Pottery Place is a walk-in studio fully equipped with everything you need to make a functional ceramic work of art. Non-artistic painters as well as seasoned artists can easily make a beautiful piece even if they have never done ceramics before.

Using nontoxic under glazes, painters draw, paint, stamp or stencil on designs in about 1 1/2 -2 hours.  We dip pieces in a clear over glaze and fire them in our kilns for pick-up in about a week. If you're only in Alexandria for a short visit pieces can be finished next day at an extra charge.

The cost of a visit to our studio is simple. There is an $8.00 Studio Fee charged to each painter (resort guests do not pay a studio fee). This includes the paints, instructions and firing of all items painted in one sitting. The price of your piece(s) is added. Most pieces are under $10, ornaments for $4, and the most expensive items are under $45. If you need to come back and finish a design, a studio fee will be charged for each visit. You can stay as long as you like, and use as many colors as you like.

We are very kid-friendly and encourage families to come and enjoy a painting experience together. If multiple kids share a painting project for a parent or grandparent, a maximum of 1 1/2 fees will be charged depending on the complexity of the project. There is no charge for adults to help a child with painting.

Resort guests do not pay a studio charge.

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