Bring Fido to Fire It! Ceramics in Port Aransas, one of the largest Paint Your Own Ceramics Studios in the state of Texas. Choose from thousands of mugs, housewares, platters, decor and kids' pieces to paint, and they’ll fire it up for you. Maybe a set of new handpainted bowls would make your pup’s tail wag? Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join you inside as you create your masterpiece.

Stay nearby at Alister Square Inn, where treats are available at the front desk and there’s a grassy relief area with a waste station onsite. The inn is within walking distance of Port Aransas Beach, where you can take your leashed pooch for a walk on the sandy shores.

Learn to paint from the professionals at Santa Fe Art Classes. Book a two-hour session and unleash your creative mojo while your furry compadre judges from afar. Trained teachers and working artists will show you the ropes and guide you step-by-step to ensure your stunning sunflower or still-life bowl of fruit is worthy of being hung on your bathroom wall. When you’re finished putting the final touches on your masterpiece, spend time exploring all that dog-friendly Santa Fe has to offer.

If staying in the area, the Courtyard by Marriott Santa Fe provides spacious pet-friendly rooms at an affordable price.

Inspired by the owner’s yellow Labrador Retriever, Leaping Dog Art Studios offers would-be Monets a comfy and inviting space for drawing lessons, pottery workshops and art parties. Children and adults of all ages can learn the basics or fine-tune their skills with help from a staff of talented instructors and working artists. The goal at Leaping Dog is to provide locals and visitors a place to express the creative freedom that dwells inside us all. Leashed pups are welcome to share the experience, but they must be pre-approved by contacting the studio.

Candlewood Suites Bordentown-Trenton provides nearby pet-friendly rooms, and the 20-acre greenspace at Freedom Barks Dog Park can be reached in 15 minutes by car.

Nestled in the Historic Depot District in downtown Richmond, Paint the Towne studio offers classes in canvas, pottery painting, clay sculpture and glass jewelry. Choose from more than 400 pieces of dinnerware, figurines and decor to paint. Once finished, the staff will glaze and fire your hand-decorated keepsake to give it a smooth, shiny finish. You can even craft Fido his very own food or water bowl monogrammed with his personal paw print. Book a private “Wine and Canvas” party which includes a tasting and two glasses of vino for $10 per person. Leashed pups are encouraged to join the festivities.

Pooches can rest comfortably at the nearby Best Western Classic Inn, and stretch their legs off leash at the fully fenced Hill’s Bark Park.

For a relaxing, fun time in Plano, stop by Painting With a Twist in the Lakeside Market Shopping Center. Whether solo or in a group, you can flex your artistic muscles throughout the week at one of several instructional sessions. Attend a 21-and-over “Group Therapy” to enjoy a glass of your favorite wine and your choice of tasty snacks while you work on your masterpiece. The limit is one person (and dog) per seat, and advance paid reservations are required to paint. Leashed dogs are always welcome.

After working up an appetite with your artistic endeavors, grab a bite to eat at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar which has a menu just for creative canines. Then sleep in style at the pet-friendly NYLO Dallas Plano Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, located only two miles from Painting With a Twist.

Pawcasso Art Studio & Pet Boutique combines a love of art and animals to form a community gathering place that opens its arms to all two- and four-legged family members. The studio offers day and night paint classes as well as after-school lessons for kids. Adults can take part in Paint and Sip sessions on Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons. The Pet Boutique also sells three flavors of handcrafted, all-natural dog treats. A portion of the profits from the studio and boutique are donated to animal rescue and rehabilitation centers around the world. Pups are allowed in the studio to serve as inspiration or provide moral support.

Cupsogue Beach County Park, where leashed dogs are welcome on the beach, is only a few minutes away if you’re looking for more “inspawration.” Drive 10 miles up the shoreline to the pet-friendly Southampton Inn, located in the historic Long Island village of Southampton. Pets receive yummy treats and feeding bowls upon arrival.

Let the creative juices flow with Fido at Art Signals Studio in Maynard, MA. Your leashed dog is welcome to join you inside for a paint-your-own pottery session or while you pick out a to-go kit for painting at home. At-home kids include additional mediums other than pottery and include painting on canvas and glass fusing. You may even be greeted by their resident Yorkshire Terriers during your visit. Reservations are recommended but not required.

You can let your pup run off any pent-up energy at Maynard Dog Park before checking in at Holiday Inn Express Boston - Milford an IHG Hotel, where he’ll be greeted with a dog bone.

This one-stop studio for all things arts and crafts offers wannabe Jackson “Pawlocks” a variety of scheduled classes, or you can set up a private lesson with friends, family and furry pals. Participate in pottery making, canvas painting, glass fusing and clay sculpture. If you want to add a bit more cheer to the proceedings, BYOB events are also available after 5 p.m. Classes and events can be booked through PaintSome Pottery’s website. Leashed pets are permitted in the studio.

For clean, cozy and affordable accommodations less than five miles from PaintSome Pottery, book a stay at the Comfort Inn Lehigh Valley West. You can take Fido with you to Union and Finch’s heated outdoor seating area for dinner and drinks, too.