My daughter is 7 and really enjoyed her first pottery throwing experience! I purchased her a 1 on 1…read morelesson. She's HOOKED! We will be back with the whole family!! My daughter wanted to type something "thank you for making me having the BEST pottery throwing class EVER definitely 5 STARS"

My wife just finished our ceramics class for my birthday and we had an amazing time! Emory was so…read moresweet and helpful. We will 100% be coming back for more classes. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun date night.

Honestly, I have yet to take a class here but I can't wait for the chance to do so!!…read more This review will be about the store only. I LOVE that this place has a little retail shop at the back where you can see and buy unique handmade glass items. There are so many amazing pieces and it seems like they are all done by local artists which is great. I love to walk in here just to look at all the pretty things they have. This is also a fantastic place to buy something nice for someone. These pieces are so beautiful they would be great as gifts. Highly recommend just stopping in! I do it all the time and there's always something new to see!

This was such a great experience. I loved our instructor! He was so kind and great with the kids…read more The paperweight glass globe is beautiful. Would highly recommend this place to try out glass blowing.

I've taken three classes at Fire and Mud studios and learned more than I have in 10 classes at the…read moreother studios in San Diego County and Riverside County. The owner kathy is an amazing instructor. She also employed several other instructors that are amazing, two of which I've had taken classes from all have been super great and make you feel like you'll be able to do this not just I'm helping you because you're never gonna get this, which is what generally happens at the other studios. Kathy herself is an amazing potter the entire studio is full of people who truly know what they're doing and willing to share their gift and talent with you. The other thing that makes For and Mud Studios a place I would recommend is that the atmosphere is just generally fun and welcoming!! I would say if you're interested in doing ceramics, pottery, hand building i'm certain you'll feel welcome and supported at Fire and Mud Studios

Easy to make reservations online, but if you're making reservations to include your adult kids, the…read moresystem won't reserve a spot for them if you identify yourself as a parent, it's better to call. Other than that, we had a great time and learned so much techniques from Brice, so patient and helpful for our group of first timers on the wheel. We'll be back for sure. Thanks to Brice for a great experience!

A great day out with the teens! Nicole has curated a peaceful and beautiful space to create art and…read morememories. She is a talented artist and amazing teacher who expertly guided us through making our own creations that will be ready to take home in a few weeks. It was so fun to get hands on and create pottery that will last for years to come. I am looking forward to going back for a girls night out soon!

Came here on a Sunday evening with a friend. We just happened to drive by and we were so excited to…read moredo something crafty. The employee working was super nice and helpful. They have so many jar options to choose from and different price options. Loved all the scents they had available to choose. I think the only basic they didn't have was plain vanilla. They had other options but it was mixed with something else. All the other scent options great! The $5 add on for sea shells or stones for the top of your candle is a fun edition! We were able to add these half hour after making the candle. So there is a bit of a wait to let the candle settle after making it but we just walked around a bit and still were able to take out candles home same day. There is a two day wait after making it until you can use it. It's totally worth it. So much fun!

My friend and I randomly stumbled upon this place while wandering around Carlsbad Village and…read morehonestly it was such a vibe! Super fun and lowkey therapeutic which was exactly what we needed. The staff were awesome, super friendly, and walked us through everything step by step. We got to pick our own vessels and scents which was honestly the best part. I mixed mango coconut and pineapple together and it smelled so good! We threw some glitter into the soy wax mix because obviously we had to and we even got to design our own labels which turned out so cute. The candle needed an hour to cool so we went off and explored the area and then came back to top them off with some stones. They turned out so pretty omg! The price was worth it! Oh and since I was giving mine as a gift one of the staff members tied a little ribbon on my bag without me even asking which was such a sweet touch. If you're looking for something fun and a little different to do you have to check this place out!!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

This review is for the 'Mother's Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour' which is hosted by the San…read moreDieguito Art Guild/Off Track Gallery. I hope this review helps someone who is thinking about doing the tour. My mom and I enjoyed a wonderful day out touring 8 home gardens in the Encinitas area (2026). (A couple of the homes were in Carlsbad and one was in Olivenheim, the remainder were in Encinitas). I purchased the tickets on-line prior to the tour and showed the e-mail at the first house stop, where we received a color printed booklet that would be our ticket for the remainder of the tour. The booklet had a description and photo of each house, along with ads for the artists. You also have the option to pick up your booklet at the Off Track Gallery in Encinitas. The drive between some houses was a couple of minutes, and as much as about 8 minutes for others. This is where your GPS comes in handy! You can follow the order suggested in the booklet. I had studied the map before arrival and slightly adjusted the order for our convenience. Curb parking was always easy. Many of the houses featured pools. Some had art studios. One had chickens and goats. Another had some garden art and a photo opportunity. Some had views to die for. All of them featured a variety of plants, trees, flowers, succulents, cacti, shrubs, along with art vendors selling their wares and a table of finger foods. The variety of art ranged from jewelry, paintings and ceramics to mosaics, photography and fabric arts. Prices started at about $10 and went up into the hundreds and everything in between. All the talented vendors were very friendly and welcoming, although we felt bad when we walked away without buying something. We also met a couple of the house owners who were interesting to talk to. The complimentary food included fruit, crackers and cheese, cookies, cake, chips, hummus, water, lemonade and more. It was lovely to graze the food and sit for a bit and enjoy the surroundings. The home gardens were open between 10am and 4pm. We started at 10am and finished about 3:15pm. This included one house that permitted us to also see the interior, which was a pleasant surprise. We also stopped at a local grocery store to use the restroom as only one home had an available restroom for use. I highly recommend this tour if you get a chance. It's a unique way to spend Mother's Day weekend and you may see parts of San Diego that you've never seen before. It was definitely an eye opener to 'How the other half live'! You do quite a bit of walking and 'in and out of the car', so by the end you're quite tired, but my 78 year old mom did it! Be sure to wear comfy shoes and sun protection. Some areas of the gardens do offer shade, but not all. The photos attached are from the 2026 tour. I understand the homes change each year. We hope to visit the Off Track Gallery at a later date as it was closed by the time we got there after the tour, but we could see wonderful creations through the window. Helpful?

What a fun art gallery to visit every now & then. The artists are all local folks and there are…read moreabout 100 of them. All of the workers are artists who volunteer their time. They are all very friendly & helpful. A wide variation of goodies here. Lots of different jewelry Watercolors,paintings, nice cards...Nice spot to find a gift. Located in the back of the Lumberyard mall in Encinitas.

We happened to be walking by and this cute store caught my eye. It is a gift shop but they also…read moresell natural wine and craft beer. The first store opened in 2015 in Echo Park. The owner felt the need to offer beautifully designed gifts that were affordable. Tamara Houghten (owner) had success with her first store and has now opened this location in Encinitas and one in Carlsbad. So much cute stuff here and I was made to feel welcome which always helps me decide if I will spend any money or not. I love that Tamara offers an online shopping presence as well for those of us that don't live near by. So many categories to choose from including lotions, candles, chocolate, jewelry, and pantry gifts. They also support independent artists. You can't miss this shop as it is right on Encinitas Blvd. Street parking only. Be sure to stop by and say Hi should you find yourself in the neighborhood.

Whimsical magical art studio alert! I stumble upon this great studio when when visiting the Four…read moreMoons spa. it was like non-expected surprise next to the other surprise. I was not Lookinf for place to visit but it became like an entertainment option as well just because the little train was so cute, I could not resist to take a look at the place. Then I realized that they were taking a class and Mikey was super nice to show me the studio and the patio. He let me write messages on dried leaves and also let me contribute painting the the mini train too. The folks that were there look very happy immersed in their painting class and I could see he has several classes options. Also as co-working space you can pay per hour or several hours and a very cheap price. This is one of good vibes Leucadia funk artsy places and I recommend you check it out. He also have parties from time to time and next is coming up very soon this month.

Mikey is a great teacher. I'm a very much a beginner, and he showed me how to draw and color, and…read morehow to be creative. The vibe is amazing, you can be creative, and have a quiet time by the ocean breeze, and make friends while learning how to draw. This is a fun activity for all ages, I highly recommend it!