Business Details
13 Years
experience
Creative Pottery Studio in South Bend, IN
Founded in November 2013 by Amy Klingler and Diana Palomo, The Pigeon & The Hen Pottery is a creative studio dedicated to making ceramics accessible to all. Our founders, both holding college degrees in Ceramics, combined their expertise and passion to establish a welcoming space where artistry meets community. Over a decade later, we continue to provide high-quality pottery experiences for individuals, families, and groups. Our studio offers paint-your-own pottery with over 500 items to choose from, guided wheel-throwing classes for all skill levels, and specialized programs for birthday parties, scout troops, and field trips. We maintain rigorous standards in our firing processes to ensure food-safe, durable finished products.Our team of experienced Potteristas provides personalized guidance, making the creative process approachable for first-time visitors. We prioritize convenience through online reservations, flexible scheduling options, and timely project completion notifications. Our commitment to quality extends to our educational programs, which combine technical instruction with creative exploration. Located in South Bend, Indiana, we serve both local residents and regional visitors seeking unique artistic experiences. Our dedication to customer satisfaction is reflected in our structured party packages, transparent pricing, and comprehensive class offerings.
Services
Pottery Painting
Wheel Throwing Classes
Birthday Parties
Scout Programs
Field Trips
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer over 500 pottery items for personalized creation
- Our studio provides wheel-throwing instruction for all skill levels
- Birthday party packages include dedicated hosts and complete setup/cleanup
- Scout programs combine hands-on creation with educational components
- We maintain strict firing standards for food-safe ceramic results
Services
Pottery Painting
Choose from 500+ pottery items to create personalized pieces using acrylic or glaze paints. Our studio provides all necessary materials including paints, pottery, and firing services. Projects take 2 weeks for glaze firing or can be taken home the same day with acrylic paint.
Wheel Throwing Classes
Learn pottery wheel techniques from experienced instructors for ages 8 and up. Classes include basic instruction for creating bowls and other forms with professional guidance throughout the process. Finished pieces require 4 weeks for drying and firing.
Birthday Parties
Host creative celebrations with themed packages including dedicated party areas and professional hosts. Options range from basic painting sessions to premium packages with extended time and additional amenities. Reservations required for Saturday morning availability during peak seasons.
Scout Programs
Earn pottery-related badges through educational programs combining hands-on creation with studio tours. Activities include wheel throwing, handbuilding techniques, and kiln process education for various scouting levels.
Field Trips
Organize group visits for educational pottery experiences with structured activities and professional instruction. Programs accommodate different age groups and group sizes with customized creative sessions.
People
Amy Klingler
Co-Owner
Co-founder with a ceramics degree and extensive experience in pottery instruction. Previously owned backyard hens and brings practical ceramic expertise to the studio operations.
Diana Palomo
Co-Owner
Co-founder originally from California with formal ceramics education. Combines technical knowledge with creative vision to develop the studio's instructional programs and operational structure.
Questions
Can I paint pottery without prior experience?
Yes, our studio welcomes all skill levels with stencils, techniques, and expert guidance available.
How long does pottery firing take?
Glaze-fired pieces require 2 weeks for standard pottery or 4 weeks for wheel-thrown projects.
Are birthday parties available year-round?
Parties are available Saturday mornings November-January 10th and regular hours other times.
What age requirements exist for classes?
Wheel classes require ages 8+ for kids and 18+ for couples sessions with adult supervision options.
Can I reserve pottery painting time spontaneously?
Reservations recommended but walk-ins accepted based on availability with potential waitlist options.
Reviews (6)
Hilary Majercin
Sep 08, 2021
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We love Pigeon and Hen! Its our go to for a mommy/son date and we love going to their story time The staff is always so sweet and helpful. Definitely worth stopping in to paint!
M. Miller
May 31, 2021
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Absolutely delightful. Everyone is kind and helpful. The kids classes are fun and educational plus so BEAUTIFUL when complete. Instructors are incredibly knowledgeable. If you simply drop in to paint something pre made as opposed to a class, the selection is outstanding and always being updated.
Joan Renbarge
May 06, 2021
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They are amazing to work with for fundraising and extremely generous. Their products are quality and adorable. Their team is so friendly and helpful. I would recommend them for any projects individually, for the family or for a group!!!
Naomi Salas
Sep 14, 2020
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My awesome niece Destiny worked here! Her last day of work was a few weeks ago and we got to do a family event with my sisters, nieces and nephews . Great service amd experience with the family.
Ruby Cue
Nov 30, 2018
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First of all I love that it is close to the town I live in! Second the workers are nice and helpful. Many different things to paint. My son loves to paint and I can't wait for him to get a couple years older so he can make a piggy bank. The place is lively and there are many things to get creative ideas from too.
Andy Cloud
Jan 16, 2017
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Fun place to take kids to paint ceramics. They have a wide variety of pottery to choose from. Be aware you have to leave your project there for about 3 to 4 days so they can glaze it and put it in the kiln.