Wowie! Let me start off by saying Saturday afternoons are busy!! We (My friend and I) walked in and…read morethere was a line so we were put on the waitlist and they called when there was a table open for us. We had to wait for about an hour, no worries we know Saturdays are busy. Everything else went very smoothly service was quick even with the amount of people there and we never felt rushed. It was very fun to paint and all the tools are labels and easy to read. BUT the one thing they didn't have was pencils. Thats easy to get over though with how much fun it is to paint pottery! Would recommend if you need a fun place to go.

This place was a blast! Plenty of space upstairs and downstairs for a small group of 2 or a large…read moregroup of 8 people to sit comfortably. You pick from a large selection of pottery to paint and prices are on the underside. An entire wall of paint with as many colors as you want. You come back in a week to pick up your finished piece. Staff is so friendly and helpful for first timers. They also have a large selection of tea and food to have while you paint. I absolutely loved this experience with the 5 other girls I went with. Will definitely be back to paint more pottery

Beautiful store with lots of fun products, people, and a terrific Americano. They should always…read morehave a pot of drip coffee available, but alas, no place is perfect. Frannie is a sensational artist who happens to be a great conversationalist and barista. Go and pick up a paintbrush (not required, of course, but fun as well).

This is an amazing space. So much creativity and inspiration and yet not at all intimidating. Great…read morecoffee and a great vibe. I did my first Stone Painting this past weekend and really can't wait to come back to do more things The Hub has to offer. Great job with this community GEM.

We walked in without an appointment on a Saturday afternoon, and the staff were super friendly and…read morehelpful explaining how to get started. We came to paint "Happy Birthday" and "Santa's Cookies" plates for our baby, but I was already eyeing other pieces to paint next time! They have a great variety of ceramics to choose from and they don't charge extra for the speckled paints like some places do, which is such a nice perk. Perfect rainy-day activity with friends, family, or your spouse. There's truly something for everyone!

What a cool shop. It's so important to have businesses like Stuffington's around. They are a…read morecommunity connector- a place for creative outlet, welcoming of kids, and I was very impressed to hear they regularly host events that support individuals with disabilities. The owner Claire is a wonderful human being and with all of the large corporations around, it's great to have a local spot like Stuffington's that focuses on community and bringing people together.

The Whidbey Art Escape is a family-friendly place to paint your own pottery, create fused glass…read moreart, and work with clay either by hand-building or the wheel. Tina, the owner, will welcome and guide you through the process with patience and humor, no matter your age! It's a wonderful way to spend the day or even just a couple of hours with your kids, your friends, or even your sweetie. I can't speak highly enough of this place. As a long time customer, I'm greeted with hugs and waves from other regular customers, although Tina really treats everyone like an old friend, even when it's your first visit. Whether you are a local or just visiting Whidbey Island, you should stop by and spend a few fun, relaxing hours here exploring your creativity and maybe even making some new friends!

This place is wonderful! I have come here many times this year with my two kids, ages 6 and 2, and…read morewe always have a great time. The staff are warm, welcoming and really helpful. There are Legos for the little ones to play with if they finish their projects early. I also love the glass fusing, which also comes in kid-friendly varieties. We love Whidbey Art Escape!

Very cute friend/family/couple date spot. I love coming here, especially on a classic Seattle rainy…read moreday when there's not much to do. I could be here for hours painting things, and I love how pretty the color show up after they come out of the kiln. There's a wide variety of ceramics to choose from there are a little bit expensive sometimes, but if you go once in a while I think it's totally worth it.

We called ahead on a Friday to see what the availability is and it's only walk-in so we went after…read morework. The staff was friendly and helped us understand the process of picking out a piece and painting it. There are also instructions on the wall on the steps you need to take to decorate your piece and there are labels everywhere to make sure you know what you're doing. When you first walk in, you pick a piece of pottery out to decorate/paint. There are a ton of items to select from including bowls, mugs figurines, and plates. I picked a little bowl to paint and pulled up my Pinterest board for inspiration. I went to go pick out my colors and they all had swatches on them with 1-3 coats of paint to show you how it looks when fired. They also have precision tip paint bottles (in the same selection as the regular paint) for little details and stamps. They provide you with assortment of paint brushes, decorated pieces for inspiration and different foam applicators for ombre looks. They also give you ceramic palettes and a water mug to clean off your paintbrushes. After you're done with decorating, you clean up your items and put them in the correct compartments for the staff to wash. Then you pay and they tell you when you can pick it up (usually within a week). There was only one staff member when we were there, but she was super helpful and kind. As we left around 6 PM on Friday, it got very busy.

Going to the Pottery Nook is a great experience and a fun time. Especially the classes. Kim…read morealways comes up with fun and different projects. I keep going back for more. Thank you Kim.

Love this place so much! Always stop in with my bestfriend when I'm visiting. Friendly staff and…read moregreat vibes

True rating: 4.5/5 I had a lovely time with my sisters for a…read moremuch needed outing! This is a great brunch spot with the girlies, a super fun work event, the perfect birthday activity for any age - and you get to take home something memorable. Something you created alongside people you shared this memory with! Did I mention that there's FOOD? I just got a coffee this day, but my sisters had some tea and a pastrami sandwich. I stole a bite of the sandwich, it was indeed delicious. Next time, I'm going for a brunch outing and I WILL be indulging in some mimosas. The most beautiful pain and sip place I can think of. So you come in, order food and drinks if you'd like and then find a place to sit. Go pick out the pottery piece you would like - I will warn you, this is the hardest part of the process. After that, there's a station with all the supplies you may need (paint and paint palettes, paint swatches after firing, brushes, sponges, stencils, paper towels, food paper to sit things on, water bowls, I'm sure there's more I'm missing). Return to your table, paint, order more food, play with the super fun games they have?? (We played with a miniature pool table. Sure, it was missing some balls, but how often do I get to play with a mini pool table?), and when you're ALL done, take your piece to the counter. They'll have you take a picture of your item before paying for it. You will use this picture to pick up the item(s)! You pay for it and it's ready to pickup in 8 days! Plan ahead :) I do wish that there was a little more guidance when you arrive, but with that being said, everything *is* on their website. Some information is a little confusing or not current, however. I also wish that this place was a bit better staffed, but I know that's an issue many face and this business appears to be fixing! When it was a little rushed, I could sense the frustration of the person behind the food counter. Completely understandable, but it leaves room for improvement! Overall, I can't wait to come back to this place. I painted the plate, and I kinda want to try this again and see if I can improve! Can't wait to bring my mom here, maybe for Mother's Day?! You know what, let's all bring our moms here and create something special - memories and pottery!

Came in with 10 people for a booked painting session on Saturday at 7pm!…read more This place is super cute and pottery painting is always fun! I like that they serve more food than other places I've been, so you can eat dinner while you paint. We ordered the charcuterie board for 6, 2 pizzas, and a few bottles of wine. The charcuterie board was yummy with classic foods and we really enjoyed both the spring fever and spinach and Gorgonzola pizza! The wine list was pretty small with about 4 white options and 4 reds ( I think ?) but we were all satisfied with the ones we got. I like that they had instructions on every table of how to prep and paint everything from beginning to end so we could be very independent through the process! From what I saw, most pieces were between 25-60. They had a decent amount of options to pick from, including a plates, bowls, mugs, and trays, as well as animals and trinket holders. I would've loved a few more paint colors but what they had got the job done! There was a little chaos with the payment because of our reservation, but everything got sorted out and we had a great time! I can't wait to see my finished product! *there is not a dedicated parking lot, only street parking

This is such a great place- so many different choices for kids & adults to get creative! We went as…read morea family to make a memorable handprint of our granddaughter. The owners are so nice as well as their staff- they set you up with clay & different choices of artistic flair. They also have art classes for toddlers & a 24 hour studio for adults. There is something for everyone!

I knew they had the typical pottery painting classes but didn't realize how many different types of…read moreclasses they offered here! We came with some friends to their felting class and had an amazing time. Yatzee was super sweet in helping the kids out and even allowed for one crafter to make her own creative design AND then gave her more supplies to take home to make the actual craft we did in class. Super thankful that they're not super strict with rules, etc so that it was comfortable for all in all of their creative processes. Classes can be pricey and for some reason the mobile version does not accept Apple Pay but otherwise a great experience and a new felter has been born!

Took the grandkids there and we did the splash art. 30 minutes of cranky any music you want and…read moresplash painting anything. I did old sweats. We had a blast. So many different activities and crafts to do. They go with their parents often. Very friendly staff.

Lots of fun stuff to do here. spin, art, tie-dye, fuse, glass, pottery, painting, and paper. We…read morepainted a bowl, heart plate and a vase. We can't wait to see them. We live in another state so my sister in laws pick up our ceramics for us. Can't wait to go back in our next visit to make paper lanterns.

I wanted to come back and update my review now that we've picked up our finished pieces. We're…read moreseriously so happy with how everything turned out! The full process took about 3 weeks total. Our pottery class was on March 29th, we came back to paint on April 12th, and then picked everything up on April 17th. It honestly felt like such a fun extended experience getting to come back and see everything through. The painting portion was super enjoyable too. They offer a variety of glazes, some classic colors included at no extra cost, plus a few specialty options for a small fee. My fiancé chose the "Safari" glaze (just $1 extra), which had these cool glass pieces that melt in the kiln and create such a unique pattern. Definitely worth trying if you want something a little different! Pickup was easy overall. My only small suggestion would be to clarify the pickup hours on the card that's handed out after painting. Google hours seem to reflect member hours, while the hours posted on the door are different. When I arrived, they technically weren't open yet (my mistake, I'm sorry!), but the person at the front desk was super kind and still helped me find my pieces, which I greatly appreciated. Overall, such a great experience from start to finish. Thank you so much Creative Hands Studio, we'll definitely be back!

I started my Taekwondo journey in ITF. I've practiced martial arts for years, especially Taekwondo,…read morebut I never earned my black belt. I was a competitor, and that was my focus. I trained to compete, not to earn belts. As I've gotten older, I'm not old enough to complain, but let's just say I know my body a lot better now. I always thought I knew a lot about Taekwondo because of how long I had trained, but my journey has taught me how much there is still to learn. My first major change came with Master J of Tiger J Kim in Houston. (Non Kukkiwon school) I have tremendous respect for him. He helped me transition from ITF to WT and, more importantly, helped me get my life together. Here is where I also restarted my belts. He used Taekwondo as a platform to change lives. He would tell me to show up, train, and then talk to me like a mentor while reinforcing the principles and tenets of martial arts. He talked to me like a kid sometimes, but honestly, it was something I desperately needed at the time. Because of him, I developed a completely different approach to martial arts, became happier, and even grew closer to my faith, despite that never being his intention. I never earned my black belt under Master J due to military order, but looking back, I believe God had better plans. After nine months of military training, I moved from Houston to Everett and wanted to get back into Taekwondo. I had already started my transition from ITF to WT with Master J, so I wanted to continue learning WT. I stumbled across Y.S. Lee Taekwondo without doing much research, something just felt right. I have no regrets about contacting this school. Master Lee has shown me just how much I didn't know. I've trained at enough schools to develop a good sense of what makes a school genuine. I've seen schools become too profit-driven, and I've seen others that feel more like short term daycare or simply focus on teaching techniques and moving students through belts. I believe that if you do what is right and genuinely focus on helping people, everything else follows. Master Lee seems to understand that better than any instructor I've encountered and share the same philosophical approach, some in which came from when I was under Master J. Other masters may show you how to do something and hand out belts. Master Lee goes further and DEMONSTRATES the why and makes sure the students are ready to move up. He has opened my eyes to the history, reasons, deeper philosophy, and tradition behind TKD and the form movements. It's so much more than a performance or learning how to kick/punch. Master Lee taught me that there are centuries of tradition, discipline, and study behind day to day practice. I always ask questions outside of the class when I didn't understand or I wanted to challenge my understanding. Master Lee encourages it more than any Master I've seen. He encourages questions, builds on curiosity, and doesn't just demonstrate what I know. He demonstrates what I don't understand. That is the difference! Like Master J, he sees Taekwondo as a way of life and a tool for improving the person, not just the martial artist. I believe when you teach this way, Self-defense becomes a byproduct of that process and it truly does, but you must put in the work for your studies. I'm now working toward the black belt I never got when I was younger, and I'm grateful that I didn't because now I have the opportunity to pursue it under through a Kukkiwon-recognized school with YS Lee. I have lots of respect for Master J for helping me on this path, and I'm equally grateful that life brought me here to continue it. If you're looking for someone who will simply teach you how to kick, punch, do forms, earn belts, there are plenty of options. If you want an instructor who will challenge what you think you know, teach the history and philosophy behind TKD, encourage your questions, and help you become a better martial artist and person, I highly recommend Master Lee and Y.S. Lee Taekwondo. My very long (lost count after 5 years) black belt journey brought me here.