We came in for painting with sonme family and had a blast! I chose to paint a bowl, but they had so…read moremany options it took me a while to decide. The have an ample amount of paint options and brushes, which was great. We were a larger party, but we all had enough room at a large table. We also appriciated the worker playing some Taylor Swift music for us! My mom ordered one of their hot drinks, and she really enjoyed it. It is nice that they have a small cafe inside with multiple drink and snack options, espically as you can be there for a while working on your art. I do have to say they are more expensive than other locally owned pottery places, but we were happy with finished pottery pieces.

My girlfriend and I went to created by us April 2025, we paid the 50$ for two pieces of pottery. we…read moregave our painted pieces back to them so they could finish them so we could take them home. We were told around 1 to 2 weeks until they are finished and they would send out a email or text to let me know that they are done, but I never received either. I received a voice mail November 7th 2025 8 MONTHS after we gave them money and our time telling me that they have found our painted pottery and that they will be discarding them. I do not recommend created by us they have no care for their costumers and failed to keep track of my pottery.

It was great! Staff were very friendly and helpful! It was super fun for my family! I will say…read moreSaturdays are very busy so definitely call ahead of time to see if there is seating available, glad I did!

I really had a good time here. A friend and I came on a Thursday night because it's only a $5…read morestudio fee for Ladies night (I think it's usually $9). We were the only people there! That was pretty cool. And the staff person working was really nice. There are lots of different colors and patterns to use, and they will help you out if you ask. I saw a chihuahua and immediately had to paint it. They have lots of different animals, which I was hoping for. I couldn't find many pictures of what they had online so I took a bunch while I was there. They also have plates and pottery that you can make. I think the piece I got was like $15, so with the studio fee and tax, it was like $21. I really don't think that's bad, and I had a lot of fun doing it. For the people that have complained about the pricing on here, I think it's pretty fair. They supply the paint and brushes that you need, and then they clean everything up for you. There are some really big pieces that are $50, so that would get expensive, but I would think it most cases that would be a one time thing. It would be nice is if you could leave with your piece, and add glitter or rhinestones and stuff to it. When I was little I used to go to a place like this in a different state, and they had more stuff you could add, and you got to go home with your figurine. Here you have a to wait a week and go pick it up. So if the location is out of your way, you need to go out of your way again. Still fun though, and I'd definitely go again. There's tons of things you can make, and it's a fun and different activity for a night out.

This place is beyond amazing. They are in the village of spencerport. This is a locally owned and…read moreoperated business. A wife and husband team. They offer all sorts of classes along with walk in hours to create something wonderful. They have many options for projects and ideas. A few winters ago they offered a Christmas truck class which was a blast. They also do birthday parties in their back room. With covid I am not sure if they are back into that just yet. They do offer a summer camp for kids and those finished projects they post on Facebook look so good. They are following all covid guidelines. When the pandemic first hit they pivoted their business to take home kits. They have an online shop where you can buy the kits. They were the cutest kits. Customer service is amazing here. They love their customers and business. They are true artists so if you need help with technique or glaze selections they will definitely help you get your finished product to look amazing. It is an affordable activity even for the littlest artist. I love this locally owned and operated business. This is way better than the franchise options in the area.

Favorite place to take my kiddos. I always have a blast and I love how they do special events for…read morekids of different ages. The themed summer art projects are so much fun. I highly recommend having a birthday party here too. Such a great deal and such a blast!! The owners are amazing

The Flower City Arts Center is an amazing community space offering art opportunities for ALL…read morepeople: with classes for youth (pottery classes for ages 3 and up, teen classes, workshops and summer camps) and adults, for every level (beginner, intermediate and advanced), in several disciplines (photography, book arts and ceramics, plus offerings in drawing and painting) there is something for everyone! In the years since covid, the FCAC has not only survived, but they have thrived! Thanks in large part to a generous and supportive community of members and students, luck with grants, and a dedicated staff, they have weathered two leadership changes, have innovated with online course offerings and collaborations, and have upgraded the facility's security and air exchange systems to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students, teachers, members, staff and community attendees. If you haven't visited in a while there are lots of things going on: -- check out exciting new class listings each quarter - weekend workshops, multi-day/week classes, artist talks -- join us on a First Friday when the galleries are open (and free!), highlighting local talent -- take part in our upcoming Flower City Pottery invitational (this year, Oct 13-15, 2023) - a 3-day ceramics event featuring artist talks, demos and a large and eclectic variety of items for sale -- Watch for community collaborations like the Clarissa Uprooted - Pythodd Tribute Mural Unveiling & Celebration on Main Street, in conjunction with Teen Empowerment The FCAC is a place I not only love and support (in case you can't tell from this review and my two others...), but as a 24/7 renter, I actively use the space too. I'd love to see more of your faces there - next time you are around ask for me and tell them I sent you!

I have only taken one class at Flower City Arts Center, but can't wait to get back and flex my…read morevisual art "skills." I was sent to Intro to Adobe Illustrator by my work, and had the best experience. There was a ton of content crammed into our semester, and I now confidently create advertisements, eblasts, and social media content for my organization in Illustrator exclusively. Working in Illustrator can often be frustrating, but Jeremy (the instructor) answered my questions with grace, patience, and a sense of humor. A gift certificate to this center makes for a great gift! There is a wide variety of class offerings, and many opportunities to push yourself or someone you love out of their comfort zone. Nonprofit art centers like Flower City are the backbone of ROC, and make it the cultural beacon that it is. I hope to someday become a member and make use of this facility on a more regular basis.

They know their stuff, and are Affordable!…read more______________________________________ Stocked with Ceramic SUPPLIES Including but not limited to: - bisqueware (sold at a way better place than the 'paint your own pottery' places) -ceramic tools -clay -underglaze -glaze -slip -kilns -pottery wheels -ceramic supplies _______________________________________ STAFF: -Knowledgeable of all items sold -Gives great additional advice on how to use glaze, clay, kilns, etc. -Friendly, greets you at the door and offers to help with anything you need -Good phone service -Will special order something if needed -Can ship items to you in a timely manner -Will answer all questions you might have even if you don't purchase anything that day ___________________________________ ABOUT: This is the place to go if you have any ceramic needs. They are a quality store who help many students, artists, or people just simply wanting to get into working with ceramics in any means. ________________________________________ -I go here all the time for my ceramic supplies and have never had a bad experience yet! -Friends/Teachers of mine also go here and can't seem to come up with one flaw this store has.

From the owner: clay, glazes, brushes, ceramic tools, potter's wheels, kilns, ceramic bisqueread more

Came here just to spend time with friends. We chose to paint ceramics. It was fun, reasonable price…read moreand easygoing. Great way to spend time with friends and family. I highly recommend it.

Amazing experience. Had a blast painting pottery and very fairly priced! Owner was so nice and very…read morehelpful

Adorable little pottery painting studio on Grand island. The (owner? Manager?) Ashley makes bowls…read moreand mugs in the back and also purchases cute trinkets and items to paint. She helped us so much when we hosted a birthday party here. She closed it down for our party, let us set up our own decorations, picked out music for us, set up tables for our food and gifts, and was generally quite kind and easy going. The prices were very fair as well. We loved it and will definitely be going back. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Paint your own pottery, clay classes, parties.read more

I would leave no stars as I have been there three times and all three times before 4 pm and they…read morewhere closed every time. Will not be going back for a fourth time

Great place. Many items very reasonably priced and great customer service. Definitely will be going…read moreagain. Yes I could spend a couple hours just looking.

Potential students beware. It seems to be all about the money!…read more I registered and paid for a stained-glass class at Studio 34 through the Rochester Brainery for $295. The class was supposed to have been taught by a world-renowned glass artist, and the class description read that it included all the glass and all materials except for protective eyewear. On the first day of class, the instructor, who was not the professional glass artist listed in the course description, had us look through bins of glass scraps after we'd decided on a pre-approved design. While I found some pieces I could use, I could not find green or blue glass that matched and/or were large enough for the design. The instructor looked too, couldn't find any, then brought out some sheets of glass for me to choose from. At no point was there a mention of having to pay more for the glass. When I showed up the following week, I was told that I had to pay for the green and blue glass I'd picked out the week before. I objected, and the instructor said I had to call the owner, who said that the bins had copious amounts of glass for the projects. They did not. They were inadequately stocked. I was not the only one having difficulty finding glass. Every student had trouble. The owner said that my options were to pay for the glass or take a refund for the class. I will not be forced into paying for glass that was supposed to be included in the class cost so I took the refund. If there was an additional cost to the glass, that should have been said upfront when the sheets were brought out by the instructor. And it turns out that this class does not even provide the finishing piece so we couldn't actually hang our stained-glass projects. We could only leanthem against a window. The finishing piece is part of another class and this was not mentioned in the course description. Another class and more money to finish one piece. When a course description says we're going to be instructed by a glass master, I expect that it will be unless I'm notified in advance that it's not the case and offered a chance to opt-out at that time. When a course description says the class includes the materials, I expect to be able to find glass that I can use to create an integrated piece, rather than random scraps that result in a mismatched mess. The only other option offered was to open my wallet and pay more.

I have not taken any of the classes but I have worked with the owner and met a handful of the…read moreinstructors. I have also sat in on a class to see how it works. The studio is located on the second floor of a multifunctional historical building in the Neighborhood of the Arts. When you come to the studio don't be afraid to knock on the door... just walk in. They keep the door closed because of the a breeze that can sometimes effect the art work going on inside. All of the staff members I met were super friendly and professional. I came to the studio with no experience in any of the art they offered and absolute no knowledge. Marilynne and her instructors are excellent teachers and truly care to make your experience special. The class size I sat in on was a glass fusion class. If you don't know what that is(which I didn't before I stopped in) it's where you cut colored pieces of class and place them on a big piece of glass. Once you get your desired arrangement it then gets put in a furnace and melts into an awesome piece of art, just the way you arranged it. The class was a small class size, 4 people total. The instructor gave the students great instruction, then let them get creative. She offered pointers and answered questions along the way. I look forward to signing up for some of the hot glass classes. Also, it's important to note that Studio 34 repairs jewelry. So if you have a favorite piece that needs mending whether its glass, beads, or metal...stop in here!