Thomas Rademaker admires the inside of his decorated bowl. He had his 8th birthday party at Ceramic Art Cafe. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media

Thomas Rademaker hands out blank bowls to his friends as they get ready to decorate them during his birthday party at ceramic art cafe. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media

Owner Sue Martin hands out ceramic paint to Thomas Rademaker at his birthday party. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media

Thomas Rademaker's friends line up to get their ceramic paint from owner Sue Martin as they get ready to decorate their bowls. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media

Some ceramic pieces have been decorated to show what the finished product could look like. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media

Thomas Rademaker bends to his task as he paints his bowl with his own designs. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media