Joe Picasso's

I don’t consider myself particularly gifted in the artistic department, but I have to admit that painting pottery was one of the funnest experiences I’ve had with arts & crafts in a long time. The place has an enormous selection of pieces to choose from ranging from purely decorative items to useful kitchen dishware, platters, cups, vases, and a myriad other things. After the piece is selected you pick your colors from hundreds of different hues & tones, then creativity and child-like fun takes over and the next thing you know 3 hours have elapsed.

The staff is very friendly and helpful, coming by every so often to check on us and with constructive comments & feedback. Losing track of time as occurred with me can prove costly since the fees are charged on an hourly basis. They charge $7 per person per hour, or a $10 per hour fee for duos. The piece is charged separately so before you know it you could end up spending a little fortune. But a watchful eye on the clock will allow you to enjoy this great place without breaking the bank. When I was there, they were offering Tuesdays at half price, but I don’t know if it’s an ongoing promotion.

The pieces are fired up at night and are available for pick-up 48 hours later. Mine came out amazingly good. This is a great weekend afternoon plan, and I’m sure kids would have a blast. The cafe next door is pretty good, and you can also do mosaics, if that’s your cup of tea.