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| - I love visiting As You Wish and wish I could paint/craft more often. I find it fun and relaxing. It's easy - just follow these three steps: First, pick out something you want to paint. Second, find the paint you want to use. Third, paint! They have items for both children and adults from piggy banks to platters. I've painted all sorts of items - cups, lamps, tiles, etc. I even talked my husband into coming with me once and he painted a spoon rest! (One that doesn't see the light of day.)
I recently came with a girlfriend who had never been and she was a little intimidated since she wasn't sure what she wanted to paint. I can understand that feeling because there is so much to choose from and unless you have a design in your head, you might be sitting there staring at the paint wondering if you want bright yellow or maroon. Luckily, there are plenty of finished pieces you can look at and get an idea if you are stuck. I'm really into roosters/chickens and found this awesome plate painted with a rooster design that I loved. I used that as a basis for my most recent project and it turned out wonderful. Once you are done painting, sign the bottom (optional) and the store will fire your masterpiece in the kiln. The finished product is usually ready in 3 days (the employees will tell you when you can pick up your piece). Then you can come back, pick up your piece and be on your way or start all over again and design something new.
As You Wish is more than just a pottery place - they have classes on painting, glass making (designs and jewelry) and a few other items. I'd love to come back and take a class. If you love artsy craft projects, I'd definitely recommend coming here. They have locations all throughout the valley!
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