Top DIY Pottery In Denver
(credit: SIMON MAINA/AFP/Getty Images)Whether it was in response to the Great Recession or a desire to disconnect from technology, many craft based businesses are popular throughout the city. Included in these businesses is a wide variety of DIY pottery shops. Some of them allow customers to make their own piece from the ground up, while others have pre-made pieces that customers can paint and decorate. Whatever suits your fancy, you can find it at the following shops, so gather up your buds and exercise your creative muscles.
1912 Pearl St.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 200-0461
www.ceramicsinthecity.com
Ceramics in the City offers a wide variety of ceramics available to paint. For a sitting fee and the cost of your selected piece, you can add your own personal touch to one of many pieces in the shop. In addition to traditional pieces, the shop also offers fused glass pieces. Once you're finished, the staff is quick to fire finished pieces, and customers don't have to wait for a long time to pick them up. The staff is friendly and enjoys interacting with customers, and they are easy to find if you need help.
5891 Nolan St., Suite 2
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 463-8081
www.stoneleafpottery.com
For those who are more serious about learning the art of pottery, Stone Leaf Pottery offers a variety of more intensive classes. New students are required to take an introductory class, after which they can use the studio to learn a wide variety of pottery techniques. The studio offers an open studio format so students can learn at their own pace. It also sells a wide variety of tools. Classes can be purchased in bundles or individually, and bundles are valid for three months to a year, depending on the package.
6901 Wadsworth Blvd.
Arvada, CO 80003
(720) 898-7200
www.arvadacenter.org
The Arvada Center is the perfect place for visual and performing artists of all ages. Offering a wide variety of beginning to advanced ceramics classes, the center is great for beginners and those who want to jump back into art. With a staff of credentialed instructors, you will be certain to get a highly informative experience without the pressure of art school. Sessions typically run for five weeks, most are $105.
3950 Wynkoop St.
Denver, CO 80216
(303) 462-4221
www.bellaglassstudios.com
Those looking to try something different will love the classes at Bella Glass Studios. Offering classes in fusing glass, students learn to make everything from bowls to yard decorations. Anyone who doesn't want to get that deep into the technique can take advantage of its paint your pottery classes. A variety of blank pottery pieces ensure that most customers will find something that they will want to paint and take home. This studio was founded and staffed by artists who are willing to pass their skills on to you.
9358 Dorchester St., Suite 101
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
(303) 470-0530
www.artsonfirestudio.com
Another paint your own pottery studio, Arts on Fire stands out in that it offers the traditional paint your pottery experience, along with classes for those who want to learn new techniques. Its selection of pieces is expansive with many affordable pieces at many price ranges. Offering a laid back atmosphere, Arts on Fire is a fun place to spend a few hours. On Fridays and Saturdays, the studio is open until 8 p.m., so you can kick back after a work week and unwind with a little creativity.
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