Color Me Mine: Expensive, but Worth It

A Fun Diversion for a Family or Group; Look for Specials to Save on Studio Fees

I've visited two different Color Me Mine pottery studios in the Denver Metro Area. Several years ago, we held my daughter's 5th birthday party at the Color Me Mine near Park Meadows Mall. More recently, I brought my children and their grandma to Color Me Mine in Aurora, Colorado at Southlands Mall. Here are my impressions of the Aurora/Southlands location:

Studio Fees ~ Come on the right day/time ~ I find the studio fees at Color Me Mine to be on the high side. In fact, I would rather not pay them at all. Unless you have a coupon or come on a special day, studio fees are $9 for each adult and $6 for kids. Thus, in addition to your pottery piece, a family of four would pay an additional $24 for glazes and firing. My solution is to avoid the fee by coming on a special day when studio fees are waived. For example, Mondays are free if you bring a canned food donation. Fridays are pajama days (fees are waved if you come in jammies) and Sunday is family day~ the whole family paints for $9. We brought canned food and saved a bundle while contributing to a local charity!

Choosing a Pottery Piece to Paint ~ When you arrive, you'll choose from a diverse selection of bisque (unglazed) pottery to paint. The pottery choices at the Aurora studio range from tableware to figurines of animals and fairies, banks, vases, picture frames and more. The prices range from about $8 for a cute little worm to over $50 for a very large vase. I have painted two medium-sized items, a vase and a large cafe-au-lait cup, each under $20. After you pick your piece, you should wipe it down with water using a sponge. All painting tools, sponges, glazes, palettes and other supplies are easily accessible on a serve-yourself basis.