About
The Hot Spot Studios is a walk-in paint-your-own-pottery and craft studio at 729 Barranca Drive #107 in Castle Rock, and it is the first Hot Spot Studios location in Colorado. Owner Michelle found the franchise and brought it to Colorado, opening the Castle Rock studio Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The California-based franchise has 52 locations nationally, and this is the one that landed in Douglas County.
The studio is built around seven kinds of projects: pottery painting, canvas painting, candle making, mosaics, fairy gardens, slime, and body scrubs. Everything is finished the same day except pottery, which is glazed and kiln-fired and ready to pick up a few days later. There are also take-home To-Go kits if you would rather craft at your own table.
What To Expect:
- 🎨 Seven project types, from pottery to candles to slime
- 💵 No studio fees, you just pay for the project (about $30 to $36)
- 🚶 Walk-ins welcome; reserve for groups of six or more, parties and events
- 🖼️ A hand-painted Castle Rock mural and a small snack bar
- 🥂 Sip and Create guided BYOB paint nights
Important Information:
- – Address: 729 Barranca Drive #107, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Phone (720) 670-7684.
- – The 1375 W Plum Creek Parkway address on their social pages is a pop-up spot at Miller Park, not the studio.
- – All ages welcome; kids camps are for ages six and up.
📍 Local Insights
💵 No Studio Fees: For a drop-in you just pay for the piece, usually about $30 to $36, with no per-seat charge on top.
🎉 Private Parties: A $125 booking fee plus $35 per person covers two projects over two hours, good for birthdays, girls' nights, teams, bridal groups and scouts. The back party room has a TV you can cast to for a birthday slide.
🍭 Snack Bar: A self-serve snack counter up front with sodas ($2), carbonated water ($1), chip and snack bags ($1), Goldfish (50¢), Mott's fruit snacks and Airheads (3 for $1), and candy — all priced for kids.
🖼️ Castle Rock Mural: There is a hand-painted Castle Rock mural on the wall.
📍 Right Address: The studio is at 729 Barranca Drive #107. The 1375 W Plum Creek Parkway you may see on their socials is a pop-up at Miller Park, not the studio.
⏰ Hours
Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
👉 Best For
- •Paint-your-own pottery
- •Family outings
- •Date nights
- •Kids' birthday parties
- •Girls' nights
Location
729 Barranca Drive #107, Castle Rock, CO 80104What You'll Find
- •Pottery Painting
- •Canvas Painting
- •Candle Making
- •Mosaics
- •Fairy Gardens
- •Slime
- •Body Scrubs
- •To-Go Kits
- •No Studio Fees
- •Walk-ins Welcome
- •Private Parties
- •Sip and Create
- •Gift Cards
📆 Best Times to Visit
Walk in anytime during open hours. When it is busy, tables run on about a two-hour limit, so you may be asked to wrap up if there is a wait for a seat. Reservations are for groups of six or more, private parties and events.
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