Ceramics By Tess is a paint your own ceramics studio offering a variety of bisque for your Painting pleasure, Play with Clay available by schedule.
All projects come with all-inclusive pricing.
Walk-ins are welcome. All ages can participate; strollers welcome. If you have a group, we do ask you make a reservation to assist in sufficient staffing and supplies.
We can seat up to 120 people at a time (we have different areas for parties).
Come into the studio and shop our huge variety of inventory. You will find mugs, plates, platters, bowls, crosses, animals, ornaments, dragons, fairies, Christmas, Halloween, Easter and too much more to list. Find an item you like and check out at the register. Basic supplies, paint, studio time and staff suggestions are included in the price of your item. The staff will assist you with your color choices and give basic direction, hints and tips if you need.
Miss Tess’s collection of stamps and stencils are free to use to assist those feeling slightly challenged.
We offer you a choice of different paint types.
Painting with acrylic paint, can be sprayed matt or glossy and then allows you to take it home the same day (glitter is offered for free for those sparkle lovers). Acrylic is a Perfect choice for the realistic animals and dragons. Ask the staff to show you the Dry-Brush technique.
If you choose to Paint with our Fun Stroke glazes by Gare, you will leave your item with Miss Tess for her to glaze and fire it for you. This will give you a high gloss look and if used on dishes or such, a surface that is food safe. This process usually takes 7 days.
Specialty classes are offered a few times a month. They include painting techniques, working with clay, how to pour a mold. Feel free to contact us to keep updated or check out our calendar page for those special dates.
Specialty paints by Gare & Mayco are available for purchase.
We also sell Low-fire clay for those who want to play with clay, and low fire slip for those casting.
About 12,000 used ceramic molds (and a few brand new ones) are currently up for sale. Ask for details.
We will “fire” outside items only as approved by Miss Tess for safety of her kiln and other art work.