If you're looking for a pottery class, this place has the clay--but customer service still needs to…read morebe molded. There are no signs or instructions telling you where paint belongs, so we naturally brought it back to our table. Instead of politely explaining the process, the owner yelled at us and snapped, "You're not the only ones here!" Funny thing... we actually were the only customers there. The entire studio feels disorganized, and unfortunately, the owner's people skills are even more scattered. Her manners are almost their own form of comic relief--except no one was laughing. A little kindness, basic organization, and clear signage would go a long way. Pottery is supposed to be a relaxing, creative experience, not one where customers get scolded for not reading signs that don't exist. I won't be back, and I definitely wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for a welcoming atmosphere. One star.

The Clay Cottage Studio is a great place to do some crafts. I went on a Sunday night with my mom…read moreand fiancé. There was a special BOGO deal so we saved 50% on one of the studio fees. We did the paint your own pottery and had a great time. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The pottery options were great and painting was so much fun. Can't wait to see our projects after the kiln in two weeks. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

- Maite was amazing in helping me organize a party here -…read moreFor a two-hour session, I made 2 pieces - Would recommend looking for some inspiration online before coming - Maite gave us a 10-15min introduction to the steps and helped us whenever we got stuck/made mistakes - We spent some time decorating; there are stamps, different colours, and tools - There are examples of glazing that Maite can put on after your piece is done, if you don't want to decorate - She also sells pieces in her studio! - You can pick up your pieces 2 weeks later - HIGHLY recommend for any type of event

Great time with friends! The staff was great and it's worth every moment and dollar! 10/10read more

I'd like to point out that the other low reviews either don't read the policy they have on the…read morefront desk (unless that's recent) or don't understand how this place works lol. I had left a 1 star review earlier, because the glaze on my piece cracked a TON when I took it home. They called me back, took responsibility for their error, (they explained they'd most likely opened the oven too quickly) gave me credit towards another project, and offered to fix the glaze on the tray for me! I went and did just that, and made myself a mug. I called two weeks later to ask if they were ready (I think I put the wrong phone number, or they were delayed with texting me. No sweat.) and they were, so I just picked them up and I'm so happy. There's still a very tiny crack on the tray, but honestly that's just me nitpicking. The staff was very apologetic, and they were so kind every single time I visited. Thank you again! If you encounter cracked glaze after getting your piece, give them a polite call. Staff was 10/10 I'd give you all a million bucks if I could.

This business is located inside the Shops at Sunset Place (which is supposed to be getting…read moredemolished any day now). I previously brought my son here many years ago and recently I brought my daughter. It is a nice experience if you are artsy. You get to pick a design, paint it, leave it and pick it up in two weeks. This last time it was a group of 4 girls and the items ranged between $25 and $41.

I loved the pottery classes I've taken at Red Herring. James is patient and talented, and the shop…read moreis just so lovely. Even though I was a true beginner, I learned so much and was able to wake this creative outlet of mine up. Classes and people were friendly and safe. I can't wait to be back for my next set of classes! Thank you Red Herring Pottery.

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We had a great time at Plaster of Carousel! The variety of items to paint are extensive and sure to…read moreappeal to many different interests. The five of us were able to share one set of brushes, and a palette of different paints. We were able to request metallic and glitter paints on demand. I wasn't able to finish mine due to the detail, and they offered me the paints I needed to finish at home. The staff is knowledgeable, helpful, and super nice! We will definitely return!

We went this Saturday with our 5 yo for the first time and we enjoyed it. The place is organized…read moreand has everything you need to create your own piece of art. I loved the option of putting glitter on top of the art work and my girl made 2 art works. Thank you Debbie and Scott we will return!

I love bringing my daughter to this location. She loves art and we always find creative things to…read moredo at the studio. The people that work there always help us create a beautiful masterpiece. I also bring my mother-in-law and she enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, while she paints. Parking is easy. They have lots of ceramics and painting to choose from and it's a wonderful place to drop in and do some thing different with your children. Pricing is good and the quality of the products are great.

This was such a cute play date for the girls!! By girls I mean me and my 25 year old friends. We…read moremade a reservation and got equipped with colors which you are limited to 5 colors and you choose your ceramic. The ceramics are a bit expensive at $35 for a small heart shaped jar but they do kiln it for you and provide the colors. They call you when it is ready to pick up and ours took around 2 weeks to get back. Overall, I enjoyed this place the ambience is non existent but it's such a fun activity to get to bond and craft with your friends.

OCISLY has been one of my favorite things about Miami! The pop ups not only introduce me to a new…read morevenue and part of the city but the most interesting and amazing people come out to play overall, OCISLY, has ignited a new sense of purpose in my creative practice and i'll always make an effort to show up at their events

Everyone should try going to an OCISLY ceramics events, even if you think you are not artistic! At…read morethe very least, I promise you will meet new friends and enjoy a night contributing to Miami's beautiful art community. Cristina is so patient explaining how pottery works and encourages you to be playful with what you create. Adam is also very helpful offering any advice, together they make a great team. The attention to detail does not go unnoticed, and they make everyone feel welcomed (this is very important because I understand it can be scary/intimidating to try new things! they put any fears to ease) Luckily I had the opportunity to glaze a few of my pieces, which is worth the money! I was so pleasantly surprised how quickly my pottery was fired, considering how long the process can take from start to finish. I have been to multiple OCISLY events, but one of my favorite memories was crafting matching swan coffee mugs with my partner. It was so fun to do side-by-side while surrounded by creative energy and good vibes. We cherish these mugs and pull them out often smiling at the subtle unique imperfections that make each one beautiful. Thank you to OCISLY for an amazing memory that will last for years & years. We look forward to many more clay dates!

Able to work at one's own pace. An artist's hot spot! I love this place. Teachers are great,…read morevolunteers are extremely helpful.

Six weeks later, I can finally write this review…read more Woohoo! For those not aware, my latest endeavor was signing up for a six-week pottery course with one of my best friends who also happens to be my work husband. What motivated this endeavor? I am a bored and crazy soul. That, and admittedly, this was on my bucket list for years. You see, my mother used to do ceramics and she would never stop talking about how I needed to try it as well. Turns out that while my mother had talent for pottery, I am abysmal at it. The only real competition I have is my dear friend. We cannot seem to decide whose pottery is worse. Semantics aside, the Ceramic League of Miami can be located in the village of Pinecrest. It essentially is an open-spaced garage full of pottery wheels, bookshelves, and clay galore. They have an area for parking, and on the off chance it's packed, there's plenty of businesses around where you can park. Everything in this area is pretty relaxed. Classes can either be daytime or nighttime Monday through Saturday. We signed up for the 2:30 PM Saturday class for the pottery wheel and soda kiln with James. The signing up process was relatively simple. We did everything online. When we began the class, we were given the option of purchasing a tool set. You needed to bring exact change for this. $14 to be specific. If you didn't get this for whatever reason (usually the school running out of them), you could share with the instructor and/or other students. This is what ended up happening to me. This six-week pottery course cost $155 and it included two and a half hours of instruction every Saturday, as well as what I refer to as that horribly heavy 20+ lb of clay bag. The class is over and I have leftover clay. What the heck am I supposed to do with it? I have clay in places I never thought I would. Cough; I am referencing my box of art supplies in my car. Yes, I can effectively now say I've become an artist. If you become a member of this non-profit organization, the class will cost you $145 instead. Overall, I thought the prices fair for what we did. We received a lot of personal instruction and got to get our hands down and dirty. Unfortunately the movie Ghost sets up unrealistic expectations when it comes to clay. Noting that, if you go in with an open mind, this is a blast; a frustrating blast but a blast nevertheless. I found James to be an efficient and kind instructor. I just wish there had been more organization on his part. We never really got to mark our pieces properly, but oh well. I would probably do this again in the future. For now though, this girl is off to her next venture: aerial yoga!

My husband and I went for tufting class. It was challenging but fun. I would recommend for adults…read moreonly. Staff is helpful and super nice

We came in for our friend Mavy's birthday party for 12. A great lesson for first timers…read more Inspirational ideas on every wall. We took over the private room for our food and drinks. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.

Loved going here. The owner is an amazing artist and very helpful. As an art advisor, I was…read moreimpressed with the selection of useful items art objects available to paint. I would definitely go back but also bring my friends and their kids.

Unfortunately, not the most pleasant place to be. Overpriced, disorganized, and the owner was quite…read morerude when I asked for assistance. I came with my family expecting a relaxing and enjoyable experience, but left disappointed.