We've done "Muddy Time" a couple times now and it's a blast! They were super helpful with us the first time, giving just enough instruction but also letting us kind of go at it and figure it out. Very friendly and welcoming vibe, they will help you reset if you get stuck. Awesome for kids, too! read more

Amanda is amazing! Patient, skilled, funny and knowledgeable. She helped me make a lamp. Which I was a bit Leary to make. She made me feel so good about the project and I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out! Thank you Amanda!!! read more

Perfect for a date night! We bought muddy time which includes 2 balls of clay, 1 hour at the wheel and 1 item to be fired for $30. You pick a color and staff will glaze them for you. They can accommodate 8 people at a time. Could have used a little more instruction (but I did watch you tube videos before hand which was helpful) if you want to go it all on your own. The friendly staff will help you make it look like what you want if you don't mind assistance. The studio dog Buttercup is super sweet and friendly. I'm glad we got to support a local community business. read more

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Really great place! It is a good price. We did the Muddy Time classes and it was well worth the time. You get 2 balls of clay and you get to choose 1 of the items you make form the clay. The service is also really good, they are always eager to help you whenever you are having trouble. For someone who has never done this before, I really appreciated the help! The colors are also really nice that they let you choose and there is a plenty of selection for the colours. Your items become avabile about 2-3 weeks after we had out event. The parking can be a bit difficult as there is a smalll parking lot in the side but it can get filled really fast. I had no trouble with parking when actually doing the class but when we picked up the items it was a bit crowded. read more

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Once walking in? You our greeted by the cute pup named buttercup. The staff were welcoming, informative and helpful. This was our first time but was such a great experience. You are provided with 2 clay bricks and are allowed to take 1 home. Once you have a vision for what you would like to make, the staff helps guide you along. There's an additional fee for the extra one which is not bad. You are able to pick out what color you like and also how you want the bottom to be engraved. The overall value and selection is worth it all. The experience was so fun and I would encourage you to come check them out. They even gave us a tour of the back where they do the firing and coating. read more

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Went in to see what the business was all about. The owner said the business has been established for 5 years. She invited us to look around and explore and answered all our questions about glazing and firing pieces we might take in, as well as studio time to make pieces onsite using their wheels and equipment. They run classes too. Prices are reasonable and I love that this type of business exists. Would like to come back and explore more. What a fun friend group activity this would make. read more

I started at Ceramic Heights with my daughter at one of their Muddy Time classes and was forever hooked. I appreciate the opportunity to get the intro class and then practice (over and over) with their studio packs. I combined my practice time with you tube videos and have advanced considerably in the past 10mos After being a stay at home mom for many years, I have a creative outlet that brings me so much joy. This would not of been possible without the reasonable pricing that Ceramic Heights offers. This studio has been a gift to me and to my family who benefit from my happiness bc I practice the art of ceramics. Thank you, Ceramic Heights: Amanda, Bailey, Jazz, and Buttercup. read more

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Ceramic Heights is a great spot for beginners, and they have options for more skilled artists too. I have signed up for multiple Muddy Time classes ($32/person, 1 hour of wheel time, 2 balls of clay, 1 item fired and glazed included). It's a fun spot to come to alone or with a friend as the staff is friendly and helpful. Instructors guide you through the basic steps of creating a piece but let you have a lot of time to yourself to gain experience. You do have to sign up for Muddy Time months out or look for a last minute spot that opens up (they have a great cancellation policy). I heard that you can get a few hours of unguided wheel time, and they have recurring classes that have a long wait-list. This is one of the best deals I've seen to create a piece and have it finished by the studio. I highly recommend getting a reservation in for a Muddy Time class! read more

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What a FUN date night. This place is amazing! I've never made pottery BUT I can't wait to come back again! It's so relaxing! Think of what you wanna make before you arrive. Don't wear your best clothes, you will get a little dirty. It's only an hr long so make sure you do a little research on what you wanna make. They offer two blocks of clay, the wheel colors and designs for $25. The two ladies working made our experience so fun! They were a lot of help! Understand that they only have 6 wheels and if you are thinking of booking same day, think again. They are book out pretty far in advance! So make sure you sign up soon. Can't wait to see our finish products! read more

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I did Ghost Night with my boyfriend. We absolutely love it. the staff was so nice and helpful. I would definitely go again for a valentine's date. read more

Great pottery studio! So helpful and kind so you always feel comfortable as a novice or someone with more skill.

I can make this review really long and detailed but I will try not to lol I'm going to try to keep it as simple and short and straight to the point as possible. I want to start by saying Amanda is hands down one of the best business owners I have ever met. Her friendliness, welcoming personality and attention to detail with her clients makes her customer service hands down out of this world! I had been in touch with her throughout the week hoping to get myself from my fiancee in on such short notice this past weekend. She not only allowed me to call and text her throughout the week to double check for openings but her herself contacted me to let me know there was availability for us. That was beyond appreciated. She also had another young woman working there who is also very friendly and helpful. Together they both made this place very welcoming and enjoyable. And to me like always, customer service is number one. This is a great activity for any occasion. A highly recommended for anyone either trying to get in to this regularly or for the occasional date night. I'm sure other pottery studios are fantastic but this one can't be beat in San Diego. I know my fiance and I will be back sooner than later and hopefully anyone reading this review will give them a chance as well. read more

Ceramic Heights - Valentine's Weekend starting off right! - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Diego, California

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My boyfriend took me here for a date and it was really fun! The owner of the studio is really fun and super friendly, it really made the atmosphere of the ceramics class feel more like a group of friends hanging out than an actual ceramic class. You get two pieces of clay and whichever one you like more, you get to keep. It's about 3-4 weeks after the class you take before you can pick up your art piece. It was a really cute date night and a unique experience with everyone that attended the class that night! read more

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AMAZING !!!!! They were so attentive and helpful AND funny especially since it was my first time I really appreciated that I'll definitely come back next time I'm in SD read more

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their classes are so good. the price was super reasonable and my girlfriend and i got to share a wheel. they give you a lot of freedom but also a lot of support if you ask. the place is super cute, 10/10 recommend! read more

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Booked my 32nd birthday at Ceramic Heights. We had a party of 14 I believe, with 2 kids hanging out. The 2 kids waited in front. Amanda had activities for them to do at the table while us adults stayed occupied. Imagine a bunch of grown ass adults creating pottery and catching up. What better way to spend your birthday?! Amanda has 6 tables in her shop so with a large party, expect to take turns. It isn't a problem at all though, as it's fairly quick to make something when you don't know what you're doing. Everything we made was super cool and unique i'll definitely come back to create more rad stuff! read more

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First time to write a review in Yelp. I was in Ceramic Heights in 2/14 the Valentine's Day, my boyfriend was visited me from the other city so I want to give him a nice experience. Most of the staffs here are friendly except one lady she was kind of impatient, but we do enjoy the paining part a lot. Hope next time be more patient to your guest. read more

This place and Teralta Art (their sister studio) are the best studios in SD. The owners and employees are amazing and helpful and even other students/potters are willing to help. I love coming here and recommend it to everyone. read more

I enjoy coming here for Muddy time on reserved Saturdays. Amanda is really nice and helpful. At least in my experience, muddy time isn't necessarily a class but an opportunity to let your hands learn it's way with manipulating the clay and letting your creativity come through to make something. Grab an apron, pick a wheel, and Amanda will give you some clay and simple instruction, and then an hour later, you should have a form of something. You do have the opportunity to carve designs or choose slip paint to personalize it, just ask about getting it colored! It takes about a month turnaround to pick up your ceramic creation. read more

Took a couple of beginner muddy time classes and they were so fun! Good instruction and good deal for the price read more

Ceramic Heights - Ceramic creations - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Diego, California

Wonderful small business. Accommodating in timing, gladly. Easy to learn and get help. Will be back. Would recommend.

The finished product came out nice, but the experience was not as good as it could have been. "Muddy Time" is advertised as a class but it was not very guided and was more "we'll come around and help you if you need it." I found it odd that you do not get to complete your piece by painting it. Having someone else paint for you makes it feel less like your own work. Lastly, it took over a month to get your piece. Many other places get your ceramics fired and given back to you in a week tops, I've never had to wait so long. Would not recommend if you want the full ceramic experience from start to finish and to get fast satisfaction of seeing your work come to life. read more

Staff was kind & helpful. It was my first time ever working with ceramics. I had a great time for my first experience.

I took the intro class for 8 weeks awhile back. It's not that expensive considering all the time you get in the studio, and all the materials are provided. It's really cool because other people will come in, and you can watch other people create amazing pieces. Amanda is great! She definitely tried her best with me, but I think pottery was not my thing. I had no idea how she was able to recognize everyone's pieces so easily with everything that was there. I would definitely recommend the classes just to try something new! read more

Loved this! Great for a Friday night with some wine and friends for a good time. :) Would for sure come back for another Friday night! :) read more

I just recently finished my 8-week course and I'll definitely be back for more ceramic action. Amanda and Anita are great teachers and can help you make some amazing pieces. If you're like me and have zero experience in the world of ceramics, the intro course is a great way to start. They provide everything you need (clay, tools, etc) and you get to drop by for studio hours outside of your class time. Amanda has built a nice little community with this studio and I'm glad I get to be a part of it! read more

This was our first time here, and our first time ever making pottery, and Amanda made the whole experience exceptional!! The muddy time sessions are great if you like to explore on your own, but get some help when needed. Everything was provided, and you pick up your final project 3 weeks later. We loved it, thanks Amanda! read more

The best experience, especially if you're looking to try something new, even though I had no clue what I was doing the staff made me feel great about my art work I was very happy with my final cup and bowl, can't wait to pick up when glazed read more

Such a fun experience! Amanda is such a huge help so you're guaranteed to leave with something amazing with her guidance. I didn't feel rushed at all & it was such a great bonding experience for my sisters, my mom & me. I highly recommend going here with friends or family. You'll have an amazing time!! Looking forward to going back soon!! read more

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Love love love this place! Amanda is fantastic! She not only has great teacher skills but also great music taste to jam to while you create! $25 for 3 hours and make 2 pieces! Amanda started up this hobby in high school and made it to a business! I love her story and her store! Love it! Will be back soon! Oh, and included in the price she glazes the ceramic and has it ready for you in 2-3 weeks! So excited to see my finished product. There are also some great membership options! read more

I've been going to the Saturday freestyle time (coined "muddy time") for like a month now (4-5 visits) and every visit is great. I've made a bunch of stuff I love and have given as gifts. Amanda is so nice and fun, if you have an idea of what you want to make then she'll help you do it. I've been a pain and asked for custom glazing but she is so nice about it and everything turns out beautifully. Amanda also does demos at the Hillcrest farmers market on Sundays (she's on the sidewalk). read more

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Amanda is a ceramics wizard and somehow manages a small space as if by magic. Go for muddy time on Saturday and she'll give you clay and a wheel and you can go ham. If you didn't know her mission is to introduce kids to the arts who may not otherwise have the opportunity. So you're supporting a great cause too. Thanks A! read more

Ceramic Heights - Ceramic cup turned candle made at ceramic heights - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Diego, California

Amanda at Ceramic Heights was fantastic! We had a team event for 7 people and we had an awesome time. Amanda was clear on what was included and super friendly and easy to coordinate with. It is always great to get a group together for some creative, hands-on fun and Amanda made that all happen for us. read more

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We haven't been to one of their classes yet, but we got to experience them at the North Park Festival of Arts. I truly cannot wait to take a class soon. It reminds me of art class as a kid. If you're looking for a fun class or project to do please go and see them. read more

Definitely recommend checking this place out. We celebrated valentines during their ghost night event, during which the class size was small and initimate. For our first time working with the pottery wheel, our bowl actually came out really great. My boyfriend surprisingly was really good at it. I loved how our bowl turned out and also love how friendly and down to earth Amanda is! read more

Ceramic Heights - This was just plain old brown clay before - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Diego, California

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we did muddy time last weekend and it was super fun! Amanda is great and her studio is very humble. I hope I am able to come back to her muddy time when I find myself in San Diego! Can't wait to see how our pieces turn out in a couple more weeks! read more

Amanda is awesome! She scheduled a private lesson for a small group of us to learn to make yarn bowls. She's laid back and also super helpful. We had lots of fun! I'd recommend her to anyone!!! read more

Amanda is the best, always helpful and makes a super fun environment. Muddy Time (free time on Saturday afternoons) always gets crowded, so be prepared for a potential wait, especially if you're coming with more than 2 people. But it's always a great time, and prices are super reasonable. Thanks Amanda! read more

REALLY love these classes. Anita and Amanda are amazing teachers and fun people, and make us feel like even our crappiest of creations are cool and artistic. Just as much (or as little) guidance as you need. My friend and I signed up together and got a sweet discount, and while ceramics classes ain't cheap I would (and will, once our 8 weeks is up) do it again. read more

Came in on Saturday for Muddy Time and had a great time with my wife and friends trying out throwing pots. Amanda was very helpful and positive, which is huge because throwing can be frustrating. Relaxed atmosphere, fun experience. read more

Ceramic Heights - Pit fired pot that I crafted at Ceramic Heights during a drop in session. - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Diego, California