Business Details
8 Years
experience
Creative Pottery Studio in Cape Coral
Founded in 2018 by Dania and Nate Smith, The Bent Brush has established itself as Cape Coral's premier destination for creative expression through pottery, mosaics, and hands-on art experiences. Our 3,000 sq ft studio offers walk-in open hours, structured classes, and private event rentals designed to accommodate artists of all skill levels. We specialize in paint-your-own pottery with no studio fee unless returning for additional sessions, ensuring accessibility for both quick projects and extended creative endeavors. Our team provides expert guidance through every step of the artistic process, from selecting bisque pieces to mastering advanced techniques like stenciling and glazing. With seven consecutive 'Best of Cape Coral' awards, we maintain a commitment to fostering a welcoming environment where families, groups, and individuals can create lasting memories.Our services extend beyond traditional pottery to include mosaic art, hand-building, wheel-throwing classes, and personalized clay keepsakes. We prioritize customer satisfaction through flexible party packages, educational workshops, and a curated selection of functional and decorative ceramics. Our staff's expertise in food-safe glazing and firing processes ensures every creation becomes a durable, display-worthy masterpiece. By eliminating barriers to creativity and emphasizing community engagement, The Bent Brush continues to redefine Southwest Florida's arts and crafts landscape.
Services
Pottery Painting
Mosaic Art
Sculpting
Wheel Throwing
Clay Keepsakes
Art Classes
Party Rentals
Glazing Services
Firing Services
Gift Certificates
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer no studio fee unless returning for additional sessions
- Our 3,000 sq ft space accommodates groups of all sizes
- Seven consecutive 'Best of Cape Coral' award winner
- We provide food-safe glazing and professional firing services
- Our staff offers expert guidance for all skill levels
What people say
Super helpful staff
Fun place to be
Lots to pick from
Clean place
Worth the time
Services
Pottery Painting
Our paint-your-own pottery service includes hundreds of bisque pieces, unlimited paint access, and professional glazing/firing. Customers select items, create custom designs using provided tools, and leave with finished products after our firing process. This family-friendly activity accommodates both quick visits and extended creative sessions without mandatory studio fees for single-visit projects.
Mosaic Art
Mosaic creation services provide materials and instruction for crafting decorative art from glass tesserae. Customers learn traditional techniques for assembling patterns or scenes on various surfaces, including garden stones, wall tiles, and functional objects. Our staff guides participants through proper adhesion, grouting, and finishing processes for durable, personalized installations.
Sculpting
Hand-building sculpting services offer clay, tools, and expert guidance for creating three-dimensional works. Customers learn coiling, slab construction, and texturing techniques to transform raw materials into functional or decorative pieces. This tactile experience emphasizes creative freedom while teaching fundamental ceramic forming methods in a supportive environment.
Wheel Throwing
Wheel-throwing experiences include clay, equipment, and instruction for creating symmetrical ceramic forms. Beginners receive required training before accessing wheels, while experienced artists benefit from our professional-grade equipment. The service covers two firings and glazing assistance, with safety guidelines ensuring proper technique development during this physically engaging creative process.
Clay Keepsakes
Clay keepsake services preserve precious moments through hand/footprint impressions in ceramic. Our process involves gentle pressing into clay slabs, slow drying, and two firing stages for permanent preservation. Customers receive finished pieces within three weeks, creating heirloom-quality mementos that capture developmental milestones or special occasions with lasting artistic quality.
People
Dania Smith
Co-Founder
Co-founder of The Bent Brush with Nate Smith in 2018, Dania brings extensive arts education experience and community engagement expertise to Cape Coral's creative scene.
Nate Smith
Co-Founder
Co-founder Nate Smith established The Bent Brush with Dania in 2018, combining business acumen with a passion for making ceramics accessible to Southwest Florida residents and visitors.
Questions
How does the pottery painting process work?
Select bisque pieces, paint using provided supplies, then we glaze and fire your work for pickup in a week. No studio fee unless returning for additional sessions.
What party options are available?
We offer 90-minute themed parties for kids, scouts, adults, and corporate groups starting at $6 per person plus ceramic costs with included party host assistance.
Are there age requirements for activities?
All ages welcome! Children under 12 require adult supervision. Wheel-throwing requires prior experience or class completion with appropriate clothing.
What's included in the studio fee?
Paint, glaze, tools, and two firings are included in all projects. Studio fee only applies when returning for additional painting sessions beyond initial visit.
Do I need artistic experience?
No experience needed! Our staff provides technique guidance, stencils, and inspiration materials to help create professional-quality ceramic art for all skill levels.
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Reviews (5)
James Bowman Harris
Jan 14, 2022
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I LOVE THIS PLACE. The owners Nate and Diana are amazing, welcoming, helpful, and super friendly.All of the staff are amazing as well. Great place to go unwind and be creative. The Pottery wheel class is fun with a great instructor. Can't say enough about how incredible this place is.
Gina Parry
Dec 31, 2021
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I did both the two week pottery class and the regular walk in and paint. I really enjoy it there. The place is clean and inviting, and the staff is super nice. I find it very peaceful and already have plans to return for more.
Cindy McKenney
Nov 26, 2021
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Went there for a girls night out. Could not have been happier. Customer service was outstanding many pieces to choose from. We did pottery, price of piece included everything. Could not believe all the different colors of paint and textures. I painted something to look like sand and the paint I used actually had little pieces of grit in it. Very authentic looking. We are going to try glass fusion next really looking forward to it.
Danielle Sater
Nov 26, 2021
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I have been here to paint pottery and to take the pottery wheel class. They have a huge selection of different things to paint. The pottery wheel classes were a fun experience. While it is definitely not as easy as it looks, Dania is an amazing teacher. She is so patient and works with you one on one as needed. I 100% recommend The Bent Brush!
Angelina Brown
Nov 06, 2021
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We celebrated my daughters 6th Birthday party at The Bent Brush and it was one of the best parties we have ever had! Short, sweet and too the point. All the kids were able to pick their own ceramic to paint. We did 30 minutes of painting 30 minutes of socializing and eating cake and finished with presents. All the kids had a great time and it was super affordable! Thank you so much The Bent Brush! We will be coming back soon for the adults to paint! :)
