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    The Pottery Studio

    3.6 (37 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Alicia Z.

    This is a great studio if you're new to the pottery hobby. I took my first beginner class here and I learn so much about wheelthrowing and the different steps involved in making ceramics. I like that the studio is open 10-10 outside of other class times to allow you to practice on your own and I highly recommend taking advantage of that to practice on your own. I love that the classes are affordable and also don't have a limit on how much clay you can use/mess up . The area is quiet, no dedicated parking lot for the studio but not too hard to find street parking.

    Isabelle B.

    I signed up for a month of classes on the website, and chose The Pottery Studio as they seemed to have beautiful facilities. I normally don't like leaving reviews on things that are customer service based as I think it can detract from the qualities of an otherwise great establishment, however this studio's customer service is particularly awful and should be considered when making an assessment on classes. I attended the first class. The teacher was rushed and it was harder to follow initially. The location was nice and the facility itself is big and beautiful. I was unable to attend some other classes due to an unexpected work trip, and then my car being the victim of a smash and grab in LA, leaving me carless for a bit while it gets repaired. I offered to provide insurance proof of this issue. I reached out to handle the missing classes and find a solution, they are completely unwilling to offer solutions for this. It appears that if you purchase and if something unexpected arises, you must repay for the entire course with a discount (50% off is what they offered me - so nearly $365 for a month of classes.) My suggestion is either purchase the additional flexibility plan at $25 (which brings this one month of classes to $250) or go with a different studio, as the customer service leaves much to be desired as other yelpers have expressed. This isn't a massive company, having great customer service for a Los Angeles based art studio does not feel like a big ask. Unfortunately in this case it is. As of now my $ for my classes is being held hostage, and their extremely vague class policies section on their website leaves a lot of wiggle room in terms of accommodations for life events, even with proper documentation. Looking back I would have gone for POT or a different studio in LA. It's not just about the class or space, it's also about the environment, the people that work here, and providing a safe space to escape daily life.

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    Karl F.

    I've been a member for nearly a year and there is a very wonderful community here. I'm not the most outwardly social person, but there are some incredibly talented, kind and generous people at the Sherman Oaks location. It is so nice to have a feeling of community in Los Angeles and one that supports the growth and development of a skill. Take a class and then rent a shelf and join the community and make some beautiful ceramics and some new friends

    Armida L.

    My class was canceled due to covid, and instead of asking for a refund, I trusted that I would be able to have my class rescheduled once they opened back up. Finally, classes are available again for the month of September and prices went up 10 dollars and yes, that's not a whole lot to some, but is unfair to charge people who have already paid for a class. I reached out to Marshall Blair about my issue and asked if I can be accommodated. This was his response. How rude can you be?? The nerve of this guy! Who in their right mind talks to customers this way?? It's sad because the teachers here are actually very sweet people. It's a shame to be working for a man like that.

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    Thanks for being a part of our studio for so many years!

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    Glad to have you and all the clay buddies at the studio.

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    Didn't feel at all welcome in this studio. Felt very cold and elitist. Would recommend going somewhere else.

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    thanks Summer!

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    beautiful, clean, space and everyone is friendly and super helpful. Hidden gem.

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    I've never done wheel throwing before and the teacher I had, Kelly, was extremely patient and supportive.

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