DiamondCore has some of the best pottery/ceramic tools in the business, and what a treat it is to…read morevisit the store in-person! I know potters, whether professionals or hobbyists, who swear by their products from across the world, so when I found out they had a store in San Diego... well, I had to stop by. First of all, the store itself has limited hours. They mostly run their business online, so make sure you check their hours before visiting. They are well-stocked with most of their items, and though there was only one employee, he was so patient with all my questions and willing to check the backstock for any items I wanted to take a look at! There are sample tools and swatches of every item they have, from their famous carving/trimming tools, handle extruders, glaze swatches, and even samples of bisque/finished pieces that have been sanded with their diamond sanding products. They also sell a healthy selection of Aardvark clays (both cone 5 and cone 10 varieties) and offer a discount if you buy more than 50 lbs. I bought 50lbs of clay, a couple of carving tools, and a variety of sanding pads. I wanted to get a set of their diamond sanding discs as well, but they were completely sold out after the holidays. I think I'll be buying those online, but it's really nice to be able to see everything in person before purchasing!

This was my first experience visiting Diamond Core Tools. My son had given me a tool for Christmas…read moreand it was slightly damaged. I was greeted nicely, and without question, was given a new tool. I am very impressed with the customer service, and the tool. I highly recommend it.

Very talented artist a hidden Gem in Spanish Village His…read morestudio has an amazing variety of very original ceramic pieces ranging from huge sculptures to hand carved unique functional pottery.

I took a class with my older brother and Mom with Doug this past summer. I have taken ceramics…read moreclasses before in school and at other studios -- Doug is by far the most talented ceramics teacher I have been fortunate to be a pupil of. Thank you Doug!

Excellent service, owner Chuck, is very knowledgeable and willing to help and teach. I will only…read moreshop here for crystals and gemstones!

You'll walk out feeling better than you walked in! Chuck runs such a great store and positive vibes…read moreare all you experience during your time here. Such a huge selection of stones and jewelry that are so pre ious and unique! Thank you for such great service every time I stop by! :-D

I love the bright open feeling of the new studio. (Today was my first day in the new space.) Annie…read moreis a patient teacher. She helped me with all the basics and then the challenges when I tried something new. She also has helped people with a lot of experience refine their technique and also top take on new challenges. The studio has the warm feeling of a community and now that we are in a new, larger space, there is finally room for a few more potters.

Popped in to check this adorable little shop out. Possibly greeted by the owner. No greetings…read morewhatsoever, just a big "No openings, try other pottery shops in San Diego" with a smile. How disappointing. I guess we will check out other shops for our creativity.

Awesome little pottery studio! We stumbled upon this studio, cruising the art shops at Liberty…read moreStation. We stopped by while Leah was teaching a private class and it looked like so much fun. So.... We immediately made a reservation for a class and got a private class 2 weeks later. And here we are... The class was so fun! We started with a clump of clay and ended up with wonderful, functional, and pieces of art. Our teacher, Leah, was a great teacher! She was patient and explained everything! She had the perfect balance of teaching and then letting us work the clay a little of our own way. She kept us on track so we actually made 2 very unique pots. Very unique is my way of saying crooked and lopsided but lots of character. Lol We had a solid hour and got to work a few different pieces. For the price and friendliness and fun, I suggest this class for beginners or any level really. Oh! And check out the awesome pottery for sale! Leah is an amazing artist with some very nice pieces for sale.

Nancy is such a great instructor! Highly recommend taking classes with her and the studioread more

I've been driving by this place for months and even with drive by glances it always sounded really…read morecool without knowing what it was. I finally pulled over to grab a flyer, and ending up quickly after signing up for the Wednesday paint to music class with zero idea basically of what to expect. I do paint etc, but truly beginners and every person of every ability are perfect for this class, which really is about expressing your unique style and feelings and self ! I was most pleasantly surprised by how the class just felt like such a sweet community meetup. It was so fun to hear everyone's stories and see it represented in their art; each painting was so so amazing in its unique style and all were so different. Additionally, the studio with the paint walls is so cool and having the freedom to dance and throw paint and get messy was truly just so refreshing and relaxing.

I have attended this studio several times as an art student and enjoyed the "Paint to Music"…read moreexperience. Of course, when it came to booking a special day for a team of colleagues, I was excited to have them experience this joyful creative workshop as well. I made a studio reservation with the owner Tish and paid a premium rate to have a guided experience for the group before she was open to the public. Before the event, I signed a contract with Tish, where she had listed the goals of the rental as "Creative experience for team building and reducing stress" Unfortunately, Tish forgot that she had double booked the studio-- so our time at her venue was not exclusive. During our reservation, the space was shared with another group, it was loud, and Tish was disorganized. It was not the "stress-relieving" experience that was outlined in our goals. Tish is a kind person with a unique artistic perspective, however, I would not make a reservation with her again- as I feel she is not as organized as she could be.

I love bringing my ceramics to Shape Theory Studio for firing. The studio is always clean and well…read moreorganized, and owners are incredibly responsive, friendly and very helpful every time I've had a question. Great prices, complete set of tools, and an overall amazing neighborhood studio. Highly recommend

We signed up for the BYOB Friday Night ceramics class and had the absolute pleasure of learning…read morefrom Melissa--who made the whole experience even better. The class was the perfect mix of fun, creativity, and calm. Whether you've touched clay before or not, Melissa made us feel at ease and totally capable. She gave just the right amount of guidance without hovering, letting us explore and enjoy the process. The space itself is welcoming and unpretentious, with good energy and a cozy vibe that made it easy to relax. Having the option to bring our own drinks didn't hurt either--made it feel like a laid back date night. Highly recommend if you're looking for something new and creative to do in San Diego We'll definitely be back!

Annie G has a good selection of art and stamping-related products. She runs great sales quite…read moreoften, and you can get good deals. Check out her samples for some art inspiration! You will be happy you did!

Love this studio. Ann is really fun and helpful. Always great to come and work on my projects on…read moreFree Craft Friday.