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, classes (for adults and children), and “Projects of the Month.” PCC will also offer opportunities for birthday parties and group events and host special programs like kid’s storytime + paint events.
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.
Choose from more than 60 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:
Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-7pm
Friday, 10am-2pm
Saturday, 12-4pm
PCC is closed Sunday-Monday.
Current Classes & Events
NOVEMBER 2023
Closed Saturday, November 11, for Veteran’s Day and Thursday-Saturday, November 23-25, for Thanksgiving
Senior Painting Drop-in (ages 50+) – Ornament
Tuesday, November 3, 2023 – 10:00am-2:00pm (drop-in)
Fee: $5
Join our drop-in senior paint class on the first Tuesday of each month. Seniors are invited to come and paint one pre-selected item for just $5 between 10am-2pm. November’s item is an ornament. Project ideas for your piece are available or use your imagination and style it yourself. Your ornament will be fired and ready for pickup in approximately 2 weeks.
Christmas Ornament Drop-In Workshop
Wednesdays, November 8 and November 22, 2023 – 10am-7pm (drop-in)
Drop-in and make your own set of bespoke festive ornaments! These unique ornaments make perfect personal gifts or keepsakes to treasure for years to come. Staff will offer demonstrations and examples to help you achieve unique and beautiful pieces. Ornaments will be fired and ready for pickup in approximately 2 weeks.
Christmas Tree Painting Drop-In Workshop
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 – 10am-7pm (drop-in)
Drop-in and paint a Christmas tree! Staff will offer demonstrations and examples to help you achieve a unique and beautiful piece. There are 3 sizes of trees available. Reserving your tree in advance is highly encouraged to ensure one is available for the drop-in. Call the studio or sign up online to reserve your tree.
Old World Santa Painting Drop-In Workshop
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 – 10am-7pm (drop-in)
Drop-in and create the Christmas décor of your dreams! Staff will offer demonstrations and advice on painting techniques and display examples to help you achieve a unique and beautiful Santa. You must reserve your Santa ahead of time. Choose from our unique selection of Santas in the studio.
DECEMBER 2023
Closing at 2pm on Thursday, December 21, and closed all day December 22 & 23 for Holiday.
December 15th is the last day to fire pieces to have them ready in time for Christmas.
December 21st by 2pm is the last day to PICK UP items before Christmas.
Senior Painting Drop-in (ages 50+) – Snowman
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 – 10:00am-2:00pm (drop-in)
Fee: $5
Join our drop-in senior paint class on the first Tuesday of each month. Seniors are invited to come and paint one pre-selected item for just $5 between 10am-2pm. December’s item is an snowman. Project ideas for your piece are available or use your imagination and style it yourself. Your snowman will be fired and ready for pickup in approximately 2 weeks.
Christmas Ornament Drop-In Workshop
Wednesdays, December 6, 2023 – 10am-7pm (drop-in)
Drop-in and make your own set of bespoke festive ornaments! These unique ornaments make perfect personal gifts or keepsakes to treasure for years to come. Staff will offer demonstrations and examples to help you achieve unique and beautiful pieces. Ornaments will be fired and ready for pickup in approximately 2 weeks.
Christmas Tree Painting Drop-In Workshop
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 – 10am-7pm (drop-in)
Drop-in and paint a Christmas tree! Staff will offer demonstrations and examples to help you achieve a unique and beautiful piece. There are 3 sizes of trees available. Reserving your tree in advance is highly encouraged to ensure one is available for the drop-in. Call the studio or sign up online to reserve your tree.
Christmas Party and Pop-Up Shop
Saturday, December 9, 2023 – 2-4pm (drop-in)
Drop-in for your last chance to make a hand-painted gift to be ready by Christmas! We will have prizes, games, treats, and a surprise Pop-Up shop where you can buy any last minute Christmas gifts.
Group Events & Birthday Parties
Email [email protected] or call 843-745-1038 for more information.