Wellesley’s creative home for all ages since 2000 · Open 7 days, 10am–6pm
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The Painting Place

Paint-your-own pottery & creative studio · Wellesley

Create. Laugh.
Make memories.

A walk-in creative studio
for all ages!

Drop in daily, 10am–6pm, to paint pottery, plaster, make candles & more.

No class or reservation needed.

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Samara and a young painter smiling while creating together at The Painting Place
Come on in!Kids. Teens. Grown-ups. Everyone belongs here.
Walk-ins welcomeOpen daily 10am–6pmNo studio feeFree parking
Room for everyone

Little makers. Grown-up creators.

Our studio is over 3,000 square feet and can seat over 100 people. Come for a family afternoon, a birthday or a group celebration.

Find your favorite

What will you create?

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

Colorfully painted mugs, bowls and plates

Paint pottery

Shelves full of plaster shapes and letters ready to paint

Plaster painting

Colorful handmade candles with wax shapes and toppings

Make a candle

Colorful painted monogram canvases

Canvas painting

Gem mining at The Painting Place

Gem mining & slime

Example of a gold chain charm bracelet

Charm bar

Pottery shelves and tables inside The Painting Place walk-in creative studio
Your first visit

Come in. Make yourself at home.

Pick a project, grab a seat & make it yours. No experience needed—we’ll help you get started.

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Pick a project

Find something you love. Prices are marked.

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Choose your colors

Pick your favorites. We’ll show you how.

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Enjoy your time

Relax and create. Take most projects home today; pottery in about a week.

Small groups can walk in. More than 6 painters? Reserve a table. For more than 10, call 781-235-0400.

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

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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!

Colorfully painted mugs and bowls to inspire your next creative visit

Your next good day starts with a little paint.

Bring the kids, meet a friend or make it a creative date. Walk in any day, 10am–6pm. Choose your project when you arrive—we’ll help you get started.

No studio fee. No experience needed. All ages welcome.

Find your next project
See our posts on Instagram

@paintingplace4fun · Projects, events & studio smiles

More inspiration: See all our Instagram posts

Come visit us

Your creative day starts here.

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

Open daily 10am–6pm · Wheelchair accessible

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