Tariq taught my friends and me (group of 5) on a Saturday at 5pm. We appreciated the clarity of…read more his instructions and ability to identify what to correct in our technique (we were all beginners haha). I am inspired to try to take more classes after this session!

Had an amazing time with my daughters on Mother's Day weekend with our first pottery throwing…read moreexperience. All the ladies there were very friendly and our instructor was very helpful! Definitely inspired us to continue our pottery journey! Thank you again Handled Pottery!! We even brought our own custom aprons!

Agree that the items are outrageously expensive (especially since you can find the same for a…read morefraction of the price elsewhere), but I've come to realize that we're really paying for the experience, materials and time spent at the store. I chose a small sushi plate ($38) and ended up spending 3 hours choosing the colors, chatting and painting. The employees mostly leave you be (which I appreciate) and are super knowledgeable about the process if you have any questions. After you're done, drop off the item with the employee to fire up your items and you should get a call around 3-5 days later. Overall a pleasant experience and place to hangout and chill with your buddies.

I was able to participate in their new event series. They kicked it off with "One Wicked Party". I…read morethought it would be really cool to attend since the movie will be in theaters pretty soon. When I arrived, it looks like the event was going on during regular business hours open to the public and not private which made it difficult to tell who was participating in the actual event. Since it was my first time there, I thought the staff would give me a brief rundown after checking in and paying... instead, I was left to figure it out until I finally had to ask what's the protocol here. That rubbed me the wrong way! I also noticed the staff had their friends there too and it was a distraction instead of staff being attentive to customers especially new ones. Another staff came in a bit later and started to interact with us and provided the information I wanted to hear from the very start. She seemed more seasoned than the other staff I encountered earlier. She really turned things around and this event ended up to be not bad at all. She actually saved this review from being a 1-star.

Literally one of my favorite things to do with the kids. No reservations necessary! You walk in,…read morepick what you'd like to paint, check in at the register, they tell you where your seat is, and then you let your creativity take over from there! They have so many options to choose from. As of lately my favorites have been plates/ trinket boxes. The employees are always so friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, even with "Latte" in the name, they don't serve coffee. But you're welcome to bring your own! I'm already looking forward to the next visit!

I'm sooo happy I stumbled across this art studio in downtown Vista Village while I waited to see a…read moremovie nearby. Going to Clay 'N Latte was a greaaat way to pass the time! I'm always trying to find ways to tap into my creativity and voilà, Clay 'N Latte. It's been up and running at this location since 2004 making its artful imprint on the community. When I entered the studio, the staff were very friendly and helpful creating a welcoming environment for art expression. One of the them checked me in. Another one walked me through what was on the table and where to find things. I appreciated their genuine assistance throughout my artwork. I can tell it's a popular place with the amount of people already there doing something creative for Easter weekend. All in all, I had a positive experience. I just looove my Easter egg!! I'll definitely go back for the adult events and strongly recommend this family-owned business to the Yelp Community :-) FYI - They don't have lattes.

My daughter is 7 and really enjoyed her first pottery throwing experience! I purchased her a 1 on 1…read morelesson. She's HOOKED! We will be back with the whole family!! My daughter wanted to type something "thank you for making me having the BEST pottery throwing class EVER definitely 5 STARS"

I love it here!! My friend and I came in for a pottery class and we had the best time! The staff…read moreare so warm and welcoming and genuinely make you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in. You can tell how much they care about creating a great experience for everyone- no matter your skill level. You can really feel that the owner, Emma, has put so much heart into the studio and creating a beautiful space for anyone who walks through the door. I love this place so much and am so grateful I found such a community here! Can't wait to book one of their happy hours!

I loved my first visit to this studio, from the moment I walked in, the friendliness of the amazing…read morestaff, the setting, the atmosphere is just perfect for me. What I liked the most , No rush, you absolutely feel like you're at your own studio and if can't finish your project in one visit, you simply leave it safely at the cart with the other unfinished projects and come back during studio hours to continue painting until it's completed. I LOVE that concept!basically you paint at your own time during studio hours. They provide everything, paints, brushes, etc you just pay for your project of choice. I love this place highly recommended for a date night, girls date night, solo time, any event you can think of, groups of 6 or more require reservations. Ceramic painting, canvas, candles and so much more. I'll definitely be going back over the next few days to finish my very detailed skull! Recently moved from Texas and this is one of my new favorite places. Thank you One Spot, you got a new regular

I had an amazing time at The Hot Spot in 4S Ranch!!…read more I took my friend for her birthday and we had a blast. A fun, creative art workshop where you can pick from a variety of options from painting pottery to making candles to building your own garden pot. The prices are clearly written on the item and it's all inclusive (the item, all materials, and use of their facility) so no additional fees other than tax. Most items were between $20-35. The owner was friendly and welcoming. There's plenty of free parking in the large shared lot. You're allowed to bring your own drinks and food as well. We opted to make candles and it was really fun. You start with picking out your glassware, then cutting up the colored wax pieces you want to use and fill them in your glassware, then choosing which glitter color and scent you want. They pour hot wax to mold it all together and the candles ready to go within 15 mins. A great activity for all ages including adults. This would be a great option for any type of celebration, date night, hang out with friends, or spending time with your kids. There's something for everyone.

Came in on a whim and decided to check out this studio while I waited for my food order from…read moreTanner's Prime Burger to finish. This studio is adorable and the owner was really friendly and informative. I learned a lot about their classes and how they have a 7 session weekly workshop series for $395. I also bought some bowls from Raw. They're super cute!

I love this studio. The experience, the atmosphere and the staff are top notch. I appreciate that…read morethe studio welcomes all levels and the teachers help provide as much assistance as you need. Would highly recommend checking it out.

Art Café is amazing! Such a nice Yelp Elite experience. The staff was so prepared, and it gave us a…read morewonderfully relaxed, slow-paced vibe where we could get some great 1:1 time before having to head out. We ended up opting for these cute heart-shaped bowls. Even though I live in NY, they were so accommodating and were able to prep the piece so it could safely make the trip back home with me. They were just so nice! It's all about the views, the incredibly helpful staff, and the immaculate vibes. Vibe: Cozy, welcoming, and effortlessly charming art café located in the mall. Family-friendly and genuinely wonderful.

I took my nephew here so he can get crafty. This place is clean and has a lot of ceramics to paint…read morefrom. I love the variety! My nephew ended up doing his own painting on a canvas. He had fun and we will be coming back to paint one of the ceramic figurines!

I have been to The Hot Spot a couple of times now, the first time I made slime with my 4 year old…read moreniece. She and I had a great time, when i saw that someone had their birthday here, I knew I had to too. I reached out to them via Instagram and set up a date and time and it was simple and easy. You can even have outside food too, so I brought a pizza, cake, waters and chips and my friends brought snacks too. When I arrived with my friend, we were greeted and brought to our table. The team here are so sweet and kind, they decorated the table and painted Happy Birthday, it was soo sweet. Typical Virgo, bought a banner but didn't have to use it because they were so kind to do that for me. It was definitely busy and packed so I'm glad I made reservations, my friends all started to trickle in until our whole table for 20 was full. It's definitely Pick Your Own Adventure, most of us chose to paint pottery, while others made slime and create a mosaic, it was so fun. I ended up choosing a heart shape plate and painted it, it was so fun getting to celebrate my birthday with my friends painting cups and plates or guitars or whatever any wanted to do. We usually go and have a dinner or brunch so this was definitely a fun change. I had my nieces and nephew draw a little part on my plate, I can't wait to pick it up on Thursday!

Took my guy here for his birthday so we could do some ceramic painting together. Thank gawd they…read morelet you come back to finish because we took way longer than I'd like to admit on these, but they came out super cute! It can get really crowded on the weekends so be prepared. Would come back here especially since it's in a great location with plenty else to do. Great way to spend hours of fun with friends, family, or as a date.

Great visit with our boys! The owner was so kind and took extra time with my youngest to show him…read morearound.

We had such a wonderful experience at Color Me Mine! The studio was clean, welcoming, and so much…read morefun. Quinn was especially sweet, patient, and incredibly helpful throughout our visit. She made us feel so welcome and was always there to answer questions or offer assistance with a smile. We had a great time creating together and can't wait to come back. Thank you, Quinn, for making our visit such a positive experience!

So fun! The ambiance is the best! The historic hotel right on Del Mar, painting with your friends…read moreor family is such a memorable experience to add to your calendar while visiting San Clemente! It's a little pricy but worth the memory!

What a charming create or paint your own pottery shop! I LOVED my experience. located in the heart…read moreof downtown San Clemente in the historic Hotel San Clemente Apartments lobby. There are table both inside and outside on the patio. Plenty of pottery options for painting. I really liked that there was no separate studio fee, that everything was included in the price of the pottery. The staff is super helpful and knowledgeable. I needed help with tool recommendations and the staff help me pick out the ones that would work best for my mug. I also was impressed with the final glaze. I have painted a few pottery pieces over the years and the glaze at Fired Up is the absolute best! I also loved being out on the patio on a warm-ish afternoon, chatting with friends and painting away. Highly recommend for a fun activity in San Clemente!