Open for walk-in creating during our normal open hours.
Frederick’s Handmade Art Studio!
A Warm, Welcoming Art Studio for Everyone
Hot Fired Arts is a locally-owned, woman-led art studio in Frederick, MD, where creativity meets community. Since 2016, we’ve offered hands-on art experiences for all ages — from pottery and fused glass to wet clay and canvas painting. We are a walk-in studio with reservations needed only for classes & parties.
Whether you’re looking for a fun family outing, a date night, or a creative outlet, our relaxed, no-stress environment makes art accessible and enjoyable for all skill levels
Choose Your Creative Path
Pottery Painting
Choose from a wide selection of bisque pieces to paint and personalize. We fire it for you — ready in ~7–10 days!
Fused Glass Creations
Design beautiful glass art layered with color — fused and kiln-finished, flat or 3D.
Wet Clay Projects
Hand-build or wheel-throw clay creations that are dried, fired, and glazed by us.
Canvas Painting
Express yourself with acrylic paint on canvas in a relaxed, welcoming studio environment. Choose from a variety of sample designs and inspiration, or let your creativity lead as you paint at your own pace. Our canvas painting experience is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, with friendly guidance available whenever you need it. Best of all, your finished artwork is ready to take home the same day.
Your Art Adventure in 3 Easy Steps
Step 1
Come ready to have fun!
You don't need to be the next Picasso to create a beautiful work of art. Hot Fired Arts is here to guide you to fiery success! No reservations needed.
Step 2
Choose a project.
Choose from our many paint your own pottery pieces, glass fusing projects, wet clay, OR canvas painting designs.
Step 3
Fire away!
Once you complete your project, leave your Pottery/Glass/clay piece with us and Hot Fired Arts will fire your piece for you! Pottery pieces are a 7-10 day turn around & glass/Clay is about 14 days. Canvas Paintings you get to take with you the same day you painted it!
Walk-ins preferred. Reservations for 6 or more suggested.
What Our Guests Are Saying
"Clear instructions at project's start. Constructive help as you work. Careful care of your work. Good selection choices."
-Pat
The glass-blowing workshop was a great introduction to basic techniques for making blown glass ornaments. Zoey was a fun instructor who gave clear explanations and demos. I highly recommend this experience.
Kelly
"My daughter and I had a great time here. A great place to bond and to be creative! I would highly recommend."
-Denise
This place is the best!! My entire family enjoys the wide variety of projects available to create here. The team is wonderful and so friendly and helpful. We can’t wait to keep coming back and plan to host our daughter’s birthday party here (which she is static about)!
Jennifer
"Best place ever!! My child loved it!!!! I loved it too!!! We are doing this as family now. Great for relaxing, for sharing with friends, or just for love of art. 100% recommended!!!!"
-Patricia
Had a great first visit with my 10yr old granddaughter. Great selection of ceramics to choose from & final products are good quality. Will definitely be repeat customers.
A Gray
Visit Us in Frederick!
1003-D West 7th St, Frederick, MD 21701
Studio Hours
Mon • Wed: 10am–6pm
Thu–Sat: 10am–8pm
Sun: 11am–6pm
Closed Tuesday
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