Joe Picasso's

Joe Picasso's Ceramic Pottery Studio in Fort Lauderdale brings to life the opportunity to pretend like you're in art class any time that the mood may strike.

Well, so long as the mood strikes between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, or 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Sundays.

Whatever time you decide to get artsy, make sure you leave yourself at least a 2-hour window. When you walk into the whimsical Joe's during the day time, you'll see clusters of children working away on ceramics and mosaics. But, art-curious adults can find projects here too. Late weekend hours accomodate date nights and social outings. Follow this story to get the scoop on Joe Picasso's from Intown 411's recent visit...

Here's how it work:

Decide whether you're going to paint a ceramic figurine or make a mosaic. If ceramics are your thing, choose your favorite item from a wall of objects that includes serving platters, vases, mugs, espresso cups and other decorative figurines. Then, pick out some colors from a large wall display, pull up a chair at one of eight tables and get to work.

If you're thinking that a mosaic is just the thing to complement that new coffee table, choose a mirror, plaque or other surface and pick your tesserae (those multicolored pieces pictured on the left), design your mosaic, let it dry, apply the grout and clean it off the surface. If this all sounds a bit tricky, don't worry. You've got all of the time in the world and help is all around you.

It doesn't matter how long it takes to create your piece; there are no time constraints or additional fees. Wandering Joe's, assistants, are on hand to answer questions and to provide an artistic eye. Coffee, soda, water and chips can be purchased for reasonable prices. Joe Picasso's has a seperate party room for birthdays, bridal and baby showers, and other occasions.

The huge paintbrush hanging from the ceiling and the oversized tree in the back conjures the free-spirited feeling of an elementary school art class. Kids fit right in, but adults can release their inner children and remember what it's like indulge that creative spark.

Joe Picasso's is located at 1495 N. Federal Hwy in Fort Lauderdale. This shopping center -- it's the one with Bellini's Brick Oven Pizzeria out front -- is located north of Sunrise Boulevard on Federal. Call for more information at 954-462-2551 or visit the website at joepicassos.com.

Joe Picasso's is also working with Intown411 and the Humane Society of Broward County in the You Save, They're Saved! program. With every purchase of an Intown411 discount certificate to Joe Picasso's, 25% of the proceeds go directly to the HSBC to help our furry friends in need!

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