8 Paint-Your-Own Pottery Studios That Break the Mold

Go ahead and paint the town red -- or blue, or green or any other color under the sun -- at these clay-tastic spots for all ages.

By rtkellyharamis April 21, 2015

Nothing beats a rainy afternoon like paint-your-own pottery studios, where you can paint the town (well, your figurine) red, blue or any other color under the sun. Your little artists-in-training will see their vision of cute animal statuary realized whether they create from clay or paint on a ready-to-go ceramic pottery. Click through our album to see our eight favorites, from Logan Square to Highland Park.

Made By Me – Paint Your Own Pottery Studio

The 411: Your young Picassos can paint any of the 200 pieces of pottery (called bisque) –– from kids’ banks to figurines. The studio glazes and fires masterpiece in a kiln; a week later it’s a kitten, it’s a dog, it’s a ready-to-take home penguin.

Kid appeal In addition to more than 100 colors, your bling-loving kid will enjoy the tricked-out extras: from sparkles to speckles to gem finishes.

Extra touch: The studio can special order custom and light-up cutout pieces.

6640 W. Archer Ave. Bridgeport
773-586-4242
Online: madebymepottery.com

What is your favorite pottery studio? Talk it up in the Comments below!

— Kelly Haramis