FAQs

For 1-3 people, we are a walk-in studio on weekends and tables are first come, first serve. During the week you can call to reserve a table and on nights of live music or trivia we take reservations for any group size.

For groups of 4-7, you can make a reservation by filling out a group reservation form online or calling the studio

For groups of 8-15, a $25 reservation fee is required. Please fill out the group reservation form. We will follow up with you once the request is made

For groups of 16 and more, you would need to speak with a manager. Call  202-363-9590 or email us.

For studio rentals and zoom events hosted by us, please see the Parties and Events tab.

We are a paint-your-own-pottery studio also offering fused glass, mosaics, and acrylic painting (either on the pottery or on canvas).  During your reservation, you select the project you would like to do, and we will set you up with the appropriate materials depending on which type of project you are doing. Then a staff person will explain the process and answer any questions.

Your pottery is ready depending on our kiln schedule (usually within a week or week and a half). Glass fusion projects can take longer to fire. Mosaics are typically taken home the same day as well as an acrylic painted piece/canvas. If you can’t finish your pottery in one visit, we will package up your piece for you to take with you and bring back any other time to finish for no extra charge. We can also pour paint ($1 per color) for you to take home if you’d like to finish at home. We don’t hold any unfinished pieces in the studio. 

Please note:  We hold onto finished pottery for 30 day from the pick up date.  If you cannot make it into the studio within that time frame, please call or email us and we can arrange to keep your pieces longer.

We provide everything you need including a fun, creative, and relaxing atmosphere. We have a great design center which includes stencils, stamps, sponges, and design ideas. All of the paint washes out of clothing so there’s no need for smocks, but we do have smocks for children and booster seats if needed.

The average person spends about an hour and a half to two hours to pick their pieces and finish painting. With young children it depends on their attention span.  If you are worried about time, we might recommend doing a take home kit or if you don’t finish in the studio, you can take it home and come back another day to finish your piece for no extra charge.

Our studios run on a 7-10 day schedule.

Please note: due to our amount of business during the holiday seasons our schedule can change. This usually occurs around Dec. 1 and a few weeks before Mother’s day. Be sure to allow plenty of time if you plan on making a gift.  

We will keep your piece for 30 days from your scheduled pick up date.

The price of a pottery piece ranges from $6 to $60. For example, mugs are $19 to $25, plates range from $16 to $25.

Fused Glass and Mosaic pieces run from $25 to $60.

Canvases are either $25 or $35.

All Fired Up prices are all inclusive for in store purchases. This means there are no extra fees. The paint, glaze and studio time are included! Take Home Kits may have extra fees to provide those materials that would need to be taken home. Please visit the Take Home Kit tab for more information.

There is something for all ages! Hand and foot prints are popular for our youngest patrons as well as small themed figurines, banks, and boxes.

The glaze on ceramic tends to crack when it is heated and cooled too quickly. This is called crazing. To avoid this process we recommend you do not put your pottery in a microwave or dishwasher.

All of our paint and glazes are lead free and nontoxic. After the pieces have been fired, they are safe to use and eat from.

We are BYOB.  Bring your own cups and openers.  You can not leave the studio with an open bottle.  Please call/email the studio you are interested in bringing in food.

Absolutely! We love to help people with the painting process and design ideas. Please, feel free to ask for any assistance you may need.

A little about the Owner….

I was born in Washington, DC and grew up in Maryland. I received my bachelors in Education and Art.  After returning to the area from Seattle in 2000 I started working at pottery studio, then called Made By You. In 2004, I bought the store, changed the name to All Fired Up and made it my own.  Since 2004, we have brought a creative and fun vibe for kids and adults to gather and be together.  It was always my vision for the studio to be relaxing, inspirational, and supportive.

In 2006, I started volunteering and donating pottery painting events to the wounded soldiers at the former Walter Reed (on Georgia Ave.)  Every month we would visit our troops to paint and it was one of the most powerful experiences.  They would express so much gratitude for the experience and share that the process of painting was just as beneficial as their occupational therapies.  We visited them for 8 years.  Part way through we pivoted to visit the Navel Hospital to provide pottery painting for Traumatic Brain Injury patients.  Due to security issues of us getting into the building I had to end our project there.   This was also a very impactful experience and it solidified the importance of painting and how the process can heal people on physical and emotional levels.

Our goal is for people who visit us to have a great experience. For folks to be able to unwind either on their own or with friends through the magic of making art. Talking with you and learning where you are from or learning what projects you are making in the studio is exciting for me. I love the energy that art brings. I always say, “it might be crazy out there in the world, but in the studio, within our walls is our safe place” Where you can be you and express whatever you want!

Growing up in the DC area gave me opportunities to visit the museums and be surrounded by the arts on different levels. The Renwick, The Portrait Gallery, and the Hirschhorn are just a few of my favorite places to visit. Now, I bring my daughter to these places.

If you can make it to the studio to try us out, Thank you! Our customers are everything.

Liz Winchell

Owner