The Painted Plate

My daughter selected this place as the reward for her excellent grades. She did a good sized Hello Kitty and I did a medium sized X-​mas tree. We were there for about 2 hours. The people there were very helpful and made sure we understood everything. From this experience, I am quite sure we’ll both be back!

Had a great time with two of my kids painting. We had actually never done this before so I had nothing to compare it to. The owner was extremely nice and offered us a coupon (which waived two of the studio fees) even though I didn’t have a coupon. Yes, I did feel it was a tad pricy but… we had use of all the paint, stickers, stencils, brushes, etc. I’m guessing owning a business of this sort must cost a lot. The kids at the table next to us wasted more paint than ever and I know this type of paint isn’t cheap. Also, we spent a good three hours detailing our work. It was very relaxing and fun :) I was just a bit disappointed that we have to wait two weeks for pick-​up (mine was to be a gift).Overall, I would definitely go back! Great time!

I’ve been going to Clay Casa and found that this location is near my house.
I was disappointed that the employees were not as friendly, the pottery was more expensive, and the studio fees were not matched up for the online coupon (3 out of 4 families that came in after us Were also wanting to us).
I asked to use the thin line paints and they didn’t want to let me until I finished my bowl, but I explained I wanted to use it during the process to add the details. (I’m a skilled artist). She reluctantly got it for me.
The total price with coupon for 4 of us was the same doing 4 small prices as last week at Clay Casa doing 5 big pieces without a coupon.
I’ll drive across town for Clay Casa next time just for the better vibe and people.

My husband and I went to the studio today to help create Christmas gifts using our newborn daughters footprints. The staff was fantastic and very helpful. It was certainly hoping for a weekend. We were lucky to be able to walk in and have a table right away. The ladies set us up with great instructions… as much as I love Pinterest… My crafty skills are not always up to par.
I explained what my idea was and they set us up with several books full of ideas of handprint/​footprint ideas. The price of the pieces are very reasonable and there is a studio fee per item that’s being painted however it’s very reasonable considering all the supplies are included, the processing (kiln) is included, as well as they offered to write on each piece we made – considering my handwriting with paint is atrocious.
They also offer coupons on their website! I thought it was super fun as an adult and I think it’s a great and fun project for kids during holiday breaks/​rainy days/​or just because. We made custom coffee mugs with our daughters footprint on them for her grandparents. And thankfully the ladies also helped us get the prints on the pottery nicely so it didn’t look like something smudged it. I can’t wait to pick it up in about a weeks time! Great experience where I would consider suggesting this to my moms/​play group as a potential outing. Lastly they are more than equipped for birthday parties with a different fee schedule that’s easier on patents… We will be back for future creations! :)

The painted plate is one of the most gracious businesses in San Antonio. Besides being such a fun place both for children and adults, the staff is always ready to help and offer suggestions on how to do the painting. I go back there on a regular basis. Can’t get enough of the painting.

Love the Painted Plate! Went for their pet print days, I had a paw print done of my beloved pet, Max. After he passed on, I was able to use that wonderful impression to recreate his paw print in a tattoo. I am so happy Painted Plate gave us an opportunity to preserve such a special dog memento. Now with a new puppy, I will be back for paw prints as he grows. And while there, I may just find a gift or two to give. Thanks Painted Plate!

I used to love this place but my last time there was not the best experience. I went to pick up my painted plate and the owner told me that it was chipped. The owner told me that I «didn’t wait enough between coats». Kind of sucks when you spend 30 dollars on a plate to come pick it up to be very disappointed. She proceeded talk to me while using her nails to chip away at the plate, stating that it’ll continue to chip off from here. I asked her to stop chipping away at it because I’m the one that has to live with the plate because she wasn’t going to refund me, help me or anything with the plate. I honestly didn’t care for her attitude that day, and honestly most times I’ve enjoyed coming here. Oh well…

I’ve been here a couple of times, and both times was not impressed. The staff was more interested in playing/​talking on their phone than they were the customers. But the big problem for me was the smell. They have a dog (maybe 2) that is there all the time and the place seriously reeks. The smell was so bad that I really had a hard time finishing up my project. I just wanted to get the heck out of there.

Stumbled upon the painted plate when I was on a date and neither of us wanted to drive all the way to Clay Casa.
We wondered around for a while until someone finally approached us and told us the process. I done pottery painting before so I already knew what to do. We chose our pottery & colors and quickly begin working on our «master piece». Maybe I am just use to the friendly staff at Clay Casa, the staff here barely offered to help and I had to flag them down when I needed something. The staff were just chilling behind the counter, doing nothing.
Once we finished our pottery, we checked out, for 2 cups the total was almost $ 50… Which is way ridiculous in my opinion. I enjoy pottery painting but this place is a little bit over priced.

I had my daughter’s Birthday Party here and it was wonderful! They were more than accomodating to our needs and the needs of our guests. I loved the cheery studio and the area they sectioned off for us to have our festivities in.
The studio is full of different pieces to paint and has tons of colors to choose from. They were very kind to our young artists and very thorough in helping the little ones get their pieces painted.
The owner takes her Dog, Lucy to the studio with her and that was a HUGE hit with all the kids.
Love, Love, Love The Painted Plate!

The Painted Plate is a unique studio where patrons can pick out various pieces of pottery and paint them. Sounds pretty simple, eh? The way it works is you pay for your pottery, and then you pay a studio fee. That’s it. All of the paints, markers, brushes, stencils, stickers, whatever you might need are provided to you. They have a wide array of pieces to choose from, like small tiles and statuettes to large serving dishes and jack-​o-​lanterns. The staff there is really helpful and always willing to give you tips or help you out. Their new studio is gorgeous, too, and quite spacious.
This place is really popular with the toddler crowd, so don’t be surprised if there’s a few screaming kids when you go in. But I also think it’s a great place to take a date and show off your creative side. After you’ve completed your masterpiece you leave it there for them to kiln, and you can pick it up about a week later. They have specials like «Daddy & Me Day» and host a lot of parties for kids and adults alike. If you’re looking for something new to do, you should definitely check out The Painted Plate.