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August 2024 by Amber Wheeler
I cannot stress how much I love this place! I've been 5 times now and each time is better than the last. Every employee that I've encountered is so kind and sweet and informative and helpful. They're selection is ever changing and keeps you coming back for more. The music selection is always so calming and relaxing, sometimes nostalgic! I could spend literally all day everyday here if my wallet allowed me to! I've never had a peice come out bad. They're always expertly wrapped and labeled when I pick up. My ONLY complaint at all is that I wish they had brighter neon-ish colors, especially in pink! But other than that this place is amazing and I 100000% recommend coming on your next date night/hang out session/party/ or just to have fun! This is also not a sponsored review or ad. I just really really love coming here :D I'd add pics of my creations but I can't figure out how haha
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May 2024 by Joshua Pieper
Fantastic spot!
We had our daughter’s birthday party here. They have a great setup for parties with a separate party room that held our group of 20 kids.
The staff were amazing. They were patient and well organized.
Our favorite pottery painting spot in the Tacoma area!
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April 2024 by Maddie M
I visited The Painting Panda Pottery Studio many years ago when we were in Tacoma but didn’t have time to paint. I had always wanted to go back and paint someday, but we never found ourselves returning to Tacoma as it is many hours away. We had gone to other studios within the past few years but decided to drive back to The Painting Panda Pottery Studio for my birthday this year.
It was a nice painting experience and they had cute pieces to paint. I was hoping they had the half sun, half moon piece that I saw that first time I came to the studio but understand that that was many years ago. This time, I painted a mushroom and a fairy on a mushroom and my boyfriend painted a chicken. They were ready within just a few days but we went to pick them up about two weeks later. We were so excited to pick up our pieces but upon arrival were notified that the chicken was damaged during firing.
The paint had chipped off during firing and they used tape to tape it back on. They offered us 15% off our next visit, which if we returned to paint the chicken, would have been $3.75 off another $25.00. We let them know that we lived far and the probability of us coming back was very slim; especially after our piece was ruined on our first visit. I understand that there can be issues during firing, but I think under most circumstances that is more of the store’s responsibility not the customer’s. The employee then called his manager and let us know that the best they could do was give us store credit equivalent to the price of the piece. We then told them again that we will not be coming back to the studio as this was a special trip. He said there was nothing that he could do. We then asked if we could at least take home a chicken to paint ourselves even though that would not offer the same glazed appearance. He told us yes, if it is in stock, and that since we will not be using their paint that the piece is half the price. Because of this, we were able to choose a second piece to take home and paint. The damage still ruined the entire experience and all of the hours we were there painting felt like a waste, especially since it was my birthday.
Long story short they do absolutely EVERYTHING possible not to refund you even if the damage is caused by them and their kiln during firing.
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February 2024 by Hibiscus Untende
Place is amazing. Plenty of items to choose from. The staff and owners are always nice. Great thing is no appointment is needed to paint!
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February 2024 by Mallory Aimsworth
Attended a party with my kiddos there. Never knew this place existed but the party room was large. Adults were able to be there with their kids to help them paint. Even then plenty of space. Large variety of things to choose from and they are in categories it seems. All prices were very affordable. Staff always came by to check on us, even being in a party group. Very friendly and will be back for sure!
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February 2024 by Hibiscus
Place is amazing. Plenty of items to choose from. The staff and owners are always nice. Great thing is no appointment is needed to paint!
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December 2023 by Fernando Martincic
Unassuming place with very friendly and helpful staff. Prices are reasonable and are all-inclusive of any materials used. I recommend going there!
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November 2023 by Lacey R.
So much fun! There is a great selection of items to paint, prices are clearly marked, and include everything from start to finish. We spent several hours painting our pieces, and staff were helpful, attentive, and never made us feel rushed. We were able to go back the following weekend and collect our finished pieces. I'm really looking forward to painting more ceramics here soon.
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November 2023 by Diane Wilkins
Very nice place. The owner is amazing and very helpful. Lots to choose from. We had a really nice time. We will be going back.
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November 2023 by Amy Carter
Love this spot! Joined for a late night paint night and now I'm hooked ?
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November 2023 by addie
pls update ur hours. i tried coming here on a wednesday at noon and it said you guys were open but we showed up and no one was here.
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August 2023 by Vanessa R
Attended the painting panda with my sisters and we had a blast! We got there really close to closing time, so next time we will be earlier. But we were able to pick our item and colors and design it however we wanted. About a week later we picked up & I love it!
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August 2023 by William Davis
I have a 1972 shimpko potter's wheel for sale $400 runs and works excellent rk2
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June 2023 by Liz J.
Came here with my sons to make some fathers day gifts and this place was PERFECT!!! Prices are decent and the options were plentiful! Peyton who greeted us and was incredibly kind our entire time. She always came many many times to check if we needed paint or had questions. She was patient, helpful, and genuine! We had such a great time we will be coming back again! Thank you Peyton! If you are scrolling looking for a place stop and go here!
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May 2023 by Katherine Free
The Painting Panda is one of my favorite spots in all of Tacoma! My partner and I have painted in studio, done their take home option, and attended an event and each experience has been wonderful. The staff and owner are amazing, so helpful and kind! Cannot recommend this spot enough!!
