Best Pottery Painting Classes For Kids In Baltimore

Painting pottery is a therapeutic way to create sunshine with kids in Baltimore. Whether you have no artistic bones in your entire body or are Pablo Picasso's well-known great grandchild, bringing works of clay to life is a relaxing activity that all aptitudes can enjoy. Whether making teacups for a tea party, a piggy bank to teach valuable savings lessons or even a dish for the family dog, children of all ages can enthusiastically ornament a variety of personalized keepsakes while sharing indispensable quality time with adults. Although each of the following venues has its own unique flair, they share one quality - an atmosphere conducive to having good, multi-colored fun.

Amazing Glaze
1340 Smith Ave.
Baltimore, Md. 21209
(410) 532-3144
www.amazingglaze.net

Kids love adorable pets, right? At Amazing Glaze, your miniature pet enthusiast can take pride in creating a colorful clay gift to take home for Fido or Kitty. In addition to offering after-school classes, scout programs and birthday parties, the establishment holds summer and winter camps where kids can craft their very own ceramic masterpieces. Amazing Glaze is open seven days a week and has two store locations in Mount Washington and Bel Air, Md.

The Pottery Stop and Coffee Shop
9050 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, Md. 21042
(410) 480-0111
www.thepotterystop.com

At the Pottery Stop and Coffee Shop, kids can let their imaginations run wild as they render clay creations while their parents sip a cup of joe. Innovative instructional classes and an adjacent espresso shop are just a few of the reasons this pottery shop stands out in the crowd. Warning: the activities offered at this venue may cause severe euphoria and chronic warm heart syndrome. Worst of all, the symptoms of both diseases are highly contagious. The Pottery Stop and Coffee Shop has convenient locations in Ellicott City and Fulton, Md.

The Pottery Cove
825 Frederick Road
Catonsville, Md. 21228
(443) 830-2683
www.thepotterycove.com

The Pottery Cove offers kid birthday parties, special events and in-house and portable workshops (where the staff will offer instruction at a location of your choice). Bring a group of four or more and hold an improv instructional session with no appointment necessary. Both kid- and pocket-friendly, The Pottery Cove offers discounts to teachers, students, military, police and senior citizens. It is conveniently located in the Strawberry Fields shopping center in Catonsville, Md.

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Baltimore Clayworks
5707 Smith Ave.
Baltimore, Md. 21209
(410) 578-1919
www.baltimoreclayworks.org

It's a beautiful day for creativity. Take the kids out for an afternoon that they're sure to remember. At Baltimore Clayworks, young artists may become so inspired by the sculptures on display in the art gallery that they conjure up their own depictions in clay as well. This nonprofit institution offers youth classes, family workshops and full-day summer school programs to visitors. In addition to being a great place to create and learn, Baltimore Clayworks regularly collaborates with local organizations to conduct arts initiatives that empower the greater Baltimore community. The gallery is open seven days a week; class times vary by subject offering.

Pick and Paint Pottery
3020 Mountain Road
Pasadena, Md. 21122
(410) 439-3555
www.picnpaintpottery.com

At Pick and Paint Pottery, the name says it all. Kids and adults can choose from diverse earthenware pieces suitable to decorate for all occasions. The private party room makes this venue a great locale to hold birthday parties and other events. Walk-ins are welcome. No extensive plans needed, just grab a kid and get ready to paint. Pick and Paint Pottery is open Tuesday through Sunday, and closed Monday.

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