I've been coming to this location for years, and the staff has always been wonderful. However, today's experience was truly exceptional and deserves special recognition. As a stressed out new mom trying to get ahead on Father's Day gifts, I stopped by yesterday and was fortunate enough to be helped by Cruz. She was an absolute godsend. She couldn't have been more kind, patient, and helpful, and she turned what felt like an overwhelming and stressful task into an easy and enjoyable experience. I left feeling so grateful that she was there to help me. Exceptional customer service like hers is rare and deserves to be celebrated and recognized. 11 out of 10 stars for customer service! Thank you, Cruz, for going above and beyond you truly made my day! read more

So much fun! This place gives you a chance to be creative and paint some cute pottery! Prices are reasonable and staff is typically helpful. We were a party of 4 and we had made reservations online and good thing we did because this place was busy! read more

This is a creative spot located in the mall. Its really not too complex to find once you follow gps, which is what I did. We stopped in on a Friday night (reservation for 6) for cup making pottery and the place was already packed. Lots of persons inside doing different crafts. We were seated and given directions on how to proceed. The girls were very helpful and actually it was a relaxing activity. Well the painting and molding my cup was but not drawing what I wanted. I cant draw haha. But nonetheless it is fun for all ages and I recommend. I was so into the craft I forgot photos.... But go check it out for yourself, you wont be disappointed read more

Went on a date with my bf here ! It was amazing felt very relaxing I painting a little cup and he panted a mushroom read more

As You Wish Pottery - Painted mini cup - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

We booked this for 8 people well in advance. The person booking was friendly and helpful. I got a reminder a bit before and then a confirmation text the day before. We were helped by friendly staff at opening and had a table waiting for us. They offered to give us tips or help and just let us do our thing. Each interaction was great from asking for restroom to cleaning up at the end. They all smiled and helped- great staff! The place was clean. They had a good selection of pottery and something for each of the 8 people painting that day. They had tons of paint to choose from and were very organized. Highly recommended this place! read more

As You Wish Pottery - Some of the items painted. - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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I went to this location for the first time for my friend's birthday. We had a great time painting pottery. Staff were helpful and provided instructions on painting on pottery. The place was cozy and inviting. Highly recommend the experience and making reservations in advance. read more

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I love going to As You Wish and it's always a memorable time. I stopped by on New Years day with the family and we were told that they closed at 6pm that day. It was 4pm so we figured we had enough time. We picked our pottery, grabbed our paints, and sat down. The employee had already wiped down the table and had everything set up for us. We all chose something different. Our pottery included, one strawberry coaster, one heart coaster, one squared coaster, a vase, and a little mushroom. The hour and 45 minutes we had to paint went by sooooo fast and one of the workers went around reminding everyone of the early closing time when it was near. We cleaned up, put everything away, and checked out when it was time. Checking out was quick and the worker was friendly. We spent about $130 for all five of us, including the studio fee and it was fun. read more

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They went above and beyond in customer service. My child was able to leave with a positive memory, and we appreciate the staff that made it possible. read more

A friend and I came here today on our day off. It was so fun! I've gone to other pottery places in the past and enjoyed my experience here very much. Other places I've gone have you raise your hand every time you need more paint which can be frustrating when it's crowded or understaffed. I love that you can get up and grab your own paint colors here. The employees here were so nice! They even wash your palettes for you- something I've had to do on my own at other places. I'm excited to get my dish back! I will 100% be back to this location- it's such a fun activity, especially during these hot summer months. read more

As You Wish Pottery - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

We can't stop raving about this place! The entire Tempe team is always helpful and welcoming. Emily and Cruz are the absolute best! They never fail to make us feel like home. They seem to have a passion for art and treat their job as if they were the CEO's which I find impressive. As You Wish has pottery for all ages, and our whole family loves it! Their classes are always so fun. read more

This review is for the people at the front office that makes the As You Wish pottery studios very comfortable and enjoyable. I frequently visit the Westgate and Desert Ridge locations. The staff there is very helpful and always with a warm smile. The people that you hire are very knowledgeable. The selection of pottery that is available is amazing. It is a place where I feel comfortable to visit and have a great time. I will continue to visit As You Wish often. Thank You, Frank read more

I visited a few days ago to look for some pottery when a very nice lady helped me out choose the perfect pottery to start painting! I believe her name is was Emily but she's so lovely and helped me out a bunch! She gave me recommendations on what ideas I could do to the face mug that I purchased! I'll definitely come by to paint the mug with her suggestion! Thank you Emily! read more

This has to be the very best As You Wish! The entire staff is incredibly kind, helpful and organized. Special shout out to Emily and Cruz who make us feel like family each time we are there. We have attended numerous classes for my daughter and as a family, and always get treated with the utmost respect. It is always a memorable experience. I would highly recommend this location and the classes they offer to everyone! We love it:) read more

My daughter and I walked in and had a lot of fun here. Good selection of pottery paint and tools. Fast turnaround. We did our art Monday afternoon and it was ready on Friday. read more

I never been here before until this past Wednesday with a couple of my friends. We entered when it open, so we were sat right away. The employee was super friendly and explained what to do and showed us where items would be at for our creations. This place is time consuming so plan accordingly. This place is great for all ages and engages in creativity. It was loads of fun and relaxing. I enjoy my experience here and would come again for sure. read more

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I had a great time. The staff was helpful and knowledgeable! Pottery was finished in 4 days!

This was the first time, I, as an adult, went to As You Wish with another adult. Once I got over the fact that internally I am more of an artist than my actual abilities demonstrate, I was having fun! I messed up, a bunch. I think the lady said after it's fired they may still show up but I'm confident I did a good job on my 'redos'. I was expecting it to take an hour and a half to two hours... well, it took far longer and though I had a concept, I didn't have a plan. A plan would have involved stencils I may have wanted to use for very specific characters rather than attempting at free drawing. Perhaps a layout even, rather than again, an idea. They have daily deals and so be sure to find out what those are and know you can take more than one visit to finish your product you just have pay the painters fee for your next visit, though you won't have to pay for your pottery again (obviously). What a cool way to spend an evening! read more

As You Wish Pottery - So many pottery options! - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Came on our Founder's day to celebrate the 100th year of our Sorority. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. We had a party around 25 people. They had the area all ready for your party. It was so cool. We were able to sit near each and have access to our goodies to snack on. I love how accomodating they were. Any questions were asked quickly. They also were able to wrap each completed gift for our group. My finished product was ready 3 days later. I picked up mine separately since I need my cup for a tea party that I am hosting. Only reason for 4 instead of 5 is that the prices for the items were on items. I still dont know how much I paid since I was running out of time and had my friend pay with my credit card. I guess, I could go check bill. Anyhoo, I understand the prices probably fluctuate. However, some were sticker shocked. I previously been and knew that the bigger pieces weren't cheap. Positive note is that they have prepay for multiple sessions and I thought that was cool. But, for my friend who does pottery I would probably get the prepay membership. read more

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My daughter had a hard time making her princess look like the one on the shelf. This ended with a tantrum and us leaving early after she painted black all over her piece. Emily was working at the counter and asked my daughter what was wrong and if she wanted her to add things to it. We just picked up the piece and it looks completely different in the best way. Emily was so incredibly kind to take the time to fix up the piece. It's beautiful and my daughter is thrilled. THANK YOU Emily!! The care and time that was put into this is something I am so grateful for. You are an incredible employee who goes above and beyond, I appreciate it so much! read more

This was just a fantastic experience - great for ANY craft lover and kids/teens and good quality time for whomever you go with. It is good for beginners as well! Reserve a table on their website and there's really no time limit of how long you have the table for EXCEPT be mindful of their closing hours. There is bathroom on site as well YOU CANNOT TAKE PIECES HOME THE SAME DAY: the pieces need to bake in the kiln after you paint and turnaround time is about 5 days. You can do ACRYLIC painting that you can take home that day BUT (1) it can stain your clothes and (2) it is nonedible (so you can't use it on the plates and mugs) We decided to try them as a quality time activity for me, my husband and his sister and we were all pleasantly surprised. We booked the activity for 3:30pm and finished up just in time to walk over to dinner about 2 hours later. My husband and SIL were done wayy before me but as the crafter, I got a little artsy with mine TYPES OF THINGS TO PAINT: figurines of all kinds (cacti, planes, unicorns, owls), serving trays, plates, jewelry boxes, ring holders, mugs, etc COVID PRECAUTIONS: The staff are sanitizing the paint bottles in between customers and are all wearing masks. Masks are NOT required for customers read more

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Fun fact, I worked at As You Wish for nearly 7 years so I'm a little biased about how awesome it is. But there was a reason I specifically wanted to work here at 16 years old. Now having moved on years & years ago it's always so special to come back. The staff are very friendly & knowledgeable. Perfect for kids & adults. You can BYOB after 4pm. My husband painted a cute garden gnome that we now have proudly displayed with our succulents. I made a vase that had a rainbow carved on the front. Pickup was seamless. Can't wait to continue the tradition of many great memories here :) read more

So this is a fun story. I thought, you know what, I'm going to give the best gift ever to our friend's 5yo daughter. I'm going to gift her a trip to As You Wish Pottery to paint something and let her parents go on a date. We would paint, have dinner, hit up the splashpad... and bonus, OUR kids will enjoy their friend having the ultimate playdate with them. Win-Win. Except y'all. If you have a hyperactive kiddo who just can't sit still, you better bring 4 sets of arms. Each piece is priced on average about $10-$20, but there are some cheaper and some more expensive. With that said, there's a lot of damage that could be done with the littles. The husband told me that next time, WE BUY TOYS for kids. Touche. With all that said, this place was like HAPPY ZEN HEAVEN. There were people all over just painting away, living their best lives and managing all the details. The seating charge (to sit at tables and use the paint) was $7.50/painter and then the price of the pottery. We bought 3 pieces of pottery and a fridge magnet and the price came to like $85. Take out a loan, yo. You show up three magical days later, and your kids cannot believe something they created could be so beautiful. And then you get it home and they promptly drop it on the floor. I mean, of course they do. This place is really a super fun place to go on a date or enjoy with friends. We will definitely be back. Tips: They have little pieces that can be turned into magnets if you just ask. Also, check their website for deal days and buy the "sitting fee" at a discount if you purchase a card. It's like $30 for like 10 sitting times, so you save 1/2 the price. Worth it. read more

Came here as a date with my boyfriend, I love the little crafts they put around the business - it also gives you inspire on what to paint, if you really need it! The ladies were so nice, with payment options, detailing what is available, helping you pick out the best option with your idea, checking up on you - just truly lovely! They also showed examples of how many coats putting on an item & the aftermath, also telling us the combination of colors can be a match or turn out differently than you hoped! FANTASTIC Customer service! It wasn't my first time but it was for my boyfriend, honestly it was just refreshing to know what to do and how it can get done! It is a little expensive but hey, it's worth it for making a cute item like we did! Would like to visit again soon!! read more

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Great concept. Great Service. Fun for all ages! I love this concept and the staff here was amazing and on top of everything. They helped us get set up and when we could not wait for the cooked pottery to come back, they helped us work with acrylics instead so we could still paint and have fun. I love getting out of the sun and being creative and this location is one of the better options for this. I would come back! read more

First off, I'd like to say thank you to As You Wish for their partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona. I came here with my Little Sister and although I knew she would enjoy the experience, I didn't realize how much she would LOVE it. She picked out her pottery piece, which was a box, and she very seriously contemplated her design and the colors she wanted to use. I painted my own piece, which was a very small and simple vase, and finished fairly quickly. At the end of it all, we didn't get to finish her piece so we'll be planning another visit. Lisa H, who was the employee there that night, was very helpful and friendly while explaining the process to my Little and I. She was also patient when it came to the various questions we had afterwards. Her kindness and willingness to provide a positive experience wasn't just towards us, she provided that same customer service to the other people there. read more

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Had so much fun, and the perfect place for a date night! You're able to get creative and paint an object from a wall of choices, and then take it home with you! I will definitely be going back soon. The service was great and everyone was very helpful throughout the whole thing! read more

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This place was just perfect very clean good music tons of pieces of art to paint! It was great little way to spend our anniversary my husband even got really into it! This one is a winner for both of us! read more

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Such a fun way to spend an afternoon! Lots of choices to paint and tons of colors. Sara was very helpful and patient. Took time to explain everything and answers all our questions throughout the process. She also let us know to check the website for coupons and classes! read more

We had such a great time here, I love being creative, and choosing the colors, it's just relaxing,a genuine good time.

I love doing fun things like this. No matter what I tell myself, I am no artist. But As You Wish is a judgment free environment where you can do whatever you want and more. The staff is all super nice and accommodating. Their friendly demeanors make it easy to ask questions. read more

Always enjoy my time here. The ladies have helped me create so many gems. Perfect for making great family memories. read more

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Your wish is my command. No not really. Unless you are command me to paint you something for a price. Then, MAYBE. This place is very cute. I have never done anything like this before...aside from woodshed class back in high school...but this is with clay, not wood. So there are many little tables (great for a relaxing, cute date....maybe 1st date) and on the walls are many unpainted potteries. From big and little animals to cups and plates; so many to choose from. It was so hard for me to narrow down what I really wanted. Ultimately, I chose a coffee cup. I wanted a coffee cup because I want to use it often and not have it on a shelf somewhere, I forget and then won't use it until I move out. So, there is usually a Studio Fee (I believe $8). However, I believe Wednesdays, they waive that. So you just pay for what you want. I forgot to ask but a friend of my sister said so. That was the reason why we went today, a Wednesday. All the potteries range from $9 (cheapest I saw) to about $29 (most expensive I saw). There are also a bunch of colors to choose from on the opposite side of the potteries. They are all labelled and they give you what the finished product will look like so you will know. So if you never been to a place like this, the sales associate will explain everything at the table from "how many coats should you put on to give you this effect" or "layer this on first to have this effect vs that." Nevertheless, it was very useful. After you are done, you bring it up to the cash register and mark your item with you initial with a charcoal pencil (I believe) and pay. My cup was about $14.00 and my sister's was $9.00. It was not a bad deal. All in all, I would come back again. I'm going to drag my boyfriend along so he will be stuck with me for an hour or so. read more

As You Wish Pottery - My first time here....ugly handwork. Next time it will be better! - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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My friend and I came on a Tuesday night. We were given a brief informational lesson about how to paint the clay pieces by an employee. However, we were told that drawing with pencil and permanent marker was fine because they would burn off, which turned out to be wrong. Also, we were told to leave the price sticker on our clay pieces. My final mug was dark, so any pencil marks, if there was any, was unnoticeable. My friend's dish had very apparent pencil marks - even when she had painted and repainted the dish white so many times I bet she had added another inch to the dish's diameter. Overall, we had a great time during the painting process (the place was clean and there were many cool clay pieces) but the final product (due to poor and incorrect instructions) left us greatly disappointed. We were compensated with two free studio passes. read more

This place is such a fun and relaxing atmosphere, and of course to get your artsy on :D feeling Like a kid again. I love it here. As you wish can be a date night, a all girls night out and of course to bring your kids ( my nephews) or just to come because you want to feel young again and want to whip up something neat ^___________^;; I always had good customer service here. The girls come to our table and make sure we are doing okay, they'll give me examples and ideas for my project. Very helpful :) read more

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I'm just gonna come out and say it: I do not have any kids. So I knew going in they would be there. On a weekday in the middle of the day, the place was packed with kids and their families. When it looks super busy and filled with children, just know there is a painting bar at the back corner wall that is good for those wanting to paint alone. I took my place at the back wall, with my Bose earphones and iPod in one hand and Coffee Bean in another--I spent a good 2.5 hours here and loved it so much! The people who work here will leave you alone and paint if you want that, or they can offer suggestions if you want that too! It was relatively inexpensive as well for what I did (painted a gaming controller box) and there is no sitting fee added. Does anyone know if they have a "no kids, add wine" night for ladies and gents? Because THAT would be awesome and give it a 5 stars review for me! Someone PM me and let me know if this is a thing here or not please! read more

I was super excited to paint a flower vase with my boyfriend and hadn't been here in years. Upon our arrival, one employee told us where to sit and said she'd be right over. Unfortunately, no one ever came and only helped the tables around us. We took our finished product to the desk where another lady was shocked no one had been over to help. We filled out some paperwork and watched her put it all into the computer. Sadly, when I went to pick it up it wasn't as vibrant as I expected and you could see where I had tried to cover up the errors I made. This new employee told me that I should have painted 3 coats and apologized for no one telling me up front. Understandably, they were busy with two birthday parties but now I didn't get the best product either. I still had fun, but will definitely try and go when they aren't so busy. read more

As You Wish Pottery - Wish they would have told me to paint for layers. It was fun though! - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

We get it as a "get together with moms date" or as a late Mother's Day present: me, my daughter, her boyfriend and his mom. We had a lots of fun there. The only things that it's missing are catalogs with what u can paint on big plates and cups ( for people like me I came from work and my fantasy didn't click that evening) so I chose a fish candle holder which I only had to color. I can't wait to see how it came out. It takes a few days for them to finish ur work ( put some glaze on it and bake it) just a warning/ reminder u r NOT taking ur work home at the same day , u have to pick it up in a few days. It is a little bit expensive but depends on a size of ornament/ figures/ plates u choose. ( the gnome and a fish together cost us 75$. when skull and bowl together only 35$ both prices include Suply fee) Just for the first time u can choose something small and simple I will probably do it again but not as often. but will definitely recommend to try it at least once read more

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Very fun, very relaxing great for the kids. Brings out their creative side! It's not very expensive, and it's pretty cool because your creating memories. The staff is friendly. I would definitely recommend it for birthday gatherings. read more

As You Wish Pottery - All of my kiddies having fun! - Paint-Your-Own Pottery Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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I just left there after paint a coffee mug. When are first arrived I saw a different size/shape coffee I wanted but the size was smaller for painting. I asked how to get the larger size and was told the bigger size was for group paintings but I could get the bigger size if I paid the group size but I'm painting alone, yes but it's for groups and it's an additional $8.00. That didn't seem fair since the place was nearly empty. Other than that I painted my mug and will pick it up in 3 days. Prices are up the roof for everything! read more

LOVED coming here! We came on a Friday night on a double date with friends and there was barely anyone there. We were greeted by extremely friendly and helpful staff. Who showed us first timers exactly what to do. Picked out pieces, had some fun. And when they were ready got a call and picked them up! I definitely plan on coming back and recommending it to anyone! read more