A perfect date spot! My husband and I visited The Pottery Stop for the first time today and had a great time! We texted beforehand to see if they had availability for potter painting today and made a reservation. When we arrived, we were quickly greeted, and a staff member explained the process. We got to pick out a piece to paint and there were a great variety of options! Pieces in different shapes and sizes from animals to more traditional dish ware and even fun holiday options. Each piece has a price listed on it as well which was nice to know before selecting an option. We picked matching cats to paint. We had a table reserved with our name on it and got some more directions once seated about tips on painting. The staff again was super friendly and helpful! After we got the intro, we painted away. There were a variety of tools, colors and staff helped us with any questions. Once we were done, we brought our pieces to the front and paid. You get your pieces back 1 week after your visit, and we can't wait to see how ours turned out! read more

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Well this was cute. Came here for my daughter's 8th birthday. You don't make pottery here you just paint it . Very clean. Lots of parking. The staff was helpful and friendly. Expect to spend at the least $25 a piece .... Priced start at $20 and up but you will want the up They have all the supplies you need tons of paint options and brushes and stencils. You do have to come back to pick it up after it's glazed and fired. They text you when it's ready. read more

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Came here on a Tuesday night and it was almost empty so we were accommodated seamlessly. Their pottery selection was very large and I picked this heart shaped jewelry box which was $39. It took about two hours to paint. The employees were very nice and explained how it works since it was our first time here. Also, their bathroom has pads and tampons which is amazing and so considerate of their customers! I do wish they had more paint colors to pick from since my friend and I ended up mixing a lot of ours to get our desired color read more

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I come here fairly often. It's one of my favorite experiences to do in the area! The staff is kind and knowledgeable. There is a big selection of ideas to pick from as well as style to paint your pieces. I love that they offer screens for cool images to be added to pieces. Ilove they offer themed nights! Im excited to see my finished piece of my ginger read house soon! read more

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Lovely experience. The staff was kind and helpful. It was a fun environment and the prices were reasonable. I would come back. read more

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Hanging out with friends was a blast, and trying something new added to the excitement. The service was decent, although we did need to ask for help a few times. Overall, it was a cool experience!"l read more

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Had a really great time with friends painting pottery! I have been here before but it was years ago and everything was still great. Easy to find pieces that we wanted to decorate and the prices were clearly displayed. The staff was so friendly and helpful in making our ideas come to life. A great place for date nights, time with friends and birthday parties. You can also BYOB. It's recommended to reserve a space on their website for your group. Our experience was fun and seamless. read more

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Had a great time painting, prices were decent and made a great friends night activity.

Such great service! Everyone was so nice and helpful. We didn't make a reservation but they accommodated everyone! read more

The Pottery Stop - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

If you are looking for a relaxing, creative, and fun time, then The Pottery Stop is your place. I went on a weekday, and the place was pretty busy. We called ahead, and a table was set with our name. When you walk in, you start by picking out your pre made pottery item off the shelves lining the walls. The prices are stated by each piece. There is a wide selection of plates, mugs, owls, trees,mermaids, and seasonal items to choose from. I settled on an antique truck with a Christmas tree on the back. Your table is equipped with several different colored paints, a palette card, paint brushes of various sizes, a bowl of water to clean the brushes, and lastly, a sponge. There is also a sample plate that shows an example of what the paint will look like in the end. We worked largely without instructions as the employee was busy. We were so focused on our project that we didn't notice the tables filling up around us. We also did not pick up our phones. When you're satisfied with your project, you take it to the register and pay for it. The pottery won't be able to be taken home the same day. You will receive a call or text in approximately 7 days saying your pottery is available to be picked up. This activity is for all ages. There were an equal number of children with their parents as there were adult groups. Unfortunately, I took off a star for the slight difficulty that I had finding the place, the venue being cluttered, and the employees being hard to distinguish from the patrons. However, pick up was easy and I love the way that my project turned out! read more

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Omg what a great PYO pottery shop!! This has been one of my favorite activities since I was a little kid. I'm so excited to have found such a quality shop near me. They had a nice assortment of pottery pieces and paint choices. I did a mushroom fairy house this time around, I love it! And can't wait to get it back. I plan on it being the first addition to my fairy garden. I want to go back to paint the castle and maybe the salsa dip dish. The only annoying thing was hearing the rules repeated over and over again since there was plenty of traffic and not that big of a space. Overall, I definitely recommend! I can't wait to get back read more

The Pottery Stop - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

The entire staff were so helpful, friendly and professional. We had a great time painting pottery. I will definitely go back.

Had a great time painting pottery this past weekend!! The location is very spacious, the staff is friendly & knowledgeable, and the pottery designs are intriguing. There are so many options for colors and different styles of painting pottery which I don't know much about. I got the impression that the staff could advise guests on any method of pottery painting and they would learn fast. They also have seating outside for painting but inside was plenty spacious and comfortable. read more

Great atmosphere, always busy, and easy booking for us, private party events! Always helpful instruction as well? read more

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My daughter and I had a great time painting pottery. We had the option to paint inside or outside. We sat outside and enjoyed the surroundings. The staff was pleasant and very helpful. They greeted us as soon as we walked into the store.. The stock of pottery was plentiful and it was hard choosing just one piece. This will be my new favorite hobby. I cant wait to go back and paint more pottery. read more

The Pottery Stop - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

I absolutely love this place! My boyfriend took me here for our anniversary and I loved it!! This was my first time painting pottery so I was eating this up. I was very pleasantly surprised at the variety of things to paint! They had everything from Star Wars to dinosaurs. I had such a hard time picking what I wanted to paint. The instructions were explained so clearly and I loved that there were examples hung up. They helped me when I forgot so parts. I loved the way everything was organized and explained. It was all very starlight forward and easy to understand. Even the little paint palettes they gave you were adorable. My boyfriend and I painted matching rice bowls! They even come with chopsticks, so adorable. I cannot wait to go again! read more

The Pottery Stop - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

I had an awesome experience. It was lots of fun and great atmosphere. I will definitely do it again

This is an interactive date night with your girlfriends or your man. This is definitely a very unique concept in the Ellicott City area. I have been to pottery painting shops larger and better than this one. However, this shop is the only one that I really know of in this area. It's a place where your inner child let's lose. It is a fun, silly and unique way to spend some quality time with those you love. This is how the shop works. 1.) you walk into the store and you decide if you want to paint pottery, glass, handmade glass objects or hand-make Jewelry 2.) you create!!! 3.) you checkout. It's very simple and the staff is always there to help. They are eager and excited about what they do. I decided to paint pottery. On average, the objects range from 20 to 30$. There are no objects under the 20$ price range, unless you want to paint a miniature sized trinket/object... The staff explains everything to you. That way you know what you need to do. They make great suggestions and they also make sure you know about all your painting options. I recommend you paint at least three layers on your object of choice. That way the colors you pick look more vibrant. The lace application that you see in my first two yelp review photos are an additional 2$ charge. I suggest you bring your own desired lace because their selection of lace is somewhat limited. read more

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This place is super cute! My SO and I went on a Saturday evening. It was crowded but not too bad. A paint class started shortly after we arrived. I think I'll try that next! So there were some cute things to paint like mugs, bowls, plates, skulls, and I think I saw some Harry Potter stuff. There were a lot of colors and different size brushes and items to give your paint some texture. Our items were ready the following Saturday. The only thing is that when we got our stuff back there were a couple of smudges on them. I'll still go back soon! read more

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Super fun experience! Great selection of items and paint colors, staff were really helpful with learning techniques. I appreciated that the staff were wearing masks. Can't wait to come back! read more

FUN FUN FUN! My sister and I were looking for something fun to do on a chilly rainy day.....this was it! Made a same day reservation for the pottery painting. Super friendly staff. Trisha guided us through the process as we had never done this before. We picked our pieces, selected our colors and were on our way .... Trisha also showed us special techniques such as stenciling and using specialty glazes. Tables were spaced accordingly, the studio was clean and spacious. read more

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Not only is it an activity, there's caffeine too! We came here for a nice date on a Saturday afternoon and really enjoyed it. Of course we started with ordering two espresso based beverages and walked around looking at all the things we could paint. So many crafts. A bit pricey for us to each have a decently sized item, so we decided to work on a dog bowl together. The bowl was $30 but included everything you might need for it, all inclusive. A staff member set us up with water, plates, sponges and gave us 'the rundown' about where everything was and how to successfully produce an item. Our dog bowl is freakin adorable by the way, and I will post picture of it once we pick it up next week. read more

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I absolutely love this place and can't wait to go back! The fact that they have pottery and coffee, stained glass and BYOB wine nights and tons of space is just amazing!!! They have a such a huge variety of ceramics that you can come in here with a set project ready to go or just come in on a whim. Looking for a one day date night idea? You can paint wine glasses and take them home as soon as they dry! No firing needed at all. But if you do need something fired, it's only a one week wait period so that's not too bad. Did I mention they have a coffee bar? They also make fun smoothie drinks and have tons of non coffee selections! And don't forget the BYOB ladies nights - 20% off pottery and 10% off stained glass, what a deal! The only downfall is getting in and out of the parking lot...it's right on 40 so there's a lot of traffic. Just be safe coming in and out! If you're there when Meghan the owner is in then you are in for a treat! She is so enthusiastic about the work and the projects she really helps you with everything you need and does it with a huge smile! So grateful that she was there to help us out! read more

Such a great experience! What drew me to this place initially was their Friday night hours, paint until 10pm (last seating I believe at 8), the other shops in the area close as early as 6:30pm on a Friday! It's as simple as picking a pottery piece, or if you want to do glass pieces those, note you cannot add a piece of glass to a traditional pottery piece. The price listed on the piece is all inclusive, includes as much paint as you need, firing, glazing, and any tips you may receive from the staff. I choose a medium flower bowl,i wanted to do a few details, but as a mere C student in elementary school art I needed to be cognizant of my limits! The piece turned out beautiful before and after, please note the color you select will be much lighter before firing. They recommend 3-4 coats of paint, this takes awhile! It took me the full 2 hours and maybe 10 extra minutes to finish my piece, so don't plan this as a 30 minute activity! If you don't finish your piece, you can bring it in the next day for no extra charge!! They also offer picture painting and byob nights, definitely will be back for this! read more

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Love this place. Staff is always friendly, helpful, and accommodating. You can bring your own food and drinks. Plenty of variety and projects to choose from. Have a cup of yummy coffee or smoothie while you paint away. Overall just a great place to have fun and be creative. Always look forward to coming back and painting again. read more

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We just had our daughter's 11th birthday party here. I've been here a few times before and had great experiences so I assumed the birthday party will as well. My daughter is artistic so I thought it would be perfect. The issue started with me calling to reserve the party. I called them and expressed interest in booking the party. Someone immediately put me on hold for 20 minutes, then I was dropped. I called back and the same person picked up. I said I was on hold for 20 minutes then call disconnected. She did not apologize, instead she told me to go to their website and do everything online. So why didn't she say this when I called the first time? Two weeks later, we came for the party. The actual painting started much later than expected. The party started at 330p, but we were closer to 355p. During the painting, they were not allowed to eat. And last 40 minutes were reserved for the eating food to include cake. The instructor was patient and kind But once she was done with painting portion, she disappeared. Leaving me in charge of all 16 children. Mind you, I also had less adult help because the venue insisted that this be a drop off party, explaining there aren't enough spaces for parents. So my husband and I served all 16 kids ourselves, feeding pizza, pouring drinks and cake. It was same as being at home, except kids had 50 minutes of pottery paint. I even cleaned up after the whole party wrapped up. For all this, the total bill was $200 (10 kids) + $108 ($18 * 6 additional kids). $308 for 50 min painting and each kid got a pottery piece. Oh, and I as the host, have to pick up EVERYONE's pieces at once I'm 10 days. For this much work from booking till pick up, I'd rather skip the hassle and book party elsewhere. Disappointed. read more

I took both of the munchkins here last Saturday to make a few things for Christmas presents for some of the luckier folks in our life. While I've only checked in once, the little ones have been here at least 4 times over the last few months. This place has a great creative vibe and is a fantastic place to enjoy an afternoon with friends or family while letting your creative juices flow. It was crowded, but buzzing with energy, not uncomfortable. The staff was also very friendly and that only added to the mellow vibe of the place. I'm not gonna lie to you here, it's a bit pricey. If you're simply looking for "dishes" I'm sure you can get a better deal at a regular old store. But the Pottery Stop isn't really about that. It's about creating something. I'm really looking forward to picking up what the kids made next Saturday (it takes a week to get your stuff pottery or glass jewelry fired). As one more bonus the place is totally independent, not a franchise, but a real honest-to-goodness independent small business. The Pottery Stop was a great time out with the family I'm sure we'll be back to make some more custom dishware. Plus...I haven't tried the coffee yet. read more

I went here on a date and it was truly a cute and memorable experience! We came in around 6pm and sat down at the work table. The staff already had a clean tile and water set up for us once we settled down. There are loads of options for what to paint but we ended up with a classic mug and spoon set. The staff gave us a quick and informative walkthrough on how the painting worked (dark colors on light colors is better than reverse) and then left us alone to paint to our hearts' desire. There were other people around but nothing to complain about during our time there Plenty of color options and paint brushes. The fact that they also had a little cafe was a plus, since I love coffee. I look forward to seeing the final product! Would recommend for a cute, interactive date! read more

I've been here twice and both were really great experiences. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the instructions they give are easy to understand and follow. If you have any questions, they'll do their best to help you -- and they'll even help you with the artwork on your mug if you need it (with tracing letters, showing you coloring techniques, etc). Also, try their drinks! I've had both their chai and green tea creme smoothies and both were delicious. All in all, a good way to waste an afternoon (and end up with a pretty finished product a week later once it's been fired)! My only concern is parking, because it's crowded but I've always been able to find a spot so I guess it's not TOO bad. read more

They have a huge selection of items to paint from and service is super friendly. The workers set-up your area and throughly take you through the process. Great place to go with friends to chit chat, while painting! read more

I came here for my friend's baby shower. This was my first experience at a pottery place and it was so much fun! The kids and adults both enjoyed it. We had 3 hours to pick a piece and paint it. 3 hours may seem like a long time but the time flew by! They had so many different things to choose from but I ended up picking a spoon rest. The employees there were very helpful. We had one dedicated host and she would constantly check up on our group to make sure we were doing okay. She was also very good with the kids and helped them do really cool things with their pieces. Once you're done painting you have to leave it with them so that they can bake it. When you pay for your piece they will give you a pick up date. Can't wait to see my final results! I would definitely recommend this place to friends. It's something different to do and a lot of fun! read more

Super cute and cozy place! Came in on a Monday afternoon with friends to do a little catching up and painting. First let me say, I loved their hot caramel apple cider!! Now, on to the painting. So many things to paint, and so many colors to choose from. I had such a blast painting my cute Christmas ornament! read more

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I found this place just this year and have already gone several times. My best friend and I were looking for a paint your own pottery place and we're excited to find this place! It is a great place to get creative without having to make the investment of buying everything you may only use once or twice. The staff has been stellar every time I have gone in - helpful but not too in your face. I also want to weigh in on what a lot of reviewers have said about it being pricey. I strongly disagree. The price of each piece includes using all the materials and all the paint you want, as well as them firing it. I a really surprised other reviewers are saying it's pricey - I would say the opposite: it's a great deal! read more

I've been to several different pottery type places around the area and this is definitely the best one I've been to. The reason I love this one is because the vast array of options, the amount of resources available, and the uniqueness. There's so many options for pottery, but they also offer glass fusing and wood art as well! Never have I ever gone to a location with so many resources. I really appreciate the options of tape, multiple brush sizes, and tools I've never even seen before! It's incredibly helpful to allow an individual to be as creative as they want to be! They also offer snacks and coffee (for a cost) which is super unique because I've never seen any other pottery places offer this! I highly recommend this place and I also love that they do events as well such as their valentines day event coming up that is offering waffles (for an additional cost)! Super cool and I can't wait to come back! read more

This was an excellent place to stumble upon. Immediately upon walking in, I was greeted by the staff working up front and was overjoyed to see all the hand painted pottery that was displayed around the shop. The concept of a coffee and pottery shop is nothing short of genius. Not only that, the vast array of clay pottery pieces that you can choose to paint are pretty impressive. My regret is that I did not have the time to stay and enjoy getting to paint a piece of pottery. I did wise up enough to order a drink. My latte was delicious. They had a wide variety of flavors, and they were pretty creative, at that! The prices are comparable to that of your major coffee shops. I definitely recommend this shop for a cup of coffee! I'm looking forward to going back to paint myself a piece of pottery one day while drinking one of their awesome lattes! read more

Overall a good experience at this create your own pottery shop. We loved creating something with our daughter. However, there weren't many tables and the space is a bit on the smaller side. We would have liked a little more room. The workers were friendly, but there was no one at the front to greet us or show us what to do when we walked in, since we had never been to this shop before. It was also on the pricey side of things. We paid between 50 to 60 dollars to paint one mixing bowl. I assume that the price of paints and use of tools is almost included in that price. It would be too expensive for the three of us (a small party) to do our own. Also the parking situation isn't very good, there isn't much parking. Initially we couldn't find parking and it does feel crowded. I really hope we are happy with the piece that we did. For the price it better turn out good (: overall it's a neat concept, but they probably need more space, more tables and more staff working. read more

I was invited to a girl's night of pottery painting. Well, I got to bring my own bottle of wine and food, so I was down! This was my first experience at a place like this. First, the parking SUCKS! Good luck trying to find a spot anywhere near the store in the evening. They have lots of pottery options and I thought the pricing was very reasonable. For newbies like me, the painting and glazing options are overwhelming to say the least. I suggest you think about your design before you come in or you will spend an hour just looking at options. I chose an ice cream bowl and sat down with the girls and got to work. It wasn't messy at all. I didn't have to clean up after myself. We sat at our table drinking wine and munching on the food we brought. Next thing I know, Its 4 hours later! I had a great time. Total price: $12.90 (not counting my wine and food of course). This is a great idea for something fun and different to do with your kids or a group of friends. No one bothers you, but are there to answer your questions and help with anything you need. Check their website for different promotions and special nights. I could see myself bringing my child (when I have one) here during the day as a fun thing to do on a rainy day. Its well worth the price for a few hours of fun. I pick my piece up in a week (they fire it for you). I'll update then. read more

Pottery stop is a perfect example of what happens when you hire friendly, competent people who care about the business they work in. Everyone in this place from the owner to the manager (Megan) and the rest of the staff are super awesome. That's part of the reason why we try and make a visit at least once a week. this establishment makes an effort to make the customers experience a positive one. And they go above and beyond to help you in anyway possible. Because this is such a huge place you never feel like your sitting on top of someone and whenever we go inside it's never jammed packed with kids. I love the little ones but not when their making loud noise in my ears as im trying to get my art on!!! But of course this is a great activity for the little ones and ill be sure to bring my kids into pottery stop when i have them. From what I can tell kids birthdays are kept separate from the main room and this makes pottery stop not only fun but relaxing fornadults. The added coffee shop is a huge perk and the fact that there's a a burrito joint next store really makes pottery store a one stop shop for all your dietary and artistic needs. On a side note I've seen some reviewers comment on the pricing here. Considering the sticker price on each item includes materials, instruction (if needed) and unlimited time to work on your piece... I'd say this is a stellar deal. read more

I went to the Pottery Stop and Coffee Shop on a Sunday afternoon, and found the place to be buzzing with lots of adults and kids. My big disappointment was the prices for their pieces--this place is outrageously expensive! I have been to All Fired Up in DC and the Clay Bakers in Annapolis, MD and was shocked at the up-charge on the pottery being sold by the Pottery Stop. Both All Fired Up and Clay Bakers similar to the Pottery Stop do all-inclusive pricing with no hidden charges, so I wasn't sure why the Pottery Stop was charging at least 50% more on their pieces. The parking lot is small with spaces shared among several stores. Like All Fired Up and Clay Bakers, the Pottery Stop allows you to bring in food and drinks even though they have a coffee store on-premise. read more

Lots of fun painting with my grandchildren. The staff is helpful and efficient. Parties are fun.