I have been here twice now to paint a mug & a little trinket jar. I love the selection of items…read moreavailable to paint, from mugs, to trays, chickens, piggy banks, plates, butter bowls, etc. The workers are usually helpful in suggesting the order of paints to use, giving ideas, or explaining how to use certain things like the lace. Both times my piece took 7 days to get back from them putting it through the kiln.

Extremely fun and a very good environment! I'd highly recommend going here! And there was an…read moreadorable kitten!

Adorable cute place! Fun for a ladies night or a date. Highly recommend. Lovely owner who was super…read morehelpful!

Painted Father's Day mugs here and was perfect. Great environment for a little one to get messy and…read morecreative!

Hot Mess Studios is one of a few great pottery studios in the Wilmington. They have group and…read moreindividual private lessons and parties for on wheel pottery, canvas painting, and piece painting. They have 3 speciality nights you can sign up for in advance. On Thursdays they do Ladies Night Sip & Spin where you get one hour 1 pot, throw as many as you like, keep what you like for just $10 more + wine. Fridays are "Filthy Fridays" where adults 16 and over can sign up for a 7 pm or 8:30 pm time slot and get 1 pot + 1 ball of clay with the option of more at $10 each. On Saturdays they do the same thing but it's family friendly sessions (ages 7+) from 1 - 6pm, and 16+ reservation only from 7-8 pm. They're closed Monday - Wednesday with an exception of private reservations in advance. If you have special time and group number requests I'm sure they can accommodate if you call ahead and plan. They're very responsive, professional and easy to schedule with. I did all my scheduling through email and received prompt responses. The gal running our lesson, Emma, was also so professional and sweet. She's great at what she does and I'd recommend any beginner taking lessons from her. When we arrived Emma greeted us at the door, walked us through the studio, showed us the process and helped us whenever we needed throughout the activity. I had a certificate for 2 hours, 2 people, and 4 pieces each. It was plenty of time and almost too much clay for two first timers, which is a good problem to have. I'm not sure if that special is still running but check their website to see active discounts - they run great deals, often, and are super affordable for what it is! I would highly recommend trying it out or giving as a gift!

Awesome studio, highly recommend that date night package. Fun place to take my wife on a date. Good…read moreatmosphere!

The Accidental Artist! Such a fun, creative escape where you can relax and let your imagination run…read morewild. The atmosphere is welcoming and stress-free, whether you feel like Picasso... or more like "stick figure specialist." The staff is friendly and helpful, guiding you just enough while still letting you do your own thing. There are plenty of pieces to choose from, so it's easy to find something that fits your mood or style. Perfect for a solo outing, date night, girls day, or family fun. You walk in with a blank canvas and leave with something uniquely yours... plus a little extra joy tucked in your pocket. Highly recommend if you want a creative experience that feels playful, calming, and just plain happy.

I love this place!!!! The employees are so friendly and they have so many paint supplies that even…read moreif you have no experience with painting, you can still make your pottery look amazing. You pay $8 for the "studio fee" and then they have pottery pieces ranging in price from $5-$50. (I explained that bc the prices were a little confusing to me on their website.) I took my best friend there for her birthday celebration and we had an awesome time.

What a wonderful experience! I arrived with my 13 and 14 year old grandchildren and was warmly…read moregreeted by Nancy, the owner. She was welcoming and helpful as we set up. Once we started painting, Nancy supplied us with plenty of extra paint and tips but also us but also left us to our own creativity. The studio is clean and definitely well stocked, with a huge selection of paints. We were having such a good time we stayed 3 hours! We will certainly be back.

A magical experience for adults and children with so many options in pottery to paint and different…read morecolors to choose from...you will be so surprised to see your work as it appears finally into a beautiful creationA great place to create a gift for any occasion or holiday, be it Halloween, Christmas, birthdays, etc... don't miss this place when you visit the beach or if you're lucky enough to live near by...Nancy is fun and makes it a special day with her hot chocolate or coffee drink and relaxing music to paint by.... make any day a Great day...! J Watching out 4 U! ***Across from Food Lion

Great family fun! Very affordable. The staff is very helpful. If you are looking for a special…read moresouvenir keepsake that doesn't break the bank definitely try pottery playhouse. We will be back!

From the owner: "Nothing can compare to the fun you'll have creating your vacation keepsake. Just pick from…read morehundreds of different bisqueware selections. We'll handle the glaze and fire your piece for pickup later. It's that easy!"