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!

We were looking for something fun and hands on to do for vday and i stumbled upon this place on…read moreyelp. It only had 1 review so I went on to read their information and it mentioned wheel work. I called and spoke to Andrea, she was able to set us up for an evening of fun. I even found a Groupon the next day ($15 for $30 worth)! They are currently working on their website but their Facebook page is updated regularly. I think i found a new hobby. We came here for some pottery wheel action. Our instructor, Colleen, was awesome. We each took turns on the wheel and she gave great directions, tips, and quickly jumped in to help when needed. She definitely made our experience fun. I can't say enough about her. We worked with a total of 5 pounds of clay and was there for about an 1 and 1/2 and payed a total of $20. They closed 9pm that evening but I believe we left a little past 9:30. The staff was very accommodating. Colleen stated that it takes about 2 weeks for the clay to dry so we do have to return a second time to paint our creations and a third time after they have been fired up in the kiln. Keep an eye out for updates.

Awesome little shop hidden in plain view on Church Road. They owners are very hands-on and are…read morethere all the time. They help direct you toward the best pieces for your needs and are patient with the little ones. We have gone a few times with our family and also had a birthday party here. Definitely recommend the Ceramic Barn!

Great experience. The staff was nice. The activity was fun. I did the ultimate splatter which came…read morewith a lot of stuff. I was $70 per person.

It's a great time! I took my partner for a date here and we LOVED it! It was fun! We were in the…read morescreaming for no reason, we played with drums with paint on them. , we threw paint on one another and left with some pretty cool art. I love that they take pictures the whole way through so you go home with some awesome memories. I also loved that I got to put my playlist on the speaker in the room so I set the vibe! Loved it!!!!!

I love activities like this! I just wish they were more affordable. We made an online reservation a…read morefew days in advance and were brought to our table when we arrived. They have plenty of items to pick from and the prices are all on the pieces. The service is good and they bring you the paint you need. The worker reminded us right at the 2 hour mark that we had to finish up and leave, or that we could take our pieces to go and bring them back. We decided to just stop our pieces and leave them as is. We came back a few weeks later to pick up our finished pieces. Overall a fun spot that I've been to a few times, but definitely not affordable as a regular hobby.

I came here for my friends birthday party and it is such a fun activity to do with a large group of…read morefriends! To be frank we had over 20 people in here and they also allow dogs! They just lost their liquor license so you can't drink alcohol but they accommodated us ordering pizza and a few non alcoholic beverages and we had a great time painting our pieces. I painted a side plate and that costs $30 and with fees it should be closer to $50! The employees were super helpful and refilled our paint whenever we asked and were helpful in the whole process and even gave me some filtered water for drinking at their station. Can't wait to grab my piece from them and see the final look!

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.

I love this business so much. Such a fun outing for kids, adults, families, friends, etc. I love to…read morebring people here -- it's always a great experience and a fun environment all around.

lots of options to choose from, reasonable prices and overs lots a fun time for the kids or adultsread more

I was on Facebook when I saw the event posting for a Baby Yoda paint session, and I couldn't…read morecontain my excitement. I had never been to a painting event before coming here, but the idea of this event was too good to miss out on. When I came in, I was kindly greeted and instructed to go downstairs. The room was decorated with all sorts of anime and comic artwork/memorabilia with the TV playing the Mandalorian in the background. The instructor Heather was super encouraging and friendly and really made the experience enjoyable! The Aprons, paint, towels, and canvases were all provided. Overall great experience. 10/10 would recommend.

I LOVE COLOR ME MINE! Specifically the Princeton location is fantastic and so attentive. Such a fun…read moredate, girls night ect!

Great experience here with my granddaughter. The venue is lovely... clean, bright, organized. The…read morestaff is friendly & helpful. Highly recommend this place

We had an absolute blast at Fire Me Up Studios! The studio is bright, clean, beautifully organized,…read moreand packed with an amazing selection of pottery pieces to paint. The staff was incredibly patient, helpful, and gave us great tips on techniques to make our pieces turn out perfectly. It's the perfect spot for a date night, a fun afternoon with the kids, or just letting your inner artist out. We can't wait to pick up our fired pieces and come back for another session!

Came here with 5 to 6 other ladies for a private session which was held on the 2nd floor of the…read morespot. We were seated down and provided instructions on the process. We had one instructor and one assistance. They were very courteous and friendly. They helped us every way during the process. We brought our own wine and chatted and laughed amongst ourselves and really enjoyed our time there. There is street metered parking as well parking lots. We leave our items there and will get to pick it up after three weeks to allow to dry