Art Bayou is a pottery and craft studio in Portage's Lake Center District that runs a summer art camp for kids alongside its year-round walk-in painting, classes and parties. The studio's own camp page states campers work on projects in pottery, clay, glass fusing and mosaics. Session lengths, daily hours and camper ages are not published on the site; the studio's listed opening hours (afternoons Tuesday through Sunday) are storefront hours rather than camp hours.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Art Bayou directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Deanna GerowHad a fun, relaxing time with my mom and daughter. Owner and employees were very friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go back and try something new!
★★★★★Lena WI wanted to make some coffee mugs for Mother’s Day but wasn’t sure about bringing small children to the store. While I think they would have been fine and it’s a large accommodating space, they have an option to bring your items home. I got a kit to bring home with any color I would have wanted, worked on our items in our own time and returned them to the store with the kit. A week later I picked up my mug, and other items, and they are better than I could have imagined. The employees were all so helpful the whole process, we had a blast decorating/painting at home and it was very easy. Now I have priceless made by my babies. I can’t wait to do this again.
★★★★★Anne BettsTook my nieces (age 15 and 13) and nephew (age 11) to Art Bayou today for a spring break activity. It was absolutely fantastic!! We were immediately greeted by Gracie, who was incredibly friendly, and given instructions on how to start. Kids had a great time picking out their item. We spent about two hours painting. I was amazed at the creativity of the kids as well as their painting skills. Art Bayou has an assortment of paints, brushes, stamps, and techniques to make one of a kind, creative masterpieces. I would definitely recommend this place and will be planning on going back.
★★★★★Randy BettsThis place is great! Super friendly staff. Hundreds of pre-cast pottery items and oodles of glaze colors to choose from. No experience necessary--they'll walk you through the whole process. Great fun for the whole family or for (almost) any age group of friends.
★★★★★Morgan HoytI painted a ceramic Christmas tree tonight. Our host was awesome, I loved her personality! Actually, all the staff were great. I went by myself, but I had a great time painting with the a big group that signed up for the christmas tree session. Great vibes all around. Highly recommend. Can't wait to see my finished piece!