Art Escape

4.8 (118)

636 Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 527-2529
artescapenh.com

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Pottery store
Art center
Art gallery
Art school
Painting studio
Tourist attraction

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Sarah G.

2024-01

I love it here! So many options to make crafts, even if you aren’t “crafty” (and trust me, I’m not). Use the pottery wheel, blow glass, paint a canvas- all on your own OR in an organized group setting. This is my favorite way because you get step by step instructions. The owners are amazing, and their son is so helpful and encouraging as you work on your masterpiece. I’ve been 4 times, always looking forward to the next one!

Tara Wilson Pfaff

2023-07

Such a unique venue to enjoy some creative time with friends and loved ones alike! They have a variety of projects to experience.This was my first time, but will not be my last. Highly recommend! Can't wait to see the finished product from the kiln (I'll add the final fused glass tree of life later)! FUN!

Jessica Sudyka

2023-05

Had my youngest daughter's party here and all the kids had a blast. Kids like to get messy so she wanted the splatter room for her birthday.. Staff was helpful and great at explaining the process to preschoolers. Thank you for making her day so special.

Tails

2023-05

Went to check this place out today and fell in love with it! So many options for creativity, for any age! Staff was super helpful, and I can't wait to pick up my finished piece next week! And there's a couple of super cool axolotl's!

mary C

2023-06

We had a great time they were so friendly and they were accommodating to my daughter who had broken her arm just prior to the event. Also they let her pick out any colors she wanted to use and complimented her creativity in making the art her own.

Daria Rayko

2023-05

Me and my ~5 y.o. walked in on Sunday (!) and were welcomed in the warmest manner although the place was busy. The hosts are great and made our first splatter painting experience the best!!!We will definitely be back for the birthday celebration Thank you!!!

Taylor Aslani Vatan

2024-02

I wish I had the words to describe how much I enjoyed my time here and how much I would recommend this place to literally anyone. Very relaxing atmosphere and excellent service. Easily one of the coolest places I've been to. 100/10, highly recommend

Libby Gifford

2023-08

According to my son, today was the BEST DAY OF HIS LIFE! The splatter room was amazing and the kids absolutely loved it. The staff were exceptionally helpful and kind and made the whole process as seamless and smooth (and clean) as possible. We also really loved meeting the axolotls! 10/10 would recommend and will definitely be back!

Megan Monteith

2023-05

We had the BEST time at art escape and have told our friends all about it!! We will 100% be back for more than just the splatter room!

Dawne Ackerson

2023-05

I absolutely LOVE this studio!! Jean and Jim are super cool and super talented! No matter what your abilities, they will help you create art and they are so fun. I’ve been to many classes and what always amazes me is no matter how much time past the hour that the class over runs, Jean is always so happy and helpful. She seems to really enjoy spending the overtime with her customers! She loves what she does and it shows!! I’ve learned a lot of artistic techniques here and will continue to come here for fun nights out with the girls!

Jennifer Wessell

2023-08

This place was great! I went in with my 3 and 7 year old and the owners were so nice and attentive. My youngest was done before me and my oldest and one of the owners was trying to keep her occupied and asked her if she had seen the fish tank and took her to see the fish and then asked if she wanted glitter on her art piece and had her paint on some glitter. It was a great experience and we will be back for sure!

Jeremy

2022-05

This place is amazing! We were looking for something to do with the kids and decided to come here and check it out. The hospitality made us feel very welcomed and they gave us a tour right off the bat. The kids loved the experience and we will be back to pick up our ceramics once they are kiln dried.

Emily Traylor

2023-10

This place is beyond amazing. We went with our 5 year old and 2 year old, the staff went above and beyond to make it a really fun experience for them! The kids loved it, and it was a perfect activity for everyone. But seriously the staff was incredible!

Alison Duerwald

2023-05

Not for little kids. Place is cool with lots of options, but I took a 4 and 7 year old here to paint ceramics and it was a nightmare. No instructions given, no palettes, just little index cards that resulted in paint everywhere and they only gave out one at a time. Owner came over and chastised the kids for using too much paint (I understand that it can crack the pottery, but she scraped it out of the mug, messing up their artwork, then took their paints away saying they're expensive.) Like what?? I had to go get them back and let them finish. Definitely left a bad taste when we were here to make xmas gifts.

Victoria Thompson

2023-08

I love this place, there are so many different choices of things to do. You can take a paint class, paint ceramics or spin pottery. I went to the paint night and the instructor was wonderful. She is very knowledgeable and when you mess up your painting she knows exactly how to fix it. There's never any rush to finish your work and if you're not satisfied you can come back 2 times to fix it for free. Great place!!

Isabel Burley

2023-05

We had an amazing time here last night at the pottery wheel class. Jean was super helpful and there to guide us every step of the way. Even with our lack of experience, we were able to create some pretty great pottery with her help!This was a great way to do something out of the house for date night and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to try something new and fun. We can’t wait to come back in a few weeks to paint our pottery pieces!

Charles Tucker

2023-06

My Bride and I of 45 years decided to do something together as a memory of our 45th Anniversary , we went to Art Escape and really enjoyed the time there. The staff was very helpful with colors and techniques. We're very excited for Thursday when we get our piece.😃

Susan Hallett-Cook

2023-05

I have been to Art Escape for their clay gnome making class and to paint wine glasses. Today, I took 4 children age 5 through 13. The two older children (boys) used the splatter room and are already begging to go back. The younger ones, both girls, chose to paint pre-drawn canvases. They are all so proud of their artwork. I love this place, the owner is knowledgeable and amazing with artists of all levels and ages. I highly recommend Art Escape for birthday parties, ladies night out, or a day of art therapy for the craft enthusiast. I plan on going back soon just for me.

Heather Boulanger

2023-06

We had a blast! We booked a paint splatter party for our daughter's 12th birthday, and she and her friends had so much fun! We will definitely be back and highly recommend!!!

VenomInk

2024-01

been coming here with my mom for years ! the nicest atmosphere, always love coming in to paint !

Karlie Whitmore

2023-05

So fun! We went to the pintail duck night and had a great time. I have no artistic ability but came home with a beautiful canvas! Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun night.

Timothy Pipp

2023-09

We had a great time! Our 5 year old loved it and the staff and owners were great! Planning our next time back already.

C

2023-05

This is a great place to be creative and have fun with friends or by yourself. Many different art projects to do, from canvas to pottery or glass. Also helps the owners are talented and helped, super friendly,and I highly recommend it. Fun for all ages, and you don't need to be skilled to do make something beautiful that lasts a lifetime.😎❣️

Sabreena Belleville

2023-05

We went and had my sons 13th Birthday party here in their splatter room. The party was great. The attitude out of the woman owner was not. She was nice when we first got there, and then suddenly her mood and attitude shifted, it was like all of a sudden our party was an inconvenience for her. Then she said the bathrooms were off limits for clean up and directed us to a “paint sink” in the ceramics painting room. Even after being cleaned up we had over an hour ride home and we asked to use the bathroom, to actually pee before we left. It was like that was also a hassle for her. Then, that night, my husband developed a reaction to what I believe is the paint, so I emailed her and she called me the next day, but she argued otherwise saying he must of used one of the “rags” in the paint sink that they clean tables with, and that it was absolutely NOT their paint. She was also reading me things off of what she called an MDS sheet, which was most likely a MSDS sheet. I asked her the brand of paint so I could look it up, because he’s never been allergic to anything before, we wanted to know the ingredients to try to figure it out what he was allergic to. She was extremely rude and refused to give me the name of the brand of paint claiming she didn’t know it, but would ask her husband and call me back. It’s been 2 days and still no phone call back. The idea of the splatter was great, the service and attitudes were not. We will not be returning due to the rudeness, and the inability for them to do customer service.

Katie Plant

2024-03

Loved the torch glass blowing class. Lots of fun!

JSD

2020-05

Jeanie is very easy going and nice as well as her sidekick. I have been several times and loved each time.She squeezed my group into a class this last class she offered and didn’t make us feel at all unwelcome. The new location is suited better for the setup she has going on. She made us feel welcome and offered her help when needed. Much better than any other ladies paint night I’ve been to. I highly recommend her events and will support her local business as many times as I can get out. :)

Mary Fitz-Gerald

2023-05

Everyone was so nice and helpful!!! Being able to setup before the party was a definite plus!!

Valorie Faretra

2023-06

We had a lot of fun. The project was interesting and challenging and the staff is great. We can't wait to take more classes and would even take this one again.

Justin Cox

2023-05

Art escape has the best employees! Their always happy! The projects are amazing! The employees help you if you need help! I’ve been there several times! Each experience is a great every time! Thank you art escape! (:

Maura Pitman

2023-05

Been taking my kids here since they were toddlers, they can sit a lot longer now that they are young adults. Relaxing, great family owned business, have tried other places, but have enjoyed myself the most at Art Escape

Opening Hours

Monday 11 AM-7 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11 AM-7 PM
Thursday 11 AM-7 PM
Friday 11 AM-9 PM
Saturday 11 AM-9 PM
Sunday 11 AM-7 PM

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