Walk-In & Paint
No reservation, no problem. Drop in any time, pick a piece from the shelves, and we'll set you up with paint, brushes, and all the help you need.
Paint-Your-Own Pottery · Downtown Naperville
Pick a Piece, Grab a Brush,Make Something You Keep
A bright, happy paint-your-own pottery studio in the heart of downtown Naperville. From birthday parties and date nights to camps and rainy-day fun, there's a seat at the table for every age.
Walk-Ins Welcome · Parties · All AgesNaperville, IL
Why us
What sets us apart
Parties Made Easy
Birthday parties, date nights, and private groups are our specialty. We handle the setup, the cleanup, and the happy mess in between.
Fun for Every Age
From wiggly toddlers to grandparents, there's a brush for everyone. No experience needed, only a little imagination.
More Than Pottery
Branch out with canvas painting, glass fusing, and clay hand-building. Four studios under one bright, welcoming roof.
A Bright Little Studio in Downtown Naperville
Pottery Bayou is an independent paint-your-own pottery studio in the heart of downtown Naperville, where you pick a piece, grab a brush, and make something you actually get to keep.
We built Pottery Bayou to be the kind of place where the only rule is to have fun. Walk in any time, settle in at a big communal table, and let the afternoon slip away in color. There's no experience required and no wrong way to do it, only your imagination and a shelf full of pieces waiting to become something special.
From birthday parties and date nights to summer camps and rainy-day adventures, we love being the spot where Naperville comes to make memories, just a couple of blocks from where the Riverwalk winds along the DuPage River. Branch out with canvas painting, glass fusing, or clay hand-building, then leave with a one-of-a-kind keepsake and the kind of afternoon you'll want to do all over again.
All Ages
A Brush for Everyone
4 Studios
Pottery, Canvas, Glass & Clay
Downtown
On South Washington Street
Gallery
Inside the Studio
A peek at the shelves, the brushes, and the happy mess of a busy afternoon at Pottery Bayou.
Visit
Find Us in Downtown Naperville
Address
210 South Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540
Pottery Bayou sits on Washington Street in the heart of downtown Naperville's shopping district, a short stroll from the Riverwalk along the DuPage River and the Naper Settlement history museum.
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Book a Seat or Plan a Party
Tell us what you have in mind, a birthday, a group outing, or a class, and we'll get right back to you with the details.