Welcome to The Pigeon & The Hen Pottery — helpful PYOP information
We suggest booking ahead to reserve a table to paint pottery on Weekends or holidays.
Choose from 500+ pottery items—bowls, plates, platters, figurines, cups, seasonal pieces, and more. Each item is priced separately and includes paint, pottery, and firing. Most cost $28–$65. You may use acrylic paint or glaze. Acrylic: not food- or liquid-safe; ready the same day.
Glaze: must be kiln-fired (2000+°); after firing it is food- and liquid-safe. You’ll get a TEXT when your piece is ready (about 2 weeks).
Never painted before? No problem. We have stencils, special glaze techniques, and helpful Potteristas to guide you.
Reservations: Use the Reservation tab at the top of the home screen. Reservations accepted up to 30 days ahead, and until 1 hour before close (last-minute bookings allowed up to 30 minutes prior). No reservation? You may be added to the waitlist if space is available.
The last seating to start painting is 1 hour before closing.
How long does pottery take? Please allow 2 weeks for glazing and firing. We’ll text you when it’s ready.
Pick-up and storage: Pick up finished pieces within 3 months of the paint date on your receipt. After 3 months, unclaimed items are considered abandoned and will be donated.
Unfinished projects: We don’t store unfinished work. You are welcome to take projects home and return to finish them; please complete a Work in Progress form during your visit. Pottery must be paid for before leaving the studio. Painting time ends 15 minutes before closing, so staff have a few minutes to dry and wrap items properly. To finish a project at the studio, please make a reservation in advance. We are not responsible for any damage that occurs after items leave the studio.
Payment: Pay in full at checkout or in advance for deposits, classes, or special orders. We accept cash, Cash App, Apple Pay, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, and personal checks with a state ID.
Breakage: We are not responsible for any breakage or damage after ceramics leave The Pigeon & The Hen Pottery Studio.
Our glazes are food- and liquid-safe when fired correctly. To keep your pottery in the best condition, we recommend hand-washing with mild soap and avoiding the dishwasher. Do not use in the microwave. These care steps help prevent thermal shock, surface damage, and glaze degradation so your pieces last longer. If you have a special-use question (e.g., for baking or long-term liquid storage), contact us with the piece details and firing information.