I had such a great experience here on Mother's Day 2025!…read more My family of 5 and booked a spot the day before, and on the day of, we were greeted so kindly by the whole Crockadoodle team. Right away, we went to the wall to see what ceramics we could pick from and then Alex filled us in on where everything is and what steps to take. Overall, you have about 90min to pick a ceramic and paint it. They had a great selection of paints, brushes and other tools to choose from. Alex was so kind, patient & helpful throughout our whole experience. My whole family enjoyed our experience, and my mom really enjoyed the added personal touch of one of the staff members giving out roses to all the moms. I would definitely come back!

From the owner: Enjoy the fun of pottery painting in our bright and cheerful studios. A special place to gather…read morewith family and friends to create, laugh, share and grow. Our drop-in format welcomes people of every age and ability to paint and play…with no reservations required! We also offer kids birthday parties, ladies nights, kids programs, team building and corporate events. Come in and enjoy some creative together-time transforming ready-to-paint pottery pieces into your own amazing works of art. We professionally glaze and kiln-fire the pieces to a brilliant, durable finish to become functional dishware, unique souvenirs, one-of-a-kind gifts and precious keepsakes. Make memories and functional art …both to last forever.

GO TO CROCK A DOODLE INSTEAD (723 Gerrard St East). My family has gone to The Clay Room for more…read morethan ten years. I've completed many pieces there, including a yearly handprint ornament for my daughter. This time, after choosing our pieces and following their six-colour guideline for children, I was confronted by a clerk who told me my ten-year-old "only needs four colours" and that "it's four when we're busy." The tone was hostile, and the reasoning made no sense. Customers pay for the piece, the studio time, and the firing. Colour limits serve no purpose beyond making it easier for the establishment to handle customers. The same employee who was rude and hostile later called to say she hadn't realized we had more than one piece and that we could use six colours after all. By then, the experience was already compromised, so we did not return. Crock A Doodle was a direct contrast. Seven minutes away. Transit-friendly. Every table stocked with the full set of thirty colours. The price of the item covers everything: paint, time, and firing. It was straightforward and worth it.

A wonderful little gem for kids' parties (they've got party packages), mother-daughter outings, or…read moregirlfriends wanting to chill and do something crafty. (There were some fathers and daughters enjoying themselves too!) Walk-ins welcomed. (That's what we did!) I haven't had experience at other ceramic painting shops before, so I can't really compare to any competitors. So this is based on my first-time experience - and it was really great! My girlfriends and I wanted to do something artsy, low-budget and relaxing. And thanks to great timing, there was a group deal for The Clay Room some months ago! So the 4 of us bought the deal of the day, and headed down to the Danforth for a girls day out. The Clay Room was bustling with activity on that Saturday afternoon. Not packed and uncomfortable but it had a nice vibe and there was steady traffic. There was a private birthday party downstairs, the benches upstairs were about half full when we arrived. The instructions for us newbies were a little confusing at first. There was an instruction sheet posted on the wall, but it was located in an awkward spot and hard to read from a distance. There was only really one staffer behind the counter (another was working the party downstairs, and another was at the kiln in the next room) - so she was kept busy with one group at a time. The staff was friendly enough, and we understood that they had influx of traffic because of the group deal. So, you get there, and you: 1. Pick up an order form (you need this to pick up your piece after it's fired) 2. Choose a ceramic item (prices range depending on its size) and copy its code number onto your form 2. Select paint colours from the paint chip wall (kids only have choice of 3, whereas adults have unlimited selections) - right down their numbers on your form 3. Give your form to the staff and they'll give you the actual paints in a bucket. And you're set to paint! The store is equipped with stencils, hair dryers, sink, sponges and brushes for your use. There is a Studio Fee which covers your usage of all their space and equipment. It also includes the firing cost. It takes a week for your item to be fired in the kiln. So plan to pick up your final artwork at a later date. There is no time limit - which is great! But mainly because... it does take a LONG time to paint. Especially if you want a good solid coverage of paint on your piece. At least 3 coats of paint, and you need to dry each layer before continuing onto the next. Of course, a smaller piece of ceramic would take less time too. And depending on how many colours you're using and how much detail you're adding to it. I painted a medium sized robot money bank (that's right - a robot! They have a wonderful selection of ceramic pieces - not just the usual plates and vases, but some really fun pieces that make great gifts), with 4 colours. And it took a solid 3 hours. So be warned to plan around meal times and such. :P My friends and I all agree we'd go back again! Happy crafting! :)

Knowledgeable and friendly instructor! I had a fantastic experience in the workshops and highly…read morerecommend Shiva Studios Pottery & Textile!

From the owner: Explore working with clay in a creative environment. You will learn and make your own pottery item…read morewhether it is a mug, bowl, plate, vase or a sculpture! I will provide the clay and special paint for you and all tools, so that you can make your very own pottery item. Each class covers the principals of making the art piece, every step of the process, and different techniques. Classes are held in my studio in Stouffville (north of Toronto). I also offer private workshops for your group, please call (905) 960-8628 for details.

Took my friend here for her birthday. Overall staff were nice and it was a pleasant experience. The…read moreonly reason I take off a star is because the paint cracked in the oven. The technical team management to fix it and it looked amazing afterwards!

From the owner: The ART of Having Fun - Pottery Painting, Glass Fusing, Canvas Paint Nights, Fun with Clay - Walk…read moreins Always Welcome

Walked in on a Saturday morning probably an hour after opening. They were already pretty busy and…read morehad a big children's party coming. Luckily there was space for myself and 2 gfs. Process is simple. You pick your already made ceramic piece off the shelf and someone sits down with you before you start painting. They explain all the dos and don'ts and show you samples of a good painting job and what happens when you don't later enough paint. Then you go and create your masterpiece! You're free to use whatever brushes you want and all the paint that you need. There also is no time limit of how long you sit and paint. I think my gfs and I took about 2.5 hours? All pieces are priced differently. They're very helpful if you have any questions so don't hesitate to ask! The only thing that my gfs and I didn't realize is that it takes about a week for the pieces to be "glazed". So if you're not from around the area it might be a pain to come back and get it. If you fail to pick up your pieces I believe after 3 months, they donate them. I came back at exactly the 7 day mark and they just finished glazing that morning. Thank god, because I would've been really disappointed if I had gone all that way for nothing. They also have a sign that says no need to call to ask if your piece is ready as it SHOULD be ready within a week.

I love this place and the people who run it. You can truly have not an artistic bone in your body…read moreand create a masterpiece. Ron, the owner, and his staff are fun and informative. We were so impressed we bought a year membership so the whole family can participate together. You come in, choose your piece, get a bit of instruction and then you are off to the races. The price includes all supplies needed and the glazing, and as many hours as you need to create your work of art. You can just keep coming back for as many hours as it takes, at NO extra cost, so that you can get it just right!!! Love that! Give it a try - bet you love it like we do!

I brought my gf here for canvas painting on her bday and we had a great time. We had to leave…read morebefore completing our paintings on that initial session due to a dinner reservation we had made. Flash forward, both of us came back on Easter Sunday for an additional session to complete our work. Yvette wasn't working. It was a younger lady (who's name I forgot to ask). She was just as friendly as Yvette. I had booked the session online quite last minute (at around 2pm for a 3pm session) so she didn't have everything setup for us when we arrived but no worries. I'm happy I managed to salvage my horizon! **see my previous review** :) Just as Yvette had told me on our last visit, they only charged us the $6 studio fee for 2 ppl so $12 (no funny business). Our paintings turned out okay even without an instructor guiding us! After inspecting both of our paintings I noticed I like to use thicker, broader strokes and my gf uses thinner, more refined strokes. I'd definitely be open to coming back for canvas painting again or pottery perhaps in the future. Very fun!

Amazing last min booking and this place opens till 6pm. If you love arts and craft this is the…read moreplace for you. You will need at least 2-3 hours to complete depending on the size of what you are painting. Customer service of this place is amazing. I definitely recommend this place :).

Great place to go to craft as a family! Lots of ceramics to select from. We went on a weekend…read moremorning and it wasn't too busy. Would definitely recommend and we will be going back!

Wow!! So much fun. There are even pottery classes here…read more Brings out the artist in you. Painting pottery is a nice little activity that you can do with your family. I love glaze craze.

Such a fun acitivity! They generously hosted an event at our local school and it was so organized!…read more They of course collaborated with the school to ensure there were enough staff to supervise and assist with day of event tasks such as explaining the concept and instructions, routinely changing the water used to clean off brushes, going around with a never ending selection of paint colors, everything you could think of. They were very enthusiastic, welcoming and helpful. Prior to the event, we were asked for a count re: number of attendees. I assumed it was only for the kids as it was free. Was very surprised they had set up tiles for the adults as well! Thank you for letting us participate! We had a blast! Looking forward to visiting one of your locations to choose a new piece to decorate! Great family activity!

What a fun and affordable activity to do on Mainstreet Unionville. I booked my reservation ahead of…read moretime on their website because I knew it would be busy on the Saturday. They also take walk-in's. You don't have much time, 1hr 45mins to be exact. Especially when it's busy, they really give you your 5-10 minute countdown for the next reservations that come after you. There are a lot of pottery pieces to choose from, and all the prices are written at the bottom of the piece. You can also check their website to see what they have. There are lots of paints and colours to choose from. The paintbrushes are very clean and in good condition. Our pieces were ready for pick up the next day, very fast. It was wrapped in paper and very secure during pick up. The only downside I found was sharing a table with other guests. It's a long table with plastic unsteady stools, and if another guest shakes the table, it moves the entire table. Our pieces were $30 and $33. Very good pricing. Staff were nice and informative.

Wow. So overwhelmed by all the great options they have in this store…read more I came in to pick up a couple basic decorations and ended up purchasing a little bit of this and that. So many cute decorative items. The store has everything from hijabs, to fashion accessories, to children's books and toys, to greeting cards, to candy , to art, to soaps to holiday decorations and more. Yes you can anticipate the price being a few dollars more than secular/mainstream items but I can tell the quality of the products are really good; and many items are handmade. They also have an area to sit and chill or for your child to play while you shop. A lot of stuff here has been designed by Muslims who put a lot of effort and thought into products that meet our needs and are related to our Islamic identity. So come shop here and support this Muslim business. I recommend this shop.

From the owner: Hand Crafted Islamic Gift Shop. We support other small business owners who make handmade products…read more We carry Islamic Clothing, Scarfs, Islamic Stationary, Decorations for all events such as Eid, Ramadan, Hajj, Aqeeqahs, Islamic Greeting Cards, Islamic Themed Stationary, Handmade Tasbeehs and much more.