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.

If an Elephant Can Paint

The 411: An elephant never forgets and neither will your kid …after painting a keepsake box or cookie jar or bunny figurine. The friendly staff supplies sponges, stamps, brushes, and more than 50 colors and glazes.

Kid appeal: Even the most imaginative child can get bisque block. If your kid’s creative juices aren’t flowing yet, check out the studio’s Idea Book filled with the fully realized visions of already finished pieces.

Extra touch: If parents need a class fundraiser, the studio incorporates students’ fingerprints onto platters, bowls or vases.

6677 N Northwest Hwy.
Edison Park
773-467-4595
Online: ifanelephantcanpaint.com

Photo: via Melissa M on Yelp

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

— Kelly Haramis