Open daily 10am–6pm · Walk-ins welcome!

Wellesley, MACall 781-235-0400

The Painting Place

Wellesley’s creative destination since 2000

Paint your own pottery
in Wellesley.

Come as you are. Everyone welcome.

Creative fun for kids, teens and adults. Walk in to paint pottery, plan a kids’ birthday party or bring your coworkers for a corporate team outing. Paint pottery, plaster, make candles & more. Open daily, 10am–6pm.

No class or reservation needed.

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A little paint. A lot of holiday magic.

Make it merry.
Make it yours.

Vintage Christmas trees, ornaments & menorahs. Create something for your home, paint a gift from the heart, or start a new holiday tradition together.

Painted vintage-style ceramic Christmas trees with colorful lights

A little vintage magic

Paint a nostalgic ceramic Christmas tree in colors that feel like you. A keepsake to enjoy year after year.

Colorful hand-painted ceramic holiday ornaments with ribbons

Small gifts. Big smiles.

Make an ornament with a name, a memory or your own festive design. A thoughtful gift for someone special.

Ceramic Hanukkah menorah painted with colorful flowers and purple accents

Brighten your Hanukkah

Paint a menorah your way and bring a little handmade joy to your family’s celebration.

No experience needed. Just bring yourself.

We’ll help you get started. Pottery stays with us for glazing and firing and is ready in about a week. Selection varies—call ahead for a specific piece.

Join our creative team

We’re Hiring: Studio Assistant!

Join The Painting Place team! Must be 18 or older, with flexible availability including weekends, mornings, and afternoons.

To apply, email info@paintingplace4fun.com with a little about yourself and your availability.

Apply by email
Illustration of a child blowing out birthday candles with smiling friends and colorful pottery
Birthday parties at The Painting Place

Their birthday.
Their kind of fun.

Painting, candles, creative extras and time with friends. We handle setup, help and cleanup so you can enjoy the celebration.

Private party room · Up to 50 participants
Small group? Explore our Fun Size parties.

A group of children smiling and painting pottery together at The Painting Place
When school is out

No School Drop-Off

Painting, crafts & games. Half-day and full-day options.

Add additional hours between 9am and 4pm.

November: 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 25 & 30

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Walk-ins welcomeOpen daily 10am–6pmNo studio feeFree parking
Room for everyone

Good times. For every age.

Our studio is over 3,000 square feet and can seat over 100 people.
Come with friends, family or your team.

Find your favorite

What will you create?

A family afternoon. A creative date. Time with friends.

Kind words from our guests

Memories worth sharing.

“A wonderful change of pace for fun and relaxation.”

Rebecca Hollander · Google review

“Just fun and quality time”

Aliza de la Piedra · Google review

Selected guest excerpts · Google reviews reproduced on Birdeye

A little inspiration for your next visit

See what’s happening at TPP.

Fresh projects, happy painters & creative celebrations. Come make a memory of your own!

See our posts on Instagram

@paintingplace4fun · Projects, events & studio smiles

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Come visit us

Your creative day starts here.

380 Washington St., Wellesley
For our entrance & free parking:
GPS: 11 Laurel Ave.

The Wellesley Square commuter rail station, next to Caffè Nero, is just half a block away.

Come create in Wellesley—an easy outing from Needham, Newton, Natick and nearby MetroWest towns.

Open daily 10am–6pm · Wheelchair accessible