This place is great for a date night (like seriously great and such a fun idea) but do NOT become a member. If I could give them zero stars I would. I have never been treated so poorly by people who I had been nothing but nice to--and by the same people who were super nice to me on date night were beyond rude when I came back to try out a trial membership. It was only 3 or 4 of the people who work there, but one of them is apparently one of the owners and is vile, dishonest, unprofessional, and has a major Napoleon complex. She apparently disliked me straight out of the gate because when I had a question about the membership policies (particularly one I didn't understand with regards to the differences between different types of clays and glazes since I'd never done ceramics before and none of the "lower" employees could answer definitively), she not only yelled at me for questioning her business, several of the lower employees were eavesdropping nearby and came over and started mouthing off to me as well for disrespecting her by asking for clarification. It shouldn't matter I guess but I didn't know why they were rude to me or why asking a question was forbidden. They--and the owner--also cursed quite a bit, which I found to be both unnecessary and off-putting. I should probably mention that I have hearing loss in both ears, so I need people to speak up sometimes and I need to be able to lip-read, especially if there's a lot of other people around talking. That said, it was frustrating when I would try to speak with any of the (rude) employees because a couple of them would not only roll their eyes when I would walk up, but would turn their faces away while answering so I couldn't hear them well and couldn't even lip-read (not sure if that was on purpose but it didn't help me know what they were saying). I didn't tell them I was hearing impaired, either, but most of the employees probably figured it out and were usually very helpful, but those mean ones ruined it for me and when they were the only ones on duty, I didn't know what to do because you're absolutely not allowed to speak to employees who are not on duty. I'll just take up painting or something else to get the creative juices flowing. On two separate occasions I saw an employee and a member who were carrying some of their own completed pottery trip and fall and break all their stuff and not only did NONE of the other employees help, they actually stood over these people going "wow that sucks" and "man you're screwed" etc while these poor people and other members (including me) helped pick up all the broken pieces of their work. How in the hell is that customer service? It wouldn't surprise me if they got written up for making a mess and accidentally disrupting people in the process, too. That was really the final straw for me--I never understood why they had an issue with me in the first place but seeing other people be treated poorly really did it for me. I will NEVER recommend this place to anybody. Nothing is worth being disrespected and treated that way. I realize a lot of people are annoyed when they have to repeat themselves or speak up so maybe if you have perfect hearing you will have a better experience than I did. I also know that lots of artists have poor social skills or are extremely introverted, but there is a huge difference between being awkward and being a complete jerk. Many of the older employees who were working there when I was going were happy to help, answer questions, oder tips, etc, but the 4 or 5 nasty ones who were always around ruined it for me. Feel free to try it for yourself and see what you think, but if you have hearing loss or some other disability, be prepared for a lack of patience from the employees. They have several signs up on the wall talking about how amazing and inclusive they are and what a supportive community they strive to be and how if you aren't inclusive, you're not welcome there--but apparently that only applies to religion or sexual preference and not to the hearing impaired or those who aren't experts at ceramics. read more

Remember the scene in Ghost where Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze are getting fresh while making pottery. Well, that's not exactly what this place it like. There are wheels and clay and tools and you will get your hands dirty, but, Mr. Swayze is no where to be found. At this studio you can learn to create pottery on the wheel or you can work on free form. There are so many experienced people there who will help you or show you a new technique. When I started, I could only throw things about the size of my fist. By the time I was finished I could make pots that were 10 inches tall, plates, and containers with lids! The owners, Eric and Luba are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. They encourage you to sign up for a trial month to see if you'll like it. I believe that's $99 and includes clay. Then if you want to continue, it's $139 a month after that. This is a great deal because you not only get to create things with your hands, you can fire them in the kiln and glaze them to take home or give away. They also open the studio up as a gallery occasionally to display the work of the members. The location is definitely off the beaten path. It's located across from the Dekalb Farmers market down Laredo Drive. I think you'll have to cross over some train tracks and the studio will be on your right. read more

This is a neat spot with a nice gallery full of local art. The gallery houses a fair mix of decorative pieces as well as functional pieces (bowls, platters, mugs, cups, etc). The shared clay studio looked very well equipped, but we were just there to shop for holiday presents. read more

There is so much to say about this place! The studio and staff are amazing if you are looking to learn or create. The gallery is amazing if you're looking to shop. If you're looking for fun, you'll find it here....along with yummy treats at most receptions and events. Date nights and private parties are awesome at this place! read more

This is a great place off your an inspiring artist or a already know your way around the wheel. Throwing pottery it turns out comes natural to me. I really learning from the other artists. They have "Rangers" that work to assist you with your projects. They have potlucks and contests, classes and art shows. You will have access to a fridge sinuous can bring your lunch. You can also drink a glass of your favorite adult beverage you enjoy but you'll have to bring that with you. You'll need to purchase a membership which they offer monthly or yearly. read more

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My friend and I did a "date night" session with Clay this afternoon and it was fantastic! We had zero experience, and he was very helpful and patient as we learned! Would highly recommend a class with Clay - really knows what he's doing and fun to be around! The experience alone was well worth the cost, and can't wait to see our final product as an added bonus! Also worth mentioning the beautiful and welcoming community they've created. A studio clearly built on the foundation of inclusivity and a love for art - from the warm and welcoming staff to the garden out front! Look forward to coming back! read more

It is an awesome place to shop for beautiful and sophisticated pottery pieces as gifts to others or yourself. Or if you're a DYI person you can sign up and learn how to make things out of mud, fire them and then use them. I signed up for a month to try out because I love making art and then I was hooked. Now I've signed up for a year. People are super friendly and fun and there are always rooms to learn and share knowledge and laughter. Come check it out, you never know until you try. read more

My wife and I went here for a date night for our anniversary in June 2020. The instructor was very nice and patient with us first-timers . However, the experience after leaving date night has been AWFUL. We were told we would have our items within two weeks after our date night. Due to the pandemic, we waited three weeks to call and check on the status. We were told then it would be another two weeks before we could pick them up. It has now been SIX WEEKS and we still do NOT have our items. No one from the company has even called to explain what the hold-up is. The lack of communication is extremely frustrating. At this point, I don't think they even have our items still. If you were looking to actually take home a pottery piece... unfortunately, I would NOT recommend this place! read more

I tried throwing pottery for the first time here and had a wonderful time! The team is very encouraging and patient (even when I accidentally stuck my finger through my pot ‍). Admittedly, I'm hooked! I can't wait to go back for more! read more

We loveeed MUDFIRE and we truly enjoyed Milo. This was our first time here and we really got to create great pieces and Milo made it comfortable and so fun. We will be returning when we can and can't wait to come back and see our dried pieces. This is a such a soothing and fun hobby. read more

My girlfriend took me here for a birthday surprise to attend a private ceramics class. I hadn't made any pottery since a ceramics class in high school and had a really good time. Our private instructor Nadia was fun and patient with us as we learned some new techniques. The place also lets you bring your own wine and snacks, which makes the experience even more enjoyable. I made three coffee mugs that I got recently and she made a couple of small bowls and an incense holder. The colors turned out really well too after they fired our work. We also spent some time shopping in the gallery, which had work from local artists. I hope to come back soon. read more

Meg is the best! It was a unique experience that was perfectly facilitated by a true artist and lover of ceramics as a craft. Thank you for the time and graciousness. read more

My husband surprised me with one of their date night packages. What a unique and fun experience!! Christine(a) helped us, she was great. She even took a few pictures of us with my phone while we were working! It was a 2 hour process and she helped us make 3 different pieces each. Then she paints and glazes them and we will pick them up in s month. Such a cool date night, and even BYOB! We will definitely came back and bring frineds! read more

The best place for your creativity to flow! MudFire is an open clay studio so you can work when it fits your schedule. The rangers (people on staff to help) are amazing and so friendly. The owners, Deanna and Daphne are not only incredibly talented, but extraordinary in their customer service. Nothing is too much trouble. The members are wonderful and if you're lucky, you'll get some homemade treats from Deanna! read more

I went to Mudfire Mother's Day 5.12.19. Nikki was a good instructor. However, I was told my pieces would be ready in 4-6 weeks but it took 8 weeks. I assumed since I made my pieces for Mothers Day they would have some type of priority and when I called to speak with the owner to address my concerns. Meredith was very rude and would not allow me to speak with the manager stating to that there's no chain of command at Mudfire. When my pieces were finally ready no one contacted me. I had to contact them read more

Perfect way to celebrate our 8th anniversary. Caitlyn was a wonderful instructor (ranger) and made the experience a blast. The entire staff was very friendly. We'll be back. Highly recommend. read more

This is a great studio and gallery. They have fun events through out the year and great opportunities to learn pottery. They have "Date Nights"/ private lessons and monthly memberships. Make sure you call ahead to schedule a date night, you usually need to call a week in advance. The date nights are fun and the instructors are super helpful and friendly. Definitely a great place to check out! read more

Amazing allllll around. Great vibe. Great people. Went for a date night &&I'll be back soon for a membership!

well our experience is a little apparently out of the norm for said owners Deanna and Daphne to handle that after a month I still no not have an answer from them as to our membership and the collecting and finishing of our pieces that are sitting the shelf to be painted and fired that have already been paid for and are on hostage apparently til we resolve what they feel we owe them... I was given a trial membership for Christmas as was super excited to get started and trying a hand at the wheel again... our experience began on a positive note; we got set up were given instructions and left to our own devices to finish our pieces..in this process I broken my heel and was laid up for and still can not drive for another month so to say i was not able to get over to the studio to work on pieces; in this time frame our trial membership expired and the card i had been given was compromised and I was waiting on a new card.. in this process i received one email from Deanna fairly on the polite and kind side that i needed to get this resolved the next time I was in.... so to my surprise the next day i get another email from her demanding payment and until this was resolved we could not enter the space and do anything with our pieces!!! Persistent and a far cry from their business motto of a warm and friendly atmosphere... when i emailed back to explain my situation I was lectured on how to run a small business and the difficulty of tracking down payments and that is why they have contracts!! She insisted I at least pay the prorated amount to the date of the email.. so pissed off at this point with such rudeness I tried to call with payment and her partner Daphne answered and said she was out and return.. so instead of just calling me back I get yet another email about running a small business! WTF.... I explained that i also have a small business several years before them i know that you sometimes have to make exceptions to keep your customers happy and return... hearing no more for days I get a call at almost 7:30 from Daphne to clear up the payment and that's when i went off with the nerve to call so late and for Deanna not to handle her our situations... I further explained my dissatisfaction in how they handled this or lack there of and do not need to told how a small business is run... our conversation ended with Daphne saying her and Deanna would chat and get back with me on how to make us happy,,, And of course I have been waiting weeks for an answer,,, what a way to run a business,,, I would not recommend this to anyone new unless you plan to make sure all your payments are on time and you have no unplanned situations happen to you.. A good experience went to the crapper ... read more

Mudfire has been an amazing experience for me! I have been a member for a full year now and plan to continue. The community the owners have set up for us members has been fun filled and very cozy. Not to mention all the inspiration flowing throughout the studio. AND IT'S SO CLEAN! The "Rangers" on staff do such a great job maintaining the space. Definitely a great pottery studio to be at! read more