I had such a great experience at Clay Cafe! It's a locally owned pottery painting spot with a…read moresimilar vibe to Color Me Mine, but with its own charm. I love that the price of the piece you choose includes everything, so you know what you're paying upfront without worrying about extra fees adding up. Alia, one of the owners, was super sweet and welcoming! I also love that it's BYOB and has an attached café with really good cookies and drinks, making it such a fun spot to spend time and get creative. All in all, a wonderful experience, and I can't wait to pick up my finished piece! PS. FREE PARKING AT THE FRONT. IN SANTA MONICA. FREE PARKING?! Unheard of

What a wonderful experience. Clay Cafe is absolutely mom-and-daughter approved!…read more I originally came across the idea of painting pottery while visiting Vista, California. I wanted to do something different and special with my mom, who is almost 80, incredibly active, full of spirit, and has worked hard her entire life. She had never really been in a setting where she could simply sit down, paint, and explore her creative side, so I wanted to surprise her with something new. While we were still in Vista, we briefly parked and I started looking up pottery-painting places closer to the LA County area. That is when I came across Clay Cafe. We were already beginning our drive back toward home, so I decided to take a chance on it even though it was still about 30 minutes from us. I'm so glad I did. This is a family-owned business run by a mother-and-daughters team who are artists themselves, and you can really feel the care they've put into the space. They were welcoming, helpful, patient, and genuinely kind from the moment we walked in. We picked out our pottery and ended up spending almost THREE HOURS painting! The time flew by because we were having such a great time together. There are plenty of paints, tools, and creative options, and the guidance they provide is wonderful without making you feel rushed. They also have a cafe next door with coffee, cookies, and other goodies. If you have a sweet tooth, definitely try the cookies--they are huge! We enjoyed iced coffee and a cappuccino while we were there. I will say that this isn't the cheapest pottery-painting experience, but I felt the quality, materials, tools, atmosphere, and assistance made it worth it. My shark piggy bank was around $60 and my mom chose a vase around $50, so with everything we spent roughly $130-$140 for the two of us, depending of course on what pottery you choose. After you finish painting, they glaze and fire your pieces. They took our contact information, and about two weeks later we received a text letting us know everything was ready. We picked up our finished pottery today and were SO happy with how it turned out. They welcome walk-ins, although I would recommend making a reservation, especially if you want to settle in and really enjoy the experience. Parking was also easy since they are in a small plaza shared with 7-Eleven. They also host fun events, including a plant bingo where you can apparently win plants, so definitely check their current schedule. For me, though, the best part was simply getting to sit across from my mom, paint together, laugh, talk, and watch her creative side come out. That memory alone was worth every penny. Wonderful family-owned business, wonderful people, and such a fun experience. We will absolutely be back. UPDATE: Thank you for your sweet message ! It was a beautiful memory and one I'll cherish! The vase made it across the continent to Ecuador ! Looking forward to bringing her back here again and also sharing this with the family ! See you ladies soon

This is one of the best color me mines. The staff is always…read moreso nice. The owner is the kindest person.

Dropped in on a Tuesday afternoon. 3 of us painted and it was such a great experience for us all. I…read morereally took my time and thought it was nice that Lewis offered to refresh my water bowls for me. That was really helpful actually. 10/10 would recommend visiting this location.

Terrific studio with super helpful, attentive staff! Plenty of parking in the back or around the…read morecorner as well.

I had an amazing time. I came here for a special occasion birthday group for my friend, and it was…read moresuch a good time. The ambience was great. The staff was very accommodating and took time and attention for our enjoyment. I am so happy with my experience and I can't wait to come back. I really love that they give you the option to come back in to paint or if you would like to choose a solid color that they will give you towards the endthank you so much for being patient and offering assistance to all levels.

An amazing place for a date night! Being new to pottery, we were nervous we'd utterly fail at even…read moregetting past throwing the clay, but the instructor was very kind and attentive to everyone in the class, and made sure everyone had fun making the bowls as well. Yes, were they the most expensive bowls we own? Yes! But the experience to make something fun together in a such a open and inviting place was totally worth it! You can pick the color and glaze afterwards and get to see your masterpiece ready for pickup in about 6 weeks. Can't wait to go back and try another class!

Would recommend! My…read morewife and I did the 'adult beginner wheel throwing' class at this Culver City location. They have a variety of objects to choose from, and we signed up for the ramen bowl class. The facility is large and beautifully appointed with several spaces to create pottery. My wife and I were completely new to pottery, so it was a bit intimidating when the class began. The instructor goes through the whole process in the beginning, but we couldn't hear much because of another group that was in another section. The acoustics of the place does not play well with multiple parties having conversations. However, the instructor was kind enough to answer our questions and assist with our mistakes. After you make your bowl, you get to choose different colors. You will not get your end product until several weeks. Overall, it was a great experience which is what you are paying for (not for my amateur oddly shaped bowl!).

Great service and amazing friendly staff. I would 100% recommend and I will definitely be returning…read more!!

I love this spot so much ! Such a cute activity to do with your significant other, with family…read moremembers, and kid friendly! They have so many pieces ranging from decoration to kitchen appliances which are my favorite! I've made a boom box shaped jewelery holder and a face mug! My next time I'll make a tray or pitcher for my home ! This is a must visit at least once spot in Culver City !

The mother and daughter running the studio were so kind and helpful! I had an amazing time and all…read moreof the supplies I could ever need. Thank you!

It was my first time at Color Me Mine and the experience went very smoothly. The studio fee is…read more$15/person and then based on the item you choose to paint. We did a walk in on a Friday afternoon and there was no wait. After painting, it takes them 4-5 days to fire/glaze your item. ig: @cravingswithcat

Best pot making workshop!…read more My friend booked a Make-a-Pot Workshop on Eventbrite this past Saturday and we had so much fun adding colors to our cement molds. The class was organized by Krizia (aka Concrete Geometric on IG). We arrived a little late for the class, but luckily they had just began and we were able to pick our molds - oval, circle, or square. Our class favorited the oval shaped molds and we quickly became experts at mixing different colors thanks to Krizia's assistance. Based off all of the services she provided, this was definitely an experience I'd invite all of my friends and family to try. While we waited for our molds to bake, there were plenty of beautifully crafted items for sale. As a student of the class, we were given a 10% discount off items purchased in the store and a free succulent from the yellow bin. Snacks and bottled water were available for us as well. After our molds were ready, it was time for the reveal. Each student opened their mold to show the class and it was wonderful to see everyone's unique creations. We took group photos and received a polaroid to take home. It was the sweetest gesture! This class was such a blast and at such a great value! Highly recommend to anyone who wants to get in touch with their creative side.

The owners are so sweet! A friend told me about this place…read morewho found out about it through IG! There is street parking on a wide street. The bathroom is available. It's a fun place for crafty people. Celebrated a birthday here. They were kind enough to let us cut a cake that we brought along. The vibe is very hip and nostalgic. Pacman, Mario, Micky Mouse, lots of mushroom sculptures, bags, pens, and much more! They give you an apron and gloves. You customize the colors you want in the pot! They provide the concrete mix and the colored powder to choose the color you want. Krizia showed us the consistency we needed before we poured the mixture into our molds. You can customize whether you want your pot to have drainage holes. The concrete dries quickly! The curing process happened in two parts and happened over about less than an hour. You can technically go get coffee while you wait for it to dry. The shop is beautifully merchandised. They are a design agency that has a little store, which also hosts workshops.

Well stocked art and craft store. Staff was very nice and helpful. Free parking on the lot. Enter…read morefrom Lincoln or Ocean Park.

This is my 2nd time visiting this location. The first time was just okay, not super customer…read moreservice driven but it didn't completely make me feel uneasy. On to today, We were greeted with a friendly hello by team members at the cashier area. As we were lookin through the novelty area, we were asked was there anything that we needed, we smiled and said thank you, no. Two minutes later, there were associates hovering around us as if we were going to scurry away with the miniature animals and or the pocket sized note pads. It was totally obvious that they were suspicious of us, and that made me feel completely uncomfortable. Because there are several items listed on my list to purchase for a few privately taught students, I felt as though my money would be better spent elsewhere. There is an atmosphere of "unwanted" in this specific location, I felt it before but ignored it. This time I cannot, therefore I will not return nor recommend it to friends, family or social media. Corporate, please find a better way to police your customers, not one "group" but all who enter.