I didn't expect it to be quite as expensive as it is, so this doesn't classify as "cheap" but it is fun and you do leave with a nice keepsake. Or gifts, as the last time we did this, M painted presents for my mom and my husbands mom to give to them for Mother's Day. Then the cost was much more justifiable.
The place in Clarksville that we went to is called the The Pottery Room and their website is HERE.
They actually have 2 locations, but the one we went to is located right off Exit 1, the other location is downtown on Madison St.
Trenton Road
3863-A Trenton Road
Clarksville, TN 37040
931-503-3024
Across the street from the Great Escapes Movie Theater next to Whistle Stop Donuts.
M thought this was fabulous and it was a great "girls night out" and since I really love to paint as well, we both got a lot of enjoyment out of it.
Here's some details on the cost http://www.thepotteryroom.com/howitworks.html
Basically you pay a sitting fee, $6 for adults and $4 for kids and then there is the price of the piece you choose. There are a few things (Christmas Tree Ornaments) that are pretty cheap but most of what we wanted to paint were in the $16-$24 range, so that on top of the sitting fee.
Our first night M painted herself a Hello Kitty jelwery box and I painted her a butterfly.
Remember, it's fun to paint but you have to prepare the kids that YOU CAN'T TAKE IT HOME THAT NIGHT. It has to be in the kiln to fire and glaze and they recommend a week before you pick up your art. Teaching patience here!!
The next time we went we had a mission, Mother's Day presents!!
So for my mom we chose a flower pot and for my husbands mom a vase. We let M paint them and then put her hand prints on each one. They turned out really cute, so this is a great idea for grandparents that you have no idea what else to get them!!
They have a wide selection of pieces to choose from to paint and I've always found the staff to be very helpful, especially when working with the kids on hand prints, thumb prints or helping with wording/writing on pieces.
They also do birthday parties, but again not cheap, but would be a memorable party.
The atmosphere is relaxing, no one is rushing you, you can take as much or little time as you like.
They also offer pottery wheel classes but we haven't braved any of those yet.
The Pottery Room has a Facebook page found HERE, be sure to tell them Todd County Moms sent you : )
Tips:
- Prepare the kiddos that they will not be taking their art work home that day
- wear older clothes, things can get messy
- just have fun with it
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