I've been taking handbuilding pottery classes at another space in town but I wanted to try out…read morewheel throwing before committing to a full semester. My hand/eye coordination is not great (which is why I tend to gravitate towards sculpture and more controlled building) but wheel throwing is such an amazing artform I wanted to give it a shot, but I knew if I didn't enjoy it right off the bat that I didn't want to be stuck for weeks doing it. Luckily, Yourist offers a "try it out" wheel throwing session once a month and I was able to sign up for the May session along with my husband, cousin, and aunt. It was so fun to do this experience together with my family and I surprisingly took to the wheel pretty easily. During this session you're given a tutorial on the equipment then a demo with explanation of how to throw your own bowl, including posture, hand positioning, and tips for success. Then you're given three balls of wedged clay and are let loose to practice on your own as they instructors work the room to help you if you're struggling and cheer you on if you're doing well. You're then welcome to keep any three of the bowls you make and they'll fire and glaze them (based on your choice of glaze for each piece) for you for pick up a month later. First piece is $10 with every additional piece $5. I'm proud to say that I made 2 very nice bowls and one bowl that turned into more of a sake cup after I got too ambitious and the top of my bowl collapsed. But they all looked nice in their own way so I decided to keep all three. The glazes they have are really lovely, too, and make any piece, no matter how wonky (like my sad sake cup) look beautiful. I also found I loved the experience so much that for my next class I signed up for a hybrid wheel throwing and handbuilding class so I could get better at both. I also really enjoyed my time at this studio and have bookmarked several classes I'd like to take there in the future, including day workshops focused on specific topics. Once I feel confident enough in my foundational education I hope to also join the community workspace where, for a monthly fee, you have access to their studio to work independently. It's such a welcoming environment, I highly recommend checking it out!

This is a cool little studio. I was actually just stopping in at the convenience store that's in…read morethe same little strip mall and thought I'd stop in to see what Yourist was about. They have a tiny one-room gallery, but it's full of nifty pottery. Some of the items are mostly decorative, but the display also included useful items, like an olive oil/garlic plate, a soap holder, mugs and so on. There were many items for sale under $20 and even several under $10, and this would be a good place to pick up unique gift items for the artsy friend on your Christmas list. The other half of the Yourist building is a studio/art school. They offer classes for beginners and more advanced students, ranging from a beginner's class in throwing pottery on the wheel to a class in learning to glaze and paint the pottery you've already created. In addition to several classes for adults, they offer after-school kids clay classes as well, at pretty reasonable rates.

The owners are very friendly and patient. I looked into places closer to me for my 10 year old, but…read morecouldn't find what I was looking for. I saw this studio recommended by a friend and took my son, who.is 10. He is shy and they were able to help him come out of his shell and show his creative side. I highly recommend this studio for your kids!!

After searching high and low in my own area for classes like this for my budding teenage artist I…read morefinally found Art 101. It's a 25 minute drive each way but well worth it. My son enjoys it very much. Staff is friendly. Interior well kept. Reasonably priced. I especially like the pay as you go policy. No $$ wasted if you miss a class. They are flexible about needing to come on a different day if your regular time slot does not work that week. Wrap that all up with individualized instruction and this place is AWESOME!!

The location is great! The actual studio is warm and inviting and the knowledge and skills of the…read moreteachers, especially Ms. Sasha are absolutely 100 percent the best knowledge and teaching of art I've ever had. Hands down she is better than my college art teachers. She's kind patient and willing to work with everyone at their skill level. I've been taking beginning drawing and water color. It's been a hot minute since I did drawing and I've never water colored before. In fact I only did black and white art until March when I started Water color. I share in Sasha's passion to create. I'm loving all I'm learning and sasha has created a little community in her studio with all of her students. It just feels so right to be there. We even get to be with the virtual learners during class. I encourage you to enter your child in anything sasha has. I also encourage the drawing class. Thins is an important class to go along with painting. It will actually enhance you paintings because we talk about light and shading. You are welcome to ask me anything. micjake@comcast.net. I guess the biggest take away is the cost. Sasha give a great price for all that she's teaching. Come explore with me or watch your child light up when they start using their creative side! It's magic! Enjoy your night. I hope to see you around at virtual or in person classes! If there is something you are interested in, sasha will find a teacher if she doesn't have the knowledge and she will provide the class for you!

What a restorative way to spend three hours! I was completely immersed for 3 hours in Sasha's…read moreco-led Soul Collage workshop which integrated poetry and Reiki healing. this was my first Soul Collage experience. I didn't know but now I'm hooked! It's so cathartic to just let go, create, and see what happens. Thank you Sasha! I highly recommend!

They don't offer the services I needed, but directed me to other vendors who will be able to help…read moreme. I'm very grateful for the references - thank you. I would go to this business if I needed help with stain glass windows.

Dirk Thompson, senior and junior, are the masters of stained glass fine art in Michigan. Their…read morecreative work is stunning, with incredible range of style and impeccable craftsmanship. The are also the kindest, most diligent and caring craftsmen I have ever worked with. Tour their studio, see their work, their process, their hospitality, and there pride emanating from every emerging piece in the shop. They have no peers.

All of David's pieces are beautiful and truly one of a kind. I'm lucky to own some of his work -…read moreone of his mugs is my favorite and I use it every time I make coffee. He prefers you to call ahead before stopping by the studio. Check him out if you're ever in the area! He also ships pottery if you can't make it in to the studio.

David is an amazing artist and teacher. Do your self a favor…read moreand buy his work you will love it for a life time! Also, you could not ask for a better teacher. Patient and fun!

I absolutely love this place! I've been to their fund raiser and to a print class... and I just…read morecan't say enough great things about it. First, the people that work here genuinely love what they do... and it shows. They organize things PERFECTLY. It starts on time, is well-run, and the people that join in on these events are also just amazing. What a fun experience from start to finish. The parking nearby is a little rough on the weekends, obviously... but otherwise, this place is the best! Do a class, do an event... you won't be disappointed!

Family Fridays : painting soup mugs! So fun except for the little loudmouth jerk that won't STFU!…read more My little and had so much fun painting our mugs. It was a great experience to do this together. Two hour time was perfect. Good instruction and great supplies. I love the colors and getting creative though this is not my wheelhouse, it was still a lot of fun. Classes are very affordable. The instruction was great and gave me some ideas to play with layering. I had a little problem with using a gift card but they were great in the office to get us signed up and squared away. We'll definitely be back!

We had a lot of fun taking a one-time glass blowing class with Annette. She expertly balanced…read moreletting you get your hands on the tools and helping you out so that your piece still turns out looking good. She also had great little tweaks and recommendations so that everyone's pieces all turned out a little bit different as well!

Cool store. The back…read morehatch of the old Ford truck caught my eye. Lots of cool and unique artisan work. Some cute small Faygo, Vernor mugs, but wow, $88. Not cheap. Cool Ford lamps. Definitely worth a walk through, much to see. More interesting items upstairs too.

If I were rich I would have purchased so many things! They have so many hand made items from…read morepottery to jewelry to art work. I loved so much of it. This place is not cheap, but that's because you are buying hand made items from talented people! Even if you plan on buying nothing, you have to check it out. Service was top notch. They knew what they were selling and were happy to answer questions. They even nicely packaged a gift I bought. It's the perfect shop for Downtown Brighton!

I have been going to the Clay Work studio for three years now and I love it! The classes are…read moreamazing - jam-packed with info - but they also offer 'independent potter' status, which gives you access to the entire studio. And the other potters are amazing, eager to help, and full of useful information.

Clay Work Studio is a wonderful spot to learn and grow. There is a place for everyone from very…read morebeginners to experienced potters. The classes are great ~allowing for lots of open studio time! It is nice to have opportunities to practice what you learn in class on your own. The potters are very welcoming and everyone is respected regardless of where they are at with their craft.