Such a fun place to come for an activity! We went early on Saturday which I highly recommend! If you walk in after 11 am, you most likely will be looking at a long wait. However, it's worth it IMO! Weekends are busy and there's generally a wait. However, I opted to paint outside and got seated right away. They have a great selection of items to paint. I picked two jars. They have a variety of supplies that allowed me to bring my vision to life! The number of colors they have to select from is vast too. They have a wide range of brushes and tools, and I appreciated their two sizes of paint pen detail bottles--perfect for writing! Nicky was so helpful and accommodating. He reviewed how the pair a work and the process thoroughly but succinctly. He brought my chosen pieces out to the table since I had my dog with me. It is dog friendly outside! Not sure about inside. Check out was pretty seamless, and Erica did a great job with my checkout! The prices for the pieces are comparable to ones I saw at another similar establishment, which was good to see. If you're looking for a fun activity, check out Paint the Town! read more

Paint the Town - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Super cute spot. I used to come here about 10 years ago, and I love that nothing has changed in the best way. It feels very calming and nostalgic being here. They have a great selection of items to choose from to paint, along with a wide variety of colors. The ambiance is adorable and the staff is friendly. read more

Paint the Town - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had a great experience at Paint the Town. I like that everything is based on what you choose to paint, so you really get to make it your own. Paint is included, and they also fire your piece for you and notify you about a week later when it's ready for pickup. The process was easy and relaxed, and it's a really fun activity whether you're going solo or with friends. They also provide aprons if you need them, which is helpful. The only downside is seating--if you're a party of two and want to sit next to each other, you can't, since you're seated across from one another. Other than that, everything was smooth and enjoyable. read more

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I LOVE this place. Went in today and had some detailed questions about the glaze, Daphne was awesome. she went above and beyond to give answers and was so kind about helping me get wha I needed. also i've been to several ceramic paint places and this one's the best. lots of staff to help with questions, plenty of supplies (ex: squirt bottles for every color. if you plan to do any amount of detail, a paint brush won't cut it but most places only do paint brushes and no bottles. paint the town excels in having all the bottles you need). pricing is also very fair for how much they supply you. wait time on weekends can be crazy so absolutely call them, get on the waitlist. it can easily be 2-3hours during prime weekend time so call as you're driving or an hour before even. read more

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Had an absolutely amazing time painting pottery. There was a bunch of folks from team at work and we never felt rushed. Will definitely do this again! read more

Paint the Town - Definitely not a ln artist but I had a great time! - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great place to paint some pottery! This was my first time doing this type of activity and it was a nice experience. They offer a variety of materials to paint and I'd say the price is essentially fair since you're basically able to have unlimited supplies. The staff are very nice and helpful. They gave a detailed explanation on how the pottery process works and how to use the paint. The ambiance is alright. I totally wish they have tables that are for two people and if you had 4 people, you could move the tables together. You could easily sit with other pair and I find that kind of uncomfortable. The seating is decently limited and it's very busy on the weekends and during prime time. read more

It was my first time painting pottery and everything went smoothly from checking in and picking out my paint and mug to checking out! I came right when they opened at 11am and I was able to find a spot with my 2 friends right away! The prices are super reasonable for the entire experience and supplies which includes firing up your craft! I had a great time here with my friends and it was so much fun! Will come back again to share this amazing experience with other friends and family! read more

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My friend and I had a wonderful experience. The staff offered us guidance and also (respectfully) gave space when we told them we had the supplies we needed. I was able to really take my time with my project. I was even allowed to go back two days later to apply touch-ups (after perseverating about a detail I missed). They have a great selection of pottery and glazes and a great set-up. The people complaining about needing a reservation... come on! It is an intimate space and the staff do a wonderful job communicating this and maintaining the best atmosphere for the artists in-house. I overheard multiple staff kindly letting people know how to get a reservation and realistic wait times. Plan ahead, be respectful, and you'll have a great experience too. read more

Came to pick up my finished piece and I absolutely loved it! I will most definitely be coming back as I really liked the way my piece turned out. read more

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This is such a nice activity in UVillage! There's a large variety of items to choose from that are fairly priced. I would recommend coming early or calling far in advance to get on the waitlist because they are very busy on weekends. The staff is great too! I'll definitely be back. read more

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We used Paint the Town and our instructor was Jill for our holiday work party. Jill was wonderful and our group had so much fun! Jill came to us, set everything up and handled everything. Highly recommend! read more

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Waits are insanely long and the waitlist is poorly managed. Clearly are not able to handle the demand of the location, should really be accepting reservations as opposed to a waitlist model. read more

No complaints on my end, but there might have been some luck for us on this visit. It definitely was not the best time to visit, since it was the day before Thanksgiving. I'd highly recommend going there when it opens to avoid waiting long. We went around 11 and we were told that the wait time would be 1-1.5 hours, which is pretty long. We were told that we'd get a call or text when our slot was ready and that we'd have 10 minutes to get to the store. We shopped around uvill for a little less than 30 minutes when we got a call that we could actually go earlier than expected (very lucky). It was a little hectic with how many people were in there so it was a little hard to get the employees attention at times. You only pay for the pottery pieces so it's relatively cheap. We had 2 hours to paint, which is probably more than enough time for the average painter. However, I was a bit ambitious and was painting up until the last second. If you come at an off time or come right when it opens, I'd highly recommend this place based off the pottery prices. read more

PAINT THE TOWN - I did exactly that! I Went with a group of about 8 people. Luckily it wasn't too busy. Every staff member was friendly and accommodating. They have all the tools you need, either your a meticulous artist designing a space mushroom or free handed brute that like pretty colors but ends up painting a shot glass blue (me) this place is set up for anyone. I also noticed it's ADA friendly (accommodating for wheelchairs) Fair pricing, good environment, nice staff members. I'm with out a doubt inspired to paint the town. read more

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After calling around different painting ceramics studios in seattle,Redmond and Bellevue this owner is rude and unsympathetic towards poor people, unbanked people or children under 18 who can't get credit or debit cards. The owners policy is to not accept cash at all in her store. I had a phone conversation with the owners about people who have no choice but to pay in cash. The owner said if somebody is struggling financially they don't belong in my pottery studio if they can't get a credit card or debit card. This is elitism at its finest and unnaceptible!! The owner did say if I bring in a group of disabled adults to her store to paint that if I give her advanced notice and everyone in the group brought in exact change ahead of time she would make an exception. When I spoke to the owner that some people use check cashing places she didn't know what that was. There is a painting studio in edmonds,Washington and at crossroads Bellevue which both accept cash with no attitude. Here in the seattle city limits there is a proposed ordinance that would make cashless businesses illegal if passed!! The violations of the ordinance for businesses would be $15,000 for the 1st violation. Our city seattle is becoming a city of haves and have nots!! If you don't mind paying by credit card or debit card please show this businesses that their no cash acceptance policy is wrong and unacceptable!! Here in seattle we have tons of disadvantaged and disabled folks who struggle. In edmonds,Lynnwood and Bellevue cash is accepted widely. The city of seattle shouldn't force or make kids under 18, disabled people, people of color or people who can't and don't use credit or debit cards unable to spend their us cash currency here and have to travel to Lynnwood,Bellevue or edmonds to do so. The owner is a bit snobby here!! Am I wrong?? read more

My friends and I came here the Saturday before Christmas. We didn't think it would be that busy if we went first thing in the morning - we were wrong. Apparently, they changed their procedures for what people are to do when they arrive for a paint session. One of my friends, who is an avid ceramic painter and who had painted there before, didn't realize that she had to check in with the staff. She sat there and prepped her work only to be later asked to move due to the back table being reserved for a birthday party. By that time, all the main tables in the front area was already taken. The only table left for our party of 3 was outside. Ideally, the outside wasn't ideal for our party of 3 to have sufficient room for paint and our ceramic. Plus, it was pouring rain! So we were told we can be put on a waitlist for a table inside. About an hour or so later, we were texted that a table had opened up for us. So we headed back and began picking out our ceramics to paint. We prepped our ceramics and grabbed our own paints and tools. With it being the week before Christmas, lots of kids and their families came to paint, so there was a lot of people coming in and out to be put on a waitlist for a table. Once we finished our paintings, we checked out and were told that our item could be finished before Christmas, if we wanted it expedited. I thought that was a nice option for those who painted their ceramics for gifts. Since mine wasn't a gift, I opted out of getting it before Christmas. But to my surprise, I got a call the day before Christmas Eve that my ceramic was ready to be picked up! So since I had the day off on Christmas Eve, I went to go pick up my jar. And it came out looking beautiful! It was so much fun painting here with my friends and I'm sure we'll be back again to paint more. read more

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Nice people but the "black" paint was actually white. Some others were mislabeled too, like the "green" that was actually muddy brown.

I've visited this place so many times and it's always just as fun! It's also a great rainy day activity! I love the concept of it - you get to choose an object to paint and pick it up one week later after it's been burned. There are so many different objects to choose from - I've done a mug, plate, fox, and a cookie jar!! It's also pretty affordable - my plate was $22 and it includes the cost of the paints! There's usually at least an hour wait so I'd recommend first coming to add your name to the waitlist and then walking around the village. They also don't time box you so you can take as little or as long as you want to paint! read more

Paint the Town - plate and vase after being burned - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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great experience and vibes! Good prices too honestly, i painted 2 hamster pieces and it was only $27 for both (i did have a student discount tho) but definitely recommend coming here! read more

Paint the Town - $27 total (with student discount) - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A really fun experience. I'd get here as soon as it opens as it's first come, first serve. They don't give you a time limit so you can take your time and enjoy the experience. Their staff help you along the way if you've never been before. Pick up is a week after painting. read more

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So fun, so affordable, great employees!!! A nice way to spend a couple of hours with someone you care about. Will be coming back again!! read more

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I loved the concept and decided to come here with friends as fun girl's day activity. However, there are some issues that need to be addressed concerning time management and reservations on busier days. They only accept reservations for big parties, (we were a party of 4), we ended up waiting 4 hours. We were told our table would be ready in a few minutes and then were never told that our table was ready (we ended up waiting 20 more minutes on top of the 4 hours because of that). When we finally were able to begin we were told we only had 35min to paint. It would be great on busier days that everyone is given a time limit (ex. Like 90min) so everyone can have a fair time painting instead of some people being there for 2+ hours while customers on the wait list have to wait way longer. We also came back the next day to finish, and we still had to wait 2 hours. I understand if it's busy there will be a wait however people who come to finish what they've already started should be given priority or create a system where customers aren't waiting so long and then proceed to have a very small amount of time when they actually do begin. My friends have come multiple times before but after these last two times we are very hesitant with how their current system is now and it's not worth the wait for us. read more

We walked in Sunday afternoon and the wait was about 45 min for 3 people. There were plenty of workers and they were super helpful whether you wanted to ask about the process or need help finding anything. The place can get a little crowded though. There is a great selection of pieces you can paint (prices are based on which piece you pick) and some are really cute! I was really tempted to get the whale box but needed a new mug so I got a mason jar with a handle. The lantern of stars also looked like it would be great for putting candles in! The paint selection is also really pretty and they come with these needle tip pens which are a game-changer for adding details. There is also a sketch pencil you can use to plan our your design and the pencil marks all burn off in the kiln. We did not really have a time limit (except for closing time) so we could take our time painting and chatting and it was really fun. You can pick up your piece in a week and they hold it for 30 days. read more

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Paint the Town is the best thing happening at U Village which is a place with a lot of great things happening! We have been coming here for years and we have brought friends and family because it is such a great place. One year, our Christmas Card was a photo of us at Paint the Town! It was a beautiful pic! Paint the Town has wholesome fun for families or individuals and they are always our first stop when we get to U Village. The thoughtful employees are a huge part of what makes Paint the Town such a great place. We particularly enjoy Tzi Tzi and Eddie whom we've talked to dozens from all of our visits. Daphne and Mary Ann are favorites, too! My daughter has made countless presents for relatives there and we have a number of beautiful items in our home from Paint the Town, too. I recommend Paint the Town for everyone! read more

Paint the Town - Here is a photo of my youngest, proudly displaying a sushi plate that she painted for her grandparents - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love love love this place!! It's so conveniently located at the U Village, always has friendly staff, and super fair priced to paint their massive variety of pottery goods! It's such a fun activity to do with friends and let's you tap into your creative side. The possibilities are endless and all my pieces have turned out beautiful! I've been here multiple times and have always had a great time! read more

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We went during midwinter break, which wasn't the best idea. We checked in around 2:45 they said it was an hour and a half wait. I thought it was doable with my 6-year-old, so we waited at Mr. West. I made my back over around 4:30 to ask how much longer. The person behind the desk said probably another hour...I was shocked. I wondered how many people were ahead of us, and she said four. I convinced my 6-year-old we should take home and paint for $58, which was fine. Before checking out, I asked how many people were in front of us, and this time, they said 6!!! I was baffled and noticeably annoyed. We stayed on the list because I was hoping they would call within the next 30 min, but they didn't. They ended up calling me at 5:20 pm, 2 hours later!!!! So, I wasted 1.5 hours of my time. We wouldn't have waited if I had just been told it would be over 2 hours. Note that you can call and put your name on the list, but you have to be there within 10 minutes of them calling. She said the wait could be less, so if you live or are further than 10 min away and they call, you'll miss your spot. All this to say, they don't take reservations for groups under 6. Why? I don't know. Second, there is no time limit for your "creativity" (as the person behind the desk told me), so the person putting tiny little dots with a paint pen on a plate could have been doing that for 4 hours with no movement while everyone waits their turn. While I understand that some people consider themselves the Picasso of pottery painting miniature animals, Paint the town would benefit from a reservation system and a limit to how long you can occupy a space. 1.5-2 hours seems like sufficient time to stretch your creativity. Plan ahead, that's all! read more

Nothing like celebrating a birthday painting ceramics and sipping wine. We recently celebrated a friend's birthday at Paint the Town. We reserved the back room which was perfect for our gathering and comfortably seated 10 people. Wine is allowed on the premises with a permit from liquor board. Don't forget to bring a copy to the front desk. We started by washing our hands prior to handling the unfinished ceramics to ensure dirt and oils are not transferred on the unglazed pieces. There are many project possibilities ranging from plates, figurines, keepsakes, bottles, and even piggy banks. They even displayed examples of finished products to help provide inspiration and ideas. The prices do vary and depend on the selected piece. I chose a Snoopy keepsake box which was $32.00. Everything we needed to paint the ceramics was provided. This included the brushes, paints, palettes, stencils, and masking tape. They even had aprons available for anyone afraid of spilling the paint on their clothes. Plan to spend anywhere from 1 to 2 hours. We found ourselves in complete zen listening to mainstream music while channeling our inner art class days from school. This a great activity for all ages especially if you are looking to pass the time. There is a 1 week period before you can pick up your finished ceramic. I will probably spend this time to anxiously waiti to see if I have sufficiently applied enough paint on Snoopy's house. read more

Paint the Town - Snoopy pre-glaze - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Reminder: I am not part of affiliated companies! This review is based on my own experience. IF YOU VALUE YOUR TIME, do not come to this place. This place has POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE and POOR BUSINESS MANAGEMENT. We came to this place and signed up on waiting list to celebrate my daughter's birthday. We patiently waited 2+ hours to get a table and when we get seated, the employees did not bother to spend time helping us get settled and get started because they are closing in less than 1-hour. Instead, they took their sweet time pretending doing something else and smirked at us. Why even take us in! To make long story short, we spent hours waiting and only get disrespected by employees with poor customer service. FOR FUTURE CUSTOMER SPECIALLY WITH KIDS, again, do not come to this place if you value your time and want to have a really good time. FOR THE OWNER, I am not going expect feedback from you since it appears that you only give feedback those who only provides 5-star rating on your business. Consider reading to your customer's review with LESS THAN 5-star and consider how to improve your business and customer satisfactory based on customer feedbacks. Your employees lack customer service experience! Get them straight out or hire someone who are more mature. Please consider the following: Be honest and do not let customer sign up on wait list when you know you have a long list and will close your door in just a few hours. Please notify your customer on your wait list to let them know that you will not be able to accommodate them anymore due to the amount of time remaining before you close. COMMUNICATE COMMUNICATE COMMUNICATE! Do not schedule your employees who lacks customer service experience on the same shift. Level set how your run your business with your employees. Apparently, they are hurting your business. read more

Really horrible time management and communication on their part. We made reservations and they insisted we only had to wait for 20 minutes and they told us we were second in line. 2 hours later we asked an update and they finally gave us a table. Seems like they forgot about us because they also didn't know our spot name. But since it was 30 minutes to close they kept giving us different instructions to get started. To make matters worse the blonde worker with glasses smirked at us and was not helpful at all. It seemed like her and the others were stalling to stop us from starting to paint so they could go home. We did not feel welcome at all and it seemed like since we were the only group there from a different background. We ended up leaving and when we looked back saw the staff laughing. Very sad and unprofessional for a small business like this. read more

I recently was able to be a host of one of the Paint the Town party event's here locally (well Dalton, GA). It was my first time hosting an event and was super last minute, however, we all had a blast! My party had 24 guest's and we all had a great time cutting up and being social while painting a beautiful painting that I am certain is hanging somewhere proudly in a room to be admired by them for many moon's to come! I personally have had a great experience thus far with Paint the Town and hope to continue to have a great relationship with them for as long as they will have me! I believe in the power of art to inspire and be theraputic to those who are not great in expressing themselves through traditional means (like speech). I wholeheartedly believe my first party was successful and I truly hope that my guest's had as much fun as I did! My name is Leslie, and if you are in the Chattanooga area, I would absolutely LOVE to host a party for you through Paint the Town :) Feel free to book it today! read more

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Great place to be if you find yourself bored at home. The staff explains the process if it's your first visit. How to use the paint, how to clean up properly and what to expect after your project. It is first come first serve with seats indoors as well as outdoor. My friend and I spent about 1 hour painting our designs. Pleasant environment, good music and affordable prices. read more

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My eight year old daughter loves this place. Great staff and a really enjoyable place to spend some time. Jeff C

We decided to paint some ceramics for fun and found paint the town online. I ordered the items and picked them up from the store. We were able to paint our birds at a table in the university village square right under the heaters. We had full access to the paints and paint pens in the store which was awesome. They also had paint brushes and plenty of inspiration from other ceramics that were already finished. Once our birds were painted we returned and we wait for them to be fired and then we get a call to come pick them up. Very excited for the finished result! read more

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After waiting an hour and a half on a Friday afternoon we enjoyed picking and painting our pottery. However when I returned a week later they told me one of our seven items was still in the kiln and could I come back in an hour. They ended up opening the kiln and giving me the last item while it was still warm. It would have been nice for someone to text me and let me know they were running behind. read more

literally teeming with toddlers. no patrons over the age of 6. we had to sit outside in 45° weather because all the tables were filled with kindergarteners who kept banging on the glass like we were fish and everyone walking by kept staring at us do our pottery it was pretty awkward and cold and tdlr if they ask if you're ok sitting outside say NO thank you! pottery was affordable tho read more

I wanted to make a special platter for Mother's Day but thought that something that would last forever would be out of my price range. I had nearly purchased a ceramic platter and acrylic paint online but I decided to check out prices at Paint the Town first. I was amazed to see that their prices were totally competitive and totally within the budget for a poor college student's date night. They have hundreds of unglazed ceramic pieces and dozens of colors of glaze you can choose from. Ceramics start around $5 for tiles and their biggest item (turkey sized platter) is $65. The price of the ceramic piece includes a clear coat of glaze and firing in their kiln. Glazes all cost $4 per color. In total, I spent $24 on my small platter with a single glaze. I opted to paint mine at home and they gave me a discount for doing so! Totally happy with the end result. It takes 7 days before you can pick up the final product, but knowing it is totally food safe makes the wait worth it. Excited for an excuse to make something else! read more

I love, love, love, love Paint the Town. And now that I am a resident of Seattle, I think I will probably come here on a regular basis. It's so...much...FUN! It's essentially Color Me Mine (for my fellow California folks). Everything is done pretty much the same way, although I found there to be more autonomy with the paints (you pick them out yourself and bring them to your table), as well as choices of how to apply the paint (brush vs. squeeze-tip applicators for fine print writing). The prices of the pottery pieces, as well as the painting time, is pretty comparable to Color Me Mine. But unlike at Color Me Mine, I never once felt rushed to get out of there. I went on a Sunday in the middle of the day (aka, family hour), and even though it was busy, I never felt like I was being watched to the finish line. My friend brought me here to "relive" some memories of pottery painting that we had in college together, and we had a blast! We were rocking out to the terribly bad 80s/90s music (Rick Astley was the BEST) while we painted: I did a garden gnome (Hank), and she did a bowl with Morrissey lyrics. It was a super relaxing experience, even with the screaming children in the background. I would definitely recommend this for parties or to come during the holidays. They had some pretty interesting Halloween pieces that I would love to go back and paint. Paint the Town, I will see you soon. Until then, take care of Hank for me. :) read more

Paint the Town - Hank, the garden gnome. Ready to be painted! - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is our favorite spot for pottery! One of our favorite things is to take pottery to go and paint at home. They're great, helpful and clean! read more

so many pieces to select from and lots of great tools to decorate your chosen piece! I made a small dish and love it!! I can't wait for it to go into the kiln and see it all fired!! read more

Paint the Town - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My son and I love coming here. They have a wide selection of paints and tools to create your own piece, but I mostly appreciate the friendly and kind staff. We have been to other ceramic painting facilities and we have not experienced such friendly service. It's very popular, so we like to wait outside a few minutes prior to opening in order to guarantee a place to sit once they do open their doors! read more