My friend and I wanted to do something creative for my birthday and we found this place spur of the…read moremoment. It's a typical paint your own ceramics kind of place. You pick out the unfinished piece you want, gather your paint and supplies from the shelf, and then spend a couple hours painting them and turn them in for final firing. The pieces are priced reasonably -- it includes all supplies and the final firing. My friend chose a mug that holds a cookie on the bottom and decided to transform it into a likeness of her pug dog-- see the photo... Mine was much more tame-- I picked out a small geometric vase and ended up painting it an ombre shade of an earthy purple. We sat and enjoyed the experience and they offer a concierge type service-- they cleaned up everything for us! Very chill and fun evening- will do again .

I enjoyed spending some time here with my grandkids. It's very spacious and clean. The customer…read moreservice the day of our painting session was fantastic as well as the day we picked up our finished pieces . The available pottery options may not always be available. The selection was low the day we painted, but on the day we picked up the selection was plenty with well stocked shelves. Brushes and cups of water are already neatly set up at the tables. The only thing you have to do is get your paint in the bottled containers. Little hands may need assistance with this or leave it to the adults to prep the paint dish. I really like the space in the Art Cafe. There is plenty of room between each table. It may be different with more customers (we were the only ones on this weekday visit). But even then, I think there is more plenty of space you don't have to worry bumping into someone. I find all ceramic cafes to be a bit pricey but this is something to do once in awhile. I find it therapeutic and I love to watch the kids paint and be creative with their piece. Great bonding time with someone or good, quiet creative time for just yourself. Go check them out.

Tariq taught my friends and me (group of 5) on a Saturday at 5pm. We appreciated the clarity of…read more his instructions and ability to identify what to correct in our technique (we were all beginners haha). I am inspired to try to take more classes after this session!

Had an amazing time with my daughters on Mother's Day weekend with our first pottery throwing…read moreexperience. All the ladies there were very friendly and our instructor was very helpful! Definitely inspired us to continue our pottery journey! Thank you again Handled Pottery!! We even brought our own custom aprons!

My daughters, friends and I have lived this business for many years - fantastic for birthday…read moreparties, and fun spot for getting together to make gifts around the holidays and for teachers, coaches, grandparents, anyone! The staff have always been friendly and helpful too! FIVE STARS

Agree that the items are outrageously expensive (especially since you can find the same for a…read morefraction of the price elsewhere), but I've come to realize that we're really paying for the experience, materials and time spent at the store. I chose a small sushi plate ($38) and ended up spending 3 hours choosing the colors, chatting and painting. The employees mostly leave you be (which I appreciate) and are super knowledgeable about the process if you have any questions. After you're done, drop off the item with the employee to fire up your items and you should get a call around 3-5 days later. Overall a pleasant experience and place to hangout and chill with your buddies.

Literally one of my favorite things to do with the kids. No reservations necessary! You walk in,…read morepick what you'd like to paint, check in at the register, they tell you where your seat is, and then you let your creativity take over from there! They have so many options to choose from. As of lately my favorites have been plates/ trinket boxes. The employees are always so friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, even with "Latte" in the name, they don't serve coffee. But you're welcome to bring your own! I'm already looking forward to the next visit!

I'm sooo happy I stumbled across this art studio in downtown Vista Village while I waited to see a…read moremovie nearby. Going to Clay 'N Latte was a greaaat way to pass the time! I'm always trying to find ways to tap into my creativity and voilà, Clay 'N Latte. It's been up and running at this location since 2004 making its artful imprint on the community. When I entered the studio, the staff were very friendly and helpful creating a welcoming environment for art expression. One of the them checked me in. Another one walked me through what was on the table and where to find things. I appreciated their genuine assistance throughout my artwork. I can tell it's a popular place with the amount of people already there doing something creative for Easter weekend. All in all, I had a positive experience. I just looove my Easter egg!! I'll definitely go back for the adult events and strongly recommend this family-owned business to the Yelp Community :-) FYI - They don't have lattes.

My daughter is 7 and really enjoyed her first pottery throwing experience! I purchased her a 1 on 1…read morelesson. She's HOOKED! We will be back with the whole family!! My daughter wanted to type something "thank you for making me having the BEST pottery throwing class EVER definitely 5 STARS"

My wife just finished our ceramics class for my birthday and we had an amazing time! Emory was so…read moresweet and helpful. We will 100% be coming back for more classes. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun date night.

So fun! The ambiance is the best! The historic hotel right on Del Mar, painting with your friends…read moreor family is such a memorable experience to add to your calendar while visiting San Clemente! It's a little pricy but worth the memory!

What a charming create or paint your own pottery shop! I LOVED my experience. located in the heart…read moreof downtown San Clemente in the historic Hotel San Clemente Apartments lobby. There are table both inside and outside on the patio. Plenty of pottery options for painting. I really liked that there was no separate studio fee, that everything was included in the price of the pottery. The staff is super helpful and knowledgeable. I needed help with tool recommendations and the staff help me pick out the ones that would work best for my mug. I also was impressed with the final glaze. I have painted a few pottery pieces over the years and the glaze at Fired Up is the absolute best! I also loved being out on the patio on a warm-ish afternoon, chatting with friends and painting away. Highly recommend for a fun activity in San Clemente!

Art Café is amazing! Such a nice Yelp Elite experience. The staff was so prepared, and it gave us a…read morewonderfully relaxed, slow-paced vibe where we could get some great 1:1 time before having to head out. We ended up opting for these cute heart-shaped bowls. Even though I live in NY, they were so accommodating and were able to prep the piece so it could safely make the trip back home with me. They were just so nice! It's all about the views, the incredibly helpful staff, and the immaculate vibes. Vibe: Cozy, welcoming, and effortlessly charming art café located in the mall. Family-friendly and genuinely wonderful.

This is a great addition to the mall and something fun to do if you're just walking around…read moreshopping. They do allow walk ins, but you can book a reservation as well. You walk in and the employee will give you a run down on the process. If you want to take your ceramic home the same day, you can use acrylic paint, if you don't mind waiting you can choose to glaze it and there is a $5 firing fee. We chose to do glaze and wait a 1-2 weeks and they texted us when it was ready. (Only took a week) In terms of inventory, they have cute Knick knack ceramics you can make or kitchenware like plates, bowls, coasters, etc. I also saw people painting canvases so you really do have a lot of options if you're looking for a fun craft day. Pro tip: do multiple layers if you're gonna do glaze. I'd recommend at least 3, but 4 or 5 if you have the time.

I loved my first visit to this studio, from the moment I walked in, the friendliness of the amazing…read morestaff, the setting, the atmosphere is just perfect for me. What I liked the most , No rush, you absolutely feel like you're at your own studio and if can't finish your project in one visit, you simply leave it safely at the cart with the other unfinished projects and come back during studio hours to continue painting until it's completed. I LOVE that concept!basically you paint at your own time during studio hours. They provide everything, paints, brushes, etc you just pay for your project of choice. I love this place highly recommended for a date night, girls date night, solo time, any event you can think of, groups of 6 or more require reservations. Ceramic painting, canvas, candles and so much more. I'll definitely be going back over the next few days to finish my very detailed skull! Recently moved from Texas and this is one of my new favorite places. Thank you One Spot, you got a new regular

I had an amazing time at The Hot Spot in 4S Ranch!!…read more I took my friend for her birthday and we had a blast. A fun, creative art workshop where you can pick from a variety of options from painting pottery to making candles to building your own garden pot. The prices are clearly written on the item and it's all inclusive (the item, all materials, and use of their facility) so no additional fees other than tax. Most items were between $20-35. The owner was friendly and welcoming. There's plenty of free parking in the large shared lot. You're allowed to bring your own drinks and food as well. We opted to make candles and it was really fun. You start with picking out your glassware, then cutting up the colored wax pieces you want to use and fill them in your glassware, then choosing which glitter color and scent you want. They pour hot wax to mold it all together and the candles ready to go within 15 mins. A great activity for all ages including adults. This would be a great option for any type of celebration, date night, hang out with friends, or spending time with your kids. There's something for everyone.

I have been to The Hot Spot a couple of times now, the first time I made slime with my 4 year old…read moreniece. She and I had a great time, when i saw that someone had their birthday here, I knew I had to too. I reached out to them via Instagram and set up a date and time and it was simple and easy. You can even have outside food too, so I brought a pizza, cake, waters and chips and my friends brought snacks too. When I arrived with my friend, we were greeted and brought to our table. The team here are so sweet and kind, they decorated the table and painted Happy Birthday, it was soo sweet. Typical Virgo, bought a banner but didn't have to use it because they were so kind to do that for me. It was definitely busy and packed so I'm glad I made reservations, my friends all started to trickle in until our whole table for 20 was full. It's definitely Pick Your Own Adventure, most of us chose to paint pottery, while others made slime and create a mosaic, it was so fun. I ended up choosing a heart shape plate and painted it, it was so fun getting to celebrate my birthday with my friends painting cups and plates or guitars or whatever any wanted to do. We usually go and have a dinner or brunch so this was definitely a fun change. I had my nieces and nephew draw a little part on my plate, I can't wait to pick it up on Thursday!

Took my guy here for his birthday so we could do some ceramic painting together. Thank gawd they…read morelet you come back to finish because we took way longer than I'd like to admit on these, but they came out super cute! It can get really crowded on the weekends so be prepared. Would come back here especially since it's in a great location with plenty else to do. Great way to spend hours of fun with friends, family, or as a date.

Came here on a Sunday evening with a friend. We just happened to drive by and we were so excited to…read moredo something crafty. The employee working was super nice and helpful. They have so many jar options to choose from and different price options. Loved all the scents they had available to choose. I think the only basic they didn't have was plain vanilla. They had other options but it was mixed with something else. All the other scent options great! The $5 add on for sea shells or stones for the top of your candle is a fun edition! We were able to add these half hour after making the candle. So there is a bit of a wait to let the candle settle after making it but we just walked around a bit and still were able to take out candles home same day. There is a two day wait after making it until you can use it. It's totally worth it. So much fun!

My friend and I randomly stumbled upon this place while wandering around Carlsbad Village and…read morehonestly it was such a vibe! Super fun and lowkey therapeutic which was exactly what we needed. The staff were awesome, super friendly, and walked us through everything step by step. We got to pick our own vessels and scents which was honestly the best part. I mixed mango coconut and pineapple together and it smelled so good! We threw some glitter into the soy wax mix because obviously we had to and we even got to design our own labels which turned out so cute. The candle needed an hour to cool so we went off and explored the area and then came back to top them off with some stones. They turned out so pretty omg! The price was worth it! Oh and since I was giving mine as a gift one of the staff members tied a little ribbon on my bag without me even asking which was such a sweet touch. If you're looking for something fun and a little different to do you have to check this place out!!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​