Creative - Pottery & Art Studio - Coffee Shop

06/19/2026

Ready to embrace la dolce vita—the sweet life? Join us for an evening of pottery painting inspired by the charm of an Italian summer. Surrounded by lemons, gelato, coastal colors, fresh pasta, sparkling drinks, and all the simple joys of the season, you’ll create your own summer-inspired pottery...

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

Born to paint pottery, forced to be productive.😆

If your ideal summer includes iced drinks, creative projects, and avoiding responsibilities for a couple of hours, you’ll fit right in here.

Come grab a coffee, paint something fun, and romanticize your life a little.

We’ll save you a seat ☀️

06/13/2026

🐌 Books & Brushes is back!

This month we’ll be reading Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell and creating the sweetest donut jars inspired by our storytime adventure.

Join us for a morning of books, creativity, and hands-on fun as we read together, explore the story, and paint a pottery project to take home.

Perfect for little readers, little artists, and kids who love a good story.

📚 Story Time
🍩 Donut Jar Painting
🎨 Hands-On Creativity

Spots are limited, so be sure to register online before the event.

06/13/2026

🍋La Dolce Vita is calling…🦞

Join us for a pottery painting night inspired by the simple joys of an Italian summer: sunshine, lemons, gelato, sparkling drinks, and time spent with the people you love.

Whether you’re dreaming of a seaside escape or just looking for a creative night out, this is your chance to slow down, paint something beautiful, and enjoy a little taste of Italy right here at CREATIVE.

We’ll have themed pottery inspiration, specialty drinks, and plenty of summer vibes. Choose your pottery piece that evening and make it your own!

📍 CREATIVE Claremont
💛 $10 event fee + price of pottery
🎨 Pottery will be ready for pickup in about a week (we’ll text you when it’s ready!)

Grab your friends, bring the family, and come embrace la dolce vita, the sweet life. ☀️

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06/12/2026

OPEN LATE TONIGHT!🚨 If you’ve been meaning to stop by after work but can never make it before we close, tonight is your chance!

We’re open until 9 PM tonight for Late Night Paint—the perfect excuse for a creative date night, girls’ night, family outing, or a little solo unwind after a long week. 🖌️💛

And the best part? These extended hours happen every 2nd Friday all summer long! 🌙

🕕 Open: 6:00–9:00 PM
⏰ Last painters accepted at 8:00 PM
📍 CREATIVE in Claremont

No reservation needed—just come in, pick your pottery, grab a drink from The Creative Brew, and enjoy a relaxing evening creating something you’ll love.

Tag the person you’d bring with you tonight! 👇

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06/12/2026

What if your summer plans included pottery, sparkling drinks, and pretending you’re on the Amalfi Coast for a few hours? 🍋🦞

Join us for La Dolce Vita Night, where we’ll be painting pottery inspired by sunshine, lemon groves, seaside escapes, and all the little things that make summer feel magical.

Bring a friend, order a specialty drink, and spend the evening creating something beautiful while soaking up the sweet life—no passport required.

🍋 $10 event fee + pottery
🎨 Pottery paid for the night of the event
✨ Fun for adults, families, and older kids

Register online and come celebrate summer with us!

06/12/2026

Pick your planter painting event!🌱

If your ideal evening involves plants, creativity, and a good drink, this one’s for you.

Join us for a relaxing pottery painting experience where you’ll choose a planter and live plant that fit your style, then create a one-of-a-kind piece you’ll enjoy for years to come.

Choose your experience:

June 19 | 6:00 PM
Perfect for a girls’ night, date night, or a creative evening out.

June 27 | 11:00 AM
A slower-paced morning filled with coffee, creativity, and plants.

Your $10 reservation includes:
• A drink coupon for Creative Brew
• Reserved seating
• All painting supplies

Planters and plants will be available in a variety of styles, sizes, and price points, so you can create a project that fits your style and budget.

We’ll glaze and fire your finished planter, and once it’s ready for pickup, all that’s left to do is move your plant into its beautiful new home.

Registration is required and space is limited. Click the link in our bio to save your spot!

Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just starting your collection, we’d love to create with you.

06/12/2026

We need your help! 🎨🏆

CREATIVE has been nominated for Best DIY Arts & Crafts in the Best of Catawba Valley 2026 awards, and we’re incredibly honored.

If you’ve ever painted pottery, taken a class, attended a workshop, celebrated a birthday, grabbed a drink from Creative Brew, or spent time creating with us, we’d love your support.

✅ Vote for CREATIVE once every 24 hours through June 28
✅ Share this post with friends and family
✅ Leave us a Google review and tell others about your experience

Every vote, review, and share helps more people discover our little creative corner in Claremont, and we’re so grateful for this community that continues to support us.

🗳️ Vote by clicking the link below!

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Thank you for supporting local and being part of our CREATIVE family! 💙🩵