Come dressed in clothes you don't mind getting a little dirty! I came with my partner and we both loved the experience. It was such a fun class, and as first-timers to pottery, we felt like it was a great introduction. The instructors were helpful, and the whole process was really enjoyable. I'd definitely come back to make something new. Once you're done, they glaze your piece for you, and you'll have to come back a few weeks later to pick up the finished product. read more

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Yikes, no way. Walked in. Staff guy was talking with a chatty customer who standing around not there to do pottery. Staff did not acknowledge me walking in or continuing to stand there waiting for several minutes. He finally decided to glance my way asking if I needed help (obviously) & called over a girl to assist. When I let her know I'm looking to drop in & I have prior experience she tells me "oh we're more of a beginners class or membership kind of studio so we don't really have anything for you..." Another women mentions they have a class offering but realizes it was the wrong date. I glance around at the completely empty studio & then she says "The only other thing is I have a class I'm teaching in...7 minutes & it's completely empty so you could attend that & just do what you want..." Why would you not lead with that? She tells me it'll be $110. I pass because I'm not paying an exorbitant price if this is the service I can expect from them. "Sorry we didn't have something for you." Sounded like you had something perfect for me but didn't want me to stay, so what on Earth do you mean? read more

Ashley (instructor) was so amazing, super kind and so knowledgeable/helpful. This is a fun and exciting activity! Highly recommend :) thanks Ashley! read more

Highly recommend Bitter Root Pottery's rooftop experience, especially for beginners! I came here with my partner for our anniversary, and he surprised me with a fantastic view, cozy ambience, and an amazing pottery class. We were led upstairs, and I was surprised by the rooftop pond, and how beautiful the koi fishes were! You can also see the Hollywood sign in the distance. It was a very serene space. Filming is welcome (a plus for capturing memories!), and parking is free right out front. Just note: the lot is pretty small, so I recommend arriving early to snag a spot. Our instructor was super informative and made sure to spend time with everyone in the class, walking us through every step of the process. It was hands-on and beginner-friendly, which made it all the more enjoyable. The only downside is the wait bc our finished bowls took about 6-8 weeks to be ready after shaping them on the wheel. But honestly, it was worth it--they turned out beautifully :') read more

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Still a great experience that I would recommend but would lower your expectations about the final product, which took 8 weeks to be ready for pickup. When you take the class, you sign their waiver regarding the unpredictability of the firing process - the glaze on one of our pieces ran, causing unsightly splotches, and the bottom of the bowl had a large chip. All part of the pottery process. read more

Don't let your long nails stop you from taking a class. I really enjoyed the experience. The instructor was patient and helpful. I can't wait to get my bowl back. read more

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An amazing experience overall! It can be a little pricey and we wanted to do it with the outdoor view but it ended up being really cold so we ended up doing our pottery indoors. It was such a fun experience to do with my family and we all came out learning more about pottery before we went in. It can be a challenging activity but overall so much fun. Everyone was welcoming and nice. I think our instructor was a bit tired so not very chatty or excited but he was helpful. read more

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I went here for my birthday and had such a great experience! Taylor was a great instructor I will definitely be back and recommended read more

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Such a beautiful place, I have been there once a year or two ago and they only had the ground floor but now they have the entire top floor with patio with a gorgeous view, you can even bring your own wine. The instructor was very helpful, however I'd suggest him doing the class step by step with students instead of talking about each step separately. That made the first 30 mins of the class very boring. read more

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Had the best time at bitter root. Did a beginner adult class and got it as a present for my best friend and it was just such a perfect and enjoyable time. Lots of smiles and laughs. Our instructor Ashley was absolutely amazing. So talented at what she does and a great teacher who helped us so much the entire time and made us feel so confident and educated in our experience. She was very uplifting and helped whenever we made a little mistake and helped us make pieces we were so proud of! Her energy for teaching pottery was so kind and great! Beautiful studio and beautiful views from the rooftop. Definitely recommend! read more

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This was my first time doing pottery and I've always wanted to experience it. Came for Mother's Day and had a great time! The staff was amazing, the view from the outside class was superb as it was a bright and sunny day, and the experience surpassed my expectations. Definitely recommend anyone interested in a pottery outing to visit Bitter Root Pottery. It will not disappoint! It's a great date spot too! read more

Bitter Root Pottery - Can see the Hollywood sign - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Los Angeles, California

beautiful pottery location, very helpful instructor, bowl turned out great! The view is so relaxing

My $4500 Cartier Bracelet was stolen from this Bitter Root Pottery Studio :( Last Saturday I took my friend to a 330 bitterroot pottery class instructed by Camila on the penthouse level. As soon as I walked in the guy who greeted us saw we were wearing jewelry and advised we take our jewelry off to not get clay on it (in the moment that seemed normal but looking back now is sketchy). I proceeded to take my Cartier bracelet off and put it in my purse. My friend and I put our purses right behind us (where we were instructed to) during our two hour pottery class. There are multiple times throughout the class where you get up and are instructed to go inside or go to a sink to clean the pottery equipment. After class I grabbed my bag and went home. My purse stayed on my kitchen counter from the moment I got home to the next day. When I went into my purse the following day my bracelet was missing. I called the studio asked them to look for my bracelet and they didn't call me back. I then drove to the studio with my husband and spoke to the manager Madison who told me I can go upstairs to check for myself. I went upstairs looked around didn't see anything. I saw the instructor Camila that I had who didn't remember me although I was in a two hour class with about seven people the day prior (also found that very weird). Even my husband said that whole encounter was weird. I went downstairs asked Madison if she could check all the cameras that are outside and she said she would get back to me the next day. She called and told me that due to recent storms (mind you were in Los Angeles) there was an outage with the cameras outside and there is no video footage. Also weird. Madison - btw - was very nice and I didn't get any bad vibes from her. I then got my car completely cleaned (detailed) and there was no bracelet found. That is the only other place the bracelet could have been other than the studio. ***I already filed a police report and I will gladly delete this review if they find and return my bracelet. I just wanted it back as it was a gift to me from my husband that I wore every single day. read more

My gf & I went here for a private "penthouse" balcony pottery lesson. It was an amazing experience! Not only was the private lesson area extremely beautiful and comfy, our instruction (Camilla) was so patient and helpful! We were able to choose between a bowl, matcha bowl, and vase -- we picked the vase and both were able to craft one without prior experience. It was $95 per person, with the option to purchase a charcuterie board through one of their 3rd party partners. Would highly recommend! read more

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I've been wanting to do a pottery class FOREVER. i came here yesterday for the 11 am class (adults and kids). The location is nice, tucked away and lots of parking. very simple and straight to the point when you come in for your class. I reserved 3 spots for my friends and I ($70 each). the instructor was clear, and extremely helpful the entire time. She did a step by step for us all to watch and then did it again for us as we were making our bowls. I was in awe of how well everyone in the class did considering it was everyone's first time. the bowls came out amazing! You get to pick your color and come back in 4-6 weeks to pick them up. So excited to see them! Will be back for more classes here, I'm a fan!!! read more

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Get there early to ensure you snag parking. There is parking in the back but it was all taken and I ended up getting lucky with metered parking right in front. I say get there early since this location is in a busy area and you don't want to be flustered with catching up since the teacher instructs the whole class in the beginning. Our instructor, Megan, went through a very detailed intro and guided our group through the whole class. I'm so thankful for her patience, humor, and assistance in fixing my bowl. I would definitely take this class again! Tips: it can get messy so wear something you don't care too much about. They give you an apron but clay got all over my shoes and pants but it was fairly easy to get out. read more

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We had the best date night on the bitter root rooftop! It's definitely pricy but so fun for a new experience. I wish I could remember our instructors name but she was so funny and did a great job teaching! The views and vibe are top notch. It took about 5 weeks for our bowls to be completed but they turned out great! You get to choose a glaze and they apply it for you post firing in the kiln. I wish they had other classes where you could make a different project, I would love to go again! read more

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A very beautiful location for rooftop ceramics with a view of Hollywood! This location is spacious with many classes indoors and outdoors. The 5th floor penthouse pottery class is $95 (gratuity included). It's pricey but worth the experience. Maddie was our instructor and she was amazing! Loved her fun personality. She did a great job teaching our beginner's bowl class and was helpful throughout the whole experience. The class started off slow and did feel rushed towards the end. It does take about 2 months to pick up your finish pieces. Overall, it was a memorable and fun pottery class! read more

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Too many great things to say about this experience!! I booked a class for a rooftop view and pottery class with friends. We arrived 15 minutes early and took this very cool Vintage old elevator up To the top! This place is massive, tons of space inside and out to accommodate large groups. The views of La are beautiful, I loved the koi pond especially. The man that taught our class was so patient and fantastic at explaining, and helping us along! I really loved creating a bowl and my 2 friends were so impressed they've each gone back! It takes a couple months to have them fire your piece with the glaze etc. you can choose which glaze you'd like and decorate it a bit as well. Super fun, be sure to wear something you don't care about getting clay on! It does wash out, but it won't while you're sitting there. Highly suggest you do the rooftop option, fantastic for groups, dates, celebrations etc! So much fun and I can't wait to return again. Located right across from the grove, there's a parking lot and street parking. Well worth the price for the piece you make, take home and use again and again! You can sign up for a membership and come and go as you please. They do call and txt when tour piece is ready for pickup! read more

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We LOVED this pottery class! My husband and I try to do a wheel throwing class every once in a while and this might have been our favorite one yet. Being outside, overlooking city lights with the cool studio setting was really amazing. Our teacher was so kind, informative, and funny - she made the experience really enjoyable. My only comment was we went very slowly but hey it's a beginner class so that's to be expected! We would definitely return and we hope to pick up our bowls shortly! read more

Bitter Root's rooftop pottery class was great. The instructor made the class fun, including for absolute beginners. He was very helpful and patient, even when my husband's project flew off the wheel and he had to start over. We all ended up with unique finished pieces by the end of the class. It was a great date night experience while we were in town, and since we have family in LA, I'm sure we'll be back! read more

I took my mom here for mother's day and it was SO fun. The instructor was so nice and patient with everyone. The weather was perfect and the outdoor area was beautiful. read more

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The most beautiful location, it was perfect for a girls day! Our teacher was very patient and helpful. We will definitely be back! read more

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This studio is just so BEAUTIFUL! Stunning view! The experts that lead the class are truly great at what they do and can fix any mistake you make with your clay. read more

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2 hours of pure giggling and laughter's. Laugh at myself and others. Funny when they said " we don't guarantee your pot will come out alright." Life has no guarantee, just bite down our teeth and suck it up like a sponge. Really nice space inside, lots of studio and abundance street parking. Leave your house earlier, drive easy and save gas. Instructor was kind, fun and very organized. I was all relaxed and introducing ourselves to others until she said, " don't worry if your clay flied off the table." OH MY LORD, this will happened? I did RYH to get rescued a few times. Be back next month to pick up my bowl after they glazed it. Before you leave, clean up all the tools. And choose the color write down your info. Then walk across the street to get a burger from Burger She Wrote lol lol read more

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Really cute place. Our instructor was very helpful and friendly. Helped us every step of the way. We did the penthouse class. Would come back again. read more

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I was really disappointed with my experience at bitter pottery. I took my daughter, hoping for a nostalgic outing, as we've enjoyed pottery classes together in the past. Unfortunately, this class was overcrowded, and we felt crammed together. The instructor treated us like children giving overly simplistic and repetitive instructions. She spent too much time explaining a tool we hardly used. Additionally I was unaware that we wouldn't be able to return to finish painting our projects after they were fired and glazed, which was a major letdown since we're both artists. It doesn't make sense to have someone else paint what we created. To make matters worse it's been a month and we're still waiting for our pieces. I reached out to the Beverly Hills location and was told it would take 6 to 8 weeks before we could pick them up-- painted by someone else. I won't be returning, and I hope this helps anyone looking for the experience I had in mind. read more

Such a fun way to enjoy an afternoon alone, with friends or with your kids. Taylor, the instructor was helpful, sweet and patient (it's not as easy to throw pottery as it looks). The atmosphere was relaxing and inviting - no stress, just a good time. We can hardly wait to see our finished products and look forward to making some more masterpieces. read more

This was my 2nd time going and I was disappointed. Went on a Sunday adult beginners class, instructor was very bland and seemed like she didn't want to work. I mean it's a Sunday I get it but... instructions weren't good. Yeah not too pleased. 1st time was great a few years back, this time not so good. read more

Went here today for the beginner class. It was a ton of fun. The instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful. Had a great time!!

I booked classes here for two of my friend's birthdays. We were a group of 6, and had SO much fun! The instructor (tall guy instructor who I forget the name of) was so nice, funny, and patient with us. One of my friend was struggling and he didn't hesitate to help and encouraged him throughout the process. 2 hours really flew by so fast and it was easy to create the bowls thanks to his assistance. It was my first time & would highly recommend trying it out at bitter root ! I can't wait to pick up the glazed bowl (if it makes it through). read more

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My friends and I came on a Saturday late afternoon and the class filled up quick. Each class is about 10-12 people and since we heard that it is first come first served, we arrived 30min before class started. To our surprise, the class filled up really quick and 2 people were turned away because the class was full. Our instructor, Kelly, was very friendly and patient throughout the process. The class started off by having everyone introduce themselves and share our experiences with clay, if any. Then we circled around the table and Kelly introduced each of the tools we'll be using and what it is for. We then grabbed our tools and headed over to the wheels. She first demonstrated step by step on how to make a bowl and then it was our turn. She would jump in here and there to help us but it was on us for the most part. Remember, slow and steady is the key! Once we finished molding and decorating, we cleaned up our space to how we found it. Then the cool part was choosing the color glaze. They have tons of colors but for our class, we were only given about 20 choices to choose from. We were told that we'll receive a call within 3-4 weeks to pick up our glazed pottery. The whole class from start to finish was exactly 2 hours. For $50 each, it is on the pricey side but nonetheless it was a great experience. I recommend to dress comfortably and wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Oh and also, cut your nails. It's more difficult to work with clay when you have long nails. read more

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Went here with my best friend & we had the best time! 10/10 recommend. Our teacher was Jaime & she was so patient & truly made the class comfortable! Also, they let you borrow tripods so you can record yourself which i thought was super cool! read more

Elias was absolutely amazing!!! He was the best!!! (Although the front receptionist was somewhat unpleasant) We went once before and the instructor lacked passion also but Elias was full of spunk, kindness and patience and made it such a fun and informative experience. He was even nice enough to show us the new upstairs portion they had and it was GORGEOUS! Thank you Elias for the class we will be back! read more

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I purchased the baby foot/ hand imprint in late March and was promised to have it to me in 4 weeks. I told them that I will be out of the state at the end of April so I needed this before then. She took two set of imprints and said will use the one that comes out the best. Two months later, I finally got the foot imprint shipped to me and both look horrible and cracked. I'm so disappointed. The store manager already called and apologized and said that she will credit me for it, but that just doesn't make me feel better. I really wanted to love this and keep it forever, but now it's ruined. So disappointing. read more

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Soooo fun. This is an LA landmark! It's actually located in Liberace's old house. The status is super kind and they do an incredible job. Have a birthday party there or a company event. They will make it excellent for you. read more

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I booked the class to surprise my daughter for her 20th birthday and was so glad that I did. The studio is beautiful and the staff super friendly from the moment of arrival until we left. It's such a comfortable welcoming atmosphere! Our instructor, Madison, was awesome! She was informative, encouraging, super sweet and clearly passionate about her craft. She guided us through the process, sharing some design ideas and tips which totally added to the whole experience. Thank you Madison! I'm super excited to see our finished products and even more excited that I'll have them forever! I can't say enough, it's truly an amazing experience! read more

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Admit it, ever since you've seen the movie "Ghost" you've wanted to try throwing a wheel with clay. Or maybe it's just me? As soon as I read that Bitter Root Ceramics offered an intro ceramics class at their studio in Los Angeles near The Grove, I signed up. Bitter Root offers regular intro classes during the week, which is what I took. But they also offer special classes around themes, such as with Valentine's Day where they had 2-hour classes (starting at 2 PM, 4 PM, 6 PM, 8 PM and a "Ghost" late-night special at 10 PM). The Valentine's beginner classes utilized the wheel and included an assortment of chocolates, cheeses, fruits and crackers with complimentary wine or champagne for $150 per couple. Whatever class you decide to choose, it's important to dress comfortably and get ready to get dirty! But you'll need to keep your shirts on -- you know, this isn't the movie "Ghost." Speaking of which, our shirts were covered with clay by the end. But they use special clay that rinses out of clothes so no need to worry too much. Whew! read more

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I love supporting small local businesses and this is it!! I have recommended it to everybody because it felt like such an incredible experience. If it wasn't so expensive, I would have picked it up as a hobby. The teacher was really nice and helped me make my piece. read more

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This place is a really great date idea and it's so fun! However, the process of getting your pottery back is a little annoying. I understand the volume of work they need to complete and that's totally fine. But when you go to pick up your items, its like no one works there. Me and my boyfriend took the class on the 5th floor penthouse and when we went to go pick it up, it took a solid 10 minutes just for someone to walk into the room. The communication within the building is horrible and I had to call the front office just to tell them its been nearly 15 minutes and theres no employees in sight. Once you make it upstairs you're greeted with a table to sign in/sign out your creations and a door that reads 'staff only'. So you're basically just trapped up there unless by some miracle an employee is at the front desk OR you feel like completely ignoring the sign and walking around the actual class spaces. There's a dinky bell that reads "ring for assistance" but after taking a class it's quite obvious how little help that is when trying to grab someone's attention in that massive penthouse area. I'd genuinely give the class a 5/5 as our instructor was so kind and helpful. Created a perfect stress free and playful environment and made sure we were all content with our "works of art" but unfortunately the pick up situation and overall lackadaisical front end service ruins the bit quite a lot. read more