I very much enjoyed the welcoming, supportive, and helpful environment. Having never done any ceramics, I had no idea what to expect. The equipment is in good working order. The instruction classes were clear and informative. Staff was always available to answer any question and make helpful suggestions on techniques and strategies for building pieces. Great selection of glazes. Everything was very easy to get up and get going. Highly recommend! read more

Sincere Ceramics - Art Classes Near Me - Sacramento, California

I was really excited to finally take a ceramics class here, especially since it took a few weeks to book an open intro class as they're pretty popular! Heads up: parking can be tricky. If you park near the Enterprise lot, the staff there will ask you to move your car (learned that the hard way), so plan to park on the street if possible. Now onto the class--overall, I had a good experience. The staff is super friendly and happy to answer any questions. They give all the instructions at the beginning, then you work independently while they check in with you periodically. Everyone has a different learning style, so this teaching method may work really well for some, while others (like me!) might prefer a more hands-on, step-by-step approach. Either way, I had a good time and I'm so glad I gave it a try! read more

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Nice spot to create ceramic pieces - you can spin creations on the wheel and/or mold something by hand. The first session you'll create something, then return in 2 weeks or so to coat and/or paint your project(s). It's a chill spot to come by yourself, with friends, host a girls day, etc. read more

I've been taking classes for a couple months now and I would highly recommend. The instructor is super helpful both during the demonstration and when your working on your own. It does take practice to get the techniques down but it's super fun. The admin staff/store front lady, sorry don't know her name, is super friendly and if you're lucky you can see their cutie pie baby. 10/10 for the class, vibes, and playlist. Could see it being a cute date spot or even just to learn a new hobby. I would take the intro class and if you're interested in using the pottery wheel to do that first so you have time to mess around and get some techniques down. I sculpted first and found that I didn't have enough time on the wheel. read more

I love it here! The owners are personable, kind and caring. The studio is well kept and has a great ambiance. The prices are hard to beat. And most importantly the community of people who attend this studio are inspiring, humble, and supportive. Great place for learning how to throw on the wheel or hand build. 10/10 would recommend to anyone interested in trying ceramics. read more

Sincere Ceramics - some art pieces created at Sincere Ceramics - Art Classes Near Me - Sacramento, California

If you're interested in working with clay this place is a great start! Justin is a great teacher he's so knowledgeable and kind and. resources and tools they provide makes it so much easier for beginners. You can also book a solo work session and do your own thing if you're an experienced clay artist. It's a tad expensive for me but I still plan to continue going. They're always so booked, which is good for them, not so good for me, cause it's impossible to book frequent classes unless you plan it out weeks ahead of time. To sum it up great people amazing tools to work With. Definitely recommend! Ps. Like other reviews said don't go with the expectation of going back home with finished product. It takes several steps to make a thing, needs weeks in between. It's best if you commit to at least 3 classes. It's fun and worth it. Also a great date night idea! read more

I absolutely love this place! A perfect place to learn and create. The owners are amazing.

This place is super cute & fun! You get to make a sculpture and something on the wheel. I wish they taught as you went and not all at once at the start of class as it's hard to remember when you're on your own. They get you to take more classes by telling you need to book another one to paint your piece 2 weeks later. I wish the price of one class would allow you to get your finished piece. read more

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I think overall this is a great place to go and make some amazing pieces if you have a basic understanding. If you are a beginner and don't know anything about ceramics it might be difficult. One thing to note is that to complete a piece it will take 2/3 classes and while you're there they encourage you to make more pieces thus, enrolling in more classes. The place is small but has a lot of space and supplies for the amount of people they enrolls. They do a good job of filling just the right amount of space. The hard part for me was the instructions are all given at once at the beginning and then you are off on your own to create your pieces. I am more hands on and needed assistance at the wheel. It was hard to get the instructor as he was with a different group working on sculptures. When he did some he tried to help me but I still was having difficulty. I think this type of teaching style just didn't work for me and I need a more interactive class and not information all the beginning and then being sent off on my own thing. If you know how to make things and are confident I would say this is a amazing place! But if you are a beginner and need more 1-1 help or someone to guide you, this might not be the place. read more

I'm really torn about leaving this review. I want this place to remain my secret. But it is so incredible I also have to support the owners. There is nothing not to love about this business. From their adorable storefront shop to the amazing classes taught by real artists. They have everything any beginner or advanced ceramicist needs. With classes purchased one at a time you can quickly find if this is a new hobby for you. You will learn wheel throwing and table hand building techniques. The wheels are all electric which is helpful for people of all ability needs. read more

Sincere Ceramics - Me taking my first class and loving it! - Art Classes Near Me - Sacramento, California

We did an into to ceramics class and it was lovely! The class was super well ventilated, there was a giant 4 foot diameter fan - I felt so COVID comfortable!!! The day we went was in the upper 90's but the giant fan was doing some miracle work and it was pleasant! All that fresh air really made me feel more comfortable with the strangers around me. Justin did our into class, very helpful and went through the basics. They had a large selection of supplies and using everything came included in the class price (so we didn't have to pay extra for clay/firing/glazes). Can't wait to go back and keep at it! read more

Sincere Ceramics - Class/working area. Tables are for sculpting, wheel stations are just behind. - Art Classes Near Me - Sacramento, California

It took me a while to decide to provide some feedback. Our community needs more art space, and during the hard times of Covid, I really don't want to dunk on any small business. So please keep in mind I'm not trying to write a negative review other than providing some feedback and also share my experience with those who may be interested. My general conclusion is that this place is not conducive to anyone who's serious about getting into pottery. And that's based on the classes that are structured (lack of membership), the lack of more continuous/scaffold classes to help build skills, and the oversimplified content of the single class that's offered. There's only one single class that's offered a few times a week. In a 2hr class, it covers basic wheel throwing and hand building, which really should be two different courses, broken into a 4 week period. They are identical and so it doesn't help you build up and move forward, since you are getting the same lecture (quite literally) that's geared toward the first timers. By the time you get on the wheel, you are fighting for individual attention. And I hate to admit, the instructor is not great at providing adaptive support. I'd describe this studio as the equivalent of a paint and sip. It's great as an artistic outlet - we can all use space like that, but it's not a studio for you to get serious. read more

I can't say enough about this place or the absolutely kind and helpful owners!!! I have been to other places that are not a good fit for me- but this place is warm, fun, and very welcoming!!!!! read more

My husband and I decided to do a "date night" together and get dirty, wet,and throw things with passion (aka get elbows deep in clay). Now, I always imagined throwing on a potting wheel to be something akin to the sexy scene in Ghost. Uhhh, yeah. Reality check. Our first class definitely threw that fantasy out the window. I just had to make sure I didn't lose a finger or my dignity! I found Sincere Ceramics via FB. They had an event listed as "Fired Up Friday" which is essentially an intro class to those who have never worked with clay, or are still new and want a refresher course. It's essentially open studio time to play around and create things that only your mother could love. Just kidding. I say this because I recreated my kindergarten ash tray when we went (which was humbling and hilarious). In fact, I recommend you go through their FB page to reserve your spot in their numerous offerings during the week. They seem to do intro classes on Wed, Thurs and Fridays but check online to be sure. I know they also have open studio you can go to, but its definitely more for those who have experience, especially if you want to use the wheels. We were greeted warmly by one of the artists and members of the studio and paid our $12 each. We were then walked in, offered coffee/tea and then once everyone arrived we had a tutorial led by Justin on the types of clay and the different methods of creating with clay. It was really cool because I remember learning this 30 years ago as a kid, and it came back to me pretty quickly. We also had the opportunity to see and experience using the potting wheel. Its a different beast than the rolling, pinching and scoring you do with your hands when creating but it gave me a new appreciation of the gorgeous handmade bowls and mugs I admire often when shopping. Sincere Ceramics also has a studio with art and ceramics for sale by those who use the studio. Its really amazing to see such beauty come from something as simple as clay. A great place to pop by to grab a one of a kind piece for sure. If you want a fun date night, or something creative to do with a group I recommend Sincere Ceramics! In fact, they are kid friendly so it would be a good option if you want something to do with the kids. Its an active studio and offers studio time and materials for a reasonable price. I also recommend you come wearing clothes you don't mind getting dirty and closed toed shoes. It can get cold in the studio, but you will get warm once you start working with the clay. They have all of the clay, and tools you need to create but definitely do some research before you go to help inspire you, and so you know what questions to ask of Justin the instructor. He was really helpful and a total pro when we were there and I only wished we had more time! read more

I am disappointed with Sincere Ceramics, especially after reading such positive reviews. I signed up for a class and wasn't able to keep the date and when I tried calling them their vm was filled and I was not able to leave a message so that I could change the date. I then decided to email them, and never received an email response back from them. They took my money and never got back to me. I cannot recommend them. This is a real letdown considering it looks like a really fun place to learn and create ceramics. read more

A wonderful place to create and play with clay. Signed up for their beginner class with my friend and we loved it. The instructor walked is through both throwing on the wheel and hand building fundamentals. Clay was included in the cost of the class and we had about 1.5 hours to create once the instructions were completed. Completing any pieces will take multiple classes because of the firing process, so keep that in mind when you sign up. Classes get filled quickly and are typically posted on Friday nights, so check their website for sign ups at the end of each week. Highly recommend if you're looking to get back into ceramics or just want a different activity. read more

This studio is adorable! I've had the pleasure of taking a beginners ceramics class here (which includes a throwing and sculpting lesson for the $12 you pay per class) and was warmly welcomed. The $12 class includes two hours of work with throwing or sculpting with the guidance of an instructor. A ~15 minute lesson is given about throwing and sculpting and after that you are on your own.This is the only gripe I have of this place and the reason why I give it 4 stars instead of the 5. There is only one instructor during these sessions and often times it is a crowded studio, so it is hard to catch his attention especially if you are new to something like this which requires constant guidance. I witnessed beginner throwers work on a piece for nearly an hour (their clay was also really dry) and in the end, they did not have even one piece finished. I feel like this could have been helped with more attention from the instructor. Of course this is not necessarily blaming the instructor, but it would be great to have an additional person helping (maybe an assistant?) in helping supervise. Overall, this studio is great if you are patient, not afraid to ask questions over and over again, and if you are confident in yourself enough after one lesson to not need reassurance from the instructor if you have proper technique. read more

Took an Intro to Clay course with my eldest son for some quality time and as a creative outlet. The space is welcoming, easy and open. Justin led us by walking through basics as we have no experience on working with clay and demo'd how to approach the wheel. We are looking forward to our next few sessions and open studio time. read more

Very fun place for an introductory ceramics class. Almost all of the classes have an optional intro tutorial to sculpting and throwing. The staff is very welcoming to people of all levels (I had never done any ceramics before) and are as hands off/on as you want them to be. Plus it's super affordable and there's free coffee! I recommend giving it a try. read more

Sincere Ceramics - Art Classes Near Me - Sacramento, California

Sincere Ceramics is the best place to go if you want to have a blast making pottery. The teacher is great and the people you meet are cool.I just love going to pottery class!!! read more

Very relaxed environment which makes learning stress free! Even if your a beginner you have the opportunity to try out something new and bring home your own piece of art! read more

Best ceramic studio in the Sacramento area. Recently took a class here and loved it!! The owners and staff are extremely kind and helpful! Very friendly and welcoming environment. The instructor is very patient and willing to help in any way needed. Looking forward to my next class soon! read more

I have always wanted to throw clay on a wheel for as long as I can remember. Finding Sincere Ceramics has opened up a whole new world for me. The wonderful world of pottery! Owners Justin and McKenzie are down to earth, super kind and welcoming and both are very talented artists! Justin is an amazing potter and McKenzie makes beautiful and unique jewelry from clay! The classes are fun and I felt welcome from the start. I have met wonderful people who I now call my, "pottery buddies." Come play with clay and let your creativity flow through your hands to create your own special masterpiece. read more