I came to the opening night and have returned ever since. The workshops are so fun and very…read morecommunity-driven. Recently, I used their kiln services for an outside firing for my ceramic art and it was a seamless experience. Jamiee and Andy were so easy to communicate with, treated my pieces like their own, and even delicately packed my items back into the box for a quick and easy pick up. If any potters out there are looking for a kiln rental, this is now my go-to spot!

Had such a fun time at Cobalt and Clay! I went with four friends for the beginner pottery class,…read moreand it was the perfect pace, just enough time to learn the basic throwing techniques without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Our instructor was so sweet and super helpful the whole time. She really made sure everyone got some individual attention. Definitely recommend!

Sarah was a great instructor! Street parking was relatively easy to find on a weekday at noon, and…read moreour class was 6 people so it felt pretty intimate. I went in a bit intimidated having never done pottery before but was happy with my results from the class. There is also a wide selection of glaze options for the item you choose to make.

I've taken a membership at the Studio on Sunset for a few months and it is awesome over there…read more Always clean, so much order in a very good meaning and stuff is so helpful! Thank you, Jeff!!!! Gonna be back soon and taken classes.

I have been a member for over a year and I love coming here. I started as a student and eventually…read moretransitioned to getting a membership. Beautiful clean space with a TON of glaze options and clay bodies. Lots of wheels and hand building space and love that it is 24/7, so you can work late at night if that is when you are feeling creative. Also in my opinion the kiln turnaround time is pretty quick. It is always exciting looking through the shelves and finding your pieces. I recommend starting out with a class or two so you can experience everything before committing to membership. Lots of really great teachers too.

I love this place! Started taking classes a few months ago and I can hardly wait for the next…read moreclass to start now. Torros is fantastic and so knowledgeable. He will answer all my questions and do demonstrations on how to throw anything you want. Everyone is so nice there as well. What a gem I've found. I can see my improvement too. Just a really great experience.

If you are looking for a perfect birthday activity, come visit Toro at his pottery studio. He truly…read moreis Amazing, so talented!! His knowledge and patience make for a great teacher. My first pottery class and I was able to make a bowl Call to book now +1 (323) 344-8330. We had the Perfect Birthday celebration for @voskilady

I loved my experience at Throw Clay LA. Last year I took a 6 week class and absolutely fell in love…read morewith Clay pottery. I really loved everyone in the class, and the studio was great and let us use the studio outside of class as well. I met a ton of the members during the weekends and everyone was chill and laid back, and soooo talented! Lots of great dogs in this studio as well. I have given away a lot of my pieces as gifts (I made 16 pieces in my 6 weeks!) and everyone has loved them. It's a great heartfelt gift for anyone. I would have continued with the classes but I missed out on the next level classes, and then I moved jobs so I wasn't working in downtown as much. But I would 100% recommend this studio to anyone interested in clay pottery!

The 6 week class was such a fun way to break up the monotony of work. Both Danny from week 1 and…read moreAmber from week 2-6 were great instructors, and were approachable, comical, and incredibly helpful. Honorable mention must go to Galyn who helped me coordinate a last minute fill in to the weekend class. I really enjoyed the opportunity of open hours during the midweek to practice what you learned each week. My finished works - hideous, laughable, easily mistaken for child's work. Yet the satisfaction of applying the new knowledge and seeing the finished creations were priceless. Would say I clocked a total of 30+ hours in between the 2 hour weekend classes. The studio itself was very spacious, well laid out, and had such great vibes with members offering to help guide you and share advice. Also, it seemed like a great place to meet new people from outside circles you normally wouldn't cross paths with otherwise. Though I had taken a year of ceramics in highschool, I didn't feel any prior background experience was necessary to learn and enjoy from this class. If the goal is to produce as many works from your 10lb bag of clay - as was mine - I would say a general understanding of the timeline of firing + glazing and refiring would certainly help you stay on a good timeline.

Sooki Studio is by far my favorite studio for ceramics in Los Angeles. Natalia and Gina are…read moreincredibly kind and knowledgeable. This space is very community driven and offers a diverse array of classes taught by various artists. Highly recommend becoming a member or just stopping by to check out the shop and space. Beautifully located next to the LA River, close to restaurants and even a brewery on the bike path. Happy to have found it!

I stumbled upon Sooki Studio while searching for pottery workshops in my area. Depending on…read moretraffic, I live 5-10 minutes away. They also double as a supply & stationery store, so I had to check them out! I parked on Blake Avenue, a 6-minute walk along the LA River bike path. They were easy to locate, given their close proximity to the river and ample signage. The property is spacious, with the supply store and stationery section located at the front entrance. Behind this, the ceramic studios are set up toward the back, making it easy to explore the shop before heading into the studio area. The shop is charming! They offered goods from artisan clay to rustic twine. Exploring the shop was delightful. I bought a compact toolbox and a sleek folding knife. Gift cards are also available. Thank you, Gina, for the hospitality! The Armenian coffee was delicious and I look forward to attending a workshop. Support local and women owned businesses!

Giving five stars because it's working for me, but also providing some thoughts on potential…read moreimprovements and responses/validation based on other reviews. As someone new to pottery who lives nearby, The Pottery Studio has been a great resource. I was never interested in pottery because I have a lot of hobbies and didn't want to add another, but my neighbor asked if I'd be interested and I decided to join her. We have taken three classes so far. The ability to reschedule a class is really helpful when I had a conflict for a regular class session. Emailing to get a makeup class was totally easy and very friendly. All of their policies are clearly spelled-out when you sign up. The only real gap is not receiving an email reminder for a new class with the door code. It hasn't been a problem for me, but with all the missing folks I've noticed on the first day of class, this seems like something that could be automated at low to no cost (and add to their calendars) to get students to the studio on-time. There have been some long waits for kiln times. I have some greenware that sat on the shelf from week two - week four of my hand building class. If I weren't signed up for another class, I would have to ask for access to get my work and hope it would be ok to glaze them. A lot of bisque ware gets abandoned, which is a bummer. I wonder if that is partially the cause or if the journey is the destination for many folks. We love taking classes with Michelle. And we have had make up classes with Laura and Angelica. We have watched Skyler be really helpful and patient with students and members. The ability to come in during non-class times is great. Unlimited access to class clay is fantastic. I wish people cleaned up after themselves and followed the signage more, because I find myself cleaning up after others a lot, but that's what you get in a community environment. I've interacted with a few members who are very open to sharing knowledge. Many other members are working ceramicists and are clearly locked-in, so I try to stay out of their way. Seeing so much of their beautiful work is inspiring. Parking is usually fine, but I am glad I don't live on that street because I do see how it could be annoying. I would be aware of it before I moved in because there is a big sign painted on the sign of this building. It's not stealth or secret. The person in the other review who was recently complaining must be new to the neighborhood because this studio has been open for quite a long time and, while maybe some folks can be described as entitled or whatever, most of the members and students I've encountered are very nice, considerate, and a very diverse group of people. As for the comments about Marshall. I haven't met him, but I did hear his interactions with some staff and realized that he must be the owner (then looked him up to confirm). While not bombastic, his tone didn't sound great when directed at the kiln loader. It was definitely a "yes, Chef" presence. But I've only seen/heard him once in over three months, so it has been a non-issue for me. From a student perspective, if you read the policies and agree to them, there should not be any reason to interact with Marshall. Once class starts, your space is taken and they can't resell it to someone else. I mean, it's pretty obvious why moving you to another month or splitting months doesn't make sense.

This pottery studio is a lovely space & the teachers are amazing. Most people are members are kind…read moreand helpful. I really dislike the class clay, however. It's so gritty and makes everything come out in varying shades of brown, no matter what glaze you use (perhaps the glaze isn't amazing either, I'm not sure). I'm concerned about the management or owner - they can't seem to retain good teachers long term, and that is a bad sign to me. I've heard from classmates & members that the owner has a very unkind and aggressive management style. If what I've heard is true, I'd hesitate to continue to support this business.

Prospective student that registered for the upcoming semester. I noticed that I had a travel…read moreconflict with the orientation session and the manager that I spoke with was so understanding and was able to find an accommodation for me to take the class an earlier day with the same instructor. For the 9 class package at 3 hours a session this is priced very affordably and so I am looking forward to experiencing the quality of instruction given the difficulty I've had in securing a spot. Luckily I waitlisted this semester so I was able to snag a coveted Saturday afternoon slot. Will update following a few sessions

Great studio. The teachers are nice people and good potters, but they want to know you are serious…read more Show up on time for classes and ready to work, and you'll have a good experience. Show up when you can, and not so much. Like all programs, businesses, and people these days, there is a schedule. If you're late for a class, the instructors are deep into helping others, which is reasonable. The instruction tends to be at the beginning. Kitty is a good instructor.