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    Terra Mia Ceramic Studios

    4.4 (158 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM
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    Loved this experience!
    Anvita S.

    Way more fun than I expected! Call ahead to make a reservation so you're not waiting day of. It takes a good amount of time to choose your piece and glazes so maybe think about the color combination ahead of time. I would recommend going for a smaller or more simple option first to get used to the painting and then come back again for a larger piece!

    Strawberry Dish
    Claudia M.

    Perfect day date! I visited Terra Mia with 2 of my girlfriends. We were looking for something wholesome to do other than the usual gossip over drinks. We arrived around 11:30 am on a Friday without a reservation. Lucky for us there was no wait. Everything was explained to us clearly. Select a ceramic, paint, brushes, and you're good to go! We spent a couple of hours painting, and enjoying each others company. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Studio rate is $15pp for the day. Yes, you can stay and paint all day. Cost of the ceramic will vary depending on what you paint. You also get a small discount on studio time if you follow them on IG. I painted a catch all dish and the total cost of my visit was about $35. Not bad at all! They're located in Noe Valley which has a bunch of eateries and places to grab coffee afterwards. I plan to come back with my teen very soon!

    Sally Y.

    My daughter took me here for my birthday and we had fun painting our chosen ceramic pieces. I got a spoon holder and she picked up a turtle bowl. Three days later, I picked up the results! Helpful staff. Clean and respectful environment.

    Studio inside
    Megan S.

    Last minute Sunday date for my boyfriend and I... we had a blast! Prices for studio time and ceramic items were affordable. A huge selection of quality paints and brushes. My favorite part was probably the add on pieces...I added a mushroom to my flower box, TOO CUTE! Thank you for an amazing experience! We will definitely be back to paint more.

    Mug (but can serve as a mini planter)
    Kelly L.

    I've come here 2x in the past 3 months and had a lot of fun both times. It's a relaxing weekend afternoon activity. I spent 1 hour here the first time and 5 hours the second time. I love that they have a wide selection of different colored glazes and ceramics to choose from (e.g. plates, planters, mugs, napkin holders, ring holders, boxes, etc.). It does get a little stuffy inside, but they have a small outdoor seating area in the back and on the sidewalk. I would just call ahead of time to check if they have any big events that day (you can put your name down to reserve a table). Otherwise, usually walk-in is fine. How it works: 1. Pick a table 2. Grab brushes, cup w/ water, sponge, paper towels, pick out glazes (they also have pencils, practice tiles, and banding wheels if you want) 3. Wet the sponge and wipe down the ceramic so you have a smooth canvas 4. Start sketching out your design then go in with glaze or just go in directly with the glaze 5. Take a picture of your finished piece 6. Check out No. 2 pencil will burn off when it is fired, so you don't need to worry about pencil marks. However, do not erase since the the eraser scraps will interfere with the glaze. Pricing: Fixed $15 Studio Fee for Adults Fixed Firing Fee ~$1-2 Variable Item Fee ~$16-30 (most items fall around this range) Pickup: Usually, it takes a few days for your piece to be ready. They will hold your piece for up to 3 months. Pro-Tip/Fun Fact: - Usually they have promotions on their studio time on their website, currently if you follow them on social media you get 20% off the studio time (https://terramia.net/10percent.html) - Sometimes they sell people's ceramics that haven't been picked up for $4

    My dragon chalice!
    Mami C.

    My friend and I both love arts and crafts and we're too late to go to the museum we had planned to. I thought maybe we could go to some kind of craft night somewhere. I looked on Yelp and I found Terra Mia ceramic Studios. It was half off night, and they fit us in! We had so much fun and it was fairly inexpensive. They were very nice and helpful. And after a few days, I had a beautiful painted piece of ceramics. I love this place!

    Cute studio
    Melody L.

    Super cute studio with lots of ceramics to choose from! Came here for a friend's birthday and loved being in the private room out in the garden. The staff was friendly and enthusiastic in explaining the concept and helping supply more paints. In addition to the price of the pieces, there is a studio fee (half off on the first Saturday of the month!) Our painted pieces were ready after a few days and pickup was a breeze. This is the perfect activity to do with a date or friends, plus you get to have your own painted masterpiece to keep for your memories!

    Mug before painting
    Katherine W.

    My friends and I spent almost 3 hours here painting pottery and it was such a fun and relaxing activity to do together on a rainy day. I love that they have so many different objects to choose from and so many different shades of paint colors and brushes that you can use. They also have some tiles/paper you can use to practice your design before you start working on your actual pottery! I would recommend doing at least 3 coats of paint otherwise it may come out a bit streaky after glazing. Also once they're glazed the colors come out much darker shiny rather than light and chalky! The price depends on the pottery you choose, I think my large mug was ~$35 total but I feel like it was worth it considering the time we spent on the activity and we also made something we can take home!

    Candle holder, cup, ring holder
    Joyce H.

    Came here for a friends birthday and had a very fun experience! Would recommend coming here for a date or a smaller group hangout activity. Terra Mia has a lot of variety in their pieces that you can choose to paint such as plates, cups, ring holders, decorative pieces, and more. They have many paint colors as well. The service is also great. They allowed my friend to host the birthday group in a private room and allowed us to bring in drinks. The staff was also helpful in helping us find the colors we wanted. Tip: take a picture of what you painted! When you pick it up, you can show the staff the picture which makes it easier for them to find

    Luke's painted plate!
    Drew W.

    This place is such a nice place to pass a day. There is so much to chose from and the price is super reasonable. We look forward to visiting next year!

    Mingshi Y.

    Very reasonably priced studio, great selection of colors. There isn't a lot of instruction. You get to pick your pieces to paint, and they have a big variety of options. I did a plate but they have lots of pots, shapes, dishes, mugs, you name it. I'll try to update my review once I pickup my plate.

    birthday party private event!
    Naina S.

    i was looking around for where to celebrate my 27th birthday and my roommate suggested we do something fun and wholesome like ceramic painting! i was in love with the idea and we live in noe valley so have passed terra mia multiple times prior. i called them to inquire about their private event classes and the woman who spoke to me on the phone was super helpful! need a minimum of 6 people and a max of 14 for the small back room to be reserved. $15 per person fee + the cost of whatever ceramic piece they choose to paint. they take a $100 deposit for the reservation and the rest of the cost after the event in-person. we had the room for 2 hours at this price. it's BYOB but no food! they made coordination super easy and instructions were clear. we had such a blast just laughed together having fun, painting, and celebrating. best bday idea!

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    We had a birthday party in the back room and all of the kids loved it. We will definitely be going back soon.

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    It was fun but they super rushed us and I still haven't gotten a call about my ceramic and it's been 3+ weeks

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    Lots of fun for a good price, I would highly recommend it for a cute date idea and friends hangout.

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    Very fun! Tho a bit pricy for the things we purchased it was definitely a memorable experience. 9/10 would go again with more money!

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    What are the prices?

    Hi, well the studio time cost is a flat rate of $13 for the entire day and $10 for kids under the age of 12. Then you pay for the ceramic item and they range from $4 to $40.

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    i called them to inquire about their private event classes and the woman who spoke to me on the phone was super helpful!

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    My family and I have visited this location many times. We've always had a great experience. It is…read morevery crowded on weekends and often need to be placed on a waitlist. You have a better chance at getting a table if there's 2 people, or if you're able to - split your party to a couple of tables so you're not all waiting so long. Weeknights is complete opposite. My son and I went to pick up some pieces that were ready, and there was not a single person painting. So we decided to stay and paint another item.

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