COME PAINT WITH US!
Park Circle Ceramics (PCC) offers a paint-your-own pottery experience for all ages and abilities. No experience necessary to enjoy this unique opportunity filled with fun, creativity, and lots of imagination. Our staff offers painting tips and guidance as needed.
Residents and visitors can take advantage of open studio time and classes/workshops for seniors, adults, and children. PCC also offers opportunities for birthday parties and small group events and hosts seasonal events and special drop-in paint programs.
PCC is a joint program of the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department and Parks & Recreation Department.
Be sure to follow Park Circle Ceramics on Instagram @ParkCircleCeramics to stay up-to-date on classes, events, and more!
How It Works
Choose the bisqueware item you would like to paint, select your glaze colors, and paint your masterpiece! Once completed, pieces are dried, fired in the kiln, and packaged for pick-up. Paint, tools, and firing are included in the price of each bisqueware piece. Projects can be picked up approximately 2 weeks after completion.
To plan your visit and get the most out of your experience, please allow at least an hour and half to two hours. No reservations or appointment needed. The studio is first come first serve – during peak hours and holidays there can sometimes be a wait. Please note that we do NOT accept walk-ins one hour before close.
Choose from more than 400 bisqueware pieces! Bisqueware items available in the studio rotate with the seasons. Custom ordering is available!
Location
Park Circle Ceramics is located at 1103 Marquis Road in North Charleston. Situated in the bustling Park Circle neighborhood of North Charleston, the studio is just around the corner from Park Circle Gallery, as well as a number of restaurants, bars/breweries, shops, parks, and other amenities.
Hours
The public is welcome to come in and paint during open studio hours:
Wednesday & Thursday, 10am-7pm
Friday, 10am-2pm
Saturday, 12-4pm
PCC is closed Sunday-Tuesday.
Current Classes & Events
JULY 2024
*Closed Thursday, July 4, for Independence Day!*
Senior Painting Drop-in (ages 50+) – Dinner Plate
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 – 10:00am-2:00pm (drop-in)
Fee: $5
Join our drop-in senior paint class on the first Wednesday of each month. Seniors are invited to come and paint one pre-selected item for just $5 between 10am-2pm. In June, seniors can paint a bowl. Project ideas for your piece are available or use your imagination and style it yourself. Your piece will be fired and ready for pickup in approximately 2 weeks.
Senior Ceramic Painting Wednesday discount! Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm seniors will receive a 25% discount off of bisqueware (excludes $5 Drop-In project).
Ceramic Painting Technique Class – Peacock Bowl
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 – 1:00pm-3:00pm
Fee: $45
Participants will learn how to execute the fun and creative peacock technique on a stoneware bowl. Using a higher fire glaze on stoneware, we will be able to achieve unique and beautiful designs. If you have been interested in the peacock technique or glazing stoneware, this is the class for you. All skill levels are welcome. Pieces will be fired and ready for pick up approximately 2 weeks after the class.
Christmas in July!
Get a jump on your Christmas decorations and gifts. Want to work on an intricate Santa or design a set of holiday plates? Start now to have them ready for the holidays. Pieces will be fired and ready for pick up approximately 2 weeks after completion.
Handbuilt Christmas Tree
Thursday, July 18, 2024 – 7:00pm-9:00pm
Fee: $50
Learn to customize clay slabs with textures and patterns and build your own Christmas Tree.
Handbuilt Christmas Ornaments
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 – 5:30pm-7:30pm
Fee: $40
Learn to customize clay slabs with textures and patterns and create 4 bespoke ornaments.
Christmas in July Drop-In Paint Party
Thursday, July 25, 2024 – 10:00am-7:00pm
We’re half way to Christmas! Receive 10% off all Christmas bisqueware. Drop-in for painting, holiday music, hot apple cider, and a drawing for Studio Gift Certificates. Register early for a Medium Vintage Lighted Christmas Tree ($58.50), Animated Tree ($54), or Christmas Train ($63). Anyone that registers for these items will receive a FREE pottery gift. $25 deposit required to pre-order your Trees or Train.
AUGUST 2024
*Closed Wednesday, August 28-Saturday, August 31, for maintenance!*
*Senior Ceramic Painting Wednesday discount! Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm seniors will receive a 10% discount off of bisqueware (excludes $5 drop-in project).*
Senior Painting Drop-in (ages 50+) – Light Switch Cover
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 – 10:00am-2:00pm (drop-in)
Fee: $5
Join our drop-in senior paint class on the first Wednesday of each month. Seniors are invited to come and paint one pre-selected item for just $5 between 10am-2pm. In August, seniors can paint a light switch cover. Project ideas for your piece are available or use your imagination and style it yourself. Your piece will be fired and ready for pickup in approximately 2 weeks.
Ceramic Painting Technique Class – Charleston Coasters
Thursday, August 15, 2024 – 7:00pm-9:00pm
Fee: $50
In this painting technique class, participants will learn the art of transferring images to tiles to create 4 unique Charleston themed coasters. All skill levels are welcome. Pieces will be fired and ready for pick up approximately 2 weeks after the class.
Ceramic Clay Handbuilding Class – Jewelry
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 – 5:30-7:30pm
Fee: $45
Explore the art of ceramic jewelry! Students will learn to create unique ceramic jewelry pieces. In addition to the basics, like forming, hole cutting, and drying, students will be introduced to surface decoration techniques including incising, slip trailing, stamping, and underglaze transfers to enhance their jewelry pieces. Elements of design will be discussed, as well as firing methods and wire types. Finishing techniques will be introduced, but the focus of this class will be on the clay components and their design and surface decoration. No experience necessary. Pieces will be fired and ready to be painted approximately 2 weeks after the class. Once your jewelry piece has been bisque fired you can come and paint it anytime during regular open studio hours.
SEPTEMBER 2024
*Submissions for the 54th Annual Ceramic & Handcrafts Show in Columbia, SC, will be accepted throughout the month of September. Final date of submission is September 25. Start working on your pieces for the competition! The dates for this year’s show are Friday, September 27, and Saturday, September 28, 9am to 4pm.
$5 admission for adults. $2 admission children 6-12.
Jamil Temple, 206 Jamil Road, Columbia SC 29210. (I-26 at St Andrews Rd. exit 106)
The show features, competitions, free educational classes, and wholesale and retail sales. If you are interested in joining us or if you have a piece you are interested in submitting in the competition, please see us in the studio for more information.*
*Senior Ceramic Painting Wednesday discount! Every Wednesday from 10am-2pm seniors will receive a 10% discount off of bisqueware (excludes $5 drop-in project).*
Senior Painting Drop-in (ages 50+) – Figurines
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 – 10:00am-2:00pm (drop-in)
Fee: $5
Join our drop-in senior paint class on the first Wednesday of each month. Seniors are invited to come and paint one pre-selected item for just $5 between 10am-2pm. In September, seniors can paint a figurine. Project ideas for your piece are available or use your imagination and style it yourself. Your piece will be fired and ready for pickup in approximately 2 weeks.
Ceramic Clay Handbuilding Class – Rainbow Row Container
Thursday, September 19, 2024 – 7:00pm-9:00pm
Fee: $50
Learn to build a Rainbow Row Container with us! Each student will create their piece from a slab of clay. You will learn to form the piece from clay, customize with design, textures, and patterns to create Charleston’s beautiful Rainbow Row. All skill levels welcome. Pieces will be fired and ready to be painted in approximately 3 weeks after the class. Once your piece has been bisque fired you can come and paint it anytime during regular open studio hours.
Ceramic Clay Handbuilding Classs – Jack-O-Lantern
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 – 5:30-7:30pm
Fee: $30
Get a jumpstart on your Halloween decorations and learn to hand build a Jack-O-Lantern you can proudly display for spooky season. Each student will create their piece from a slab of clay. You will learn to form the piece from clay, customize with textures and/or patterns and get your piece ready for a bisque fire. All skill levels welcome. Pieces will be fired and ready to be painted in approximately 3 weeks after the class. Once your piece has been bisque fired you can come and paint it anytime during regular open studio hours.
Small Group Events
Email [email protected] or call 843-745-1038 for more information.