I adore this place. My mom, daughter and I have been coming here for years. The staff is friendly and helpful with suggestions. They have a fantastic selection of pieces both for straight up purchase as well as paint your own. If you need a snack while there, the lattes and ice cream are super yummy. Once you have finished your piece, the turnaround time is super quick...in my experience it's usually just a couple days. Highly recommend YDTD for a lowkey, fun afternoon. read more

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Wanted to love this place, the decor is super cute and they have so many options to choose from. My friend and I went together and really loved our pieces, but when we got them back, there were a few flaws. It was clear our pieces touched when I mentioned to the person at the front when dropping them off that both were still wet and where (I made sure to carry them very carefully to the front). And mine has a color stain from another piece that I'm guessing was next to it. I'd love to come back, but not sure if that will be the case if this is how the pieces that we worked so hard on are treated. read more

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Mom daughter date night to paint pottery. Had a fantastic time! We've been to a few other pottery shops and this one exceeds expectations! It's laid out well and there are so many different styles to choose to paint. Plus they have a tea / drink bar. You can also bring your own bottle of wine to enjoy while painting. I painted a wine cup and daughter painted a bowl. Great thing is that it was ready to be picked up the very next day!! read more

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This place is awesomeee!!! I will say that I think that it's on the cheaper side of activities which involve pottery, but I love the freedom to pick a set of pottery. I enjoy roaming around the paint and sponge area, and the staff never rushes you. They patiently give you the paint, and they're never frustrated. I love the cafe as well and the unique drinks that they serve here. I will say that tables do fill up sometimes so I would call ahead to see if there are tables open. It takes a while for a table to open up. read more

You Do The Dishes - Pottery - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We went with a large group of friends and you will just love this place ..from the Coffee Bar and pastries to try while you are having fun...they have an extensive selection of things to make and are super helpful with everything...what a nice thing to do outside the box! read more

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The staff was incredibly helpful and patient with me and my two small girls as we made a gift for their mother's birthday. Would highly encourage for any family to have a fun afternoon with something unique. read more

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Always a FUN experience to do ceramic projects with Family & friendsThe turn around time from Glazing one's green ware to the piece being fired in the kiln is excellent & STAFF are exceptional help & available‼ read more

Spent a fun day with my grandboys at this quaint ceramic studio in Tampa. Staff is very helpful and available. It's a little pricey for little ones, but so worth being able so spend time with them read more

The nicest person owns the business. Was treated very kindly. Has a very good business. Enjoyed my time there. Highly recommended.

This is a great little spot of you want to have a nice little chill Saturday. Painting ceramics and drinking coffee. This was my first time visiting YDTD but I was intrigued because my daughter loves to paint. Once you enter you pick out your ceramic, your paint, your paint brush then proceed to paint just that easy. The customer service was good had no complaints. Everything went great! Once your done painting you have to come back at a later day and pick up your painted items read more

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Had my 49th bday there with friends and family, it was so great. I brought in food and snack. Everyone had a great time and the items all come out great read more

What an amazing place. Lots of ceramics to choose from and the staff is amazing. Plus their coffees are delicious. The turnaround time for them to fire your piece and pickup afterwards is really quick. Highly recommend. read more

Love love love. I feel like there aren't many places in Tampa that when you walk through the door you can feel your worries melting off. There are so many bisques to chose from and the shop has very cleverly set examples by the pieces to get your creative juices flowing. Even the coffee bar serves their foods and drinks on hand painted pieces. Which brings me to the beverages... they're tastier than Starbucks or Dunkin. They have daily deals for discounts, be sure to check those out. I'm attaching some pictures from my Mom's bday when we surprised her by going here. She had never been and was like a kid in a toy store when she realized we were there for phase 2 of her bday celebration, it was such a great memory. After you paint your pieces they glaze and fire them for you and they do it really quickly! I've never waited for than 3ish days for a pickup call. read more

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As always we had such a great time !!!! The girls working there are so helpful and such a fun atmosphere!!! We are red velvet cake and painted on a good rainy day !!! read more

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We came here for Valentine's Day. Had to make a reservation but usually they told us it's walk in. They had set up a little thing for us for valentines! It was a nice touch. we ordered some drinks while we painted. Only downside was that we didn't have enough time. That was our fault thought as we didn't think it would take us longer than an hour. We got there about an hour and half before closing so we had to rush. But the staff was very friendly! Hope to come back to make more items! read more

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I sat in here and had an iced drip coffee with whole milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. It was very good coffee and cost about $3.50. Would recommend stopping here for the coffee! read more

We had a great day for a family friendly bachelorette party to celebrate our cousin's upcoming wedding. From the moment we arrived, we were WOWED! This location is large, spacious and artsy. It has tons of pieces to choose from and I am pretty sure everyone will be pleased. I think they stand above their competition by having their expansive coffee bar and their fast and friendly service. In less than a week, our fired pieces were in our hands. I was deciding between a 4 and a 5 star review, because this is a pricey, but fun day. However, I went for the 5 because everyone had fun and I can't wait to visit again! read more

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A great time with family, $$ but worth every penny! Wonderful environment, other patrons friendly and just a blast. I would suggest, although beverages and tasty snacks there if needed at a cost, bring your own. read more

I love this place! I have been several times over the course of 15 years. I had my sixth and ninth birthday here I've been for a casual day activities with family and friends. The staff is wonderful. The coffee is delicious the smells are just wonderful in general and just is just so comforting to me. I love this place. read more

I took my kids here one night to check it out and we all loved it. Everyone there was so nice and friendly! We will definitely be going back a lot hence how good the quality is and the price. 10/10 recommend!! read more

It's a cute place and say on art where are you design thing don't let the heading confuse you I was like yeah doing the dishes is beautiful and that is very artistic a vibe that's for just leave that is interesting and very very inviting and it teaches you to be creative I want to go on a bunch of friends mine... read more

The staff was super helpful, drinks were good and they have a pretty good selection of blank pottery to choose from.

You Do The Dishes is such a fun and relaxing place. As soon as you walk in you are greeted by the smell of the cafe, a cozy atmosphere, and the friendly staff. I've visited You Do The Dishes twice now. Once with my mom for her birthday and the other time with a friend and her four-year-old son. Everyone loved it as there is such a variety in the ceramics available for painting. There is something for everyone. The way it works is you pick a ceramic, choose paint colors and a staff member will pour the paints for you, then you just paint away and forget about the world for a little bit! Once you're done you leave the painted ceramics at the shop and then pick them up a few days later after the pieces have been fired. Also, stamps and stencils are available to help with the painting process. The ceramic prices and painting/fire fee are very reasonable. I pieces I looked at ranged from $5-$30. The cafe items are delicious. I went with a flavored latte both times and found them to be very tasty. I hope to visit again soon! read more

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Ahh, I went for the first time yesterday and this has officially become one of my favorite to go spots . It was a very unique and memorable experience . The place is super cute and decorative , the staff is helpful and laid back , and most importantly the coffee is sooooo good, I couldn't stop obsessing over it . I can't wait to come back and pick up my pottery ! I have many ideas for future birthday gifts and plan on bringing everyone I know . Definitely recommend this place & it's worth the price you pay. read more

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I LOVE you do the dishes. every staff member is always so kind whenever i come here, the pieces are so cute with a wide variety to choose from, and the atmosphere is so chill. they also have an extensive menu! highly recommend! read more

Took my daughter here and it was a wonderful experience, I love that we can do little arts and crafts together while we eat a snack and I have some coffee from the little cafe bar. It's a very relaxing experience and the staff are all super helpful! read more

I stumbled upon this place after work one day and I had such an amazing time. The lattes are amazing, seriously, you have to try one. The environment is so chill. I've been there with family, on a date, and by myself just to unwind after work. The staff is super nice and helpful. The process is very easy and stress free. A great place to go for anyone, anytime. read more

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I live far away but go out of my way to go here, my only complaint of that there isn't a location closer to me or more locations in general. There's is plenty of supplies, examples and the bisque seems to rotate pretty quickly. read more

It's always a lot a fun. You can choose unlimited paint colors during your visit. There's lots a pieces to choose from, and they are always friendly. Their cafe / smoothie bar and treats are nice too! read more

This place is just awesome! So much to pick from and the staff is super friendly and helpful. If you are a beginner or experienced read more

One of my favorite date night spots in Tampa! I've always loved ceramics. Here at You Do the Dishes, you can get those creative juices flowing by painting a piece of pottery of your choice. They have a huge selection of items to paint from mugs to animal pieces and holiday decor. They run different specials throughout the week so the hourly rate you pay will depend on the day you're going on. You will also have to pay for the piece itself which is written on the bottom of each pottery. Compared to other places like this, YDTD is probably the most affordable in Tampa considering they always have specials. You start by choosing a piece of pottery then select your paint colors by writing it on a piece of paper which the staff will provide for you. Once you're all set, you just paint! Come in with an idea on hand before you start to paint or else you'll be wasting a lot of time just searching things to paint on google (I'm guilty of this). Once you're finished painting, let the staff know when you're finished and they will ring you up at the register and take your piece to be glazed and fired. It usually takes a couple of days to get your masterpiece and they place it on the back wall for you to come in and pick it up. YDTD also has a cute little coffee and tea bar with sweets like cupcakes. I love the fact that I can sip on some coffee or a tea while painting. It's super relaxing and really adds to the creative and fun environment of the entire shop. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I recommend this place for a cute date night activity or a place to hang out with friends and family! read more

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This place is so so so cute and the ladies there helping us were extremely kind. You walk in and get to pick out any thing you want to paint, they explained to us how the paints work and everything we needed to know about how the end project would look. They have tons of colors, brushes, stencils and EVERYTHING you need to paint. They iced coffe and cookie was c eh good and not expensive at all!! I 1000000% recommend this with friends, family, dates or just by yourself ! read more

LOVE THIS PLACE!! I honestly think I've been coming here my whole life, my grandma used to take us as kids and now I bring my friends with me! The prices for pottery are pretty fair and the $8 flat rate always seems like a good deal to me! The staff are super friendly and helpful for tips and tricks and there's tons of painted pieces around for inspiration. There are tons of color options for paint and many kinds of brushes, stencils and sponges. Then when you're done painting it doesn't take very long to get your pieces back! As a fun bonus they have a full coffee/tea bar and ice cream! Great fun for all ages and I definitely think anyone should check it out! read more

Cute little corner. we love coming here with family. Takes your mind off of everything happening around, and you get to paint and after a couple of days bring a piece of art to your home! :) Great for all ages! :) read more

Great place. Tons of choices. Friendly helpful staff that's chatty when they aren't swamped. This will be our new go to place for our family with 4 kids, ages 10-16. Coffee is yummy. Hope they add more snack items to their menu eventually. read more

You Do The Dishes - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Tampa, Florida

It was an absolute pleasure visiting You Do the Dishes. This spot is ideal for group outings, dates or individual relaxation. The concept is around designing pottery with paint. There are a variety of pottery items to choose from including cups, mugs, plates, bowls etc. There are also a wide assortment of paint colors. Visited for a group outing and had a great time creating coffee mugs with my team. The staff were helpful and polite. I highly recommend You Do the Dishes and look forward to visiting again. read more

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One of my favorite places to go when I'm visiting my parents in the area. Coffee and art... what could be better!?!? Owner is super sweet! Staff is helpful and kind. Coffee and snacks are tasty!! read more

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We have been coming here since moving to Tampa three years ago. This cute studio is located in a New Tampa strip mall on the corner of Bruce B. Downs Blvd and Amberly Drive. Grab a piece of pottery and let your artistic juices flow. They have a plethora of pieces to choose from -- anything from a coffee cup to salsa dish. Pick out your paint and begin. They glaze and fire it. Piece ready in 3 to 5 days. While there enjoy delicious coffee, tea, ice cream, etc. Great place to have birthday parties, baby showers, girls night out or whatever party you maybe planning. Regular rate is $8.00 an hour plus the price of your pottery piece. Check out their daily specials: Monday: Ladies Night. $6 flat rate from 7pm-10pm Tuesday: $6 flat rate from 10am-3pm Wednesday: $6 flat rate all day for 55+ Seniors all day Thursday: College Night.[With student I.D.] $6 flat rate from 7pm-10pm Friday: Kids 13 and under paint for $4/hr after 5pm Saturday: Bring in a friend after 5pm and you both paint for $4/hr Sunday: Regular $8 flat rate all day MILITARY DISCOUNT ALL DAY EVERYDAY $6 flat with Military I.D. Hours of operation -- Monday through Saturday 10:00a.m. and 10:00p.m. (Sundays 1:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.) For you night owls -- Midnight Madness is offered on the first Saturday of every month. My daughter just had her birthday party here -- she says this was her best party yet! The staff here bend over backwards to make sure you are happy. The owner Cindy Kozlowski is very accommodating and super friendly. Only other recommendation I can offer -- Be prepared to have fun! read more

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Huuuuuge selection of pieces to paint, from figurines to every dish you could want. They have a ton of paint colors and lots of stencils, sponges and different sized brushes for use. The staff was really nice and filled up my paint tray a gagillion times. They were slammed since it was a Saturday and they had a birthday party on top of regular customers but I never had to wait. Since the tables were full we sat on the couch and coffee table which the staff was fine with, as long as we covered it with paper. You can enjoy coffee or smoothies while you paint and sit at the bar instead of a table. They charge for the piece you paint (which are all priced really cheap compared to what I'm used too) plus a painting fee. Our group of three painted a small elephant figurine, an espressos cup and saucer and a large 3 piece tea pot and the total came out to around $60. read more

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I've been to a few different ceramic painting places and this one's my favorite! I've only been to this location once, as I'm not from the Tampa area, so I can only elaborate on my one-time experience. This place had a large variety of ceramic pieces to choose from, plenty of space and available seating, along with a pleasant atmosphere. I also received excellent customer service by the employees. I didn't purchase anything to eat or drink, so I can't speak on that, however, I did notice all the other painters around me ordering something. Based off what I experienced, this place is an all-around winner! I plan on returning whenever I'm in Tampa. :D read more

You Do The Dishes - These are the two Chihuahuas my husband and I painted at You Do The Dishes. - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Tampa, Florida