Overall: cute, reasonably priced activity to do You can make a reservation or sometimes just walk in. Every three weeks they get different shipments of items in that you can paint. Everything from plates, to mugs, to jars, to seasonal items, to charms. There were lots of cute options and i like that they mix it up. The prices are clearly marked and the price for the item includes the whole experience. I made a large cup for $29. The employees were chill and the playlist was good. They cleaned up everything for us at the end which was really nice. We didn't really get any instruction, so i was glad i watched the 9 super short videos on their website prior to going. They were very quick, informative, and inspirational. There is parking around back but the signs are confusing- like you might get towed? read more

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Th employees are so nice and helpful and patient! They had a lot to choose from painting wise. A little on the pricey side, but it's like that saying; you get what you pay for. Going to make this a 2-3 times a year spot for my 6 year old and I. read more

The Pottery Cove - Cactus - Art Schools Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

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Service was okay but I have been trying to reach them to get a cow we painted for over 2-3 weeks but no one picks up the phone or calls back. There is no email to reach them. Frustrated with that experience. read more

Cute shop. Friendly staff. Fun activity for the kids. And a few restaurants on the same street. Great for date night too.

I've been their twice so far and thr place is amazing. it's such a creative atmosphere where all the workers and customers are so nice. I will definitely be coming back for more! read more

Cute place for a date. Lovely neighborhood and lots of items to choose from painting wise. Definitely a great time. read more

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This shop is so darn cute. The selection of pottery is expansive. It's a very friendly and warm atmosphere. Fun for adults and kids. They have events so check the calendar. read more

The Pottery Cove - I painted this dish for crackers bread or apps. I love it! - Art Schools Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

Took the kids here on a lovely Saturday afternoon that only got better after painting a vase for my mother in law. Was looking a way to win her over after a dicey family reunion situation. Did the trick!! Thank you pottery cove for your lovely service and cute pottery to choose from. The kids loved it and my husband has a new found passion for painting clay items. Gotta love it! Great value for your money as well. read more

My God Daughter and I enjoy doing this together . we like finding new places to go. This is a very chill, welcoming environment. My God Daughter had to leave so I stayed and did 2 pieces. Lauren a employee was outstanding in every way. She is vey respectful and has a Beautiful heart. she cares about us as customers and makes the experience even better. I enjoy a place where customer service has you leaving happier then what you did I made items for my daughters and it was much needed time I needed. I would recommend coming here 100%! Thank you Pottery Cove for a relaxing time! read more

Looking for something to do in the neighborhood? Stop by and paint some pottery! Josseline is awesome and will help you with all your needs. The owner is also amazing and if you have special requests for items you would like to paint, she would be happy to help you out, just email!!! And did I mention that they have Ladies Nights? Every Thursday ladies get 10% off pottery and once a month they have wine sponsored by a local liquor store. Why not stop by for a ladies night, summer fun, or a rainy day activity! read more

We went to take our daughter for a family night it was a blast so many options for everything from colors to pieces not expensive as well as all inclusive read more

My Best friend Karen, her daughter Ashley,& I had a wonderful time this past Wednesday. It's the cutest little spot. Great atmosphere, very friendly. Professional service. You can bring out your creativeness in lots of ways. Paints ( some with speckles) desolving markers, toothpicks, Q tips etc. They colors are gorgeous & The selection of Pottery is Awesome We Will Be Going Back. read more

Fun and friendly place! I wasn't crazy about the selection of pottery to paint. But I love having a place like this in town!

Very fun outing here at Pottery Cove for my cousin's birthday. We came in on a Sunday afternoon and they were very accommodating to the changes made with our party size and appointment time. I loved the selections of pottery they offer for painting. I didn't expect to go over a certain amount but had to b/c of limited availability(a few of us chose the same item). All in all, fun place to come flex your creative muscles and family friendly as there is no alcohol served here. Loved the Pottery Cove and cannot wait to return! read more

I showed up at 11 am and the shop wasn't open. All the signs posted online and on the door stated you open at 11:00.. I waited over 20 minutes and the shop never opened.. I hate to give you bad reviews but this was VERY disappointing. I drove nearly 30 min and chose this shop over pottery stop but no one ever arrived. This is not the way you run a successful business.. I called several time but only got the voicemail. Once they opened I told her I was waiting and she stated "O I was in the other room." No apology... It was our first time painting and she barely explained anything to us.... This business has potential but potential isn't good enough for me..... read more

Thought this might be a good, (inexpensive) unique Christmas gift after I saw the voucher on LivingSocial. Turns out to be a little pricey with the upcharges for paint and pottery, but not too bad. It's a little hard to find, I'm still not sure how people got to the parking lot in the back. It's a small spot, so it probably gets pretty loud, but it wasn't too bad when I was there. Although the loud radio was a little much. Not sure how knowledgeable the staff is regarding painting techniques. Had to kind of wing it. They are strict about closing time, and time passes quickly here, so go EARLY! Not as many pottery selections as I was hoping for, but was able to find something that works. I'm excited to go pick it up in a week and see how it turned out! Addition: Was told it would be ready in a week, went back, and it wasn't ready. Not cool. read more

Several of us went here with our children (6,7,9 & 12) over Spring Break to paint pottery. It is a VERY small location, but the selection is pretty good and everyone had a good time. Just a note - they don't have any smocks or aprons that you can use to keep the paint off of your children's clothes, so you might want to bring an old t-shirt of your own (they said all of the paints wash out, but I would prefer that they not get paint on their clothes in the first place). We were the only ones in the shop on a Wednesday morning, so we had the whole place to ourselves. There was only one employee there when we arrived, but someone else showed up @ 12noon when it started to get busier. All in all, the staff was very nice and eager to help us with anything that we needed. They showed us how to do stencils, screen printing, and special glazes on our pottery to compensate for our lack of artistic talent, which was nice. read more

Our family came and we had a great time painting pottery here. Brian helped set us up and answered all of our questions. Unlike some other pottery painting studios, this one had a great atmosphere, peaceful and relaxing. Perfect for concentrating on painting your pottery. Also, really great prices! read more

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Who would have thought that my fiance and I could literally spend 3 hours painting pottery and not realize how quickly the time had passed?! (My only inkling it was getting late was the sound of my very hungry tummy.) We visited this little Catonsville gem with a Living Social voucher, and we had a wonderful time painting items for our new home together. The employee was super friendly. She was helping a mom plan a party for some kids when we arrived. She was quick to provide us an overview and a tutorial for how to paint. As newbies, we didn't know what to expect, but we definitely got the hang of it! The toughest part was finally settling on what to paint. Items are priced around $14 and up, but the prices are all-inclusive. There are cute holiday-related items too if you're interested! You know the place is a winner when your 30-year old fiance says, "I think I'd come back again." ;) Thanks, Pottery Cove! read more

I went with my friends as we had found a groupon voucher 10 for 20$ deal. We were all really excited to go, especially as this place is very easily accessible to Baltimore city. There is a parking lot in the back of the store that you have to turn off of Frederick to get to. My first impression of the location was that it was very cute and cozy. There were several wooden tables and chairs. Unpainted pottery selection lined the walls. Paints, stencils, lined at the front. Most of the pottery ranged from 15-27$ depending on what you wanted to paint, which I thought was kind of pricey even with the voucher. Selection ranged from piggy banks to cappuccino mugs to jewelry boxes. There was also a selection for if you just wanted to paint with acrylic, without baking. I thought that they had a good brush & paint selection, and had virtually every color you could need. One thing that I think everyone should be aware of is that you have to paint 3 layers for the paint to look good after baking. Another is that the color after baking looks A LOT more solid and A LOT darker than it does before baking. Unfortunately, this location is very understaffed. We saw one staff member trying to run the whole thing, which made a pleasant experience fill with some confusion and hectic-ness. We had called the day before to see if our whole group could attend they next day - they told us that they do not take reservations and that we should just "show up". When we did show up, we were told that we do not have much time as a birthday group was to come in that day. We also had to be very proactive with checking on when baking is finished. Despite the fact that we were told that the pottery would be done in 1 week, it took over 2 weeks for the pottery to finally be ready. Summary: place has nice selection and equipment, but there needs more organization and communication. read more

Love this place! It has a great location and friendly atmosphere. It is on the more intimate side and there are only a handful of tables, so go early to get a good spot. Would be fun for a kids' party or a ladies' night (which they have every Thursday that can be BYOB). They usually have a monthly special or demo set out that pertains to current holidays and what-not. read more

My daughter hosted her birthday party here with a handful of friends. The owner was very responsive in coordinating the details and worked hard to make sure the party was a success. She was kind, helpful and attentive to the girls during the painting process. Needless to say, a rambunctious group of 6 & 7 year olds in a pottery shop- hopped up on cupcakes- sounds dicey at best; but the owner was gracious and patient and the girls enjoyed themselves. We can't wait to see the finished creations! read more

We had our sons 8th birthday party at The Potter Cove and it was amazing. Michele and staff were very organized, professional, and had a lot of fun with the kids. I think this is the first time I've ever seen 14 8-year old boy's silent! You could hear a pin drop while they were focused on their pottery paintings. We ordered pizza (discounted!) and brought cupcakes. It was an awesome evening for all. I highly recommend The Cove to anyone thinking of having a group event with kids. A+ read more