LONG BRANCH: Blue Skies Pottery is a new addition to the popular Pier Village complex and it…read moreprovides a fun activity for people of all ages! A full service pottery shop, customers have the option to paint ready-made pottery, use a pottery wheel to craft a piece from scratch, or really get hands-on and use your hands to mold your own beautiful work of art. At the Yelp New Jersey Elite event, the hand building class was quite an experience where the friendly owners and staff showed us how to take a ball of clay and using pinch pot form, style it into a bowl. Once the bowl shape took form, we embellished the clay with molds to add design elements. I loved the paw print mold! The staff was very helpful to assist and made sure the art was sturdy and ready for the oven. We got to pick what color we wanted and the staff will paint it later. Pieces are usually ready 3-4 weeks after your visit, so it is a great reason to come back to the area to pick up the finished art. I loved to learn the location is dog friendly, as long as your dog is well-behaved. Since the experience requires full attention and is hands-on, being in control of your pup is extra important. There was a doggie guest there during my visit and was a perfect pup. Blue Skies Pottery also hosts events and collaborates with local businesses including hosting a paw print ornament workshop with the pet store next door. Thanks to Katarina for planning this event and to the owners Valerie & Jordan for welcoming us! Nimra & Andrew were helpful staff members and supportive of all the creativity. In addition to Long Branch, they also have a store in Hoboken!

I can't say enough about the staff at Blue Skies Pottery. The whole process beginning to end,…read morethey've just been the warmest people. If you ever feel like syncing your ideas with expressing them with your hands, this is the place. So many options. So many vehicles. So much medium. AND it's in a great location!

My daughter paid for a pottery experience, painted her piece, and went back in a week as instructed…read moreand the wrong one was attempted to be given to her. What was annoying is the lack of answers and customer service. Staff were not friendly or apologetic. When my daughter asked for a refund the response was indifferent and that they would give my daughter a call when staff talks to the manager to see if she could get a refund. After inquiring for the manager 's response time, staff said it's just whenever they look for it first or conclude they can't find it. We expect better communication and a clearer response time with a franchise location. A reasonable approach is to please find my daughter's pottery bowl or refund her in less than another week from today 7.15.26.

My grandson had a great time! Fist time there. I definitely will be going back there soon!!read more

I can't say enough nice things!…read more We recently hosted our son's teddy bear making birthday party here. It was absolutely awesome!! We had a private room, which allowed the children to interact and play together. They started off with tattoos and coloring while kids were brought to another area to make teddy bears in groups of four or five. Lately, you go to a birthday party, and the kids are all just running off on their own and not playing together. Here, the activities got the children to play together, which I find so important. It was absolutely awesome! I also liked the quality of the teddy bears, clothing, and backpacks the kids got. I also can't say enough nice things about the service and staff. They were incredibly helpful in every possible way and accommodating. From the moment we walked in everything just worked seamlessly. There's also such a calm vibe that it is pleasant for the parents hanging out. The party area is open and spacious so everyone felt very comfortable. About three different families that participated in our party liked it so much that they're looking to do their kids party there as well. This place deserves even more than five stars... I don't think I've ever said that in a review!

Really enjoyed pottery session with family . Was a great experience. Staff was helpful and…read morefriendly. Recommend as family activity.

Very happy to have found this place. They allow walk in and you can pick from 100's of different…read morecanvas or pottery. We stopped in on weekday afternoon and there was plenty of space. The staff was helpful and friendly. We were given everything we needed to paint our masterpieces. I was skeptical of painting only by template as I only have done a full class before, but it was surprisingly easy. We had a great time and I'm going to need more wall space to display my art!

I had never painted a picture in my life and I was nervous to take my first group class. My…read morefriends persuaded me to go and I had a blast. Marnie was a skilled, fun, and very patient instructor. I feel I must also mention my first class was a fundraiser to send an amazing little girl and her family to Disney. Marnie donated part of the proceeds in order to make this little girl's dream come true. This is the kind of small business the community needs to support because this business supports the community! Kind hearts, lots of laughter, art in the community, and quality time with family and friends at Paint-A-Treasure in Hamilton!

Very good place. My grandchildren enjoyed painting pottery. They enjoyed the experience. The staff…read morewere very friendly and helpful. They have all the equipment required for painting.

Such a fun place for bdays or a girls night! I have gone several times with family and friends and…read morealways had a blast. lots of pottery to choose from! highly recommend.

Visited this small business with a friend, and it was so cute. You pick a piece of pottery to…read morepaint, and then they glaze it for you to make it shiny. We were able to enjoy ourselves and take our time. They also sell snacks and drinks which is a nice touch. We would definitely come back again when we're feeling artsy.

Found these guys on Groupon a few days ago. I checked Yelp for reviews, but they weren't listed on…read moreYelp yet. I found positive reviews on Google, so I figured I would give it a try. I went with my 4 year old niece. Cara (the owner) was very nice and patient. She helped us pick out our pottery and colors. She helped set up my niece with her palette and paintbrushes. We had fun painting and drying, then adding glitter. They spray your work with gloss when you are done and you get to take it home the same day if you don't require it to be food safe - otherwise, they keep it for a week or two and apply glaze finish on it. Overall, we had a great experience because the ladies were nice and attentive; the process was seamless and smooth; and it wasn't too expensive. They have a variety of ceramic sculptures (including Sesame Street & Disney characters for the kids), cups, plates, and canvas. PS. They let my niece play with paint and finger paint on the paper-covered table while we waited for our pottery to be ready. They were so nice!

I got this private clay throwing class as a surprise for my wife. We absolutely loved it. It was so…read moremuch fun making our pieces. Cait was so sweet (& her French Bulldog Reggie). I made a vase. My wife made a bowl & lid. I accidentally broke a part of my vase off at the top while making it. But Cait gave me a great idea. Why not put roses at that spot? She showed me how to make them. I would have never thought that I could make something like this. 2 weeks later we went back to paint our pieces (a few doors down at a different studio). Even after a few coats, the paint looked dull. Then we went back at a later time to pick our pieces up. WOW!! You can see in the included photos. The firing brings the colors out so vibrant. It was worth every penny for this wonderful experience with such a wonderful staff. Thank you. We look forward to our next visit.

I signed up for a class and there was a mixup over locations. I look forward to being able to…read moreexperience their offerings. They did call and follow up- very pleasant and accomodating.

The staff is nice. I love the pottery sections. The price was reasonable. I will visit them when…read moreI in PA.

I loved the calm and cute atmosphere. The service was nice! And a good variety of paint and…read morepaintbrushes! I had a great time!

Great owner, nice selection of crafts, and a fun place for a quieter birthday.read more