Best DIY Pottery South of Boston
Do-it-yourself pottery is a fun way to get creative and have something to show for it. People can throw pottery parties for wedding celebrations, birthdays and holidays. Or they can just pop in to create something for their homes instead of buying something already made. It's so enjoyable that it has become something of a trend, which makes it easy to find places on the South Shore to make or paint pottery on-site.
The Pottery Playce
352 Columbia Road
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-0254
www.potteryplayce.com
The Pottery Playce is a small shop in Hanover tucked away in a strip mall. There, guests can choose from a variety of pre-made items, such as piggy banks and fruit bowls. There are paints, brushes and aprons available for painting these plain white pieces. When the painting is finished, simply leave the pieces with the employee on duty and the shop will call once they have been fired and glazed. Keep an eye out for events like painting therapy and parties at The Pottery Playce as well.
Just Claying Around
552 Bedford St.
Bridgewater, MA 02324
(508) 697-9777
www.myjca.com
Just Claying Around does pottery painting and mosaics for the pottery-minded. The great thing is that friends who are more interested in creating things like T-shirts and stuffed plush figures can also join in on the fun. The best part about this shop is the range of activities in which guests can participate. Parents can bring their kids for an evening of craft-making, or come with friends for some happy hour pottery painting. The full calendar of events is impressive, including things like flip flop painting and story time.
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Beaver Brook Ceramics
645 Summer St.
East Bridgewater, MA 02333
(774) 240-7004
www.beaverbrookceramics.com
Beaver Brook Ceramics is a family-owned business in its third generation. It is located on Beaver Brook Farm in the very rural town of East Bridgewater. A wonderful aspect of this place, apart from the family atmosphere and country setting, is that classes are available. It's not just about painting and hoping for a good result. Experienced pottery artists are there, so individuals can make the best pieces possible with the tools available, of which there are plenty.
1209 Bedford St.
Abington, MA 02351
(781) 871-7967
South Shore Pottery Shop is another place where people can get together and do pottery and more. This shop offers canvas painting parties, ladies' night, story time and the like. Come in and make a handprint design of a child or create a gift for a special occasion. Throw a party, or come alone for some simple and therapeutic creative time. There are plenty of options for both individuals and groups.
Clay Chick
121 Camelot Drive
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 746-8296
www.claychick.com
Clay Chick styles itself as a business about "fun art ... not fine art." There are classes, parties, drop-in services and even a Girl Scout badge workshop. The professionals help everyone from walk-ins to party planners select and create the pottery of their choosing. All of the necessary tools are in the tidy studio. Everything is painted on-site, and customers can come back to pick up the finished product after it has been glazed.
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