We absolutely love it here! A lot of pieces to choose from, easy instructions, great and quick…read moreservice when needing supplies. We have been back twice!

What a hidden gem, located in downtown Tacoma. This place is pretty cool, lets your inner child out…read morethrough painting. 1st thing is there's free parking across the street. As you walk across the street to this building that looks more like a freight warehouse you wonder am I in the right spot? Yes you are, walk up the steps and turn left and you immediately see the studio. Now this was a date day for my wife and I and have never done this before. The staff were supper friendly and were there to give advice, but let you do your own thing. They have lots of pieces to choose from, all prices are in the bottom of the pieces. We selected our pieces and went to work, so how I missed the whole part of "you need a base coat before painting" and I just started to paint. My wife on the other hand listened to the instructions and followed them.. her pieces were painted well, mine looked like my 3 year old grandson painted it. Now we wait for them to be fired in the kiln which takes about 1-2 weeks )depending on how busy they are) to get it back... So for 3 pieces ran about $114ish plus tip. From what the staff states is that it gets busy on the weekends, we arrived at 11:05 and left at around 3ish...

My girlfriend brought me to Art & Clay Studio for my birthday in December, and I absolutely loved…read moreit. This place is such a gem. You can immediately tell that the owner puts extra care and intention into everything she offers. I had the chance to talk with her about some of the pieces and materials, and I really appreciated that many of the options are local -- always a big plus in my book. One detail that really stood out to me (and that I learned sets this studio apart from others in the area) is that she also finishes the bottoms of the pieces. That extra attention ensures everything fires properly in the kiln and helps the pieces last longer. It's such a thoughtful touch that shows how much pride she takes in her work. I also loved that all services are included in the pricing, so there are no surprise fees later on. That alone made the experience feel relaxed and stress-free. The selection is fantastic -- from small knickknacks to decorative wall pieces, to dishes like plates and mugs. I genuinely think anyone could find something here that fits their style. And best of all, you're not rushed at all. You could honestly spend the whole day there and no one would mind. While we were there, another woman came in with pottery she hadn't finished from a previous session. She set up with her tablet and headphones and worked quietly for a couple of hours -- it was really cool to see that flexibility. If you don't finish in one visit, you can pack up and come back later, which I love. Turnaround time was also impressive. From when we submitted our pieces to when we got them back, it was only about a week or two at most -- much quicker than I expected. And the results were beautiful. I'm so happy with how everything turned out and can't wait to come back again for another occasion. Highly recommend this studio to anyone looking for a creative, welcoming, and thoughtfully run experience.

Was great vibes! Went with my husband and daughter. A hour fly by cause we were so invested and not…read moretime limit when painting. (SAYLESS!) haven't seen the finished product but I am excited!

Amazing place. Gets better every time I go. The ladies are so friendly. Their choices in ceramics…read moreare very affordable.

From the owner: We are a mother and daughter owned paint your own pottery studio. RAD Ceramics has been in Business…read morefor over 18 years. We used to be only mobile and now we have opened our first store front. RAD is a family friendly establishment. There are over 100 pieces of ceramic to choose from. Cups, bowls, figurines, and many more. Classes coming soon.

I was looking for a place to take my daughter to work on the ceramic wheel because she has been…read moresuper interested in trying it out. She is 8 years old and so when I called around, one of the places I called recommended this place. They offer a "try out the wheel" class, as well as multiple classes. The try it out class is $60 ish and allows you to work with an instructor to make a bowl or a cup. Then once it dries, you can come and paint it. Sounded like a good deal. I really wanted to love this place and I think if you go for the painting of ceramics it would be fine, but I would not recommend this place for the classes, especially for kids. I took my daughter and my niece and like I said, it was their very first time. When we arrived, we were greeted by the lady who ended up being our instructor. She seemed kind of low key rude but didn't think too much about it. However, as the lesson progressed, she seemed kind of annoyed with the girls. She didn't yell or anything but her mannerisms and the way she spoke came off as what the girls said "rude" and my daughter said "I wanted to cry". Not really the experience I was hoping for them, especially since this was an early Christmas gift and I would hope they would have fun. Maybe it was just the instructor we got. When they were finished the instructor came out of the wheel room and rolled her eyes while passing the other ladies working. Like I said, I wanted to really like this place, and I think my opinion of it would be different had we only come in to paint ceramics. I recently did a wheel class somewhere else and as an adult I think this place would be fine but it isn't ideal for kids.

I came here with some friends for a much needed girls night out…read more Despite it being busy with two birthday parties they had no problem pushing two tables together so that we could all sit together while we painted. They have a lot of things to choose from and the prices are great!! (Pic is before the piece was fired....will update once I pick it up)

The sweetest little clay creation studio. I came here on a Thursday with a friend. We usually get…read morefood and coffee but we wanted to switch up our routine and do something cozy for the holiday season. We came in around 4pm, an hour until closing. This was enough time for her to finish a little dish and I completed a mini bowl. The owners are super sweet and walk you through the entire creative process. It's very organized and sanitary. They have everyone wash up before, choose their clay, and even pour the paints for you. Lots of people were coming in to pick up their creations. It takes about a week to finalize and you come back and pick up the final piece. Totally recommend for a fun date night or a cute get together. Located in Kent. Street parking available. No reservation needed.

The people are so nice but the building is old, bathroom is gross, and prices are steep. My…read moredaughter loved it but I don't think we will go back.

True rating: 4.5/5 I had a lovely time with my sisters for a…read moremuch needed outing! This is a great brunch spot with the girlies, a super fun work event, the perfect birthday activity for any age - and you get to take home something memorable. Something you created alongside people you shared this memory with! Did I mention that there's FOOD? I just got a coffee this day, but my sisters had some tea and a pastrami sandwich. I stole a bite of the sandwich, it was indeed delicious. Next time, I'm going for a brunch outing and I WILL be indulging in some mimosas. The most beautiful pain and sip place I can think of. So you come in, order food and drinks if you'd like and then find a place to sit. Go pick out the pottery piece you would like - I will warn you, this is the hardest part of the process. After that, there's a station with all the supplies you may need (paint and paint palettes, paint swatches after firing, brushes, sponges, stencils, paper towels, food paper to sit things on, water bowls, I'm sure there's more I'm missing). Return to your table, paint, order more food, play with the super fun games they have?? (We played with a miniature pool table. Sure, it was missing some balls, but how often do I get to play with a mini pool table?), and when you're ALL done, take your piece to the counter. They'll have you take a picture of your item before paying for it. You will use this picture to pick up the item(s)! You pay for it and it's ready to pickup in 8 days! Plan ahead :) I do wish that there was a little more guidance when you arrive, but with that being said, everything *is* on their website. Some information is a little confusing or not current, however. I also wish that this place was a bit better staffed, but I know that's an issue many face and this business appears to be fixing! When it was a little rushed, I could sense the frustration of the person behind the food counter. Completely understandable, but it leaves room for improvement! Overall, I can't wait to come back to this place. I painted the plate, and I kinda want to try this again and see if I can improve! Can't wait to bring my mom here, maybe for Mother's Day?! You know what, let's all bring our moms here and create something special - memories and pottery!

Came in with 10 people for a booked painting session on Saturday at 7pm!…read more This place is super cute and pottery painting is always fun! I like that they serve more food than other places I've been, so you can eat dinner while you paint. We ordered the charcuterie board for 6, 2 pizzas, and a few bottles of wine. The charcuterie board was yummy with classic foods and we really enjoyed both the spring fever and spinach and Gorgonzola pizza! The wine list was pretty small with about 4 white options and 4 reds ( I think ?) but we were all satisfied with the ones we got. I like that they had instructions on every table of how to prep and paint everything from beginning to end so we could be very independent through the process! From what I saw, most pieces were between 25-60. They had a decent amount of options to pick from, including a plates, bowls, mugs, and trays, as well as animals and trinket holders. I would've loved a few more paint colors but what they had got the job done! There was a little chaos with the payment because of our reservation, but everything got sorted out and we had a great time! I can't wait to see my finished product! *there is not a dedicated parking lot, only street parking

Great place to bring someone that is into art and coffee. The staff were pleasant and friendly,…read morehelpful to someone that is new. Many options to choose from (figuring, cups, plates to seasonal items). Staff will take your coffee orders and bring you your favorite drinks. Stop on by, there is street parking and a small lot designated for the shop.

What a great family place. Business was packed on a Saturday and lots of pottery being painted…read more If you have never been here before, you show up pick out your pottery and find a seat. All the pottery is in another side room with more seats. All pottery have different prices and they have many different colors and styles. The staff was absolutely fantastic to work with and so very kind to one of our kids who accidentally knocked over a pottery item and only chipped the bottom of it. Staff was so kind it made the time here so memorable. Highly recommend again and again.

Where have you been all my life?!!! We found out they've…read moreonly been around for a couple of years. Family owned business, dad helps out, so does their son, mom teaches pottery classes. So we celebrated 5 birthdays, 12 of us came to paint ceramics, we brought snacks, and drinks. If you didn't have any snacks, this place has snacks and candy you can purchase. Since we were a large group we took the upstairs level. Not easy for people with knee problems, but we managed. So we set up our snacks, Italian sodas, and birthday cake, then we went downstairs to choose what we wanted to paint. Items range anywhere from 20.00 and up. One of the birthday girls had to bring her granddaughter and she had a blast. Another young gal took her newborn and carried him in a pouch while she painted. Staff was very helpful. We had a color chart to choose our colors, we told them what we wanted and they brought to us and replenished paint when needed. Each station had water, sponges, brushes, lazy Susan, and a tray for your paint. We held the space for two hours. Perfect timing because they closed at 5pm on Sunday. They will glaze our projects, and next week one of us will pick it up and bring to everyone. Now we want to go back and take a pottery class. Everything is so affordable including the classes. So glad this one exists, because the one we used to go to in Auburn to pain canvas closed down permanently. I posted a photo of the wall of ceramics to choose from. Support women owned AAPI small business

I've been to a few paint your own pottery places and had recently seen this place so decided to…read morestep in a whim with two people. Make sure you wear layers, it was FREEZING inside. I'm used to more of a selection of pottery to paint, but there were still definitely something for everyone, but it might have skewed more to items for kids. Prices were higher than I've seen at other places, but this is more of a mom and pop type shop so I'm glad to pay it. After you pick out your pieces you are given a tiny pallette for your colors and you have to write down your color choices for the worker to dole out your paint to you. I didn't love this. I can see how this is helpful from kids using too much paint or making a mess. but with three adults it was a bit annoying to have to keep asking for more paint refills. We weren't given any direction on what to do. Two of us had done this before but one of us hadn't so we had to be the one to tell him to wipe the dust off your piece, make sure to do three coats, etc. When we got our finished pieces back, I was a little surprised that the entire piece wasn't glazed. I'm used to every side being glazed including the bottom. One of us painted a turtle and he left part of the face blank, and that part didn't get glazed which was pretty weird.

I paint pottery often, and Brush it Off Seattle truly stands out as a special experience. Most…read morestudios I've been to are in strip malls and they are busy, crowded, and you're lucky if you find a table. This one is different: set on a private property in a quiet neighborhood in South Seattle, it feels calm, personal, and connected. For those of us who live just south of the city, it's such a treat to have a space like this nearby. The event space itself is gorgeous, and perfect for groups. The owner took time to walk us through everything and even offered drinks (such a thoughtful touch). What really impressed me was the selection -- not just the usual imported pottery, but also pieces made by local artists. I chose a heart-shaped dish I'd never seen before, and it truly feels like I created something unique. Between the fun variety of pottery, multiple art mediums, easy parking, an on-site bathroom, and pricing that's better than the mall studios, this place is a gem. Highly recommend for both casual painters and anyone looking for a more elevated, memorable experience.

Thank you Chris for an amazing experience. We were visiting from San Diego and while my son was…read moresalmon fishing at Lincoln Park, my daughter threw a clay bowl and painted a pre-made teapot. Chris was so kind and patient teaching her how to use the wheel and paints. Perfect for a birthday party, wish we lived in town!

Even my teenager liked it! Our workshop with Anthony was great fun for the whole family. He…read moreprovided clear and engaging instruction, made us all feel comfortable, and helped out just enough to make sure we each had a cool ornament to take home. I highly recommend a visit!

My sister and I had an amazing interactive experience creating our wavy bowls. Both instructors…read morewere very friendly, knowledgeable, and guided us thoroughly throughout the whole process. The items need to set and are not available for pick up until a week later, so they were able to ship our finished products to us (as we are out of state) for an affordable, additional fee. I have continuously raved on about this experience and have recommended it to all my friends who have even considered visiting Seattle. We are extremely satisfied with how the designs turned out and the customer service provided by Ricky. This is such a fun experience for a neat souvenir! Not only do you play a key role in creating something, you also can shop around for pre-made glass pieces. Please do not miss the opportunity to check this place out!