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    Pottery Studio 1 - Midtown

    4.6 (44 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Victoria D.

    Great experience with Otto and Ashely - they helped us through every part of the wheel work and glazing process. Super beginner friendly and fun experience. The studio is very spacious and cute, and the instructors are the sweetest!

    Such a fun rainy day activity. Mia was amazing in helping us with the wheel and showing us techniques. Will be back

    connie a.

    Abby is the best- she's so supportive informative and encouraging! This place is comfortable, relaxing, there's tea, AC, bathrooms, and you will have help for your piece so it's fantastic for absolutely beginners too.

    Just had a fabulous mother daughter pottery wheel session. So fantastic! Staff is helpful while not being intrusive. Highly recommend. Thank you Mia and Abby!

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    Rebecca L.

    My friends and I came to do a beginner pottery class last month, and our instructor Star was so sweet and guided us so well throughout the class. We originally opted for the basic pottery option but decided to upgrade after they explained we could paint the ceramics and have them food safe. It was just us 3 in the class, so it was small and Star was able to help each of us as we fumbled our way through. The end results are nice, I just wished that the glaze didn't crack, but it is still safe to use.

    Booked this pottery studio for my birthday party, with friends traveling in from Connecticut and New Jersey by train to celebrate. We arrived on time--only to find out we were double-booked. The instructors on-site--Kaitlyn, Clara, and Heaven--were amazing and truly did their best to manage the chaos. They spent over 30 minutes trying to reach someone from the management company but no answer, no plan, no support. During that time, both parties stood around confused and increasingly frustrated, and result in few tension moments when we hear nothing for half a hour. We were basically left to resolve the situation ourselves, without a word from the people actually responsible for the mess. Even worse, we never heard from management--not then, not after. No apology. No explanation. No solution. After 40 minutes waiting for no result, we were the ones who proposed the solution. We stepped back and let the kids' party go first, and asked the instructor to reach out see if we can take a later slot on same day. This meant we had to reschedule dinner, and several of my friends--who took the train in from out of state--had to leave early and missed it. They went home to CT and Jersey frustrated, exhausted, and hungry. The only reason we were able to make anything of the day was thanks to Kaitlyn, Clara, and Heaven, who stayed calm and kind throughout. Despite all the craziness, we tipped them 20%, because they are amazing. But if you're thinking about booking a private event with Pottery Studio 1, think again. A day that was meant to be fun and memorable turned into a logistical nightmare. I gave the company over 24 hours to contact me and I have received nothing. The only communication I had with them is few unapologetic and arrogant text messages. (image attached. Enjoy :)) I truly hope they take this feedback seriously and make improvements--for future customers' sake. We're supposed to pick up our finished pieces in a couple of weeks--really hoping they don't screw that up too. :)

    Monica L.

    Took the pro pottery course (8 lessons) that was extremely fun and rewarding! Loved that the class only had a few students so our instructor was always attentive and helpful. Our instructor (Alexandra) is extremely talented at what she does and always provides us with constructive feedback. It was highly enjoyable having her as my instructor and being able to learn wheel-throwing and hand building techniques from her. This location is so convenient to get to - located right by Bryant Park and is both spacious and clean. I'd definitely recommend taking a course here - they offer one-time courses as well as long term classes. I will definitely consider coming back for a birthday party with friends.

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    Doris and Mia were great!! The class was really fun and I love my piece. Would come back again

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    Thank you for your endorsement and kind words!

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    10 months ago

    Kaitlyn was very helpful and fun to learn pottery with! Me and my girlfriend had such a great time with her as an instructor.

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    Scout and Otto were very friendly and amazing instructors!! Had a great time here with friends

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    Had a wonderful time! Mo was a fantastic instructor!! We created beautiful pieces and had a great time

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    Thank you for your kind words and for awarding us a five-star rating!

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    Superb experience! The instruction couldn't have been better. Friendly spot to get crafty. Good vibes all around.

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    Lily was super patient and helpful (even when I kept messing up). Definitely a great date spot!

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    Super fun date night!! Everyone was so welcoming and nice (Lily and abby were super sweet especially!). 10/10 recommend

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    Scout and Mary are amazing if you get the chance to work with them please do. This place is friendly and kind and perfect!

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    Had a wonderful time with the instructor Lily! Overall a really great experience and would definitely return.

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    1 year ago

    Brought 2 teenage girls here and they had a great time! Instructors were very nice. Girls made really nice vases using the wheel.

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    Alex and Otto were wonderful! So fun and so helpful. HIGHLY recommend for a fun date night!

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    2 years ago

    Abby was so great! Me and my boyfriend did the couples pottery wheel and had the greatest time! thank you!

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    Amazing Class! Extremely professional and friendly instructors ans very detailed and easy to follow instructions. Highly recommend!

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    2 years ago

    Amazing class and Destiny and Mo were great instructors! Definitely will be back for another class!

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    Fun experience, Destiny and Mo were very good teachers for my first time! It was a very relaxing experience!

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