Wow wow wooooow!! I can't recommend The Hot Spot enough! Every staff member I've interacted with…read morehas been so kind, welcoming, helpful, and incredibly knowledgeable. They truly make every visit such a fun and relaxing experience. A special thank you to MJ for going above and beyond. She is one of the sweetest people I've met and generously offered to do a photoshoot for me and my two friends. She even surprised us by making our pottery on the house! It was such a thoughtful gesture that made the entire experience even more memorable Thank you, MJ, for creating such a welcoming space where I've been able to make my Miffy bowl series, with many more pieces to come. As a frequent customer, I'll definitely be back!!

Pottery Painting at The Hot Spot in Liberty Station…read more We took our team of 15 to do pottery painting and it pains me to say that for groups, it was a bit of a let down. I've been here before with a friend and I'd say this location/company does better with smaller groups and not larger groups. I pre-booked our reservation and when we arrived, they had our large table with the paper on it with most things needed except paper towels. The seats felt really close together even with fitting all 15 of us so some had to sit on other tables since it's pretty crammed. For groups over 6 (I believe it was), they charge a 15% service charge and I completely understand and am happy to pay it if a decent experience is provided but it was basically self-service so I'm wondering what should have been included. The employee introduced herself who was "assigned to us" and handed out the cards to put paint on and added our pottery selections to her notepad. That was the extent of her help. I ended up going around to our table asking if anyone needed paper towels (since they weren't provided) or more paint. If our table was a small group, I could see that not being necessary but we were a large group who was paying a premium. The employee didn't come back to check on us as it got close to finishing. I went up to get ready to check out and find out where everyone needs to bring over their pottery and the employee remembered that people should write their initials with a special pencil. It was a bit disorganized and I had higher expectations with what we were paying. Is the service fee just for the extra paper on the tables because the other groups/individuals who didn't "get someone assigned to them" got the same level of service our group did. Our reservation was in the early afternoon and with this July heat, it did get hot. The shop had doors and windows open but 1 small fan in the corner of the room that didn't make much of an impact. I'd suggest more fans because this place makes great margins for what they offer. Overall, I wouldn't suggest this place for a group activity over 6 people. The service isn't worth it for the service fee. You're better off to have the group go in as individuals unfortunately.

If you're looking for a creative and fun spot for all ages, I highly recommend TuTu Fun Arts &…read moreCrafts! My 9-year-old absolutely loves it, but honestly, it's not just for kids. It's such a great place to unwind, get creative, and enjoy some hands-on fun.. whether you're going with friends, family, or even on your own. The staff is kind and encouraging, and there are so many different activities to keep everyone inspired. It's become one of our favorite go-to spots when we want to do something different and meaningful. Definitely worth checking out!

Finally got my hands on a squishy ! I'm not sure how much they're supposed to be, but I paid under…read more$14 for each one. I picked up two: one coffee squishy and a circular one with fruit pieces in it. The coffee one smelled amazing and was definitely the squishier of the two. Inside of the shop is cool with lots to look at and looks like they offer some fun workshops. I believe one workshop I noticed was making candles. Another cool thing is they have a testing box across from the squishies where you can try them out before buying. Most of the shelf was sold out. The only downside was them being in some plastic zip bags and that made it a little difficult to really get the feel of it. Customer service was great and overall this was such a fun little shop to check out!

Stopped by while visiting San Diego and I loved everything in the store! I had to stop myself from…read moredoing some serious shopping. The workers were all kind and attentive. I highly recommend stopping by if you're ever in the area. Just beware you will need willpower to not overspend! They have an amazing selection of things.

This is an adorable store with so many unique items. Great for gifts for kids or adults. And their…read moreprices are very reasonable. The salesperson checked in to see if we needed any guidance and she was just as sweet and helpful as she could be.

Thank you to All You Can Make, Audrey, and Yelp for the opportunity to enjoy a unique and fun…read moreevent! I loved this business and the experience they provide. It was so enjoyable and easy to participate. This would be a great venue to have a party or an event for all different ages or occasions. I really enjoyed learning about their business and seeing all the different options they offer. They were so welcoming and we were served wine and a very nice charcuterie tray. I will recommend this business to friends for future occasions

If you are into beads, bracelet making, charms and so on this place is for you! This is a DIY…read morecrafting store and studio that offers a variety of crafts from gluing, beading, to fluid art and mosaics. So many things you can make here, endless choices and designs. You can decorate your phone case, you can make charm bracelet or a coaster. This place is loved by kids and adults. We have attended a few birthday parties here already as well as just stopped by to create something small like a keychain. Highly recommend to check this place out!

My boyfriend and I wanted to do pottery together for Valentine's Day, and I'm so glad we booked…read morewith Pinch Pottery! There were a few other couples in our session, but it still felt intimate and personal. For $150, we were able to make three creations of anything we wanted during the 1 hour and 30 minute class. We had so much fun the entire time. The studio itself is super cute and clean, which made the experience even better. Pinch is such a perfect way to introduce yourself, your partner, or your friends to pottery. If you're new, they teach you the basics and guide you through everything if you need help. They also have a ton of different glaze colors to choose from, which I loved. Definitely will be coming back again!

Wow! This place is GREAT! We had an appointment for a private party/class for 8-9 ladies. The…read morelocation is great. There is an ABM Parking lot right across the street from the East Curb line, $10 for 12hrs of parking, on a Saturday Night that is great for downtown. The staff here was Wyathe and Shelby. They were very good with teaching our group the ways to produce beautiful pottery. The class is $90/person and that includes the instructional 45mins class plus 1 pottery item. If you want to add more items, it's $10/additional item. With the time I had left I opted to do 1 additional item. This allowed me to form and create another small bowl to complete a set of 2. I plan to use them for individual rice and meat dishes at work lunch. Wonderful party, we were allowed to bring light Hor d'oevres and juices and water for the group. Nice time and I highly recommend.

I needed some drafting tools for a package design class, and wanted to support a brick and mortar…read morestore, and wanted higher quality than I saw at Walmart and Target. Staples had a good quality, but Blick's were very high quality AND cheaper than Staples. This was the first time that I shopped at this Blick as they recently moved into this former Joann store from their India Street location. While this store is a little more out-of-the-way, it is a wonderful size for Blick, and all on one level. Items are easy to find and nicely displayed, making the store a joy to browse in. If they don't have it, you probably don't need it. They also have some fun not-exactly-art things, but fewer books than I remember being at the India store. Lots of easy parking. Helpful service, too.

New location, or should I say relocated from Little Italy…read more High quality products for your arts needs. Greeted once entered the store. Helpful staffs. Not so overpriced. They have a lot to choose from. Parking is somewhat better since you don't have to go into the store for a temporary parking pass like at little Italy, then go back to your car and place the pass on your dashboard and head back to the store. Tight parking spaces now.

My kiddos did an Art Camp last week (W-F from 12-3pm) and absolutely loved it. They learned…read moredifferent techniques, got to express their creativity and were so excited every day to tell me what they did and go back the next day. They come home on the last day with at least 10 different projects. I've already recommended the next session to friends and want to go myself with my husband or friends!

Such a fun experience! We got a Groupon for a friends birthday and it was a blast! We will…read moredefinitely be back! Pic your design style and colors and they help you along the way! The owner is so kind and patient with us. We got to set up a table for food and deserts and hang out before we painted. They even provided the sparkly table cloth. Sevil also helped us with the paint and she was SO gifted! She helped us redo ours when our vision didn't come to life. She has such a talent. In the front there's different types of stuff to purchase and the tea bombs are SO unique. Like a cocoa bomb but team! I would recommend for the company to give more tips on what not to do or what to use like Metallica to get the bubble water effect. Coming in as newbies we needed suggestions. But it turned out amazing!

I had an amazing time at The Hot Spot in 4S Ranch!!…read more I took my friend for her birthday and we had a blast. A fun, creative art workshop where you can pick from a variety of options from painting pottery to making candles to building your own garden pot. The prices are clearly written on the item and it's all inclusive (the item, all materials, and use of their facility) so no additional fees other than tax. Most items were between $20-35. The owner was friendly and welcoming. There's plenty of free parking in the large shared lot. You're allowed to bring your own drinks and food as well. We opted to make candles and it was really fun. You start with picking out your glassware, then cutting up the colored wax pieces you want to use and fill them in your glassware, then choosing which glitter color and scent you want. They pour hot wax to mold it all together and the candles ready to go within 15 mins. A great activity for all ages including adults. This would be a great option for any type of celebration, date night, hang out with friends, or spending time with your kids. There's something for everyone.

We booked a Paint and Sip night with HotSpot 4s Ranch for my bachelorette and accidentally drove to…read morethe wrong location. Mellissa, the owner, was super understanding and allowed us to come in late, and she very graciously stayed open just for our party. We had explained that we were on a tight schedule and did not know if we would be able to come in the next day, but once we arrived, she was very friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend this spot if you are ever in the area. It was perfect for our occasion!