Paint, Sip, and Gather All Ages
Bismarck's newest indoor creative space pairs pottery painting with a curated soda shop.
Craft Shared Moments Worth Keeping
A downtown-adjacent Bismarck studio where pottery, soda, and good company come together
Sip & Swirl is Bismarck's only space that combines pottery painting, a soda shop, and private event hosting under one roof. When your looking for a welcoming indoor destination — one that works for families, friend groups, and creative individuals alike — fills a real gap regardless of the weather outside.
If you've been looking for something that isn't a traditional bar or a stuffy studio, this is it.
Whether you're stopping in solo or coordinating a group, the experience is designed to move at your pace. You pick a piece from the rotating seasonal selection, paint it while your drink of choice is within arm's reach, and leave knowing your finished work will be ready for pickup about a week later once it's gone through the kiln.
Sip & Swirl is built around the idea that creativity and community belong in the same room. The space is all-ages by design, and the combination of hands-on activity and a thoughtfully stocked soda menu keeps it genuinely enjoyable — not just tolerable — for everyone at the table.
Our Services
Private Event Hosting
Reserve a two-hour block for your group — pricing starts at $250 for up to 10 guests, with room to grow from there.
Pottery Painting
Choose from pre-made pieces, paint them in-house, and pick up your finished work one week later after kiln firing.
Build Something Memorable Together
Interested in hosting a private event? Visit our Private Event Hosting page to explore booking options, event details, and pricing.
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From First Sip to Finished Piece
The flow at Sip & Swirl is straightforward: walk in, choose your pottery piece from the current seasonal selection, and start painting whenever you're ready. Soda shop orders can be placed at any point during your visit, making it easy to enjoy a refreshing drink while getting creative. Looking to celebrate a special occasion? Sip & Swirl offers birthday party bookings for two-hour sessions at $175 for up to 10 guests, with an additional charge of $10 per person for groups larger than 10. For larger gatherings or special occasions, private events are also available in two-hour blocks starting at $250 for up to 10 guests. Whether you're stopping in for a casual afternoon, celebrating a birthday, or hosting a private event, Sip & Swirl makes it easy to enjoy a fun, creative experience with friends and family.
Walk-ins are welcome when space allows, so you don't always need a reservation to drop by. That said, booking ahead is the reliable way to guarantee your group has room to spread out and paint without interruption. Finished pottery goes through kiln firing after your session and is ready for pickup approximately one week later.
Here's a closer look at what a visit to Sip & Swirl includes:
- Pottery pieces available from a rotating seasonal selection — something new to choose from throughout the year
- Custom soda creations built to order, plus a curated menu for those who'd rather let someone else decide
- Private event blocks bookable for groups, with a pricing structure that scales by headcount
- A downtown-adjacent location in Bismarck that's easy to reach when the weather outside isn't cooperating
Ready to reserve your group's session? Use the contact form on this site to book a private event or reach out to hold your pottery time.
Showing Up the Same Way Every Time
Sip & Swirl enters the Bismarck community with a clear commitment: an all-ages space that doesn't require you to fit a specific mold to feel at home here. The studio's downtown-adjacent location was chosen deliberately — accessible, central, and positioned to serve the kind of mix of people who make a neighborhood feel alive. From its first week open, the goal is consistency in what visitors can count on finding.
The combination of a structured pottery process — pre-made pieces, in-house painting, kiln-fired pickup — and a soda shop that lets you genuinely customize your drink means the experience holds up whether it's your first visit or your fifth.
Seasonal pottery rotations keep things from going stale, and the all-ages format means Sip & Swirl can be the answer to more kinds of occasions than most single-concept spaces.
Sip & Swirl is officially open and ready to welcome you! Whether you're planning a casual visit, birthday party, or private event, reach out through our contact form to reserve your spot or learn more about booking.
