Paint-Your-Own Pottery & Candle Making Studio in Centerville, TN
Where food, creativity, connection, and community come together.MADE @ The Local Place is where creativity happens. Our upstairs studio invites you to paint your own pottery or make custom candles in a relaxed, welcoming environment. No artistic experience required. No reservations necessary. Just walk in, pick your project, and start creating. We'll guide you through everything and handle the technical parts like firing and glazing.
And yes, BYOB is welcome. Bring your favorite wine, beer, or beverages and make your creative session even more enjoyable.
No Experience Needed - We'll Guide You
Never painted pottery before? Never made a candle? That's fine. Most of our customers haven't either. We provide all the materials, explain the process, and help you along the way. You don't need to be artistic. You just need to be willing to try something creative
Perfect Date Night Near Nashville
We're about 45 minutes from Nashville, making MADE an easy destination for couples looking for something different. Skip the crowded restaurants and overpriced movies. Come paint pottery or make candles together in a relaxed BYOB environment. You'll actually talk to each other, create something together, and leave with a memento of your evening.
Book Your Creative Session Today
Walk-ins are always welcome, no reservations required. For large groups or private parties, we recommend calling ahead to ensure we can accommodate your needs. Groups and parties should arrive by 5pm to allow plenty of creative time before we close at 7pm.
Location
111 S Public Square, Upstairs,
Centerville, TN 37033 , USA
Hours
Mon -Sat 11am-7pm
Seating closes at 5pm
Contact
931.729.8459
MADE Studio Frequently Asked Questions
Walk-ins are always welcome, but to guarantee a table (especially on busy weekends and holidays), we recommend making a reservation for parties over 5 people.
We fill up fast, and we’d hate for you to miss out! Call us before heading in, and we’ll save a spot for you. Heads up: voicemails, emails, and messages don’t count unless we confirm with you.
Check out our hours on the main page! Just remember, we seat painters up to 2 hours before closing so you have plenty of time to unleash your creativity. We do not seat after 5pm.
Yes! Your receipt is your official pickup slip with the pickup date, and a photo of your piece helps us locate it. No receipt or photo = no pottery. Pro tip: snap a pic of your receipt just in case! If someone else is picking it up, make sure they have both the receipt and a photo of the pieces.
It depends on the piece you choose—our pottery ranges from $10 to $80. The best part? There are no extra charges for paints, supplies, or studio time (if you finish the same day). We’ have over 100 pieces to fit every style and budget!
Candles range $18 and up and can be customized with over 30 fragrances. The possibilities are endless!
Our party package fee covers everything you need to enjoy a fun, hands-on creative experience at MADE. This includes:
Reserved access to our studio space
Use of all tools, brushes, and design materials
Glazing and kiln firing for each finished piece
A dedicated host to guide your guests and ensure everyone creates something they love
Additionally, each party has extras specific to the type of party booked
This fee keeps things simple—it’s a flat rate that covers the experience itself, separate from the cost of the ceramic pieces you choose to paint. Each pottery item is priced individually, so guests can pick exactly what they want while still enjoying all the tools, support, and final firing for one session price.
Everyone’s an artist at MADE! Bring an idea, and we’ll help make it a reality. Or, let our samples and design ideas inspire you. We’ve got tracing designs, stencils, and creative hacks to make your masterpiece shine. Need help? Our staff is here for you!
Absolutely! All of our pottery is 100% lead-free, microwave-safe, and dishwasher-friendly. Bon appétit! 🍽️
No stress—our paint washes right out with water. Crafting is fun, not messy (well, most of the time)!
Yes! Whether it’s a kids’ birthday, office bash, girls’ night, or bridal shower, we’ve got you covered. Parties get a 2-hour window to celebrate. Kids’ parties (6+ painters) and adult parties (10+ painters) even come with special packages! Pre-order snacks, drinks, and ice cream for extra fun. Call us to reserve your spot. Note: Deposits are required.
Your masterpiece will be ready within 14 days. We’ll give you a pickup slip with the date at checkout. Can’t make it on time? No problem—we hold items for up to 30 days.
No worries! You can either:
1. Take your piece home and bring it back later to finish.
2. Leave it with us as a “Work in Progress” and return within 14 days to complete it. Easy peasy!
Unfortunately, no—not at this time.
It depends on your design! Most projects take about 2 hours, but detailed ones might need more time. On busy weekends and holidays, sessions are limited to 2 hours. If you don’t finish, no problem—just leave your piece with us as a Work in Progress and come back Monday–Thursday when it’s quieter.
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Paint-your-own pottery at MADE @ The Local is easy and fun for everyone - no experience or reservations needed! Pick your piece from our selection of mugs, bowls, plates, figurines, and more. Choose from dozens of glaze colors and paint at your own pace in our relaxed upstairs studio. Our staff glazes and fires your piece, then you pick it up in about a week. BYOB welcome - bring your favorite drinks while you create! Perfect for date nights, girls nights, or creative time. Walk-ins welcome Monday-Saturday 11am-7pm at 111 S Public Square upstairs in Centerville.
MADE @ The Local is Centerville's paint-your-own pottery studio, located upstairs at 111 S Public Square on the historic town square. Walk in anytime Monday-Saturday 11am-7pm to choose from hundreds of pottery pieces, paint with dozens of glaze colors, and create something unique. No reservations or experience needed - perfect for date nights, birthday parties, girls nights, or solo creative time. BYOB welcome! Your finished piece is glazed, fired, and ready for pickup in about a week.