Paint This!

We were a little disappointed with our visit on 5÷4÷16. We decided to do mosaic and were really excited about it. First they were out of some of the options displayed (the square frame was out). Then We spent a lot of time picking out our colored tiles and kept in mind the grout color choices that would match. We got all the way to the end and were told that they didn’t have white grout and didn’t really seem apologetic.
It ruined the look I was going for.
Also, when we paid, we charged the $ 12.00 studio fee. I asked why and they said it was because mosaic usually takes longer. We only spent 45 mins making our projects. When we arrived they said $ 8 for one hour or $ 12 for unlimited.
The 4 people working were very nice, but were playing a game and didn’t seem super concerned at any of our concerns and were a little unapproachable

LOVE THIS PLACE! its relatively inexpensive and makes for a great activity for a first date, hangout, kids, family bonding … anything. Id make any excuse to go back!
Every town needs one of these.

I just went for the first time today to paint my own pottery, and I loved it! This studio was wonderful, they had so many choices of pieces of ceramic to paint, it’s hard to decide! I decided to stick to the classic, a coffee mug and saucer. That cost $ 16, not as bad as I was expecting. On top of buying your potter you’d like to paint you pay for studio time. Your first hour is $ 8, and extra hours after your first one is $ 12, this felt a little pricey to me but I didn’t paint anything too complicated, so an hour was enough time for me.
They have everything you can think of; colors, stencils, puffy paint, paint pens, any thing you could imagine! Their color selection was very large and they had a very helpful display of colors and amount of layers.
The staff was very friendly and helpful! Today was very busy for them and even with all the chaos they remained polite and helpful.

We love this place, but beware… If you come in just to help your two-​year-​old-​kid paint, you as the adult will be charged the FULL studio fee as well. I mean, cut us a little slack, a toddler can barely hold a brush, and the two of us together work far slower and use less paint per hour then any one of the older kids that come in here. Just my $.02

This place was pretty cool. I went on Saturday, August 9^th and painted a cup. The staff was fairly nice and attentive. Upon out arrival we were greeted and told about the process. We were told to get ready for the painting and that someone would come and explain the color wall and how it works. The problem is no one came right away, which I found annoying. We ended up having to call someone to see to us even though we noticed them see us waiting.
After we got rolling things got better and we received better service. I’m glad we had other people to tell us about the process because the first person neglected to tell us we would have to wait a week to get our finished items. Other than that, I think this place was alright and worth a visit.

I had so much fun on my Saturday afternoon at Paint This. The staff is courteous and helpful, but does not interfere with the progress of your project. The pleasure of cleaning up after me was stolen by the staff; I do not begrudge them for it.
$ 12 plus the paintable object for unlimited day access to the painting supplies is a steal for Old Town! Next time, I want to try the mosaic and glass fusion!

The place was almost empty when we arrived. Being that it was the middle of the week I can imagine that weekends are a lot more crowded. Having the place mostly to ourselves was nice. The single staff working explained our options and then left us to attempt to harness our creativity.
The studio cost is $ 8/​hr and a maximum of $ 12 no matter how long you stay. You also pay for the item that you are working on. There are three options: paint ceramics such as a mug, butterfly, or vase; grouting mosaics onto boxes, mirrors, or wall hangings; or glass fusion. All of the supplies you will need are included in the purchase price of the item. For two of us, the total was about $ 60. As someone who likes to pretend to be crafty, I probably won’t go on a regular basis because I can buy my own supplies. But for a unique and fun date idea it was perfect.
They have an assortment of brushes in decent condition given the large number of kids that must pass through. Plenty of paint and color options.

Had a great experience here decorating a plate for my dad’s bday with my 4-​month old’s hand and footprints. The staff was super friendly but not overbearing and they have plenty of ceramics and materials to use.
Price wise I thought they were reasonable enough, although I could imagine with a larger party the $ 12 studio fee could certainly add up for 1 piece. But when you think about it, $ 30 for a personalized plate is a pretty sweet bday gifts for the grandparents for not that much.
It would be cool if they had a return visitor’s card so you could get a discount… maybe they do, I don’t know… but I’d go back to find out.

I’ve been to a couple places like this. It’s not a wildly unique concept, but it is rather rare/​uncommon; so it is worth checking out. There seem to be 3 typical/​target markets:
1) Couples and dates
2) Parents or babysitters entertaining their kids
3) Girls day/​night out
For $ 12 (or $ 8 if you’re out within 1 hour), you can use any of the materials in the studio. The only other cost is the item that you’re painting/​grouting/​staining/​etc. For two of us, we finished with a tab of ~$ 60. It’s probably not the best thing to do as a hobby (might as well purchase your own materials from a place like Michael’s). But every here and there, it’s a nice activity.
So what did I end up making? A tiled and grouted version of my family’s awesome catdog, «Sunny.» Which btw… not bad, huh?

We have been here since the last visit and I just want to say that our most recent visit (for my daughters birthday) was wonderful… and all of the pieces came out great. The ladies that work in this place are incredible and patient with the children, especially. They made my daughter’s birthday a joy!

Too expensive, too crowded, weak selection of pottery, and the owner turned out to be one very rude person. Avoid this place if you have young kids too. The pottery on the shelves in the back is at the reach of little ones and they make you pay for any piece that breaks. $$$$$!!! Will never go back. Save your money and save your time. Parking nearby stinks too.

This place was a lot of fun for my son and I. Though the price was a bit steep. We were there only for an hour, and painted a tea cup and saucer. Total price was a little over $ 32, which I wanted to double check, but we had to leave to meet some family.
It was a bit confusing when we first walked in, couldn’t tell the staff from the customers, no greeting or anything. However, once I figured out who he was, the staff was nice enough to explain the process to us and seemed open to questions.
We liked being able to sit at our table and paint in peace without being badgered, and the selection of pottery and mosaic boards was nice and wide ranging.
It takes about a week for pieces to be fired and ready for pick up. We don’t live anywhere near Alexandria, but luckily a family member does, so they’ll be able to pick our tea cup up once it’s finished.
I believe they also do parties, and they have a frequent painter pass. Definitely a neat time to be had for people of all ages.

If you haven’t been to a paint-​ur-​own-​pottery place you are weird! It’s a great time to show off (or prove that you do not have any) artistic ability. It’s also a cool way to create a personalized gift or make something for yourself in your own style.
Paint This is on par with other places I’ve been to. Prices of the things to paint are a little steeper but it is Alexandria. Rates for shop/​supply usage is $ 8 per hour with a max charge of $ 12.
The staff is very helpful and genuinely nice, though you have to wonder if they get tired of saying «that looks really great!» to everybody when the kid’s coffee cup clearly looks as if it was created by a blind person. There were 2 groups that rotated through while I was creating my masterpiece (a parent/​toddler group and an 8 year old girls B-​Day party) — I did not witness the huge train-​wrecks I was expecting though with all those kids.

Paint This in Alexandria is a class act. The employees are so helpful, patient, kind and approachable. The options to learn and create are limitless and they will help you every step of the way. Great place to go for fun, with friends or even to get away by yourself!

Wonderful studio with a great staff. Reasonably priced pottery and studio time. Terrific selection of pieces and colors. The mosaic section is well stocked and good for a fun project you can take right home. The addition of glass fusion was unexpected and so very welcome. With a little training from the staff I was turning out expert looking glass pieces.
Paint This! is a gem of a place.

Prices were really reasonable, I paid about $ 28 for 3 hours of painting and 2 cups. They don’t have quite the same range of colors as some other pottery painting places I went to, but they have a good variety of ceramic pieces and tools you can use.
My only complaint is that the staff is not that helpful. When I came in, no one greeted me and I had to ask them what the process was. Then when I started, when I went to ask about certain colors or the pencils they seemed annoyed that I was asking questions. But if you’ve been to one pottery place, you’ve been to them all. The high rating is for the decent prices but the staff could be more helpful.

I have been to Paint This! a handful of times and have always enjoyed myself while I’ve been there. While one may assume that this place is designed for children, as someone in their late 20s I have never felt out of place going there. In fact, I often go there with a friend to decompress when we are feeling stressed. There are a variety of pieces of pottery to choose from; including everything from bowls to margarita glasses to tea pots. Staff is always friendly (especially the two women that work weekdays!). As a bonus, they have a frequent painters card that you can get to earn discounted studio time.

Very well run operation the owners maybe AWOL but the two employees there are very helpful and friendly.
Took daughter and 2 friends there $ 89 for 4 pieces and 2 hours of studio time GOOD DEAL!!! I painted a VW bug, daughter a reindeer, one friend a doggy bowl for her cat Bubbles and lastly Miracle painted a large flat dish with her name on it.
Went back a week later to pick up pieces and the place was packed… very well wrapped up as I was taking the Metro and I was off. Would highly recommend this place…

I wish there were more of there types of places. Maybe I just can’t find them.
This place is really fun! Everytime we go, there same guy is there. He’s quiet, but very nice and helpful. Sometimes there’s a party of kids there, but usually its just me and my little group. We go at very odd hours during the day, when most people should be at work or school, though.
There’s a large selection of paintables: from figurines, piggy banks, light switch covers to complete tea, sake or serving sets. I’m usually terribly cheap and browse through the chipped items shelf whose contents are 50% off, if I remember right. Usually, theres a bunch of stuff there that is chipped on the inside and you’d never noticed its damaged. Its your little secret. :)
There’s a bunch of colors and types of paint from regular paint, puff paint and sparklies. There’s also mosaics tiles, which are fun to smash. }:)
Its a fun way to kill some time and get a new one of a kind coffee mug.

cute, cozy atmosphere. kind of pricey items, but worth it.
whoever was working there that day (i went on a wednesday early afternoon) put on a wide variety of music, so it was entertaining, but also very therapeutic/​calming.
also a variety of paintable items available. and if you’re not so much into painting, they also have a mosaic option.
$ 8 for 1^st hour of painting. $ 12 max. for the day.
in total, i paid 24 for paint time + my giant mug. (i was there for about 2 – 3 hrs total) picking up items can take overnight, or a week.