5★ Google Rating
21 reviews
BYOB Welcome
Bring your own drinks
Walk In for Pottery
Call ahead for candle making
Create Something You'll Keep Forever
MADE @ The Local is Centerville's paint-your-own pottery and candle studio — no experience needed. Paint your own pottery, pour a custom candle, and leave with something handmade. Bring your friends, bring your drinks, and lose track of time in the best way.
A quick drive from Spring Hill, Columbia, Dickson, and Franklin.
Our candle-making experience is perfect for date nights, girls' nights, bachelorette parties, and team outings. Choose from over 30 fragrance options — everything from warm vanilla and fresh linen to seasonal scents that rotate throughout the year. No experience needed. Our staff walks you through every step: choosing your vessel, mixing your fragrance blend, pouring, and setting. Your candle goes home with you the same day. Starting at $18 per candle.
How It Works
Pottery
- Choose a bisque piece from the shelf
- Paint it using our glazes and tools
- Leave it with us — we glaze and fire in-house
- Pick up in 7–14 days (or we ship it)
Candles
- Choose a vessel and fragrance
- Our staff helps you mix and pour
- Wait for it to cool and set
- Take it home the same day
What Makers Are Saying
We had the best time painting pottery! The staff was so helpful and patient with our kids. BYOB made it even more fun for the adults.
Calista H.
MADE @ The Local
What a fun date night! We painted pottery and poured candles. The staff was amazing and the whole experience was so relaxing.
Acacia N.
MADE @ The Local
Such a sweet time to fellowship with friends and paint pottery. I loved how easy the process was. I chose to paint a mug — I've been drinking from it every morning since I picked it up!
Allison H.
MADE @ The Local
Things to Do in Centerville, TN
Looking for things to do in Centerville, TN? MADE @ The Local is one of the area's most unique creative experiences. Paint pottery, pour candles, bring your own drinks, and leave with something you made yourself. We're a short drive from Spring Hill, Columbia, Dickson, and Franklin — the perfect creative day trip from anywhere in Middle Tennessee. Pair your MADE visit with lunch downstairs at The LOCAL Place cafe and a stroll around the historic public square.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation?
For pottery painting, no reservation needed — walk in anytime. For candle making, please call us at (931) 729-8459 before your visit. Our wax takes about 90 minutes to heat up, so a quick heads-up means everything's hot and ready when you arrive. For large groups (6+), we recommend booking ahead at /made/book.
Can I bring my own drinks?
Yes — BYOB is welcome! Bring wine, beer, or whatever you like. We also have coffee and drinks from the cafe downstairs.
How long does pottery take to fire?
Pottery is glazed and fired in-house. Pieces are ready for pickup in 7–14 days. We can ship to out-of-state addresses too.
Do you offer wheel throwing?
No — we specialize in paint-your-own pottery (pre-made bisque pieces). We do not offer wheel throwing or hand-building from raw clay.
Can I take candles home the same day?
Yes! Candles cool and set during your visit and go home with you the same day.
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