Plainfield, IN

The Shops at Perry Crossing announces the upcoming opening of The Hot Spot, a new pottery, painting, and craft studio

03 March 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Shops at Perry Crossing today announced that The Hot Spot, a pottery, painting, and craft studio offering hands-on creative experiences for all ages, will open at the center this spring. The Hot Spot will be located at 313 Marketplace Mile, Suite G620, Plainfield, IN, positioned between X-Golf Plainfield and Dick's Sporting Goods.

The Hot Spot brings a unique blend of interactive art activities, DIY projects, and instructor-led workshops designed to inspire creativity in a welcoming studio environment. Guests can choose from a wide assortment of pottery pieces and craft materials, with opportunities to paint, glaze, design, and personalize their creations. The concept is built around community connection and accessible art making, making it a popular destination for families, friend gatherings, private events, and group activities.

The addition of The Hot Spot supports the continued evolution of The Shops at Perry Crossing as a shopping and lifestyle destination for memorable, experience-driven offerings. With its hands-on format and community-centered programming, the studio aligns with the center's commitment to providing dynamic spaces where guests can learn, create, and enjoy time together.

"We are excited to welcome The Hot Spot to The Shops at Perry Crossing as we continue expanding our lineup of engaging, experiential tenants. Their creative studio environment offers something truly special for guests of all ages and reinforces our commitment to building a place where the community can gather, explore, and make lasting memories," said Mandy Bishop, Marketing Manager of The Shops at Perry Crossing.

Mandy Bishop, Marketing Manager of The Shops at Perry Crossing

The studio's website, which includes details on upcoming classes, party offerings, and project galleries, can be found at www.thehotspotstudios.com/plainfield-in.

The Hot Spot is expected to open in May 2026. Additional updates will be shared at www.perry-crossing.com as the opening approaches.

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About The Shops at Perry Crossing:
The Shops at Perry Crossing is a vibrant open-air lifestyle center located in Plainfield, Indiana, just off U.S. Highway 40 and easily accessible from I-70. Anchored by leading national retailers including JCPenney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ulta Beauty, Barnes & Noble, Victoria’s Secret, and H&M, the center features more than 50 national and regional retail, dining, and service brands. Managed by JLL, the property offers a walkable, pedestrian-friendly layout with signature amenities such as fountains, patio dining, and a spacious Town Square. The landscaped common area serves as a focal point for year-round, family-friendly events and community activations, making The Shops at Perry Crossing a go-to destination for shopping, dining, and gathering in suburban Indianapolis. For the latest news and updates, visit Perry-Crossing.com.

About Poag Development Group:
Over three decades ago, Dan Poag, with then-business partner Terry McEwen, founded the predecessor to today’s Poag Development Group and coined the term “lifestyle center” to describe what is now the most in-demand retail real estate design. From subtle design elements to carefully crafted tenant mixes, Poag’s signature ability to translate small details into big experiences creates spaces and places that resonate with comfort, convenience, and connectivity. Poag centers are true community environments, destinations packed with the brands you know and animated with immersive elements that make them memorable and inviting. For more information, please visit PoagDevelopmentGroup.com.

About JLL:
For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with annual revenue of $23.4 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 113,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAY^SM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.