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Paint Your Own Pottery Craft Art At The Hot Spot Studios!

WELCOME TO

The Hot Spot Studios!

At our "paint your own pottery" creative studios, we believe the joyful power of art ignites the sparks of imagination within everyone, of all ages and skill levels. 

Drop-in and paint your own pottery, or on canvas. Create colorful scented candles, dabble in the art of mosaics, make succulent gnome & fairy gardens. You can even get gooey with slime!

How It Works

Create lasting memories! Enjoy same-day projects with no age or experience requirements—just drop in or reserve your spot. No studio fees...ever! 

1.

Choose

Your Project

From a variety of offerings suitable for all ages and experience levels.  Everything goes home the same day except pottery which takes 2-3 days to fire. Avg. $30.

Choose Your project from painted pottery, canvas painting, and more!

2.

Create

Your Art

We supply everything needed to complete each project. Most projects take between 30- 90 minutes to complete. "Make" memories!

We supply everything needed for your project.

3.

Enjoy

Your Creation

Keep it for yourself or give it as a unique gift. Each project is a personalized treasure long after you’ve left the studio. 

Enjoy Your creation at our paint your own pottery art studios

What We Offer

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PROJECTS

Pottery Painting

Introduce your community to the joy of pottery painting! At The Hot Spot Studios, customers can turn blank ceramics into unique keepsakes that are dishwasher and microwave safe. This popular, hands-on project encourages return visits, group bookings, and workshops, making it a core revenue stream for your business.

Canvas painting fun for whole family
PROJECTS

Canvas Painting

Our canvas painting sessions offer a space for creativity, from guided Sip 'n Paint events to freestyle masterpieces. Franchisees can host themed painting nights and private events, adding value for customers of all ages while opening up additional revenue opportunities with each canvas sold.

Make candles
PROJECTS

Candle Making

Bring an aromatic twist to your studio with our candle-making experience! With customizable shapes, scents, and colors, guests create their own personalized candles. This fun, sensory project can be packaged into classes, special events, and unique take-home kits, adding multiple income streams.

Make tile mosaics
PROJECTS

Mosaics

Customers explore the art of mosaics with an array of shapes, tiles, and accents. This timeless craft appeals to all ages, perfect for individuals and groups alike. 

Make gnome / fairy gardens or succulent gardens
PROJECTS

Gnome/Fairy Gardens

Offer a unique gardening experience with our Gnome & Fairy Garden workshops. Customers love assembling these mini gardens with succulents, decorative sands, and whimsical figurines. It’s a hit for themed events and birthday parties, broadening your customer appeal with a distinctive project.

homemade slime for kids
PROJECTS

Slime

Kids and families love our slime-making experience, which provides a fun, customizable activity. It’s a great draw for birthday parties, school outings, and take-home kits, helping you capture a younger audience while adding a profitable offering.

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Our 13 Locations

Drop-in Or Reserve A Table

East Bay, CA

39111 Paseo Padre Pkwy Suite 121
Fremont, CA 94538

(510) 459-3766
San Diego, CA
Liberty Station

2770 Historic Decatur Rd., #101
San Diego, CA 92106

(619) 223-1339
San Diego, CA
4S Ranch

10445 Craftsman Way #132
San Diego, CA 92127

(858) 310-6499
Tahoe City, CA

475 N Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145

(530) 584-2828
Kauai, HI

4-484 Kuhio Hwy.
Kapaa, HI 96746 Unit F39

(808) 855-5348
Meridian, ID

4610 N. Linder Rd. Suite 100
Meridian, ID 83646

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Reno, NV

1180 Scheels Drive, Ste. B107
Sparks, Nevada, 89434

(775) 470-8330
Garner, NC

2664 Timber Drive
Garner, NC 27529

(984) 356-2808
Lake Norman, NC

120 Langtree Village Dr. Unit #104
Mooresville, NC 28117

Phone Coming Soon
Alice, TX

1519 E. Main St
Alice, TX 78332

(361) 453-7012
Corpus Christi, TX

5888A Everhart Rd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78414

(361) 446-2385
North Austin, TX

1713 FM 685 Suite 150
Pflugerville, TX 78660

(737) 775-6600
St. Augustine, FL
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Let The Fun Begin!

Parties and Gatherings

Plan that party, grab your co-workers, and ‘make’ it special at The Hot Spot! With six fun projects to choose from, we truly have something for everyone. And our Kids Party Package is all the rage! Kids get to do two projects, sing, eat and open gifts. Our friendly employees will guide you and your guests as you socialize, laugh and create together.

Call the studio near you to reserve, or book your kids party package online.

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Events & Fundraisers

Create with your Community

We work with communities through schools, churches, synagogues, colleges, scouts and organizations like the boys & girls clubs & much more:

  • We help organizations raise money with our “Fun”draisers.
  • We host events both in the studios & off site.
  • Kids “make” memories at our kids camps offered in the summer months.
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Drop-in Or Reserve Today!

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