Reserve a table
Rancho Mirage · near Palm Springs

Paint your own pottery

Pick a piece off the shelf, paint it however you like, and we'll glaze and fire it for you.

Pine shelves full of bisque pieces waiting to be painted
How it works

Four easy steps

Pick a piece

Mugs, bowls, plates, figurines and seasonal pieces. The price on the shelf is the whole price.

Paint it

Our full range of colors is included, and we're happy to share tips. Jungle Gems specialty glazes are extra.

We fire it

We dip it in a clear, food-safe glaze and fire it in our kilns.

Pick it up

About a week later. We'll let you know when it's ready.

What it costs

One price per piece

No studio fee, no per-person charge and no time limit. Paint, glaze and firing are all included.

Small pieces & crittersFrom $12
Mugs & bowlsAbout $18–28
Platters, vases & big projectsAbout $30–55
Paint, glaze & firingIncluded (Jungle Gems extra)

Every piece is marked on the shelf.

A painted rainbow mug
Good for

Why people come in

Time together

Moms and kids, grandparents visiting, a date, a girls' afternoon. Nobody needs to be good at art.

Out of the heat

Indoors, air conditioned and open all summer. Two hours that work for toddlers and grandparents alike.

Gifts they'll keep

Teacher gifts, Mother's and Father's Day, new babies and handprint keepsakes.

Questions

Good to know

Do I need a reservation?

No, walk-ins are welcome whenever there's a free table. Saturdays get busy, so a free reservation is a good idea then.

How long does it take?

Most people paint for an hour or two. Reservations hold your table for 2 hours.

What ages is it good for?

All of them. We have booster seats for little ones, and grown-ups love it as much as kids do.

Why does my piece look chalky?

That's normal. Paint looks light and dusty before firing. The kiln brings out the real, glossy colors.

When can I pick it up?

About a week later. We'll let you know when it's out of the kiln.

Is it food safe?

Yes. Pieces get a clear, food-safe glaze. Mugs, bowls and plates are made to be used.