Welcome!

The Painted Potter is a woman-owned, creative art studio located in North Myrtle Beach, SC

We have the largest selection of paint-your-own-pottery on the Grand Strand!

Walk-ins always welcome—No appointment needed!

JOIN US FOR SOME CREATIVE TIME

Last seating is ONE HOUR before close. We may close 30 minutes early if there are no painters in the studio.

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Decorative glass plates with lemon and lemon slice illustrations and yellow plaid patterns.

Paint Your Own Pottery

Choose from our wide selection of ready-to-paint pottery and create a one-of-a-kind piece with your own unique design. We'll kiln-fire your masterpiece into a beautiful, food-safe keepsake. Walk-ins are always welcome—no appointment needed!

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Glass Blowing

Want to try the hottest craze? Try our Glass Blowing Experience! We will guide you through making a funky aqua tube or cut it down to make a one-of-a-kind ornament. We'll show you how to add color, heat the glass and blow your tube. Check out available dates below:

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Clay Handbuilding

Use your imagination to shape and sculpt a one-of-a-kind piece from clay using your own unique ideas and style. Your creation will be kiln-fired into a lasting keepsake. Stop by anytime and enjoy a fun, hands-on creative experience!

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Wheel Throwing

Have you ever wanted to try throwing on a wheel? Our beginner classes are the perfect place to start! We don't offer wheel throwing as a walk-in option, but we have classes going on every week. Check out available dates below:

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Mixed Media Art

Combine colors, textures, and unique materials like resin to create a one-of-a-kind piece that's full of personality. Your finished artwork will be a beautiful keepsake made entirely by you. Come create, experiment, and bring your artistic vision to life!

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Studio Memberships

Have you taken one of our classes and are looking for a bit more? Our studio memberships may be just the thing for you! We have multiple different options, from 12-hours per month to unlimited. To view our different options and learn more, click below:

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • For walk-ins, we offer paint-your-own-pottery, clay handbuilding, resin mixed media, canvas painting, sea glass trees, and mosaic lamps! Please keep in mind, these are not guided classes. 

  • No reservations are necessary! We take walk-ins every day that we're open. If you're coming with a large party, we recommend calling ahead.

  • We do not offer repairs or remakes on damaged pottery. For small chips and cracks, we recommend using E6000 epoxy at home.

  • We're open 6 days a week! Tuesday-Friday 11am-6pm, Saturday 11am-7pm, and Sunday 12pm-5pm.

  • Ceramic pieces are ready for pickup about 7-10 days after painting. Stoneware may take up to 10-14 days. Clay and wheel pieces can take as long as 2 weeks to be ready for glazing, and another 10-14 days to be fired after glazing.

  • We do offer shipping for out-of-town painters at an extra shipping charge. This cost is dependent on the size of your piece(s) as well as how far away they're being shipped.   

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Decorative coastal-themed art pieces on a weathered white wooden surface, including a shell with a red crab figurine on top, small ceramic starfish, and a business card for artist Carolyn Cross.
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