The place is secluded, friendly, lots of options of pottery, and fun! Went on a date, picked our mugs and painted them together. The music was great, the ambiance was perfect, they were promoting a fun upcoming event, and I overheard a conversation about summer programs for kids. read more

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My daughter treated me to this wonderful place and it was the best experience. We came in on a Sunday morning without a reservation and had the place to ourselves. The girl at the counter was helpful and the owner was really nice. The place was clean and well organized. We picked the mother and baby elephant and it took us more than 3 hours to finish, but they never rushed us. The owner also made sure we had our ceramics before my daughter went back to college. Highly recommend! read more

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This place is so cool! My husband and I painted salt and pepper shakers and they turned out SO GOOD! It's a little pricey, but for what it is it's so worth it. They fire and clear glaze your ceramics for you and it was ready to pick up the next week. read more

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Such a fun idea and good selection for small business. However the senior girl at the counter was not friendly at all. impatient of first timers asking questions when minimum instructions provided. Also seems annoyed by kids party that's happening at the back room. Did not feel too welcoming. read more

Great selection to choose from, during the holidays they have holiday designs, and friendly/knowledgeable staff

Such a fun place to visit! I came here with my MIL on Saturday morning. We had the place to ourselves which was so relaxing. They have so many ceramic pieces and paints to choose from. All you have to pay is $5 for admission in addition to the price of your ceramics. I spent a total of $35. You have to wait a week for them to glaze and fire your items. So excited to pick mine up! I can't wait to come back to bring my friends to adult night! read more

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You're definitely on your own here. No instructions or help. We had a nice time but apparently used paint that was supposed to be applied on top of other paint. Not a big deal but some instructions would have been nice for the amount of $ you pay. read more

A fun creative day with my Granddaughters in the cutest studio with a nice selection for the girls to paint. Plenty of tables and room for everyone. We were not the only ones on a Monday morning, which was nice to see. Firefly is a hidden gem of a place with courteous and patient staff to answer questions and help everyone out. Looks like the turnaround time is about 7 days. They also offer mosaics which is a good idea for another trip in. Looking forward to other activity! read more

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super super cute:) took my niece here for her b-day and it's so calming and quiet inside. there are instructions on the table that remind you to add extra coats, a variety of colors and pieces to choose from. you have to wait about 1 week to get your piece, but it's lovely and will last a while. recommend for a cute actitivty to create a keepsake, it's also nice to support local Ventura buisnesses. check it out! read more

Super fun to do with friends. Cute shop. Nice selection. Would definitely recommend.

I had an amazing time here at Firefly Ceramics with my granddaughters. We went over to Color Me Mine and they said they "didn't have space for us" after already calling and making a reservation a week in advance. Firefly did not disappoint, my granddaughters had a blast and we are so excited to get our pottery back. They have a large variety of fun stuff to choose from. Staff are incredible and very patient with the hundreds of questions my granddaughter's had asked. We will be coming here again. read more

Amazing birthday party for my 7 year old daughter, great service, fun activities and just over all awesome read more

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This was my first time going to this type of activity!! I really like how relaxing and calm the atmosphere is. Your greeted and helped as soon as you walk into the door! They have sooooo many ceramics options to choose from so many that it took my partner and I about 8 mins to choose them we were literally standing at the shelves because there were so many good choices. I can't wait to go back. read more

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This is by far the most amazing awesome place for budding creative expression, in children and in adults! We took our kiddos here last weekend and just picked up our work today, and I'm blown away by how perfect they look! This was our first time here, and we're already planning when and what and how our next piece will be! The pre-done ceramics, at least for this first timer, can be misleading in the effort and artistic 'work' needed, as it all looked naively too easy. With the racks of color glazes and containers of paint brushes in a multitude of sizes, sponges, stencils, who knew what to expect until that first brush stroke. And what fun it was, and what excitement it was to see the beauty we created! Our kiddos, ages 6 and 9, picked out reasonable pieces to start on, grabbed the colors they saw in their innocent imaginations, and off they went. All we did was finish off a very few of the rough edges, like the bottom and making sure we had a good 3 coats overall. Everyone of the staff was inspiring and more than helpful. The studio is well laid out with lots of space for the most creative hearts. So inspiring and awesome were the staff and place that our 6 year old wants to work there! She even started to help straighten up things and kept asking what work she could do when she was done with her piece! Even with the technologies and scientific gadgets and tools we all live with today, I have renewed hope in the heart and soul that Firefly inspires in children and the child in us! read more

Love love love this business. Personable, warm, welcoming and a small local business we are more than happy to support. The staff is very helpful and responsive and their community events and pottery options are above and beyond. read more

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FireFly Ceramics is better therapy for me than all the the therapists I've ever seen put together. Therapists are generally a huge waste of money; FireFly Ceramics never is. Laurie, the owner, is as cool as a cucumber and generally unflappable. I've been in there a lot with my wild five-year-old son and his friends and even after they create a shitshow of epic proportions in the shop, no one complains. If I were the staff there, I'd be putting the little Visigoths into the 2000 degree kiln as quickly as possible, with glee in my eyes as they were turned into inert ash. But the staff is way more patient than I am, so you gotta give them that. And generally, all the lovely ladies who work there are sweet, cute, and competent at their job. So what more could you want?? Me?? Nothing. FireFly Ceramics is perfect as is. I wouldn't change a thing!! read more

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Firefly Ceramics is AMAZING and have been doing AMAZING for a long time! My friends and I have been going there for years! With thousands of items in stock for every and any occasion too it's easy to be creative and literally make personalized gifts that friends and family cherish! I personally love the wide open space to work in and they even have a huge party room too! With the Holidays coming up...you can make decorations and platters that will be your own keepsakes too and you most probably see me there too! Bring the family...even grandma! It's wheelchair friendly!!! read more

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My granddaughter and I had such a fun "Grandma and me" day at Firefly. Neither one of us are artists by any stretch of your imagination. We picked our pieces and painted together with much laughter. We were helped along the way by the fantastic but not overbearing staff. They left the creativity to us. My daughter was going to be in Ventura and offered to pick up our creations. Imagine my surprise when returning home from a short trip to Las Vegas to find my husband had put our home grown tomatoes in my newly painted bowl. I'm now looking forward to sharing Firefly with my grandson when he gets a little older. read more

Where do I even begin?! My 3 children and I had our first visit and just fell in love with everything about Firefly Ceramics. We've seen the businesses name sign for years and I always thought my kids were too young and I am not very creative, artists or talented in that area to even check it out. I am sad I waited so long. There was plenty of parking, the place was clean and quiet (everyone was busily creating), the staff was super duper friendly and helpful, the owner was a kind and welcoming host. She checked in on us while we were doing our thing and we kept her busy while we asked 100 questions. We haven't even picked up our finished pieces and the kids are literally counting down the days until we have to stop back by. The space is open with lots of natural lighting...there was an outside patio area set up that I honestly thought was maybe the neighboring space. It was so cute, cozy and kinda romantic looking....like it belonged in a magazine...tall wood tables with hanging patio lights. We were already done or we would have set up there on such a beautiful Ventura day. There is a great separate room with a door for things like parties that was way cute also. They have tons of paint colors, tools and brushes to choose from and loads and loads of items to paint. We say a spinners wheel in a small room too for those who wanna get really into it. I can not wait to have our 2nd visit and maybe pick a bigger piece that I can work with. I might be more artistic that I previously thought haha... This is a MUST VISIT place. If you haven't been... go! If you are bored and looking for something different, go! If you have no kids or 8 kids, go! Bring a friend or 2 if you don't want to go alone. Just get there! Thanks guys for such a fun time, we WILL be back! read more

This is one of our absolute all time favorite places to go! You only pay for the ceramic piece and the session fee. The session fee is only 5$ and you can stay as long as you need. They always have great holiday themed pieces that make great personal gifts. The owner is awesome too and you can tell she has put her heart and soul into her business. Support locally owned great businesses like this! read more

This is the best place to come with friends, kids or alone! Had the best time and they had a multitude of choices to paint. The staff was the best! Can't wait to have my next birthday party here with a bunch of my crazy friends. Kudos to Firefly - hate that it took me this long to stop by! read more

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Always have a great time here. It's such a relaxing afternoon to bring the kids to, everyone gets involved in creativity and the really fun molds they offer to paint. We have tons of great, unique mugs that we all cherish and remember our fun memories of coming in and painting. The staff is great, too! read more

Went here for the first time today. Super friendly & helpful staff! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Great place for kids and grownups! Fun place for a party or girls night! The staff are so polite and helpful!! Super friendly and knowledgeable! My mom and I come here for my birthday every year. We just brought my niece here for a fun summer activity. Today we. Are celebrating my mom's birthday! read more

Lots of fun, we had a company event here and the kids had fun. 15$-30$ for each person including everything!lots of colors and brushes and fun stuff to paint. read more

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My daughter had an amazing time at her party today. Everything about it was just perfect. The young ladies that were helping were so sweet and patient with the kids. I can't get over how great it was. Can't wait to come back! read more

Great selection and usually quiet enough for some peaceful painting! I come here about twice a month and there's always new things to choose from. read more

Went here a few weeks ago for a relaxing afternoon with my husband and daughter. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Lots of pieces to choose from and lots of creative ideas. They have stencils and stamps, along with different techniques. They also have a tool that dries the paint between coats, which makes the process easier and faster. read more

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AMAZING. Great prices, even better customer service. I've been here a few times and the young lady (I can't remember her name) recognized me! They are so attentive and helpful. I have no creative ability at all but I still had a blast and my ceramics don't look half bad! The owner is fantastic as well. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Thank you Firefly Ceramics, you made 3 ladies very happy this Mother's Day! Well, actually, Hailey @ Firefly Ceramics, you made 3 ladies very happy this Mother's Day. You accommodated my very busy schedule, you helped us out with taking our little one's footprints, I couldn't be more thankful. Overall, the BEST place to go for ceramics in Ventura Co. read more

I'm sorry but I'm most likely never going back to Color Me Mine again after I found out about this gem. My sister had asked our mom, my daughter and myself if we wanted to come here and paint ceramics, to have a little girl date or something. The options they have in the shop are super cute but what I really love is all of the accessories and add ons they have. They have a wide variety of stamps, stencils and different kind of glazes for your ceramic. The pricing on the pieces are great and the designs they have to offer are awesome. Staff was very helpful and outgoing. I can't wait to go back soon and check out their holiday stuff! read more

I love this place! It's a break from whatever stressful life you lead! I've painted several items, some of which have techniques I never thought I could do, but the staff teaches you how patiently and kindly. The staff is amazing. They are always there ready to help if you need it! If there is something you see that you want to learn to do, they'll show you how to do it. The prices are pretty great! There is a studio fee of $7 and the items start at $7. Color Me Mine has a studio fee of $10 and the items start at around $12. It takes a week from beginning to end to get your piece. They take a week to fire the pieces, but it's so worth it! I've always had everything I painted ready on time. They have lots of great paints to paint with and a fantastic selection of things to paint! read more

Love to go to firefly! It's a great escape for a girls night or to bring the kids. I take my kiddos each year to make Christmas ornaments and special gifts for grandparents. It's cheaper then some of the other chains and offers more creative options!!! read more

Absolutely fantastic and such a great selection! It can be a little pricey but they have options for every budget! The staff is beyond helpful and so fantastic! read more

Not only is this place pricey, but if your going to write down a date to come pick up your purchase......Have it ready on that date! Went to pick up our families art work the day they said it would be ready and the lady told us that it needed another hour. After 3 hours we went back and it still wasn't ready. At this point we asked for a refund and the girls attitude changed from being somewhat sympathetic to a completely rude snob. I cant believe the way this place functions. Thank god they opened a color me mine in the collection, as that is where we will be going from now on. read more

We love Firefly. The cost is very reasonable and you can paint at your leisure (excluding the 2 hour party room). Lots of pieces to choose from and they let you pour your own paints. Very helpful staff and the atmosphere is relaxing and inviting. The kilmed paints are beautiful. Great way to spend a day or evening. read more

Christmas is a great time to paint memorable personalized items, including Christmas ornaments. My daughter, her husband and I decorated my tree together this year. When we saw ornaments from 2002 we made together. Great memories and it was fun showing them off to her husband. Fun and loving times. read more

Locally owned. They have a nice selection of ceramics. There is plenty of space to work. There are lots of colors (more than Color Me Mine). The staff are all nice. Their studio fees are lower than Color Me Mine. We will go back. read more

Went here today, because my daughter received a free paint session from her school. I called to ask if I could still redeem the session, because the date was expired, even though she received it after said date. The girl on the phone said yes and she would communicate this to the other workers. Showed up, no one was aware of the convo regarding the free session. I then had to ask what we do, they did not offer help. All 3 workers then sat in the main room, about 3 feet from us, and ate their lunch, conversing about who they are dating, etc. This was highly unprofessional, particularly given my 6-year-old was less than 3 feet away! Not one time did any of the 3 employees check on us, and we were there for 2 hours! There was also a dirty table of used brushes and used papers that was sitting as so since we arrived. The 3 workers left and a new worker came in, and again, no communication regarding the session redemption, so I had to explain myself 3 times. Aside from picking up our pieces, never going back, due to the absolute horrific service. read more

Firefly is the perfect place to have a birthday party or just have some fun with friends!Items can be a little pricey, but the staff is very nice and helpful.They have all the tools you could possibly need.(Turn table,sponge,brushes of all sizes, etc.)It's a lot of fun for the whole family and even if you're not artist, it's super easy!Every piece is perfectly made and looks exquisite! read more