We had such a fun night here! We signed up for the plate pottery wheel class. The staff was super friendly and the experience was so fun. The classes are really small so you do get a great experience and learn how to do it well. You create the plate and paint it in the same night, so when you pick it up, it's all ready to go in about two weeks. It's so fun to try out a pottery wheel, and they help out to ensure everyone can do it! They also offer premade pottery pieces where you can paint yourself and fire for you. I'll probably be back to do this sometime! read more

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Great therapeutic activity! The staff here are super helpful and attentive. Everything is nicely spaced out. I will come back again for more! I was a little bit confused on what to do so I'll help y'all out: 1) Select the piece you want to paint from the wall. You bring your piece to the counter and pay for the price of this piece (usually found at the bottom) AND an extra $7 on top for the paint. Don't worry, during COVID you're allowed to come back and finish painting at another time without paying an additional fee again. 2) Go to the paint section and write down the paints color you want to use on the sheet of paper. The shown paint is half 1 layer and the other half 3 layers. You can sit down at any table you want and they'll bring the paint to you. (You can always ask for more paint afterwards). 3) When you're finished, give your piece to one of the workers. They'll fire it up for you and be ready in a week or so. read more

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A FUN DATE WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, OR ACTUAL DATES. * Online there is a daily schedule of pottery classes (totally recommend, the clay feels so soothing to the touch!!). There's also painting classes with already-made pottery and a cute little boutique for those shoppers out there read more

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Perfect for a weekend with the kids or your girl friends. Sometimes you don't want to go to brunch or drink alcohol. You just want something fun to do that enables you to have genuine fun, laugh, and make memories. This place is so cute. They have many options to choose from to paint and the prices range from $12 to able $50. You can choose as many colors as you'd like, and you can stay as long as you want to. The staff was knowledgeable and eager to answer questions and help. We had a blast. You should def check it out read more

I went to Potter's Wheel as an activity to do for my friend's birthday. I love that they have options to take a one time pottery class with an actual wheel. The class was super fun and I absolutely loved the instructor, Lee (I hope I got that right). I would definitely return again. I just wish we had an option of what we could make; however, I do understand keeping it simple for the short time the class is and with the amount of people. I made a cute plate that I cannot wait to pickup and use. read more

Potter's Wheel - My molded plate before painting. - Gift Shops Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This place was so much more affordable than Color Me Mine! The colors were very accurate to pictures and the staff was nice. We also got unlimited color refills read more

Potter's Wheel - Just painted - Gift Shops Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The pottery class was a great experience. Sophia was our instructor and she's very patient and talented. There's also a really cute shop where you can purchase books, jewelry, dishes and other items. All of the ladies were kind and hospitable and I hope to try a longer series of classes soon. read more

This place is amazing for date nights or a fun day with a group friends or family ! They are definitely family friendly and have that local hospitality. We went in for a couple pottery class that we schedule online, got checked in and browsed around the store while we waited for them to get set up. The store has a lot of cool knick-knacks for everyone, young or old. They also have walk in activities such as painting mugs, plate, or other small sculptures; perfect for a spontaneous art adventure. Rachel took care of us once the pottery class got started, I was pretty nervous since I never done this and I'm not really the crafty type. But Rachel and the group was encouraging, that we started to actually look like potter. Now I have a new appreciation and love for pottery (maybe even a new hobby). Thank you potter's wheel for the fantastic day ! Too Long;Didn't Read (TL;DR) - This place has it all, alot of cool knick-knacks, activities for kids and family, and pottery classes for people with 0 art skills like me; all with affordable pricing. read more

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What a special shop! If you have not experienced The Potter's Wheel, drop what you're doing and go right now! It will soon become a regular stop. The Gift Shop side is unmatched, because Kathryn has terrific taste when she goes to market! The purse section solved my list for my granddaughters' gifts! Love those Hobo bags for me too! And I love working on my Mackenzie Childs collection--but that line is great for gifts too! And the ceramic items I've made myself have made such special memories. I mean it! The Potter's Wheel is a MUST! read more

Absolutely love this place!! I came with family and initially we were just browsing but then you get to the back of the store and see people (adult and mini-me's) sitting at tables painting. Come to find out you can have small birthday parties, gatherings or even just family fun time painting a clay object of you choice to paint. Now the object is not free but they have several pieces to choose from ranging from $-$$$$ so really something for everyone. $7 total fee for the glaze and oven cost. I was in here with family and before u know it we had spent two hours all from picking out and painting our pieces. Afterwards, you turn in your finished product so that it can be glazed and put in the oven... In a week you return to pick up your lovely one of a kind clay painted object. Some may think this is a bit boring but I found it to be very calming, therapeutic and peaceful quality time with family or friends. I recommend going at least once and let your artistic side run free.. I will post my pieces tomorrow after I pick them up. read more

Potter's Wheel - Owl I picked out and painted myself - Gift Shops Near Me - Houston, Texas

Heather is an excellent instructor. She is extremely knowledgeable and is always willing to provide just the right amount of instruction and support. Heather brings lots of unique ideas and enthusiasm to her classes. read more

How it works: (1) Pick a ceramic item from the shelves. They have mugs, plates, figurines, bowls, pretty much anything. (2) Pay to paint the items at the counter. My mug cost $10 to buy and another $7 to paint. (3) Head to the color wall and write down 5 of the colors you want to start with. You ask for 5 paints at a time, but can always go back to get more. The staff will bring you a palette with the colors you asked for. (4) Enjoy the painting experience! (5) Leave your creation at the store for a week for them to bake and glaze. You will need to return within 30 days to pick up the finished piece. The staff was very friendly even complimenting our artwork and asking if we needed anything often. There were a lot of little kids being rowdy here on the weekend and it was crowded. They have about 10 tables that you can sit and paint at. We ended up taking one of the last two on a busy Saturday afternoon. Overall, it was a fun and cute late Mother's day activity! They also sell cute but expensive stuff at the store. Good for window shopping, but not for my wallet. read more

Potter's Wheel - My finished mug - Gift Shops Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The cutest gift shop, the sweetest employees, and a great place to take your littles for a fun activity. Can we come and paint every day??? Everything from the cleanliness, to the natural lighting, to the shop layout... I was not expecting THIS when we came in to paint. The employee was so sweet to my 2 year old and helped us out when we needed an extra hand. read more

Potter's Wheel - Cute tablecloths, plenty of space between the tables, two seater tables or larger tables for bigger groups. - Gift Shops Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Wonderful time! My sister and I attended on a Monday night and learned how to make a plate. We get to pick it up in 2 weeks but in the meantime we are going to attend another class this coming Monday. We love this place and how much fun it is. I would recommend this to everyone! read more

Potter's Wheel is a delight - whether you want to create your own piece, paint a piece or find something special in the gift shop - you will never come away empty handed. I've been taking classes there now for several years and have fallen in love with the staff and all of my fellow potters I've met there. read more

Potter's Wheel - One of my favorite pieces from classes at Potter's Wheel. - Gift Shops Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came by as my bf & I waited for our table at El Tiempo on Cinco De Mayo. The staff was friendly and super knowledgeable! I just wanted to get prices and check out the selection. But we decided to go for it! We painted 2 mugs for our mothers. It was super relaxing! I can't wait to get our mugs & give it to our mother's for Mother's Day! We definitely want to come back! Love this place! read more

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Lies Lies Lies They will promise you anything and in return do whatever they want. Completely over priced for the instruction time given. Not to mention the owner promising to mail items out of state....for which I sent payment. Only for the items to arrive in Houston! Now I have to pay double postage to get them to their promised destination. To add insult to injury...they misspelled BOTH names on the back of the plates. The names were given upon registration, the day of the class, and in at least 4 emails. It's NOT a mistake when you just didn't care enough to get it right. Staff is unprofessional and too busy gossipping about past customer's creative skills. This is supposed to be a fun event. I thought it would be worth it to have a mom-daughter night here. Big mistake. So obvious they are over crowded and over priced in order to cover rent in that shopping center. A bunch of bitter art class dropouts pissed they're stuck at this job. Newsflash: if you hate your job so much. Quit! Don't make customers pay for your life choices. read more

This place is truly a gem. I am so glad that I casually sent a link after seeing it on google events to a friend who then forwarded it to my fiancé. He was very reluctant to attend and in the car we agreed that if we are bored after an hour, we would leave. However, we were entertained the entire time and he really enjoyed himself. He even sent pictures to the family group chat and is planning our next visit! Everybody was incredibly friendly and Sara was a wonderful instructor. They helped make our first Valentine's Day together as a couple memorable and we couldn't be more happy with the night we had. read more

Upon entering this establishment, I saw white pottery statutes, a woman with aqua colored hair (just like myself), and fancy trinkets. I was greeted immediately and asked if I needed help. You asked the wrong person is what I thought but I entertained her with a barrage of questions. She patiently answered me and I was on my way. After choosing the statute I wanted, I paid and went to choose my colors. Upon approaching the color counter, I was told I would receive help choosing my colors. I thought," What would I need help for?" But then I understood why they help after the young lady assisted me. I started painting then another woman came up and helped us make our artwork look better and gave me cool ideas to jazz up my childs item. When we finished we were told to come back in a week and the pottery we painted would be ready after they "put it in the fire"! Whatever that means. I am so glad I brought my two year old here. She raved about how much fun she had and that she thought painting a pretty item was so cool. My only recommendation is that the people helping me probably should have told me their names. PW feels like you can go inside of a family environment and paint on spacious tables, receive lots of help if you want, and buy other cool items that they create by hand. I believe the prices are very good as well. The prices are great for the items but they charge $5.00 to use their paint. I forgot to mention, the items can go in the dishwasher once painted. There is a lot of open space for large parties and classes. I think there was a sign promoting adult and childrens classes. My experience here was wonderful and the people that work here are friendly. It is located in Vintage Park off Louetta Road across from a popular Mexican restaurant. This place is very child friendly. Gotta go back! read more

Potter's Wheel - Aggie pottery and things to choose from. - Gift Shops Near Me - Houston, Texas

My nephews and myself enjoyed painting today. It is a good way to beat the heat in Texas right now. We were there almost two hours taking our time painting and hanging out. I will be back with more of my nephews. The two that came with me today already want to come back and make their mom something! Very sweet! Prices are good and the staff is very sweet. They have pottery classes my sister is wanting to attend. I watched today and it looked pretty fun! read more

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Love, love, love Potter's Wheel. It's wonderful to spend time with friends, family or even have a party I've done it all. I also love the amazing shopping as well. My husband already knows I'm happy with anything coming from this amazing place. And everyone that works there is wonderful and some of them are like family. Don't walk, RUN ‍ you won't regret it I promise. read more

This is the best place on earth everyone here is so nice and friendly. Especially the owner. I totally recommend it

My daughter and I went on Thursday for Family Night and met up with friends! We had the best Time! Well I did..this is my place! I lovr painting and creating! All the staff was very friendly and helpful. They constantly checked our table see if we needed anything! Not only is this place Craft place but they sell cute and Trendy adorable things, gifts and the hand scrub omg! I cannot wait to go back! I likr going with an Idea or picture of inspiration so I know what I want! Searched on Pinterest and My inspiration came from our Summer Vacation to Destin Fl! #MermaidDreams read more

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The Potter's Wheel is so much fun! I go as often as I can. I've gone with just about every group imaginable, and have always had a great time! Birthdays, groups of friends, families, and mother daughter days, all can be accommodated. They have a wide variety of pieces to paint, and you can even take classes, I know they have adult classes, and always have excellent camps during school breaks! read more

From their old location on 1960 to the current storefront in The Vintage, Potter's Wheel has always impressed me. Kathryn herself (owner) is there all the time to ensure customers are happy. The painting is fun and so is shopping here! I have yet to take a class with clay on the wheel, but I look forward to doing so in the near future. PS, they carry MacKenzie-Childs! read more

I LOVE The Potter's Wheel!!!! This is the BEST place to go for a group activity, bring your children, a Girls Night Out or even a date night ( my hubby loved it). The women that work there are AMAZING!! ALWAYS SMILING, Helpful and Encouraging!! Also be prepared to do some shopping; once you walk in there you won't want to walk out without buying something. I can't say enough-- it's a GREAT experience!! read more

Just love this place! Practically the only place I shop for gifts, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, just any occasion! Staff is friendly and very helpful - just a great place! read more

Potter's Wheel - Wedding Shower Favors - a Louisiana Boy marrying Texas Gal! These are just painted and ready for firing. - Gift Shops Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The Potter's Wheel is a cool place with three great features: 1. A gift shop with unique, classy gifts. 2. A ceramic paint-per-piece section for birthday parties and friend/family groups to have fun and paint a personal piece of pottery art. And, 3. The pottery school. Katherine, the owner, is a gifted artist and instructor who brings out the best in her pottery students. The other staff are experienced and helpful. I have been taking classes for eight months and highly value this welcoming place of learning and creating. The camaraderie of the other student is excellent -- all different types of pottery and people! Love this place! read more

I've loved going to the Potter's Wheel for a really long time. First went there about 15 years ago when they were in Champions. My daughter had a birthday parties there and she and her friends loved shaping the clay into little faces and putting the faces around a large platter. It was such a fun, creative event for the kids. Then, later when my kids would have a bad day or we just needed to get out and do something fun but productive, we'd spend the afternoon painting and visiting together. My house is now full of special pieces of pottery that remind me of special times with my kids. Priceless! Thank you, Potter's Wheel. read more

This is my go to gift giving place! If I need something in a hurry I shop their awesome gift shop, and when I'm making gifts for grandparents or my son's grandparents we always paint something they can keep forever! The staff makes you feel right at home. read more

Overpriced for what you get. Painting area feels crowded and is difficult to navigate. Paid a little over 40$ to paint two coffee mugs. For this price, I expect my cups to come back the way I left them. Instead, we received them with paint marks that we did not put on there. The space is also a little bizarre with a merchandise store selling bits and bobs, which would make me uncomfortable hosting any children's parties there, in case some wayward child ran around and broke something. Staff were friendly enough, and I think the paint selection was well organized and had a good variety. read more

This is my absolute favorite place to go to for a quick gift, a meaningful special gift for a special occasion, hostess gift or a special item for my home!! They have gifts in all price ranges with many options. The inventory is unique also! So much fun to go and browse!!! If you want a fun activity-pottery painting is a blast for one or a large group!!! I have hosted adult birthday gatherings and meetings-all a huge success-you can bring your own food and/or cake for your gatherings!! They offer pottery classes too and my friends love them!! Best store in Northwest Houston!!! read more

This was so fun. Was able to enjoy the company of our family(Our son was home on leave from Marines) while busily painting, and everyone got a souvenir to remember the day by. read more

Dont fall for everything you hear . Theres no need for hate if you know the owner you would know she very kind woman . You must have a different type of spirit to feel the need to tear down the reputation of an amazing small business . This place is awesome . Staff was nothing but kind to me and my son when we came our first time . It was amazing and clean and the atmosphere was beautiful. Truly talented people paint here it shows in the art work ! Definitely will be coming back . :) come check it out ! No place like vintage park ! read more

I love this place, a lot of beautiful and unique gift ideas. I have never had an issue with rude employees at this business. I actually have always had a great experience here and highly recommend anyone reading this to give it a try. read more

We've been here a couple times. Never had much issues before the move from Champions area, but since, we've been yelled at when we were picking up our pottery. Today they were rude and actually told me, a 32 year old, I could only use 5 colors, but when I'm paying 7 dollars studio fee, I feel my money could go farther at any number of other pottery places. How silly for an art studio to stifle creativity. read more

I absolutely LOVE this place!! Amazing staff and it's cheaper than therapy! Great when flying solo, with friends, or on a date. read more

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Love this place! Awesome service from friendly staff. Wide selection of unique gifts in any price range. Bring the kids and paint. Great for a hot summer afternoon! read more

Potter's Wheel - Shop and Paint - Gift Shops Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is one of my favorite places to go when I need something to do. The employees are always really sweet and they have a pretty big price range on ceramics so even if you don't want to spend a lot of money, there's still something for you to paint. read more

I would like to preface this review by saying that I NEVER write reviews. Typically, if I don't care for a place, I just don't return. I am a SAHM of two young children, while enrolled in school, so I just don't have the time to spend writing reviews. That being said, I took time out of my day to download the Yelp app and create an account solely for the purpose of writing this review, which should be a good indication of how strongly I felt about the following incident. A few girlfriends and I decided to ditch the kids for a couple hours and have a girls night. We chose this establishment upon a recommendation from another friend. I have been to several pottery painting places before, and from my experience, they either serve wine or allow BYOW (bring your on wine) and charge a cork fee. I searched the Potters Wheel website prior to our visit looking for information about their wine policy's, and found nothing. I took it a step further and called the store the morning of, and spoke with an owner/manager about the wine situation. I was told they did not serve wine, but they were fine with us bringing our own. Great! We showed up around 7 that Friday evening and had no trouble finding a table since we were the only group there. While we were picking out our pottery pieces, an employee came up to me and asked if I was the lady that called and asked about bringing wine. I said yes, and she handed me a phone saying her manager wanted to speak with me which, ended up being the same woman I spoke with earlier that day. I then spent the next several minutes being scolded in front of one of my girlfriends about bringing the wine and the amount of wine we brought (we had 3 bottles for 4 girls, and the only reason we had that much was because the majority of the girls preferred red). She explained that we brought too much wine, and that it really wasn't their policy to allow wine in the first place. Why on earth did she tell me it was ok to bring it in the first place if it wasn't their policy? I am a reasonable person, and I would completely understand their cause for concern if we showed up with a keg and a bottle of tequila. We were a group of women in their 30's with kids at home, give me a break! The issue I had with this incident isn't that they would prefer us not to bring wine, no problem! If they had explained that up front when I called to ask, we would have either found somewhere else to go, or decided to skip the wine. The problem was how incredibly rude and unprofessional the owner/manager was to me on the phone, and the way I was made to feel like some sort of criminal for bringing a few bottles of wine to our girls night out after I had taken the necessary steps to ensure it was ok to bring it. We ended up staying and painting our pottery since we had already paid for the pieces, and between the 3 girls that showed up we only drank 1 bottle of wine. In short, I don't ever see myself returning to this establishment. Instead I will walk across the street to Art Class Wine Glass where I'm sure my girlfriends and I will have a much better experience. read more