The Firestone | Art studio + Cafe

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1115 Main St, Manchester, CT 06040, USA
4.8(312 reviews)

"The Firestone" offers a relaxing, creative escape with friendly staff and delicious cafe fare. Enjoy a unique pottery painting experience with diverse pieces and vibrant colors. It's a highly-rated spot for crafting and quality drinks, perfect for spending hours creating memories.

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About This Pottery Studio

Studio Atmosphere

["Calming", "Creative", "Relaxing"]

Pottery Classes Offered
  • paint some pottery
  • painting pottery
Perfect For
Beginners
All Skill Levels
Creative Expression
Services & Pricing
Pottery Wheel Throwing | 'Try It' Class
$65.00
Family Pottery Wheel Throwing | 'Try It' Class
$65.00
Private Try it Class (1 participant)
$102.00
Private Try it Class (2 participants)
$90 per person
Private Try it Class (3 participants)
$80.5 per person
Private Try it Class (4-7 participants)
$75 per person
Six Week Class: Introduction
$325.00
Six Week Class: Independent Study
$360.00
Six Week Class: Intermediate
$360.00
What Students Love
  • Great variety of pottery options
  • Enjoyable and calming creative experience
  • Good food and drink selection
  • Friendly and accommodating staff
  • Fun activity for groups and individuals
Things to Consider
  • A bit on the higher price on the ceramic pieces, with nothing under $20 and almost all small pieces priced over $22-$32, with medium pieces above $50.
  • The cost seems a bit high for the experience. The average cost was just under $40 per person, not including any tip, and not purchasing any food from the Cafe.
  • A little pricey but very worth it.
Student Reviews
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Miles

I love going here. The cafe has great drinks, fun seasonal flavors and tasty breakfast and lunch foods. There are many different items available to paint, both decorative (figurines) and usable( mugs, plates, bowls, soap holders etc). You pick a piece of pottery, pick some paint colors and get painting. You will pick it up another day after they have fired it. Walk in or reservation. I’ve been super happy with every piece I’ve made. Once they are fired they look great. Very calming activity to focus on for a few hours while having good chats with friends and family. Definitely give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the food as well as the creative process!

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MARISELLY “MARY”

Awesome Place! Staff Was Great 👍🏻 A Bit on the higher Price On The Ceramic Pieces Nothing Under $20 Almost All Small Pieces was Priced Over $22-$32 And Medium pieces were Above $50 You could imagine for large pieces. The Experience was Unique and We had a Nice Peaceful,enjoyable Time Painting and Drinking Ice Coffee.

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Livy F

I am absolutely obsessed with this place. My friend and I came here on a weekday afternoon and ended up staying for 4 hours. We had lunch and multiple delicious beverages, and did some painting. The staff was friendly and our creations were ready for pickup in less time than initially anticipated. Can't wait to see the finished products and come back to do more crafts!

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chris barber

Brought 4 teenagers. Last minute change to reservations was handled without any issue. It was busy but the business model makes it easy for the staff to handle without issue. Overall it was a great experience, but I did drop 1 star because the cost seems a bit high for the experience. The average cost was just under $40 per person , not including any tip, and not purchasing any food from the Cafe. That being said, they were not rushed through their painting at all and spent 3 hours painting uninterrupted. Cookies from the Cafe were great, and the other menu items we saw being ordered looked very good as well. Bathrooms were nice and clean, and parking was easy and free.

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HannahCrshdU

Some friends and I went in to paint some pottery and it was such a fun experience! A little pricey but very worth it. Lots of options to choose from and the staff was very friendly. Would definitely go again! Also, the large iced lattes are MASSIVE if you drink it in house

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Hours of Operation
Monday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Accessibility & Amenities
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Family-friendly & good for children

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