Three generations of women, one craft table, and a perfect afternoon! I was looking for something fun and different to do with my mom and my daughter, and The Hot Spot turned out to be the perfect choice. Even though it's is about 40 minutes from our home, it was absolutely worth the drive. When we walked in, we were amazed by how many activities were available. You can paint pottery, make candles, create slime (which would be so much fun with kids), and even make your own terrarium. There were so many options that it took us a while to decide what to do! We ultimately chose mosaic art, and before we knew it, we had spent over two hours there. Time flew by because we were having so much fun. The atmosphere was fantastic--relaxing, welcoming, and full of great 70s and 80s music. The shopping center even has a Starbucks nearby, which added to the experience. I appreciated all the thoughtful touches. They provide aprons so you don't have to worry about getting your clothes dirty, and the best part is that when you're done creating, you can simply leave everything on the table and they take care of the cleanup. As someone who loves crafts but not necessarily the cleanup afterward, this was a huge bonus! I also have to compliment the owner on the choice of tables. They were bright, cheerful, and clearly designed with crafting in mind. I watched staff clean a neighboring table after guests left, and glue, glitter, and other craft materials came right off. Smart design and practical, too. The bathroom in the back was very clean, the staff was friendly, and the pricing was surprisingly reasonable for how much time we spent there. This is easily a place where you can relax and enjoy 2-3 hours without even realizing it. Another thing I loved was that we were able to take our mosaic projects home the same day because we chose not to add grout. It was so satisfying to leave with a finished project in hand. We had such a wonderful time, and I'll definitely be back to try some of the other activities. If you're looking for a unique outing with family, friends, or even a date, I highly recommend The Hot Spot! read more

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Such a cool place with so many things to do! From slime to painting, there's something for everyone. The staff was super friendly. There was a small mix-up, but the owner and employees fixed it right away and apologized. It was nice to see that they genuinely care about their customers.Would definitely come back! read more

My family and I spent part of Mother's Day here and had a wonderful time! You can choose from several different types of arts and crafts (ceramics painting, candle making, slime, fairy gardens, canvas painting, and mosaics). There was something for each for each of us. My youngest chose to paint a canvas, and my other son and I painted ceramics. I loved how the pricing was simple and clear. No surprises at checkout like other places we have been. The pricing was very reasonable as well. The staff was very helpful, kind, knowledgeable, and friendly. I love the ability to pick different types of crafts, the variety of options within each craft, and how fun it was! Can't wait to go back! read more

We recently found The Hot Spot, and it ended up being one of those places that was everything we needed and more. From the start, I loved how simple the pricing is. If you're doing ceramics, the price of the piece is the total price. No extra charges for paint or firing, which makes it so much easier to just enjoy the experience without overthinking it. One of our favorite parts was the fairy garden station. My daughter and I both made the cutest little gardens with succulents and got to pick three charms for our pots. There were so many cute options. She picked an owl and I went with a more classic black pot. It turned into one of those moments where you kind of lose track of time just sitting there creating together. They also have a mosaic station with everything included from glue to beautiful stones, and a slime station which was a huge hit with the kids there. I actually love that they offer slime because doing that at home is... a whole process. We also tried the candle making station, which was such a fun surprise. You chop up wax pieces, fill your vessel, and then decorate the top. I stayed on theme and added little succulent pieces to mine. There were tons of vessels to choose from, and you can pick your scent. We both went with white tea, which smelled so good and clean. Everything was packaged up really nicely at the end, which made it feel a little extra special taking everything home. What really stood out though was that it's family owned. The owner was there and so kind, helping us whenever we had questions and just making the whole experience feel welcoming. Helpful tip: Don't skip the bathroom. It sounds funny, but the walls are covered in post-it notes and it ended up being one of the highlights. We may have added one ourselves, which was kind of the perfect way to end our girls day. It's such a fun, creative space and one of those places you leave already thinking about what you want to come back and make next. read more

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Amazing place! I've been to other studios such asColor Me Mine and others over the years. This one is the best!!! Excellent pricing, cool creative atmosphere, always someone available to answer questions or help and the end products are beautiful! I recommended The Hot Spot to all of my grown children because they love to do these types of products. Even my granddaughter felt like a true artist when working on her pieces read more

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I went in today with my friend and the staffs were so friendly and helpful. They didn't try to take too much of our time over-explaining what we can do or not and straight to the point which is straight to the fun. They made sure we were comfortable and got everything we needed for our painting. They made the experience so enjoyable and fun. It was a younger guy and a young lady and they're so a great team. The way they talked to other customers made the environment such a cool place to relax and just paint away. Will be back bringing my whole family to paint and make candles next time. Thank you for opening this spot for people who want to create memories with our friends and families read more

The Hot Spot - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Sacramento, California

Stopped in this week with my daughters and mom and we had a great time. My kids loved all of the different activity choices and had a hard time deciding which one to do during this visit. It was a great way to spend a couple of hours chatting and creating something we'd get to take home. The pricing was also very reasonable. I believe it was the owner working at the time, and she was so, so kind and very helpful. I would highly recommend stopping in, and we will definitely be back to try some of the other art projects offered! read more

It's a mother and son run shop with a very relaxed atmosphere and tons of different projects to work on. They're super affordable and they're not stingy with the paint supplies. The staff are extremely helpful and understanding and I had an excellent time. read more

The Hot Spot - Mom had a great time too - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Sacramento, California

I think this place is great to bring kids who love arts and crafts. It's a medium-sized store with lots of chairs + tables and packed with lots of activities I think kids would enjoy. I noticed for slime making there was an employee helping kids make it and the employee was always enthusiastic and engaging. The customer service was 5/5 with very nice employees who took their time helping you. As an adult, I would not return again. I was convinced to come because they boasted no studio fees. For "making mosaics" it turns out it's glueing pieces of mosaic tiles onto a canvas or some wooden boards/shapes they have, but they do not do any grouting. Instead, I decided to paint ceramics. In total I spent $46 on one mug. The materials they had for ceramic painting were great, from a variety of colors to stamping tools to brushes. I did have to ask for paper towels. After spending 2 hours painting my design, I submitted it to them to fire and was able to pick up after 3 days which was a very quick turn around. The problem was after picking up, I noticed a lot of spots/dark marks on my mug which is very noticeable since the background is white. I've attached pictures, the most noticeable is on the inside of my mug has these green marks which is very disappointing and I know was not a mistake on my part because I didn't use that color anywhere on my design. Also pictured on the bottom of my mug are three bumps that interrupt the glaze, it's not the worse mistake (especially since it's on the bottom) but it's definitely noticeable. I am upset in that I came with a friend and they also received mistakes on their painted ceramics with marks to the outside of their cat planter (picture attached, she spent $30 on this planter). It's frustrating to spend so long perfecting a design and spending a good amount of money to end up with mistakes that were not our fault. I think the employees are doing well creating a comfortable and fun environment, especially engaging for kids. But when it comes to handling painted ceramics, I would not trust them again. 2.5/5 read more

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What's HOT? The Hot Spot of Sacramento in Delta Shores! Here to check out their Grand Opening...and am having a BLAST! They feature a bunch of pottery to paint, mosaic making, create your own succulent planter, candle making and even slime making (non toxic and easy to remove!). I made my own succulent planters and had so kuch fun decorating with cute mushrooms, lady bugs, frog, colored stones, butterflies and more! They even have cute woodland fairies! There are snacks and soon they will start up paint-n-sip events (and you know I will be there for that!). Come check them out to kick start your creative side and stay for the fun! read more

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Took my girls here and they were super nice and helpful!! Prices were affordable as well. I forgot to mention my daughter was the first one to get her adoption animal certification for her axolotl, super cute idea read more

We went in for candle making and it was super fun and easy. The owner was lovely and informative. Loved all the other crafts they had to offer, and the prices are very fair. Definitely coming back to do some pottery painting! read more

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Such a fun spot! Great for all ages: slime making for littles, succulents or candle making for a ladies night, pottery and canvas painting for teens, adults, anyone! The owners are so friendly and helpful, we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Worth the drive from Lincoln and will definitely be back for more projects. read more

What a fun place to be! We walked in while checking out the mall. A family place to enjoy and do some activity together. The owner, Bobbie and her family explained us everything well and our daughter decided to go with the succulent garden. It came out so cute. The decor is so cute and inviting. The owners were extremely friendly. We had over an hour of creative, screen free fun for less than $30. Would definitely come back. read more

Bobbie was super helpful and friendly! She made sure to make people feel welcomed. The place is fun if you enjoy arts/crafts. Definitely want to come back. read more

Had my daughter's birthday party here today. It was a really fun event. The staff was attentive and patient and the activities were creative and fun. I really enjoyed the ability to pick more than one craft, which sets this business apart from others in the area. I would recommend for a party, friend/family outing. read more