We took a two hour pottery class with Rhiley and Ava and it was a wonderful experience! It was our first time with pottery so it was not easy, but both instructors were so friendly and patient. We would recommend this place! Booking was so easy too! We booked our class on the same day and there were no issues. read more

My husband booked the pottery + paint class as an anniversary gift, and it was the perfect way to do something new, fun and creative together. Neither of us had done pottery on a wheel before, but Aiden made everything really easy to follow. Ava also gave excellent suggestions on paint techniques and decoration. There is street parking or a lot really close by. Because we went on the weekend, the main building entrance was closed, so there was a short walk around to the other entrance, then had to take the elevator up to find the studio. This was also a great way to get out of the heat and have fun midday. Recommend also getting the paint experience, because it really feels like you can finish off the whole piece really beautifully. read more

My bf knew I liked doing arts stuff and he surprised me to celebrate my birthday here to do some pottery! We get to pick what design we want and we did the coloring ourselves! Rhiley made our visit a great experience. She was very thorough and explained everything perfectly. She made sure that we would create the pottery of our dreams. She's the best Definitely recommended and will definitely come back! read more

Pottery Studio 1 - Downtown - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Rhiley and Jovan were so helpful and nice! We had such an enjoyable time getting to make pottery here. Would definitely come again! read more

Pottery Studio 1 - Downtown - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My friend Te-see and I were looking for an adventure. We decided to "throw some clay" as she said, and found Pottery Studio 1. It was easy to make a reservation and pay online. I ended up parking in the lot behind the building which was $10. When the time came for our session, we had a bit of trouble locating the studio. It was a Sunday afternoon, and I think some of the building entrances are locked. We ended up walking around to the back and the security guard gave us directions on where to go. We were greeted promptly and checked in. First, we were given a chance to view some of the other creations there to help us decide what to make. Princess and Rhiley were great--very helpful and patient with all of us. When the time came to get messy, Princess guided us along the way. It was a bit scary, but she calmed our nerves. This was a great way for me to get some good use out of my Meta Glasses. I was able to take photos and videos even while my hands were covered in clay! Then we were given an opportunity to design the pieces. It takes about 6 weeks for the pieces to be available for pickup and you have a month after it's ready to pick it up. Follow their website and their IG account for updates on when pieces are available. We would both definitely come back here to experience this again! read more

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Who wants to throw some clay?! I do, I do!!!! And this is just the place to do that! My friend Danielle and I wanted to do something out of our usual comfort zone and she suggested a pottery class...We signed up for a 2 hour session on a Sunday afternoon which was perfect! Less DTLA traffic and free street parking if you can find a spot! Princess & Rhiley greeted us when we entered then walked us through the steps for our session. The 2 of us and a young couple had Princess as our guide and she was AMAZING!!!! I loved how she helped us and encouraged us throughout our entire session. Both her and Rhiley were fantastic! We started at the wheel then moved over to the table to finish our projects. I made a bowl with another small bowl attached to the side. Danielle made a bowl. It was so much fun! *The cost: $90 for 2 hours/1glazing process or $130 for 2 hours/paint & glaze 2 times for dishwasher & food safe *you can pick up your pottery 3 weeks after your class if you don't paint it here *4 weeks if you paint it *On Sunday you may have to enter from the lobby on Broadway then take the elevator all the way in the back to the Lobby on 2nd Street *Parking in the lot behind the building $10 or meter parking if you can find it *Great for birthday's, large groups, and classes available. ~ and that's all I have to say about that ~ read more

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Rhiley was amazing, very patient, and a great teacher to first timers. Can't wait to drink coffee out of my cup read more

Pottery Studio 1 - Downtown - Cup for coffee - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had a class with Emily last night. She was so helpful and instructive but also gave me us lots of space to just be creative! The studio is lovely, and she was a fabulous instructor. I do consider myself creative but I definitely lacked the technical know how on the pottery wheel and with Emily's help I'm super happy with what I was able to create!-- the structure was impossible without her know how. I would definitely recommend coming here and I will also be coming back! read more

Riley and Ava were patient, friendly, and experts at what they do. It was a enjoyable and relaxing experience! read more

Pottery Studio 1 - Downtown - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Riley was really helpful, funny and friendly! The pottery class itself was a great time this sat afternoon, would recommend!

Emily, our instructor was very nice, patient, and helped me and my GF have a great time with lottery!

Had an absolute pleasure meeting and working with this amazing soul Ms. Rhiley. Very helpful and patient with the class I highly recommend her stop by you won't regret it. read more

Pottery Studio 1 - Downtown - My soup bowl - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Rhiley was very attentive and took the time to teach me all the rules and steps to do pottery on the wheel. She was an awesome teacher and very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend taking a class here. read more

Pottery Studio 1 - Downtown - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We loved our class with Rhiley. Rhiley was super patient with us since it was our first time doing pottery and we both are so happy with how our pieces turned out. read more

Really fun session with Rhiley Jane and Emi! They gave really great guidance and took the time to help us make our pieces beautiful! read more

Pottery Studio 1 - Downtown - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was such a fun experience! Ava was really patient when we asked lots of questions while creating our mugs. Ava helped us create the cutest little mugs and hyped us up when we'd do well. Rhiley descriptively supported us as we painted and gave us tricks and tips for when we'd need. I had sooo much fun and would recommend and definitely would come back!!!! read more

Pottery Studio 1 - Downtown - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Our pottery instructor, Rhiley Jans was so friendly, and very welcoming. They made this class fun and enjoyable. I had an awesome experience with pottery class with my partner and will definitely come back for more pottery. I was impressed that they took time to learned some basic ASL and even fingerspelled their name. I really appreciated their effort to create inclusive environment in the class. The class felt intimate, comfortable, fun and easy to follow through. Looking forward to our result pottery to pick up! Thank you! read more

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This was so much fun, thanks to Princess and Rhiley! It was my husband's and my first time taking a pottery class, so we really appreciated how patient they were with us, especially me, because Lord knows I kept messing up on the wheel and asking a ton of questions while painting. The first half of the class was on the wheel, where Princess guided us through forming and sculpting our pottery pieces. She had to step in and help me quite a few times... okay, a lot of times, because I was definitely struggling lol. My husband, on the other hand, was doing pretty well. He made an ashtray, and I made a jewelry dish. After that, we dried the clay and moved over to the table with Rhiley to paint. That part was so therapeutic, and I'm really excited to see how our finished pieces turn out. Rhiley let us know they'll be ready in about 3-4 weeks, and that we need to remember to pick them up ourselves since the studio does not call. She did mention that they post the piece numbers on Instagram, and a number was stamped on the back of each of our pieces. We took the class on a Sunday and parked in one of the public parking lots nearby. We purchased the 2-person, 2-hour pottery class through Groupon for $170. Since we wanted to paint and have the pieces glazed, we paid an additional $40 per person. Overall, this was such a fun and relaxing experience, and I'd definitely recommend it for a date or something different to do. read more

We booked a couples pottery class for our anniversary. We had Princess as our instructor and she was super fun and helpful! We appreciated all of her tips and insight, as this was our first time doing any type of pottery. This was such a fun date experience! read more

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We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday, and Emily made the whole experience so fun and special. She was sweet, patient, and incredibly helpful. We had such a lovely time and would definitely come back! read more

Pottery Studio 1 - Downtown - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I stumbled upon the cutest little spot today And there I met the sweetest soul Riley Jane, truly a breath of fresh air. Riley showed me some beautiful pottery pieces and walked me through how everything is made... such a special experience. I already can't wait to come back, book a session, and create something cute of my own And to top it off, Riley gifted me the cutest little pin that I'm so excited to show off read more

Pottery Studio 1 - Downtown - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time here and we absolutely loved the experience! Rhiley Jane took her time walking us through each step with so much patience and made it really fun. I had such a great time and didn't expect pottery to feel so peaceful and calming. I'm honestly considering getting a membership after this class. She also graciously offered to take a photo of us at the end, which was such a sweet touch! Also, parking was super convenient--located right behind the building. read more

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Our instructor Riley Jane was amazing and glad we did the late night session since it was more 1 on 1 which we definitely needed. read more

Pottery Studio 1 - Downtown - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Had the best time making pottery! It was my first time and Princess made it easy and approachable. I would come back again! read more

Pottery Studio 1 - Downtown - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Rhiley and Ava were so helpful and amazing during my session!! I would highly suggest everyone come and try pottery with these 2 fantastic instructors!! read more

Rhiley was such a great instructor! so kind, helpful & knowledge about throwing clay & pottery. will def be back!

Definitely a great visit and experience. I'm not confident in my artistic skills but Princess helped me feel comfortable and was very patient with my questions! Princess is knowledgeable in her craft and can really break down the process for those of us who are not so knowledgeable. She was attentive and supportive to all of our different levels. She gave ideas and helped me develop my ideas for my piece! I appreciate her kindness. read more

Pottery Studio 1 - Downtown - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Rhiley Jane is l amazing , super grateful , what a fun date night we had a great time!

Rachel was AMAZING! She made us first timers feel so comfortable and was incredibly helpful with all her guidance tips and input. She really made the experience that much better. I had a great time and will definitely be coming back! Thank you so much, Rachel! read more

I took my friend here for her birthday and we had the BEST time! The studio has such a fun and welcoming vibe, and it was the perfect way to celebrate. Emi and Rhiley were amazing instructors--super patient, funny, and encouraging. They made the whole process feel easy and enjoyable, even for beginners. My friend absolutely loved the experience, and we left with great memories (and some pottery pieces we're proud of!). If you're looking for a unique activity in DTLA--whether for a birthday, date night, or just something new to try, this place is a gem. Highly recommend Pottery Studio 1 and especially Emi and Rhiley for making it such a memorable day! read more

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My partner surprised me with a private pottery class at Pottery Studio 1 and it was such a special experience. It was my first time ever throwing clay, and having a one-on-one environment made it feel really comfortable and personal. Our instructor, Princess, was wonderful. She struck the perfect balance of guiding us while still letting us take the lead so the pieces truly felt like our own creations. Anytime we had an idea, she helped us figure out how to actually make it happen on the wheel, which made the whole process feel really empowering and creative. Princess also brought such great energy to the class -- she was patient, encouraging, and genuinely fun to spend time with. You can tell she really enjoys teaching and helping people experience pottery for the first time. The whole experience felt really intimate and memorable. It was such a fun and unique date idea, and we left feeling proud of what we made. I would absolutely recommend Pottery Studio 1 to anyone looking for a creative experience, especially if you're new to pottery. Highly recommend -- and if you can, take a class with Princess! read more

This class is a good date night! Our instructor Princess guide is thru each and every step. She is very patient and very good on what she does. My Boyfriend and I enjoyed this experience a lot. It gave us creative freedom to express our design using clay. It was something new for us. We definitely enjoyed this activity read more

Pottery Studio 1 - Downtown - Finish product - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came here with my boyfriend for a couples date and it was both our first time on the wheel and doing pottery! He made a mug and I made a little flower vase. Our instructor is Rhiley Jane and she is such a gem!! She is so patient with us and even fixed my little mistake in the beginning. She guided us every step of the way and everything is very beginner friendly. Highly recommend to have a class with her! read more

I had such a wonderful experience at this pottery class! The instructor was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and made the whole process feel approachable--even for a complete beginner like me. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, which made it easy to get creative and not worry about making mistakes. Thank you to Rhiley and Princess read more

First time at a pottery studio, great experience will definitely be back! Thank you Rachel!

Came in with my daughter today and had the best time with Princess, she has such a sweet demeanor and soooo patient. Made it a completely enjoyable experience. 10/10 recommend! read more

Pottery Studio 1 - Downtown - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Super fun and extremely relaxing. Princess was an amazing instructor, led with a very calming tone and tips to make our pieces turn out exactly the way we wanted. This was a great way to celebrate our 1 year anniversary! read more

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Today was a first for me. We setup a Birthday session for Me and My Lady. Thank You to Princess and Joran for the assistance. A fun new experience ! read more

Went to Pottery Studio 1 in DTLA for a date night, the vibes were great and our instructor Emi was awesome! She was so knowledgeable, patient, and really cared about what we wanted our end product to look like. As a beginner, I felt really comfortable asking her questions. She definitely made us want to come back. Highly recommend a class here read more

Princess saved my piece! She was so helpful and knowledgeable! We will be back! It was a great experience for both me and my daughter.