Paint Your Own Pottery
Ideas, how-tos and things to do in Claremont and Hickory, from our pottery studio, clay studio and coffee bar.

Nov 3, 2026
Handprint Keepsakes Near Hickory, NC: Plates, Mugs & Ornaments You'll Keep Forever
Those tiny hands won't stay tiny. Here's how to make a handprint plate, mug or ornament at CREATIVE in Claremont.
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Oct 31, 2026
Walk-In Clay Near Hickory, NC: Make Something From Real Clay, No Class Needed
CREATIVE is the only studio in the region with walk-in clay. No class, no sign-up: just walk in and make something from real clay.
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Oct 31, 2026
Handmade Holiday Gifts You Can Paint Near Hickory, NC
Skip the mall this year. Here are our favorite handmade gifts you can paint yourself at CREATIVE in Claremont, near Hickory, plus how far ahead to...
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May 15, 2026
How Pottery Painting Creates Meaningful Family Memories
Handprint plates, holiday mugs and Saturday afternoons together: why painting pottery is one of the sweetest ways to make family memories that last.
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May 14, 2026
What to Expect at Your First Pottery Painting Experience
Never painted pottery before? Here's exactly what happens from the moment you walk in: picking a piece, choosing colors, painting, and picking up your fired masterpiece.
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- 3246 W Main Street, Claremont, NC
- CREATIVE Clay
- 3244 W Main St, Claremont, NC
- Hours
- Tue–Wed 8–4 · Thu–Sat 8–6