Create, Connect, and Be Inspired
Drop in during Open Studio hours and choose from a variety of creative projects. Whether you’re painting pottery, making a beaded sun catcher, creating pressed flower art, or trying something completely new, we’ll provide the supplies, instruction, and inspiration.
Choose Your Creative Experience
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![Over the shoulder view of a woman painting ceramics.]()
Ceramic Painting
Choose from a variety of ready-to-paint ceramics including figurines, planters, seasonal décor, trinket dishes, garden art, and more.
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Acrylic Paintings
Create your own canvas artwork using one of our provided outlines or create an original design from your own imagination.
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![A framed denim pocket with a flower arrangement tucked into the pocket.]()
Botanical Projects
Pressed flower art, bookmarks, layered botanical art, floral arrangements, and seasonal creations inspired by nature.
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![Close up on a beaded plant sitting on table with art students in the background.]()
Bead Bar Projects
Choose beads from our bead bar to create beaded plants, sun catchers, bracelets, bag charms, and other creative accessories.
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🙏Decoden
Design a one-of-a-kind trinket box, mirror, picture frame, hair brush, or barrette with Decoden, also known as faux whipped cream or icing.
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![A string art vase on wood with Fourth of July picks in it.]()
Seasonal Projects
Our project menu changes monthly, so there’s always something new to discover. Project availability may vary.
How Open Studio Works
1. Choose a Project
Browse our current selection of creative experiences and pick the project that inspires you. (Available projects change monthly.)
2. Get Set Up
We’ll provide the materials, tools, instructions, and guidance you need to get started.
3. Create at Your Own Pace
Relax and enjoy the process. Most guests complete their projects within the included 2-hour Studio Fee, but you’re welcome to stay longer if inspiration strikes. Additional studio time is available for $5 per 30 minutes.
4. Take It Home
In most cases you can leave with a handmade project that’s uniquely yours. Some projects may require drying time. If that’s the case, you can usually pick it up the next day.
Creativity Has No Experience Requirement
Beginners Welcome
Never painted? Never crafted? Perfect. Open Studio is designed for all skill levels.
Friends & Families
Spend quality time together while creating something meaningful.
Experienced Creators
Explore new materials and techniques without investing in all the supplies yourself.
More Than Just a Paint Studio
Most creative studios focus on a single activity.
At That Art Place, you can explore painting, ceramics, botanical art, beadwork, mixed media projects, seasonal crafts, and more, all in one welcoming space.
With rotating projects and creative experiences, there’s always something new to discover.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Reservations aren’t required for most Open Studio projects, but they’re always welcome.
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Not at all. Open Studio is designed for beginners and experienced creators alike.
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Most projects take between 30 minutes and 2 hours depending on the project you choose.
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Yes. The price of your project includes the materials needed to complete it.
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Absolutely! We offer a variety of projects suitable for creators of all ages. If a project has age requirements or recommendations, they’ll be clearly noted in the project description.
Ready to Create?
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing afternoon, a creative date night, or a fun outing with friends, there’s always something waiting for you at That Art Place.
