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What is Messy Hands Community Studio?

Longtime potter? First-time mud enthusiast? Just a little clay-curious? There’s a place for you at Messy Hands Community Studio!

Right in downtown Amherst, Nova Scotia, our fully equipped pottery studio is your space to try something new, get creative, and make those clay dreams happen.

Shop. Create. Socialize. Repeat.

Get your hands into classes, workshops, pottery painting, and open studio time. Come for the clay, stay for the company, and see where your creativity takes you.

Owned and operated by Alicia Whitty of Alicia Kate Pottery Co., Messy Hands is also home base for Alicia’s online shop. Drop by to browse the pottery, find your next creative adventure, or simply say hello.

It’s a good day to get messy. Come join us!

What's happening at the studio

Workshops & Classes

Hands-on pottery workshops and classes for every skill level. No experience needed, just bring your curiosity.

Explore Classes

Community Studio Access

Book time in the studio to work on your own pieces in a relaxed, creative space.

Pottery Painting

Pick a piece of pottery and paint it your way. A relaxed, colourful way to get creative, no experience needed.

See the gallery
The Messy Hands Community Studio building

Isn't it cute?

Where to find us

The studio is located at:

104 Victoria Street East, Amherst, Nova Scotia

Studio hours

  • Monday

    Closed

  • Tuesday

    Closed

  • Wednesday

    12 PM – 8 PM

  • Thursday

    12 PM – 8 PM

  • Friday

    12 PM – 8 PM

  • Saturday

    12 PM – 8 PM

  • Sunday

    12 PM – 8 PM

This month at a glance

Workshops, classes and open studio times for the month.

Shop Alicia Kate Pottery Co in person

Messy Hands is the official retailer of Alicia Kate Pottery Co. Come by the studio to see and shop all of our online products in person.

Browse the online shop
A lineup of colourful handmade pottery by Alicia Kate Pottery Co