Take it home today
Same-day projects
Choose from plaster, canvas, candle making and gem mining. Contact us to select the best activity for your group.
$25–$32.99 per participant
$24.99 per staff member or junior counselor creating a project.
Schools · Scouts · Youth groups
A field trip full of creativity.
Bring your group to The Painting Place for hands-on fun with pottery, plaster, canvas, candles, gem mining and more. Our spacious Wellesley studio welcomes kids, teens and adults, with room for groups of up to 100 painters.
A colorful day together
Choose a project.
Make a memory.
Perfect for school outings, summer groups, scouts and community organizations. We’ll help you choose projects that work for your group and plan a visit everyone can enjoy.
No studio fee. All project supplies and help getting started are included.
Field trip project options
Glazed & fired for you
Paint pottery
Paint a mug, bowl or plate. We glaze and fire your pieces so they’re food, dishwasher and microwave safe. Pottery is ready for pickup in about a week.
$30 per participant
$25 per staff member creating a project.
Add a little extra fun
Make-your-own slime · $9.99 per participant
Special field trip add-on price.
Slush / Richie’s Italian Ice · $3 per person
Make a day of it
There’s a field behind our building for a picnic lunch, snacks and active games when the weather cooperates.
380 Washington St., Wellesley, MA 02481
For GPS and parking, use 11 Laurel Ave.
Let’s plan your group’s visit.
Share your preferred date, group size, ages and activity ideas using our inquiry form. We’ll help with availability and project choices.
Creative fun for every age
Schools, scouts, summer groups and community organizations are welcome. Looking for an office outing? Explore our team building and corporate events.