Week: Dive in and discover a fin-tastic selection of majestic creatures from the ocean. We will have plenty of sharks, as well as fish, turtles, dolphins, starfish, narwhals, and, if you are lucky, you might spot a mermaid.
February 24-March 1
Cereal Bowl Week: Paint a bowl for your morning staple or late-night snack. When you pick up your bowl after firing, we will throw in a single-serve cereal box to get you started.
March 3-March 8
Containers and Canisters Week: Find the perfect vessel for your loose change, pens, plants, candy, crayons, jewelry, keys, coffee beans, craft supplies, things you want to hide, or things you need to keep track of.
March 10-March 14
Bisque Buddy Week: Choose an adorable mini animal bisque to paint, free with each pottery purchase. (Sorry, no sharing for this deal.)
March 24-March 29
Zodiac Week: Find pottery representing your astrological sign using either Western or Chinese zodiacs, or choose a piece featuring the sun, moon, or stars.
March 31-April 5
$10 Mug Week: Paint a new cup for your daily caffeine fix. Whatta deal!
April 7-April 12
Cacti & Succulents Week: Whether you need a planter for your prickly friend or would rather paint a succulent you truly never have to water, we’ve got you covered. Show off your plant vibes with a cactus-themed mug, dish, bowl, box, or figurine.
April 14-April 19
County Fair Week: Iowans will start gearing up for county fairs later in the summer, but why wait when we have show animals ready to paint? Find sheep, pigs, chickens, horses, and rabbits, as well as garden produce-themed bisque.