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    Rainbows Pottery Studio

    2.5 (75 reviews)
    Open 9:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    The dress I was labeled as a "prostitute" in. I never took off the over shirt either
    Madison P.

    I came here very excited for my birthday and my boyfriend prepaid and made an appointment before we arrived. Everything was great until the owner started having a personal staff meeting in the same area we were painting in. She spent the 2 hours we were there berating some poor young college student that she employs. She was so nasty to this girl for so long and I was so uncomfortable that I shed a silent tear on her behalf. I have never heard someone be so terrible to another human being. When the girl left, I briefly stood up and silently followed her out to catch her in the street and tell her that it was an unfair way to be treated. That no one should speak to anyone like that. The owner then followed me out, told me I wasn't welcome back in, I couldn't finish my mug I had prepaid for (even though I never said anything to this woman, her staff, or any other customers). At this point I am sobbing in the street waiting for my boyfriend to come out with our things. She came back out, her other family member/staff took their phone out and recorded me sobbing "how are you so mean?" To which she mocked me, and went back inside. She was under the impression that I was upset about her political comments, things like "get the illegals out of here", and told my boyfriend she was kicking us out because "trump is our president". I was upset because she was berating a young girl for hours as I tried to sit and paint and enjoy my birthday. I am 100% certain that's it's illegal to kick someone out of their store after they already paid for services for whatever political views she thought that I had. Why this unhinged woman thought she could deduce my political opinions from a single silent tear dripping down my face is beyond me. But I felt unsafe, uncomfortable, and appalled by this woman's behavior. This is America you can't assume you know someone's political views and then steal their money because you don't like what they think. And beyond that, it had nothing to do with politics and everything to do with how she was treating someone younger, in a vulnerable position, in the presence of her customers no less. This is a "family" business and I was SO excited to support them every time I bought from them. I'm driving from something that was supposed to be a wonderful birthday experience to the police department to file a report. You don't treat people this way. Apparently the saga continues as this woman has now been texting my boyfriend who made the appointment calling me ugly, a prostitute, continued to mock me crying, and making vague threats because of this review which is quite literally just the facts of what happened. It's super interesting that a refund was only on the table after I posted a review. And not that it matters. But I attached a picture of my outfit just to prove how modest and appropriate for any business it was. We were not the problem here and no one else leaving these CRAZY reviews is either. She clearly doctors google review listings, makes a habit of stealing from people, bullying them, and is clearly going through something she takes out on the world. This review isn't to spite her it's to save others from having absolutely terrible experiences at her absolutely insane business.

    Kelly Z.

    Came here for my friend's birthday and had so much fun! We did the wine and charcuterie Taylor Swift night and got to paint our own pieces. The vibes were fun and energetic, the two owners were extremely engaging and encouraging everyone to dance and sing karaoke. They were also super helpful and patient with getting us all organized with our stations, even when the store became busy. We were able to stay as long as we needed and were promised our finished pieces in 2 days. We all loved it and can't wait to come back!

    Cameron H.

    WILL NEVER RETURN! CREEPY STAFF AND GAUGING PRICES. My friend and I went here on July 4th. Immediately uneasy about being the only ones in the studio. Drew (who managed to get worse as time went by) offered us tequila shots in the back room - I obliged (I am underage) but was not carded as he literally poured Casa Migos into plastic cups. He had spoken of a wine night the studio did so I thought it was legit. He was very pushy and insisted we take more (we did not). We sat down to paint and he asks us if we are dating, we say no and he point blanks asks, "Oh, well have you experimented with each other?" Who in their right mind asks that of two strangers!! This is when we realize he is completely drunk! He then goes on to say "Well, I am a photographer and I don't normally do OnlyFans but for you two I would" and asked if we would be interested. So incredibly disrespectful and disgusting. He continued to make dirty remarks and was insistent on photographing us, which we had to constantly decline. He kept asking us if we were having fun and asked us to come party with him that night (which we declined). He was insistent that we meet up with him that night. Overall, I would never ever return and the Better Business Bureau should shut them down for the scamming and price gauging they take part in. I hope this place shuts down! ***UPDATE** After phone calls and texts, the owner assured me that he had been fired after this experience. She put me into a GROUPCHAT with him to fire him! (If it was actually him, no idea, but WHO DOES THAT). This was in July 2023. Today in August 2024, we walked by and who was outside! Drew! After promising to have fired him, he's back! We immediately felt that this was such gross negligence by the owner. An employee who sexually harassed young women, offered minors alcohol and was blackout drunk should not be working somewhere geared towards CHILDREN. I would have kept this review down, as per the owners request after confirmation of his termination, but seeing him outside and around young women and children it did not sit right with us to leave it up.

    Painted pottery Nutcracker

    I visited the studio a few weekends ago and was treated with a tour of the space by toe lovely owner Allie. The studio was packed with people, young and old, laughing and having fun expressing their creativity through painting pottery. The walls were filled with many beautiful and unique pieces to choose from to paint or purchase. I wish I had had time to sit and paint that day, but it's something to look forward to in the future. I did fall in love with a Nutcracker painted by the owner and now it resides on my kitchen ledge to be admired all year long!

    We had a company event here. Over 20 of us. It was a lot! But wow! The Rainbows crew was amazing. The owner is an absolute delight! I will be back here as much as I can. I stayed far beyond closing finishing up my piece. This place is fun, lovely, inspiring, and such a great place for a hobby. Thank you!

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    Great experience, looking forward to our next visit!…read more We've been coming here as a family since our daughter was little. We haven't been in years since life got busy, but my daughter went again last week with her friend and painted an adorable light switch plate! She came in with a vision of paint splattered in quirky colors, and the staff didn't hesitate to get the supplies she would need. They showed her how to splatter paint with a toothbrush to get this fun Jackson Pollock kind of punk style. She was nervous, but everyone was super helpful and reassuring the whole time! She's really happy with how her painting came out, she did a great job! I'm really glad this place is still here, and thriving after all these years. The layout is different, and there's friendly new faces working there, but it's the same hidden gem it was when we first visited! It was a great location for birthday parties and play-dates back in the day, and now that our girl's going off to college, the wife and I might treat ourselves to a Paint and Sip night or two!

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