

Make:Paint:Take
Make your own pottery : Paint your own pottery : Take home a finished piece.
New Policy for Sculpting
We are a working pottery studio, and everything you see on our shelves is made right here in-house. None of our pieces are mass-produced — each one is as unique as the artist who created it.
We love encouraging creativity and are happy to support your pottery journey! We offer clay for sale by the pound so you can come in, experiment, and explore this beautiful artform.
If you plan to work in the studio, we do ask that you come in with some basic pottery knowledge. While we’re glad to offer light guidance, we’re also actively creating pieces for the shop, so we aren’t always able to provide in-depth instruction on the spot.
If you’re looking for more hands-on help, we recommend signing up for one of our classes, where we cover foundational techniques like coiling, slab building, and form construction.
See a list of available classes by clicking on the tab titled "Pottery Classes"


The Perfect Gift for Everyone!
We will paint the piece for you in the color of your choice.

Sgraffito Workshop
Join us for a one-day Coffee Mug Sgraffito Workshop at Painted Bayou - Saturday, June 28th @ 9 am!


Pottery Classes
"I've always wanted to try that!" Well, now you can with our one-hour wheel class.
Ahora ofrecemos clases de rueda en español, sabados a las 4:00 pm. Se requiere reservar y los asientos son limitados.

Did you know that the traditional gift for your 9th anniversary is Pottery?
Date Night
Looking for something fun and different for a date night?
Private Wheel Class, Charcuterie box for two from Graze Acadiana & BYOB
Wheel Experience Gift Cards
Give the gift of an experience and come clay with us! Experience includes the one hour wheel class where you will create 3 pieces. Return at a later date to paint the pieces then pick up once they have gone through the final fire.

Private Parties
There are plenty of places to host parties for kids, but what about the rest of us?
Whatever your reason is to celebrate, Painted Bayou can make the evening memorable with your friends, family, or co-workers.
Walk-Ins Welcome
Stop by Tuesday-Saturday 10-6 & Sunday 11-1 to paint one of our many bisque items or shop for a handcrafted gift.

Love for LA
Stickers to highlight your personality as well as Louisiana postcards created by local artist

Blog posts
Why Pottery Feels Like Home (Even If You've Never Touched Clay Before)
In a world of fast-paced everything, pottery is the gentle rebellion we didn’t know we needed. There’s something timeless and grounding about working with clay—something that pulls us...

Discover the Joy of Handcrafted Coffee Mugs
When we are surrounded by mass-produced items, there's something uniquely charming about handcrafted goods. One such gem is the handcrafted coffee mug – a staple for many of us that...