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      • Our Art Party Options!
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      • Adult Pottery Classes
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      • Teen Wheel Summer Camp
    • Studio Locations & Info
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  • Home
  • Classes & Events
    • Our Art Party Options!
    • Workshops & BYOB Events
    • Kids Art Classes & Clubs
    • Adult Pottery Classes
    • Clay Membership & Rentals
  • Summer Art Camps
    • Kids Summer Art Camp
    • Teen Wheel Summer Camp
  • Studio Locations & Info
    • About ADS
    • Community Art
    • Contact & Visit Us

welcome to art dept studios!

WE HAVE BEEN PROUDLY SERVING OUR COMMUNITY FOR 20+ YEARS

Art Dept. Studios is a small, family-owned group of art studios for all ages & abilities. We are all artists who are passionate about what we do and want to share our enthusiasm for art to others regardless of age, gender, or ability in our studio and our community. 


Holiday Closures

New Years Eve, New Years Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, 

Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.


Art Dept. Studios Newtown is located in the Newtown Depot Shopping center next to Dunkin Donuts

Grab a cup of coffee and come on over!


Newtown Studio Hours

Monday - Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Thursday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Sunday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm

CLOSED TUESDAYS

 

Art Dept. Studios Doylestown is located in the heart of the historic Doylestown 

Perfect date night or girls' night out destination!


Doylestown Studio Hours

Monday - Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Sunday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm

CLOSED TUESDAYS


Open Daily and Walk In's are welcome!

Walk-In Policy & Studio Info

We STOP accepting Studio Walk-Ins at 4:30pm NO EXCEPTIONS


Please check our Instagram & Facebook for Unexpected Studio Hours and Up-to-Date Events


We are a very small team, and our hours/events are subject to change unexpectedly


→ After 6:00 PM, we are open only for scheduled events and classes that are booked in advance. 


**Please do not disrupt these events/classes - even if you are "just picking up" or "looking" - our class/event instructors are not studio assistants and CANNOT help you after 6:00pm AND during events/classes**


→ Food and drinks are always welcome in our studios.


Large Group or Student Walk-In Reminders

Groups of 4-6 People AND 4-wk/1x Pottery Wheel Students

→ You & your group MUST book a table reservation either over the phone, in-person or online to reserve your table space on a date & time that works for you!


Click Here for DOYLESTOWN Table Reservation


Click Here for NEWTOWN Table Reservation


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Groups Larger than 6 People

→ Must book a party—no exceptions, please visit "Our Art Party Options" for more info.

→ Our main studio spaces cannot accommodate the size of any walk-in group of 6+.


Failure to follow these guidelines may result in your group being turned away at the door.

Our Walk-In Projects

*Reminders*

Paint-Your-Own Pottery

Paint-Your-Own Pottery

There is a $10 Studio Fee per artist plus the price of their chosen project


Unfinished projects MUST be taken home to be completed another time 

OR put into our kiln as is.


PYOP, Clay Sculpting, and Glass Fusion take 2-3 weeks to return due to kiln firing process 



Paint-Your-Own Pottery

Paint-Your-Own Pottery

Paint-Your-Own Pottery


Choose from a wide selection of ceramic pieces then bring them to life with vibrant glazes and your imagination. 


We add a clear glaze over your work to seal any missed spots and makes any functional piece food/dinnerware safe!

Glass Fusion

Paint-Your-Own Pottery

Studio Policies

Create stunning designs by layering colorful glass pieces to make unique jewelry, coasters, suncatchers, nightlights and so many more ideas waiting to be made!


Pieces that are turned into a dish or votive require an additional kiln firing.

Studio Policies

Studio Policies

Studio Policies

We can only hold finished pieces for 3 months and will make up to 3 attempts to contact you. 


After that, unclaimed work will be considered abandoned and disposed/donated. 


We are not responsible for lost or damaged pieces due to the nature of a pottery studio, though we always do our best.


We cannot ship projects, so please plan accordingly—thank you for understanding!

Mosaics

Studio Policies

Clay Sculpting

Arrange colorful tiles, beads, and stones to craft beautiful, textured art like frames, tiles, plaques, coasters, and many more shapes to design!


We will give you a grouting kit (grout, stirring stick, gloves, and instructions)


This is the only walk-in project you can take home day of!

Clay Sculpting

Studio Policies

Clay Sculpting

Shape and mold clay into personal creations from bowls, figurines, anything and anywhere your imagination takes you!


You may glaze the same day before we put it into the kiln (single-fire) or wait 2-3 weeks to come back and glaze your creation after it comes out of the kiln (bisque & glaze fire)

Discover the Beauty of Art Dept Studios

Unleash your creativity and unwind at our BYOB & Workshop Events!

Bring your favorite drink and enjoy a fun, guided art experience with friends, family, or a date. Our workshops feature a variety of creative projects, including pottery painting, canvas painting, and clay hand-building, with step-by-step instruction in a relaxed, social atmosphere.


Perfect for a night out, no experience is needed—just sip, create, and enjoy! 


Click Here to View our BYOB & Workshop Calendar

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Holiday 1x Pottery Wheel Class

 

Location: Art Dept Studios, Doylestown
Dates: Friday & Saturday December 5th & 6th | Saturday & Sunday December 13th & 14th
Time: 90-minute sessions
Cost: $55 per person - Min. Age is 8 years old 

(NO EXCEPTIONS - Little ones physically cannot handle the wheel)

Give the gift of creativity this holiday season—or treat yourself—with our Holiday 1x Wheel Workshop at Art Dept Studios! This one-time pottery wheel class is a fun, relaxing way to experience the joy of throwing clay on the wheel.

Participants will make up to three pieces during the 90-minute session, led by an instructor who will demonstrate and guide everyone through the process.

Your class includes:
• 3 pounds of clay per person
• Kiln firing (bisque and glaze)
• Instructor-led wheel throwing
• Studio glazes and 2-hour studio time (for painting your final pieces)
• A free Studio Fee coupon for your next visit
• A small holiday gift from our studio


After your class, your pieces will be bisque-fired in our kiln, and you will be contacted in about 2–3 weeks when they are ready to return for glazing—just in time for Christmas or Hanukkah. Please do not call to check on your pieces unless it has been over three weeks or if your pickup arrangements have changed.


Register here!

Interested in trying the pottery wheel?

Check out the variety of 4-Week Classes we offer at both locations!

Pottery wheel and Handbuilding classes

Only want to try it once? Our 1x Wheel Class is for you!

1x Pottery Wheel Class

Spin, Sip, and Unwind ~ A Late Nite Pottery Experience!

Late Night 1x Pottery Wheel

Holiday Winter Break Mini Art Camp

 Ages 7–14 | Doylestown & Newtown Studio 


Join us for a fun week of clay sculpting, pottery wheel work, mosaics, fused glass, canvas painting, and paint-your-own pottery. Each day features a new theme and age-appropriate projects.


Camp Options:
Morning (10am–12pm) or Afternoon (1pm–3pm): $200
Full Day (10am–3pm): $300
Lunch is 12–1pm (bring a nut-free lunch/snack).


Optional Care:
Early Care (9–10am) or Aftercare (3–4pm): $25/week each
Extended Care (9am–4pm): $50/week

No camp Thursday, Jan. 1.


Daily Themes

Mon, Dec. 29 – Glow & Spark: Clay lanterns + winter pottery painting
Tue, Dec. 30 – Arctic Adventures: Winter animal clay + wheel piece; icy mosaics
Wed, Dec. 31 – Frost & Fire: Clay mug/bowl; fused glass suncatchers
Fri, Jan. 2 – New Year Vibes: Scraffito glazing; winter canvas painting


Policies

Arrive 10–15 minutes early for sign-in. Notify us if someone else is picking up. Payment is required to reserve a spot. Campers must be respectful and safe. Please inform us of any allergies or special needs.


Cancellations:
30+ days: refund minus $40 • 14–30 days: 50% store credit • <14 days: no refund. Sessions canceled by us are fully refunded. No prorating for missed days. Rescheduling within 7 days: $50 fee.


Project Pick-Up

Clay and glass projects may take up to 4 weeks. We will contact you when everything is ready.



Sign your child up here!

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