Paint Your Own Pottery
Pick a piece off the shelf, grab a brush, and paint. We handle the glazing and the kiln. You don't need any experience, and you don't need an appointment.
Walk in any day we’re open. Reservations are optional.
Walk-Ins Welcome!
You’re always welcome to walk in and paint with us! Reservations are encouraged, especially on weekends, to help ensure your spot. You can easily reserve online, or simply give us a quick call before heading over. Walk-ins are always welcome, subject to availability.
Weekends and holidays are our busiest days, so we keep seats open for walk-ins. If you want a specific time locked in, or you’re coming with a group, booking ahead is the safer bet.
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Address
36 Pidgeon Hill Dr Sterling, VA 20165
Call us at (703) 956-9872
The Experience
How It Works
Visit Us
Come in whenever we're open. No appointment, no waiting list. Weekends fill up faster than weekdays, so book ahead if you want a guaranteed time or you're bringing a group.
Choose Your Piece
Over 200 bisque pieces on the shelves: mugs, plates, tiles, bowls, figurines, kitchenware, and seasonal designs. Most pieces run $15 to $30.
Everything Is Included
Paints, glazes, brushes, stamps, and stencils are all out and ready to use. Show up empty-handed. We clean up after.
Pickup & Shipping
Leave your piece with us. We glaze it, fire it, and call or email you when it's ready, usually in 10 to 15 days. Need it faster? Ask about priority firing.
Good to Know
Everything You Need
200+ Pieces to Choose From
Mugs, plates, tiles, sculptures, figurines, kitchenware, and seasonal décor. Something for pretty much every occasion.
Most pieces $15–$30What It Costs
A $12 studio fee per person covers all the paint, glazing, and kiln firing. Add the price of whatever piece you pick, and that's your total. No hourly rate, no hidden fees.
$12 studio fee + your pieceBest Time to Drop In
Weekday afternoons are our quietest stretch. Saturdays get busy from midday on. Driving in from out of town on a weekend? Give us a call first and we'll tell you how full we are.
Call ahead if you're coming farComing as a Group?
Six or more painting together? Let us know ahead of time so we can put tables together for you. Bigger groups and parties have their own space.
See Pottery Parties →
Want a Guaranteed Time?
Reserving isn’t required, but it takes the guesswork out of weekends, holidays, and group visits. Pick a slot and your seats are held for you.
Don’t see a time that works for you? Just walk in. We’ll find you a spot.
Booked a time? Please try to arrive on time. If you’re going to be more than 15 minutes late, give us a call and we’ll hold your spot. Walking in? No need to call at all.
Paw prints, hand and foot prints, plates, vases, and a lot of very good cats.
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Before You Come In
No. Walk in any day we're open and we'll get you started.
That's fine. Weekends are busier, so there might be a short wait for a table, but we hold seats for walk-ins every weekend.
Most people spend an hour to two hours painting. There's no rush.
$12 per person for the studio fee, plus the price of the piece you choose. Most pieces are $15 to $30.
Usually 10 to 15 days after you paint it. We'll let you know when it's out of the kiln.
Yes.