What a charming create or paint your own pottery shop! I LOVED my experience. located in the heart of downtown San Clemente in the historic Hotel San Clemente Apartments lobby. There are table both inside and outside on the patio. Plenty of pottery options for painting. I really liked that there was no separate studio fee, that everything was included in the price of the pottery. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The staff is super helpful and knowledgeable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I needed help with tool recommendations and the staff help me pick out the ones that would work best for my mug.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I also was impressed with the final glaze. I have painted a few pottery pieces over the years and the glaze at Fired Up is the absolute best! I also loved being out on the patio on a warm-ish afternoon, chatting with friends and painting away. Highly recommend for a fun activity in San Clemente! read more

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Fired Up - Bowl - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Clemente, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]What a fun day and the cutest place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The owner greeted us with a huge smile and all of the info we needed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's such a special location because you can sit outside in the courtyard, bring your own food and alcohol and enjoy a few hours of a relaxing time! [[HIGHLIGHT]]My daughter and I went for Mother's Day and brought some bubbles and had so much fun![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You just pay for the piece you want to paint and everything else is included in that price! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Go have some creative fun! :)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I have basically grown up at Fired Up from having my 9th birthday party here to painting a mug for my wedding. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sarah the owner is awesome as well as any staff that's there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The new shop is spacious and homey with plenty of great places to post up and paint. Pricing is very fair and there are usually lots of colors to select from. I no longer live in California but it is a staple when I'm in town to paint something new. I have accidentally started a tradition where I paint my own souvenir mug for things that have happened in my life (trips, wedding, moving etc.). Highly recommend and fired up is the perfect place for it read more

Fired Up - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Clemente, California

I haven't been to Fired Up since they moved to Del Mar Ave. Location: This is such a prime location! The location definitely gets extra points. They have an indoor area to paint, or you can sit in their outdoor courtyard, which is what my friend and I did. I also saw people having an outdoor picnic while painting which seemed like a great idea! Only negative with Del Mar Ave is although there is a lot of parking, it gets pretty packed. I usually have to drive around for a while to find somewhere. Selection: The selection of items to choose from is pretty good. I've been to other places like this before that had a few more options, and it would be nice to add a bit more to the inventory. I'd love to see some small dishes (like for jewelry), various sizes and shapes of the bowls, and maybe some more figurines or seasonal items. Prices: A little high (my mug was $48) but that does include the price of the paint, all the brushes and stencils and firing. It might be nice to have a flat price for the materials and lower the prices of the items? It probably would come out to the same amount, but somehow it just feels better that way. It felt like my friend who painted a bowl paid less than I did for a mug. Just a thought. Service: I noticed that a lot of the supplies needed refills. There was no water on the tables and no sponges. The girl who worked there was super sweet and very young. Feels like a lot of people who work there it might be their first job. I for sure was patient with them and the fact they're so sweet helps. I think it would have been nice to have someone go through the process a little more in detail - like I had to ask how many coats we needed. Another tip - have a texting system for when the pottery is ready to be picked up. This could also be used as a loyalist program to get a discount for a future visit. It was weird having to call and see if the piece was ready and had to explain what it looked like - they don't add names or anything to decipher what piece goes with which person. Seems like that could be an area of improvement. Last tip - I went to a place once that wrapped the items and put them in a gift bag upon arrival, which was a super cute touch. They had their business stickers on their bags, which is always good for marketing too. When I picked up my pieces, they asked if I wanted them wrapped. If you did the texting system and had them organized by group, you could have them wrapped and ready to go when people came to get them. Overall, this spot is a great location and a really fun time with friends, kids or even a fun date. I highly recommend and my review is only to give ideas and tips, not to be taken negatively. I hope it is received that way! read more

Fired Up - Not perfect, but still a fun time! - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Clemente, California

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I mad e planter and didn't know how or where to fire it, then I found fired up on Google. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sara and Alyssa, thanks for letting me use your kiln to fire my piece, and using your adorable space to glaze it![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] P.S. Price depends on the size of your piece. read more

Fired Up - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Clemente, California

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Great location! This was such a fun place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The owner was super nice and explained the process so well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We spent a lot of time painting our pieces and sipping on vino we brought in. Can't wait to get our pieces back to see how they turned out. read more

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Such a great little pottery shop right in the heart of San Clemente. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've been a few times and have always enjoyed my experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The owner is so kind and the type of person we need more of in San Clemente.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I had a wonderful time at firedup ceramics. The owner was very friendly and welcoming, and made me feel like I was at home hanging out with a friend. . The studio was cozy and relaxing, with a great selection of colors and tools. It has a great vibe! (Even the bathroom was great. I felt like I was at a friends house instead of being at a corporate chain store) I enjoyed every minute of my creative experience and I can't wait to go back. Firedup ceramics is a great place to have fun and express yourself. Highly recommended! read more

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Run down and very expensive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Management was rude and not pleasant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Avoid if you want to actually enjoy your time. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I had always wanted to throw a pot and Sara and Fired Up made that happen.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a lot of fun and Sara was a great instructor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Recent group visit- none will ever return. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Angry staff member couldn't listen to concerns about processes and high prices and was more interested in arguing than helping[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We weren't welcome. We won't return. read more

My friend and I came here on Sunday for a private lesson and we had the best time! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had Alyssa as our instructor and she was extremely nice and patient with us.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]She was even super flexible with us as we were running about 15 mins late due to how busy it was in downtown that day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We really appreciated how she first showed us each step, then would talk us through each step, helped us when we needed it, and was very encouraging. It was a perfect balance between letting us do it, but also jumping in to help us so that we wouldn't mess up what we were making. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plus she was so kind to take photos of us during our lesson.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Her daughter who was working the front was also super nice too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We didn't get to meet the owner Sarah, but I did make the appointment with her over the phone and she sounded so easy going so hope to meet her next time we are there![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We are super excited to go back and paint what we made! The place is really cool and if this is your first time doing pottery I'd recommend coming here! I'd definitely love to come back for another lesson in the future! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Love this place! It is warm and inviting, and Sarah, the owner, is amazing![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]She made my girls and I feel comfortable right off the bat, and our entire experience was wonderful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend! read more

I called to schedule a group session and [[HIGHLIGHT]]whomever answered was so rude.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This event was for a group of kids. [[HIGHLIGHT]]She wouldn't allow me to speak and talked over me every time I asked a question.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] She told me to view pricing, but that wasn't available on the website for groups. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When I asked for clarification she said I already told you.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Then I said never mind I'll use someone else because you are being rude and she just cackled in the phone.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You just lost a huge account because I was I hoping to schedule multiple parties. read more

Had a great experience at Fired Up! Took my grandkids( ages 8,6 & 4) here for a summer surprise ! It was so fun to see them use their artistic talents ! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I returned 4 days later to pick up our master pieces and the look on the kids faces when they saw their finished products was priceless![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They were in awe of their very own creations![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Thank you Sara and Cecilia for a great experience and priceless memory![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

My niece and I went here for a fabulous Saturday afternoon when she visited me from Florida. The energy and vibe in the space is perfect and [[HIGHLIGHT]]we learned a lot from Sara. She's awesome![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're looking to get off the devices and get creative this is the spot to go! read more

What a beautiful, serene, laid back and down to earth place. I came to celebrate my birthday and wanted to something laid back without crazy atmosphere and this place did not disappoint. Was able to paint outside with a beautiful water fountain. Cecilia has such a vibrant personality and was helpful and attentive to use and the other group of little girls. Cecilia provided ideas that just had my mind flowing. I planned on coming back just myself as an outlet but definitely have a group of adults and those with kids I'll be coming back with. Truly the perfect place! Thank you for having such a beautiful peaceful place to come too read more

A fun experience for the kids, that I would highly recommend! Found this gem when looking for a father son activity, and it was a blast. Priced comparably to alternatives however the atmosphere is much more interesting and eclectic than others. We spent a few hours painting a Christmas ornament and mug, and had a chance to chat with the owner in the process. She was very helpful and fun to be around. We are happy to support businesses like this, and hope they continue to provide our community the opportunity to learn about pottery and express ourselves creatively. read more

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Once you walk in into this location you are transported into a peaceful artistic dream. The backyard is a magical garden with little fairy and mushrooms but nothing beats the toilet garden. Can not wait to return for another chance to paint and relax. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I brought my 4 year old here with me to paint some mugs and have a creative afternoon. It was so relaxing![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The owner was teaching a pottery class that was fun to watch while we painted. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The nice associate helped us get everything we needed and even offered to take some photos of my daughter and I for memories which I very much appreciate because as a mom, I'm always taking the photos and never get to be in them.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Yes the pieces you paint are kind of pricey but when you think of it including all the supplies and more importantly, supporting a small business - it is well worth it! We will be back again :) read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]coolest place ever! just stopped by to check it out and had to stay to paint![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] great pricing, incredibly kind employees & lovely vibe :) read more

This is a wonderful place! They have a good collection of pieces to choose from and great paint colors. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The owner is lovely and has a unique way of making everyone feel welcome.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My kids and I have had many memorable afternoons here. It's a special spot!! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fired up is a WHOLE vibe, awesome customer service fun customers and located in a lively area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My teen daughter and me had an amazing time, this place is a vibe NOTHING like Las Vegas art/pottery spots. read more

Horrible customer service. I would not leave a star if possible!! Called to ask a question. A girl who answered the phone didn't even let me get through my question before she started talking over me. After I told her that wasn't my question, she said, "ok then go." So I asked my question, and she said she was to busy and didn't have it and hung up!! HORRIBLE. WOULD NOT SUGGEST THIS PLACE AT ALL!! read more

I took my daughter here today and had the best time! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The owner and the girl who was working were both so nice, catering, and helpful![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was incredible. The environment was serene and laid back. My daughter loved it and can't wait to go back. Thank you guys so much!!! read more

Great service. Love supporting small businesses in my local town. We made a gift for Mother's Day with my son and it was perfect t! Will be coming back :) read more

Fired Up - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Clemente, California

Anyone who loves painting pottery or wants a fun activity to do on an afternoon with family should come here! They have a beautiful new location on Avenida Del Mar downtown San Clemente with tons of space outside to sit and enjoy! The owner was SO incredibly sweet and gave my daughter a knit beanie that she was eyeing that was for sale - FOR FREE. We cant wait to go back. read more

Such an eclectic and unique spot. The owner is super cool and made us feel at home. Prices were more than reasonable and we could pick as many colors as we wanted (and take as long as we wanted to paint). The whole place gives off good vibes and we will absolutely be back again! read more

Fired Up - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Clemente, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Owner is very unwelcoming and rude. She has a horrific temper with clients[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Be careful don't complain about a thing, She will yell at you. Even if children are present.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'm still in shock on how she spoke to me in front of my employees and their families during our Holiday gathering.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We spent over $800 to have it end so badly . [[HIGHLIGHT]]She was mad we stayed too long ,she never came up to us and told us we needed to leave . There was a miscommunication on the time[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We had young children with us. No one from the gathering ever wants to go back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]All felt bad for me , I kept saying I'm sorry to her ,and to please lower her voice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]She most likely stirred up residents there ,I kept begging her to calm down and please let me just pay so we can leave . But she would not stop[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's horrible we have this type of business owner there[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . Especially when the place was so calm and comforting when the Cafe Calypso use to be there . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such an awful and sad experience for us all.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

What a great San Clemente experience. Staff was very helpful working with my children. The location is a wonderful spot walking distance to restaurants and shopping. Highly recommended read more

Had an amazing time for our anniversary. Sarah was awesome! Look forward to coming back again for our daughter's birthday and other events. We had the best time. Sarah went through all the stuff we needed to know to make sure our work would come out right. Have us great instruction. She's "fired up" and so energetic and fun to be around. Can't wait to pick up our pottery and clay hand prints. read more

Fired Up - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Clemente, California

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I hardly ever post but was so upset. Literally just walked out of this store and had to review. Went in to pick up my adult daughter's item. The lady asked me what I was picking up and I said I didn't know what she painted, but I know the name it should be under. She says to me. "Well I don't know what your kid painted!"I then I asked "I am sorry, do you not have it under her name?" She then frustratedly and rudely looked at me and said "go talk to your kid I don't know what she painted and we don't keep track of names" Wow, NEVER doing business here again. SOOOO RUDE, and told me to get out of her store and leave as I stood there shocked. I understand that I could have asked my daughter before hand what she painted, I have been to plenty of places like this, where they just keep your name on your items. I was so shocked at the way she responded. Hope her day gets better. read more

Back here again with my Littles. We have been coming here since the first grandkid was a baby in 2007. Sarah's infinite sweetness and patience are unparalleled. We treasure our experiences here each and every year. A place to make memories. Thank you, Sarah. read more

Fired Up - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Clemente, California

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Great experience for my daughters 9th birthday! We had a great time and a group of 8 young girls were entertained and engaged. Would highly recommend! read more

Fired up is such a fun place to go with family or friends. Located right in the heart of downtown San Clemente, there's plenty of outdoor and indoor seating to sit and relax and paint. The owner is a very positive, creative, and outgoing person that always make sureyour, ceramic piece is handled with care and comes out beautifully. This is a great place for group events, and to get gift certificates for presents as well. read more

I have gone to Fired Up for many different crafty things. My daughter and I loved painting there and even though my daughter felt like she was too old to do something like that with me she loved Sarah's vibe and the environment. Sarah is a ball of joy. She's fun. She's positive and she's inspirational and I love going to fire it up and her dogs are adorable read more

I love this place! It's beautiful and the service is amazing. If you're looking for something fun to do with your friends and or your kids and their friends, go to Fired Up fosho! read more

I actually enjoyed coming here!! It was a lot of fun the ladies working there were really helpful. I suggest coming here when ur visiting Sam Clemente. read more

Fired Up - My little hottie gnome - Arts & Crafts Near Me - San Clemente, California

Fired Up Carlsbad is such a great time! I've been twice now with friends and it's the most relaxing, enjoyable experience. It's a very good business model (you pay for the piece you want to paint and then everything is included, like the paints, and you can take as much time as you want to paint your piece). Annie was wonderful - so friendly and helpful. They also let you bring wine and snacks! read more