The Pottery Vault
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A True All-Arts Makerspace: For You, For Gifts…Forever!
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Bisque Pottery Painting
Bisque is generally clay pottery that has been formed, then fired. The only thing it needs is to be painted (by you!), glazed and fired (by us) in order to be finished. You could also use acrylic paint markers to paint it instead (and not fire it), but most choose to paint and fire their pieces.
We have over a thousand pieces of bisque for you to paint!
- Over 1,000 bisque pieces to choose from
- All paints & supplies included in studio fee
- Kiln firing included
- Piece ready for pickup in ~7 days
Potter's Wheel & Hand Building
Handcrafted Pottery — Starting from Scratch!
At The Pottery Vault, you can start with a lump of clay and be admiring your own unique creation in no time. We supply the clay, the pottery wheel or sheet rolling tools if you prefer, and then we fire your piece for you.
You can also choose à la carte options, such as using your kiln-ready clay and throwing it on one of our two wheels, and/or having us simply fire it for you.
- Clay & tools supplied
- Two pottery wheels available
- Sheet rolling tools available
- À la carte firing available
Local Artisan Partnership
Laser-Cut Wood
We support local artisans, and we're proud to partner with a Lake Goodwin creator who supplies us with dozens of designs you can paint, assemble, and display in your home.
Some are lit with LED lights, and others have interchangeable displays that make them flexible enough to show off your skills through all four seasons.
- Dozens of designs available
- Some pieces feature LED lighting
- Interchangeable seasonal displays
- Paint, assemble & take home
Traditional Glass Art
Stained Glass
Some glass demands attention, but all stained glass is demanding. Take all the time you need to create a small, or large, stained glass work of art that would make the artists of Notre Dame take notice.
Maybe more likely though, you'll create something you can be proud of and that demonstrates just how impressive authentic stained glass is.
- All glass & supplies available
- Soldering, foiling & grinding
- Small or large pieces
- Staff guidance available
Easier Entry Point
Painted Stained Glass
If real stained glass is a bridge too far, try painted stained glass. It is faster, easier, more forgiving, and an excellent practice forum for eventually transitioning to those hours spent soldering, foiling, and grinding glass.
- Priced at $1/sq. in.
- All supplies included
- Faster & more forgiving than traditional stained glass
- Great stepping stone to full stained glass
Candleworks
Candles
At our Candleworks, we are proud to offer a chance to make candles for a fraction of the price you might buy them for. Our owners were proud to operate one of the largest candle factories in the whole country during the 1950's.
Enjoy the chance to continue this tradition by choosing the scents and colors for your own unique candle.
- Choose your own scents
- Choose your own colors
- Fraction of retail price
- Continuing a 1950s tradition
Painting Booth & Easel
Traditional Painting
Use our painting booth and easel to paint your masterpiece. We have all the supplies, including board canvas, stretched canvas, oil paint, gouache, watercolors, acrylic markers, and on and on.
Our booth even features a privacy curtain if you're not quite ready for center-stage!
- Board & stretched canvas available
- Oil paint, gouache, watercolors, acrylics
- Dedicated painting booth with easel
- Privacy curtain available
Always Something New
Seasonal Crafts
As the seasons come and go, stop by to enjoy creating a little something for someone special, even if that someone is YOU! We always have fun crafts waiting for your unique approach!
- Rotates with the seasons
- Holiday & special occasion themes
- Great for gifts
- All supplies included
Ready to Create Something?
Walk in anytime during studio hours — no reservation needed for most activities. Give us a call if you have questions.
