My BF's bro + SIL got us this pottery class as a combined birthday gift and it was such a good…read moreidea! This crafty type of experience is definitely up my alley even if it's not so for my BF, lol. It was easy enough to schedule and they were very accommodating with the time slots. Upon getting there though, it wasn't as organized or streamlined as I was expecting. The space is very small, cramped and low ceilinged. We went on a Sunday and it was packed with people. I had to ask about the class and wait an extra 6ish min for an instructor even though we arrived at the exact time of our registered class. I did enjoy the class but felt it was more of a demo, then you're on your own instead of step-by-step. Our instructor would jump in if you really needed help. For example, another worker just ended up finishing his bowl but he gave a brave start. It was fun and relaxing choosing paints and then painting but just wish there was more inspo provided or guidance. We were just left to our own devices but wish there could've been templates, example pictures or even stencils to help out less artistically inclined (I'm not speaking of myself, of course, but for kids or anyone who who could use some extra help). Checking out turned out to be an ordeal, and they should majorly redo this process to make it faster and more streamlined. My BF and I waited for more than 15min behind only one other person trying to pay. We also had our voucher gift printed out so not sure why it took the worker about 15min to enter it into the tablet and make it so awkward and complicated. The class came up to about $80 for the 2 of us so it's no chump change and is more expensive than some of the chains like Clayground, etc. They have a tip jar and ask for tips which feels in bad taste since there was virtually no service or even guidance besides the class portion. I can't imagine paying $40 for a clay piece here, painting and designing it myself, grabbing my own supplies, returning supplies, washing brushes, then paying a tip on top of that. One more annoying thing is that the worker told me to check their instagram page to see our pieces get pictured and I diligently reviewed every single post for the entire month and our pieces were never shown... The location is also pretty inconvenient from me. I would recommend a chain/franchised place with cleaner, less clutter, more space and better facilities.

Such a cute and fun spot! We took a beginner's wheel class for $40 and had a great experience. The…read moreinstruction was clear, hands-on, and super beginner-friendly. The instructor was patient and helpful, which made the whole process feel really approachable--even for first-timers. A fun surprise was that we got to paint our pieces after they fired them! They moved the process along pretty quickly, and we got to choose our own colors and painting techniques, which made the whole experience feel really personalized. We were told we could pick up our finished pieces in about a week. They also offer other creative options like just painting pre-made pieces or working with glass. There were a variety of painting styles and tools available, and the overall vibe was very welcoming and creative. The service was friendly and accommodating. The only downside was that I noticed a girl who seemed to be in training, and the manager didn't treat her very kindly--there were moments that felt unnecessarily harsh and condescending, which was a little uncomfortable to witness. Overall though, it's a charming studio with a lot to offer for both beginners and returning visitors. I'd definitely go back!

The owner went above and beyond! Me and my date didn't realize the place closed so soon so the…read moreowner let us take the pottery and paint to go work on it at the park. I brought it back later along with supplies. She was absolutely amazing, even helped suggested a great park in the area that we went to! Highly recommend:)

Omg!!! This place is awesome! My daughters and mother in law went and picked some pieces to paint…read more The staff was so helpful and nice. We sat and painted. Didn't have enough time to finish but you can bring them back and finish later! So cool!!! Only wish you were open a little later please!!!!!!! : ) they clean up after you!!! Moms ; )

I had such a pleasant experience at the Painting factory. The owner was very helpful and patient…read more She answered all my questions and didn't rush me it was well organized and plenty of projects to choose from. I will be going back

I arranged for my grandchildren to spend an afternoon here, painting under Melissa's encouraging…read moreguidance. They had such a blast & I know that they will remember this experience all of their lives

I received a gnome for a gift and wanted it to look a little more like me. I corresponded with the…read moreowner over email we established a price per hour. I brought in my homie the Gnomie for his make over. After having Gnomie for awhile, because someone is a bit of a perfectionist, I picked him up. Very pleased with the paint job. The only thing I would suggest is a clear or protective coat on the finish product. So me and Gnomie will be heading to Milwaukee for the Harley Davidson trip 115th

my daughters and i were going to stop in last december when we were looking for something fun to…read moredo. the lady at the door was not friendly and basically closed the door on my daughter when asked if they were still open. with over an hour left (until closing time) she was abrupt and said, not for painting.....um, ok, but you are a pottery studio. perhaps posting actual hours of painting on a website would be helpful. there were 6 of us, so quiet honestly, the shop lost a large amount of business that day. would definitely not go back. not friendly.

Very nice environment. Nice employees! Many options to choose from for pottery painting. Reasonable…read moreprices.

I had so much fun here! It was easy and relaxing and I can't wait to go back again! They had so…read moremany things to pick from to paint and the prices were not bad at all. I would deff recommend - it's also kid friendly too

My daughter and I had a wonderful time today it was our first time there. My only minor complaint…read moreis I tipped 20% because the prompt came up and I felt awkward not doing it, so we spent about $85 for 2 regular size ceramics and 1 mini one. The tip ONLY bothered me because at the end we were the only ones in there and we had about 7 paint bottles on the table, the ladies were standing around talking (totally fine like I said no one else was in there) but the last table that left had all their paint on their table still. So when I asked do we just leave? She said can you put your paints away. It's totally fine except for the fact that like, it took us a long time to find the proper spots, they weren't doing anything and she knew we were in a time crunch, I just feel like if im going to tip $11 maybe they should have put our paints away for us? Not being lazy it just seems it would have been much faster and helpful for them to do it since we were the only ones in there. Anyway. I don't want to come off rude, everyone was very nice, I just don't understand tip culture these days where we are tipping for something that we do all the work for lol (I was a bartender for 18 years so I always tip)

Lots to do, they offer regular canvas painting, ceramic painting, pottery wheel, and glass work…read more The staff is pleasant and helpful. They walk you through the process and lay of the land. If you have been in before they are good about taking a more hands off approach. The selection of pottery to paint has decreased in variety I believe due to the other activities. They offer a party room, which could be a really fun family outing or child's party. I have only done the pottery painting but am considering the couples wheel class. Check their website for different classes offered. The price may seem high but considering all that is included, I really don't find it unreasonable.

Although we were unable to take the class when we all showed up, due to a heating issue on one of…read morethe coldest days of the year, we thoroughly enjoyed chatting with the owner, rescheduled our class and purchased a few lovely items in the shop. So looking forward to our first pottery class, building painted artistically by local students. It is a gem!

I purchased a Groupon to do a 2-person class. Throwing pottery was on my bucket list and I'm…read moregrateful to have had an instructor like Tracey. She explained each step and broke down to a level of detail so that I could make my pieces practically independently. She did jump in to help when I needed. The first session consisted of kneading the clay and then throwing it and creating our two pieces. Visit 2 was the glazing. And finally visit 3 was pickup! I'm shocked that we were able to create our pieces, and bonus - they're dishwasher-safe! If you're throwing around the idea of doing a class like this, I definitely recommend Tracey!

We had a great experience at the painted penguin. Our kids picked out pieces and the employee…read morehelped to check us out and get our paint. She was the only one working and at times seemed a little overwhelmed. She did stay on top of things though. My only complaint is they spray things to dry them and it smells pretty bad.

Cute date night activity. No skill required (which is great for me). Can be done on a budget as…read morewell, some of their pieces are smaller and cheaper. Really quick turnaround for pickup as well. Staff was very nice.

Danielle in custom framing did an absolutely EXCEPTIONAL job helping me. She told me all my…read moredifferent options and helped me stay in my budget. She went above and beyond to make my shopping experience a great one and if I come back to this store its because of employees like danielle :)

I took my painting to Michaels Westlake for framing. Sept. 25, 2022. They promised by Oct 9th, said…read morethey would call. SO, mid Oct. I stopped in and it's not ready yet. They called 10 days later and said it was done. When I went to pick it up I noticed that the borders were uneven and all different. The sales person in framing said Oh, we'll fix that for you and we'll call you. SO, Dec. 2nd I stopped in and I wanted to see the manager. I found a so called manager who rooted around the frame shop and found my painting in a stack of unfinished work. Said they would call me. It's now December 9th. I tried to find a responsible person at corporate or on line to no avail. They have my money and my painting.