I had such a fun time! I needed more color so I went inside to get more and the service was very…read morenice and fast. Kind workers and beautiful color options. I can't wait to get my pieces, so many pieces to choose I landed on the foral pumpkin box

Great customer service, everyone was kind and maintained a good work ethic. I loved the environment…read moreand the music too.

Cute place inside the Santa Anita mall. Will definitely come back. Staff is nice and courteous.read more

I've visited this business twice and initially enjoyed it as a fun place to do a special project…read more Unfortunately, my experiences with the customer service have been disappointing enough that I will not be returning. I purchased two gift cards as birthday gifts for friends. At the time of purchase, the employee mentioned that they were using a new system, so I was understanding when the process seemed a little difficult. However, I only received one of the two gift cards by email. I contacted the business separately to request the missing gift card. Rather than simply re-sending it, I was repeatedly asked to check my junk/spam folder. While I understand that emails can occasionally be filtered, this became frustrating when the gift card still wasn't received. The owner eventually located the missing gift card several days later, but by then my friend's birthday had already passed. What should have been a simple gift purchase turned into a frustrating experience and ultimately ruined the timing of the gift. Unfortunately, the problems continued when I tried to redeem the gift card. There was another significant delay and difficulty getting it processed, and I ultimately had to contact the manager myself to get the issue resolved. What was most disappointing was not simply that mistakes happened, but how the situation was handled. I would have been much more understanding if there had been a simple apology and an effort to make the situation right. Instead, I felt like I was being given a hard time for an issue that was not caused by me. Businesses can have new systems and occasional mistakes--that's understandable. What matters is how those mistakes are handled with customers and lack of training with their employees. In this case, I felt the communication, follow-through, and customer service were lacking. I was a returning customer and would have continued supporting this business, but after these experiences, I unfortunately will not be returning or purchasing gift cards from here again.

I really love this studio! I'm in the middle of my first class with them, but the instructor is…read moregreat and helpful. The space is friendly and cute. Would definitely recommend a class here. It's pricier per class than some other places but worth it for the level or instruction and perks. They store your clay, have all the supplies you could need, cute aprons and student hours where a staff member is present so you can ask questions. I really have a hard time imagining going to any other studio after this.

I had never done pottery before and this studio was wonderful. More so, I cannot say better things…read moreabout Joe. He's an instructor there and he is not only SO kind, but he's knowledgeable and never got frustrated with how much I and the rest of the class messed up our clay! I would go back to the studio just for him and his energy and help

Gaia, Sarkis, and the staff at Color Me Mine Montrose are great!! I have had a membership for…read morealmost 8 years, and my friend and I go once a week. If you want a place to be creative and release stress, you should get a membership, too! If you want an easy no-hassle party, CMM Montrose has a great space for it. It's not crowded and there's so much to choose from. See you there!!

I had sooo much fun here! I went with a group and I didn't even know it was an option. They have so…read moremany options for us to choose from and they take really good care of you. will be back with my family

Ashley (instructor) was so amazing, super kind and so knowledgeable/helpful. This is a fun and…read moreexciting activity! Highly recommend :) thanks Ashley!

Yikes, no way. Walked in. Staff guy was talking with a…read morechatty customer who standing around not there to do pottery. Staff did not acknowledge me walking in or continuing to stand there waiting for several minutes. He finally decided to glance my way asking if I needed help (obviously) & called over a girl to assist. When I let her know I'm looking to drop in & I have prior experience she tells me "oh we're more of a beginners class or membership kind of studio so we don't really have anything for you..." Another women mentions they have a class offering but realizes it was the wrong date. I glance around at the completely empty studio & then she says "The only other thing is I have a class I'm teaching in...7 minutes & it's completely empty so you could attend that & just do what you want..." Why would you not lead with that? She tells me it'll be $110. I pass because I'm not paying an exorbitant price if this is the service I can expect from them. "Sorry we didn't have something for you." Sounded like you had something perfect for me but didn't want me to stay, so what on Earth do you mean?

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

We recently visited Color Cafe as a family and had a wonderful time! Their premise is similar to…read moreother pick and paint stores however I found that they had a lot of different options--- way more than I am used to seeing. Their seating fee was very reasonable ($10) and booking online was a breeze. The staff that helped us was very friendly and gave us plenty of time to browse the different items. They were very nice at explaining the paints and helping my child by offering him good color suggestions when asked. Their turnaround time was also very good. They are normally closed on Mondays however they opened up for a no school Monday - which was very much appreciated! We're excited to go back.

Great options. Decent pricing and great for birthdays. Quick turnaround on the goods. Incredible…read morevariety of options to paint. Great color selection. Staff were great and very helpful.

Started taking classes here in April 2022 and have since transitioned into a studio membership. I…read morehave been to two other studios in the Los Angeles area and this one was by far my favorite. The vibe is community, support, growth and education, vs the "churn and burn" mentality of other studios. The teachers are all excellent and owner/teacher Amy has extensive knowledge in all areas of ceramics. I have learned wheel throwing, hand building, slip cast mold making, glaze formulation, nerikomi, marbling, mono-printing, and luster applications--just to name a few! The studio is generous with provided tools, a huge reference library, oxides, glazes, storage areas and open studio hours. This is truly a community and I've met some amazing people here. Highly recommend!

Amy, studio owner, and her team is amazing at Fahrenheit! She and two other teachers were so…read moregracious with their time and space and hosted my daughter's girl scout troop of about 15 girls. THEY HAD A BLAST learning about clay, how to mold pieces, using tools, etc. The studio is in a prime location, super clean and teachers are welcoming and knowledgeable. I saw a dozen or so spinwheels so I plan on doing a girls night out at the studio at some point. Can't wait to go back.

Definitely one of the cutest ceramic studios I've ever seen! It's so cozy and calming and I love…read morethat they have so many little charms to adorn your piece. Staff is extremely patient and friendly and they kind of just let you do your own thing while still being accessible and helpful! :) Use Google Maps to find the location because Apple Maps takes you to the mall, but not exact spot. The studio is located on the left wall side of the nail salon.

Highly recommend!! I hosted a tea party for my 30th birthday at this venue and it went seamlessly…read more The tea sets on the table and the table cloths were all rented from the venue and they even set the tables before my booking time started. I was able to add my own decor and it comfortably fit my party of 36 ppl. They have all of the amenities we needed including a fridge, microwave, hot water, bathroom and large sink. The space is super cute, clean, and has convenient parking. The best part of the experience though was the helpfulness of the staff throughout the entire event. Sam was awesome and ready to jump in whenever we needed him but never overbearing. 10/10 recommend hosting at this venue