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    Summer Studios

    4.8 (92 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Just finished my wife's and i"s date night. Ended up inviting my sister and her boyfriend and a couple cousins, i think everyone thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, we brought our cab wines gouda cheeses and deli meats. Davids charisma made us feel at home and welcome. He made it look super easy during demonstration. Went into it super confident but man, definitely need more finesse. My wife and i will definitely be taking classes because we found a new hobby.

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    Greg M.

    We had a family night, instead of a true date night, and it was great. Our instructor, David, took plenty of time to walk us through all of the steps, and he also took great interest in everyone's work. It was challenging, in a good way. I'm excited to see the final results in a few weeks after all the firing and glazing.

    We had such a great experience here! We took the date night pottery-throwing class with David, and it was absolutely fantastic. David was patient, informative, and made the whole experience so much fun. We learned a lot, laughed a ton, and left feeling so proud of what we made (even the piece that David helped save after it flew off my wheel!). We're already planning to come back for more classes and to pet Sokkit (the dog) and talk to Momo. Highly recommend!

    The bird, Momo
    Chelsea T.

    I really dig it here. Friendly, knowledgeable instructors, people are around all the time creating inspiring pieces, there are samples everywhere, and the instructors are always happy to show you stuff and answer questions if they have time! I have taken four classes with Yasuko so far and I'm having the best time. Easy to find, great parking, classical music on all the time. Both her and David are very nice. Their in-house clay is a very good value compared to online prices. There's a wide variety of types to choose from. Oh, and there's a dog and a cockatoo!

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    Kathrine W.

    I have loved my class at Summer Studios! I've wanted to take a pottery class for years, but they're always so expensive and/or have a witlist/are full. I am so grateful for Summer Studios! I was able to take a 1-on-1 with Yasuko, which was 2 hours and $80. I made three pieces in that time and was allowed to pick glazes and take them home within a couple of weeks. I loved the 1-on-1 so much that I signed up for a 6 week course with Yukari. For $380, I was able to learn the basics of pottery, make a ton of pieces, and come in on my own time for studio time. Both Yasuko and Yukari are super great artists and teachers. The studio is also super flexible and welcoming - I wanted to add an extra class onto the 6 weeks, and was allowed to do so for $60 extra dollars. The class includes glaze and kiln. There are some amazing animals that hang at the studio too! Sokkit the dog is very sweet and always greets you with his ball or hamburger toy. The cat is also very sweet and Momo the parrot will definitely keep you awake. I can't wait until I'm back in town long enough to take another course here!

    Mom's first try at the wheel!

    My mom and I went to the Date Night pottery class last night. It was such a wonderful experience. The teacher was so patient and explained everything step by step. My 80+ year old mom, who wears hearing aides, and is well under 5' tall, was able to make 3 pieces on the pottery wheel in a couple of hours. We're going to sign up for more classes-can't wait to check out their painting classes too.

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    Ruth C.

    I started attending classes since last January and been going ever since, twice a week. This place is great for people of all ages and skill level, just a fabulous environment to relax and be submerged in lots of fun. Teachers here are professional (both arts and ceramics) and most importantly, they are kind and willing to share all of their knowledge. The cost is extremely reasonable and this place carries art supplies and clay/tools for ceramics. I am so happy the studio is open again and it is very safe to come since they follow social distancing a d only offers small classes. I'm currently taking oil painting and I have done ceramics in the past, highly recommend both. 5 stars for sure and I highly recommend to everyone!

    Julian L.

    We heard of this Pottery Experience from one of my coworkers, who takes classes here. It was my partner and my first time taking pottery for date night and it was fun! David was our instructor and was very patient and helpful. He made this experience enjoyable with his corky personality. Highly recommend!

    As a teacher of drawing, cartooning, and illustration my goal is to bring my experience and education to the students that attend my courses at this school. I was fortunate to work with Disney feature animation and other studios over 35 years ( Lion King, Little Mermaid, Alladin, etc.). My students all receive a porfolio and are actively addressed to show their art in exhibits in the studio. Every summer Cal Arts has a high school intern program in animation, some of my students have attended this program. My greatest honor is to pass the torch of great drawing as it was passed on to me. Sincerely, Stan Somers

    Drew G.

    My son loves to draw. Found summer studios on line took my son in for Stanley's cartooning class. I was put off at first because inside looks like a episode of hoarders. But I decided to let my son give it a try. We did one trial class my son enjoyed it but did say Stanley is kind of rude. I wanted my son do do another single class to make sure he liked it but Stan said no he has to sign ip for at least 4. I agreed but told him we had a couple trips planned coming up. This was the Sunday class so people do have thing on on on the weekend. Anyway he wrote on my receipt the 2 sundays we would miss. Long story short after we came back I had to argue with him to get him to honor his word. He keeped saying we missed to many classes and had to pay again even though he agreed and wrote the days on the receipt. Awful customer service and he is a rude man.

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    Excellent staff and price for quality art lessons, drawing, painting, ceramic. Every one is busy having a great time

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    Hi Brad, glad to hear you enjoyed Date Night! We enjoyed having you!

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    It's a lovely studio. My soon to be 8 year old daughter loves her art class with Ms Yukari.

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    Fantastic! Thank you for your comment, Stacey.

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    “Just five sessions and Yasuko taught me all the fundamentals of ceramics - enough to create things on my own!”

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