Beer Stein Painting at Castle Island Brewing - South Boston | Boston, MA

• Hands-On Instruction: A relaxed, hands-on pottery painting workshop guided by an experienced host. You'll learn how to use pottery underglazes (aka paint for ceramics) to customize your own pottery piece.
• Beginner-Friendly Vibes: Laid-back, no-pressure energy perfect for first-timers, solo guests, and friend groups alike.
• All Supplies Provided: Your choice of a beer stein or cowboy boot to paint. We bring the steins, paints, and all the materials you'll need to paint your customized stein!
• Glazing + Kiln Firing Your ticket includes two professional kiln firings + glazing for your pottery. This is essential so your pottery pieces are food-safe and waterproof. Pick between white or clear glaze, and we will take care of the rest.

⏳ Timeline: 6–8 weeks
Your piece(s) will be ready for pickup at Castle Island Brewing in approximately 6–8 weeks after your workshop. Why does it take weeks? Each ceramic piece goes through a detailed, multi-step process:

• Drying (7–10 days): Your piece fully dries to prepare for the kiln
• Bisque Firing (24+ hours): Pieces are loaded into the kiln for the first kiln firing which hardens the clay
• Sanding + Prep: Pieces are unloaded from the kiln, then edges are smoothed and bottoms are cleaned and waxed
• Glazing: Your piece is coated in your selected finish (clear or white)
• Glaze Firing (16+ hours): Pieces are loaded back into the kiln for a second kiln firing which creates a glossy, durable finish
• Final Handling: Pieces are unloaded, sorted, and carefully packaged for pickup or shipping

This process requires time, precision, and kiln space, but is well worth the wait for a finished pottery piece that you can use and keep for years to come!

Castle Island Brewing - South Boston

Address: 10 Old Colony Ave, South Boston, MA 02127
Parking: Free on-site parking lot is available, along with nearby street parking.
Ages: Family-friendly space where all ages and minors are welcome with a ticket when closely supervised by a ticketed parent or guardian; entrance is strictly 21+ after 8:00 PM daily.
Food + Drinks: Features a rotating selection of 20 Castle Island beers, hard seltzers, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks, plus South Shore-style bar pizza, wings, and tasty eats from in-house food partner Bardo's.
Vibe: Workshop takes place indoors in a relaxed, brewery setting, unless otherwise noted.

Situated in the heart of Southie in a revitalized manufacturing space, Castle Island Brewing Co. offers an airy and lively atmosphere perfect for catching up with friends or getting creative during workshops. Known for their excellent craft beer selection and delicious bar pizza, it provides a warm and spacious environment to sip, eat, and make pottery. Check out the Castle Island Brewing website to learn more.