Fantastic place! They have great instructors. If you miss a class, you can make it up any time during the week. They have all kinds of equipment for any type of pottery making. I can't wait to start my second set of classes. read more

They are nice and know their stuff. They are always willing to share their knowledge and help me get the right materials. They have a huge selection of clay and glazed. Prices are always reasonable. I highly recommend this place. read more

Clay Arts Vegas - Art Galleries Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I've been a loyal fan for 6 years and have made so many fun friends all while enjoying and learning the art of wheel throwing from a very talented teacher named Thomas B. I gain so much knowledge all while steadily improving my own skills under their guidance. As a senior I feel it's been invaluable for preserving my own cognitive abilities. I can learn and grow plus enjoy fun conversations: what could be better? read more

Wanted to give a review of Clay Arts Vegas. We ate at Esters Kitchen and fell in love with the pottery they use there. They referred us to Clay Arts Vegas and we purchased several pieces to take home. I believe you can take classes and rent studio time here too. Beautiful pottery! read more

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After dining at Esther's in the Art District of Las Vegas and all their plateware is created by Clay Arts Vegas..we decided to visit the showroom. Met Peter who graciously showed us around, then we had to purchase the water pitchers that are used at Esthers!Esther's!! Thank you Peter! read more

This place has everything and i love the community. I wanted to learn some advanced firing techniques and they have been very helpful.

I love this place. It's my home away from home. I started out thinking that I couldn't do it but after a few weeks, I was so surprised that I was actually able to make my first thing. I would highly recommend this place to other people. read more

this is your sign to take a pottery class ... somewhere else! i quit after two years even though i made so many friends at the studio. i just got so tired of seeing the owners treat people so poorly and decided i didnt want to pay such nasty people anymore. read more

Worst experience ever! Do not support this place. I all about supporting local businesses and having known Esther's kitchen got all their dishwasher here made it seem that much more special. But once I began the instructors and staff were horrible and rude. One time we were building a bowl and being a beginner my first attempt wasn't as good so I decided instead of destroying my creation I wanted to make it an ashtray, the instructor was so mad and pissed even made rude comments about my decision telling me I could just reuse the clay and make something else, but my nana smokes and I knew it would make her happy if I gave her an ashtray. Anyway the experience here was very bad that I ended up not showing back ever again. Didn't even go back for the tools or to clean my shelf. It wasn't just the ashtray it was the political talks they had and the rudeness overall. I had paid good money to come here to be creative not to be told I sucked. read more

Canʻt believe Iʻve waited 3 years to leave this review. CAV has changed my life! I started taking classes over 3 years ago knowing nothing about ceramics. After my 1st class, I felt extremely frustrated as I am usually a quick learner and such a perfectionist. Wheel throwing was not easy! I am not a quitter and clay was going to be a challenge. Challenge accepted! Thom and Peter have been such an inspiration to me and taught me not to give up and push myself every day! Has it been easy? Not in the least! But everything about this place keeps me coming back, wanting more: the people, the atmosphere, the learning experiences... Happy I found this place only wishing it had been sooner! read more

Clay Arts Vegas - Art Galleries Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I came to this location because it was one of the first to pop up on my Google search and it was the closest to where I live. Had I gone to my trusted Yelp, I would have better educated myself. I should have known from my first experience that this wasn't going to be a smooth ride. The first thing that stood out to me was how the lady at the cash register was really adament about pushing me into their beginner clay. Every time I would point to a lighter, white colored clay sample that I liked a lot more, she would just redirect me to Greystone (WC-423). I didn't feel heard and I would pick out clays I was more attracted to but it became clear that she was only going to let me walk out with Greystone. I then worked on a few pieces myself, at home. I had read the instructions about getting my stuff fired. I knew it had to be dried out. I had to put my name on them. And, I needed to carefully put them in a box, that I would then take back with me. Upon arriving, she begins to inform me that each piece is $6 a piece (within a certain dimension). She also tells me I need to make my own clay tray and make individual slots for each piece... at least that's what she does. I was so overwhelmed and felt that the website did not explain any of that. She said she 'assumed' people would know that because sometimes the pieces get 'blown away' or move. I went back home, to review this very antiquated website. It said you can do a whole shelf for $35. I call back and she says the website must be out dated... I could have told you that. I tried to give them the benefit, even with the website looking as bad as it did, but I come to realize that working with them is as challenging as navigating their website. Go check it out. read more

The worst. Just stay away! It's been over a year, but I'm still pissed about the whole experience. The rudeness, just being left in a corner, the cattiness. It was an email that triggered this pottery experience PTSD. Stay far away. You're better off playing with a blob of clay watching a YouTube video. read more

Great studio I have learned a lot since I started taking classes Owners are great Met great people at the studio who are very nice, very helpful. They have different workshops that are great Seeing pottery pieces go through Raku firing is amazing They have so many options to attend classes Tuesday through Sunday They have different types of clay for purchase so you can experience working with different clay bodies They also sell different types of tools, underglaze transfers, underglazes and glazes that you can use. Definitely worth your money to take classes there You can also become a member so you can enjoy the many perks that come with the membership read more

During my practicum 2 I got placed into a ceramics classroom. I have experience in most mediums due to my degree from painting to metal but I never got the chance to learn ceramics. My semester started and I immediately needed to learn stuff about ceramics outside of the classroom. I was already full-time at the University and working an almost full-time job but I was determined to learn to feel somewhat adequate to teach it. I did the 7-week course with 3-hour classes. Firstly, I thought that yes it helped with consistency but life happens, and if you get sick or anything happens it's like I'm missing out on a class I paid for. I think my biggest thing about this place was the lack of information about time management. The first few weeks are just learning and not making good things but as you get down the course they just kept giving you assignments to make. And yes I understand that it helps build skills but in the end, it made it difficult to make a finished project. I also got called out to stop making a bowl because I had to do the project given but that's beside the point. In 7 weeks, I managed to get 2 bisque fired pieces and 2 things still in the greenware stage. I never got to glaze anything... I think making a separate class for beginners, intermediate, and advanced classes would best benefit everyone. So that those who need more help get it and the more advanced people can just make good conversation with Tom or each other. In the end, I'm still grateful for what I learned from this place. They knew what they were talking about but I just wished for a friendlier environment. I ended up going to Oasis Pottery because my mentor had suggested it and the owner was nice and welcoming. read more

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If you never try you will never know. Throwing is art. It's not easy, but it's worth learning. Learn from everyone who offers advice! There is a community of artists at Clay Arts that is inspiring to watch. It amazes me how in a class you can all be taught the same project,, yet no person replicates it the same way. The years of experience behind the instructors is so beneficial to learning and overcoming obstacles. I can't wait to continue creating. read more

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Great shop for clay, tools and supplies, just don't ask any questions. Tom can get rude and will say condescending comments like "that's why you take classes" or "I will have to charge you a consulting fee". I had heard this from other friends who shop here, too bad. Nice store, no love for the art. Just go in, get what you need and pay, soup nazi style etiquette. read more

My true rate is a 0 I did this class a while ago but still get upset when I think about my experience. I would look somewhere else before coming here. I chose this place because convenience. Please don't let that be the reason you come. I had 0 experience coming into this and they still seemed to push everyone into the same class regardless of their experience. I had 1 session with a teacher teaching me and a few other students for a "1 on 1" and the next class I was supposed to make 3 different sized bowls and keep up with everyone else? The dude walked around the class and talks to you for 5 seconds about your piece then tends to the 30 other students to make entertaining conversation with them. Horrible teaching I could've watched a YouTube video and learned more from this. Waste of a couple hundred $. Just for them to throw away my pieces when I told them I will be out of town and gave them my return date to pickup my unfinished items- because they don't guide you through the glazing and firing process They expect everyone to know what they're doing. They do this for their own entertainment. Completely unsatisfied they couldn't do anything to change my mind. I wish I would've written this sooner so someone reading the reviews would've known to not waste their time or money.‍ read more

Go to animal house pottery or oasis pottery and they are so much better and nicer and teach so much better. Anthony at animal house is the best! read more

Last Saturday I went to Clay Arts to buy clay and to see what glazes they carried. It was a very busy day with a class going on and many people working on the wheels. I have taken a class here before, and I thought you could go in the back to read what glazes were on the walls. Tom immediately yelled at me, in front of the class, asking me, "What are you doing?" and "Where do you think you are going?" I quietly (so as not to disrupt the class any further) told him I wanted to see what glazes they carried on the back wall. He rudely told me to go to the front of the studio and behind the register, I could see the poster of glaze colors. Unfortunately, Tom did not know that I have been in the business for 35 years, taught College Courses for 12 years and owned my own public studio in Arizona for 10 years. I have traveled to California to the Laguna and Aardvark Clay Factories and worked with and know the owners and staff there for over 10 years. I know what I'm talking about...I know Glaze Brands and could easily tell the colors that they carry on that back wall and not have to look at 1" squares to see the finished color. Then I went up front, like I was COMMANDED to do. The woman at the front was not much friendlier. She told me I had to carry the three 50# boxes out of the store by myself. I just did my best to pay for and load up my clay and get out of the store. If I could give 0 stars, I would! Stay away from these rude people! Tom take some classes on being polite to people! From other Yelps, looks Like I am not the only one you have offended! If I had ever treated my customers and students that way, I would not have been in business for so long. I will never return to this store again. I will drive to California or to St. George, UT, before I ever give this group another dime! read more

I started classes here about 6 weeks ago and could not be happier with the knowledge I've amassed so far. I leave every class feeling inspired. I am a total beginner when it comes to ceramics, I haven't touched clay since junior high. Needless to say, I was pretty intimidated when I showed up for instruction here. I felt like a total amateur in a room full of pros (I still do sometimes). However, Thom made me feel right at home on my first day and was very patient. The other instructors and members are all great and I've learned something valuable from every one I've crossed paths with. I should note - my ceramics journey began as a therapeutic suggestion. I'm currently in somatic therapy for trauma recovery and was told that channeling my grief into a creative endeavor (specifically one in which I'm using my hands) can have transformative healing effects. Admittedly, I didn't know what to expect. In fact, I didn't even think I'd stick with it (I have a hard time committing to new things). But, I'm glad stuck it out and am even more grateful that I chose Clay Arts. I look forward to more learning and creating in this space. read more

I bought my 3 kids a birthday gift, of which I thought would be a great experience. The class starts at exactly 2pm, which is also traffic time. I live a bit away, and having to schedule so many things around this time frame was a lot to handle for a busy mom. my 1 of children had their birthday party to attend, I managed to get the other 2 to the class. I was often 10 min late, and I already knew my daughter was missing a class. As a parent who bought 600.00 worth of class time, I was sucking that up, on my end. 1 class, I was 20 min late, because I had to wait for washer and dryer servicing my washer in between the time, iw as lucky to get them there. But they didny leave until 4pm? which was exactly the time the class ends. i did my best to race over there. The teacher and my son were waiting outside for me, as if I was late on purpose. She walked up to my car, expecting me to be sorry, for the 600.00 class I was paying for. My reason for making a review was for the actions thereafter, the rude behavior towards me and the unexpected wheel messing up on my daughter 2 x. Which was a reason why she wasn't able to even make anything that class. The male, Peter was rude telling me that I needed to let the teachers teach, when I was praising my kids for being able to move their hands and pay attention to what was taught. Peter thought it was ok, to say something to me, because he didn't know the other mom was directing her child as the teacher w her child was teaching. i was just praising. and so I told him, I paid 600.00 I'm gonna praise and watch my kids, just like the other mom, which no one said anything too. but because I'm young, and a hands on mom, but also was late, he thought it was ok to speak to only me this way. In my whole life, I can say, most classes begin 10 mins later, to allow most students to arrive, and get all the information needed. This class starts exactly on time, but at 3:30, they start to clean up. and the kids sit around doing nothing until 4pm. I sat in 2 classes, the first class the lady, told me it was probably better I sit out of class. Mind you I have 2 twin boys, fresh out of boys and girls club, playing sports and whatever other activities they have planned that day. The first day I was helping my sons focus and hear what was being said, because having twins, they forget to listen as they work. I didn't mind that suggestion, i minded everything they did after that, to mess up my kids Birthday present from me to them, and their first experience in pottery. I'd say, as a parent it's a waste of your money, to go here. Theyre teaching isn't about the kids. it's about your money. They did not care about my kids experience. read more

I took wheel throwing classes from October till April. Every other class I would leave thinking "man that guy really doesn't like me". I kept inviting friends to go with me and telling people about it constantly. The friends that did come with me all got run off and had a bad time. After having not seen one friend in a year due to covid, I was so excited for him to join me, and the teacher made us move so that we didn't sit next to each other. It just got progressively harder and harder to brush off as a misunderstanding after months and months of really pointedly picking on students. Tom just has countless of hidden rules that are never mentioned until he randomly decides to chastise you with it one day, and he gets irritated at questions, but also if you try to independently do things he gets irritated at that too. And more frustrating yet, he gives you assignments to make something, and then you have to let it dry and trim it at a later date, but you can't trim it on a different date because it's not the assignment for the day and staying on assignment is mandatory. But that means you can never trim it and your works stack up, then he is irritated at you because you're personal shelf is too full. So you finish the assignment and trim your previous work after and just get glared at the whole time. It just seems like you can't win, which is a unfortunate take away from a hobby you are paying to do. This it's not a graded class, and there are no credits to be earned. Peter and thelma are both wonderful and honestly if I could just take classes with thelma I would continue. But Tom who is the wheel throwing instructor is just.... Crabby and rude. read more

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I signed my 10 year old daughter up for the kids camp in the summer. Thelma was wonderful and my daughter loved learning and creating with the clay. As for the owner, my best advice is to completely ignore Tom. He is a jerk to say the least. Because of his manner and attitude, I opted to stay at art class with my daughter instead of dropping her off. I just felt like he might yell at her or something. I don't even give Tom any verbal response or eye contact when I come in and I tell my daughter not to make any noise when she come through the main area and to not stop even if he talks to her, just to keep going about her business. That's the only way to deal with him. Once he learned that I was not going to pay any attention to me, he quit trying to yell at me or insult me during each class. The first few classes he was so rude and insulting, using bad language in front of the kids, being rude about kids needing to use the restroom, or wash hands, etc. The last time I was in, Tom yelled at me for looking on a shelf for a missing piece of finished pottery, he told us to "get out of here and never come back." Well, we have never returned. It's unfortunate because my daughter really loves pottery, and I would spend a lot of money on classes for her to learn. read more

I took a wheel thrown pottery course taught by Thom at Clay Arts Vegas. It was an 8 week course meeting every Saturday from 1:00 until 4:00. We started with the basics like wedging, centering and making cylinders. From there we learned to make bowls, pull a handle, trim our pieces and glaze our final products. I finshed the class with some fun pieces. Some I am very pleased with. Some less so. Regardless of the quality and level of success on each, they are all my own creations. How can I be mad at that? One thing I am mad at, or at least disappoined in, is that one of my first pieces went missing and has never been found. Whether it broke or was taken by mistake is a mystery to me. Its frustrating to think about. Not that the piece was any good. It was just my first. I did end up with many other pieces and much of the success is thanks to Thom's early guidance. He explained how to correct my improper form by first saying his hand were the clay and asking me to show how I was holding my hand to center on the wheel. Then I was the clay and he showed me how I should be pushing. From there I took off. He came back by over the next couple of weeks to give me more tips in technique. Thom missed the last few weeks of the course due to a scheduling conflict. I feel I did my best works in his absence. Without trying to copy the piece he was demonstrating each week, I was free to do my own thing. It was more relaxing for me. But he did set the foundation. I glazed most all of my pieces while in class. There was one, however, that I saved for a special session outside of class. I saved it for the 2nd Saturday Raku Party. Raku is a different glazing process that produces some unique finishes to pieces. It starts by brushing on a special type of glaze and bringing it up to 1750 degrees in under an hour. When the pieces are up to temperature, they are taken out of the kiln and placed under a trash can full of newspaper. This is where the magic begins. After the pieces cool enough, they are removed and the often metallic sheen is revealed. There is also a varient that burns horse hair and feathers on to a piece. Fascinating. I glazed my own piece under the trash can and tried the horse hair on an extra piece from the studio. The results are amazing. Clay Arts Vegas is a hell of a place to learn a new skill. The people there are funny and knowledgeable. I enjoyed my time there and look forward to the prospect of taking another class in the future. Maybe a hand building course. read more

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Very complete shop and very friendly staff. The selection of clay art and clay pottery ranges from Whimsical to stunning. read more

currently writing this review crying in the Clay Arts parking lot. i bought a package for me and my partner, we went to 2 classes, im a total beginner and there has been absolutely no guidance. we're somehow expected to know the throwing/triming/firing process, the clean up process, and where all the tools go. i told them i didn't want to come back and asked if my friend (who already is good at ceramics) if she could take my place and they said no. i could deal with the shitty instruction if the teachers/people were at least nice but they are not, i got in trouble for messing up multiple times but no one ever showed me the right way to do anything. im super bummed, i just wanted to make some pretty art. read more

We tried the hand building class and it was such a better experience than wheel throwing. In the hand building class, the instructor shows you step by step how to complete a project. She started with one simple step and gave you time to complete it before moving on to the next step. The project was simple enough for beginners, however more skilled students could incorporate more complex details per their personal preference. Since everyone worked at a different pace, the instructor came around to give personal pointers and suggestions along the way which I thought was helpful. Although everyone builds the same project, all pieces end up looking different in the end. You can also bring your project home to work on it if you like. This is the creative outlet I was looking for when signing up. I would recommend the hand building class for anyone at any skill level. read more

Well, I started here though THE UNLV continuing education program. The beginning was great. After my class, I joined the studio and spent more time here. I started observing the owners being mean and making passive aggressive comments to the patrons and members. They would gaslight them and even cuss members out if things weren't done properly. It became such a toxic environment for me I had to stop attending. I spoke to the owner, Thom, and he put his finger in my face and screamed insults at me after I told him he was unprofessional and a hothead. I guess he proved my point one last time. It's a shame, because this could be such a great space for artists, but the energy is just no good. read more

I started taking classes here as a non-member about two months ago and don't plan on stopping anytime soon! The hand building class led by Peter is easy to follow and he pays attention to the new people in class to help them learn the techniques. The two owners are all around just very kind, funny and want to help you be the best artist you can be. They often have things outside of class going on, like workshops, gallery exhibits and Raku firings which are all great opportunities to see amazing work and get inspired. They also offer an amazing selection of clay, glazes, tools, kiln services and classes. As a beginner, it is nice to learn what tools can help me and being able to buy them before/after class is super convenient. The staff is very helpful and the overall community is supportive of one another! I highly recommend coming here if you have ever thought of starting to work with clay. I've yet to try the wheel throwing class but their instructor Thom also seems great and attentive, and the work he does is phenomenal! Wether you want to hand build or throw- this place is definitely a welcoming start! read more

I'm really disappointed and upset by the way I have been treated here. I have come 4 times total and every single time I left feeling horrible.(the new lady is wonderful) I always hoped it'd be different every time I went back and it wasn't. I believe the guy who is so rude is named Tom. He is so unfriendly. I asked for advice when I was dropping off my pottery one time and he snarkily responded "I don't give free advice, take a class". LOL! I was caught off guard because I wasn't asking him to show me his life secrets. A quick response of "oh maybe make your foot a little higher" was all I was looking for. Then when I went back in today full of nerves hoping I wouldn't have to interact with him he comes up and gives me two broken pieces of my pottery and says "you owe us 20 dollars, my kiln guy cut his hand because of your pottery". Like okay dude sorry I feel bad but i didn't do it on purpose. I'm learning. I do not know how you run a business speaking to customers the way you do. I happily will pay if I mess up or ruin anything (which I did pay)I work a lot and am unable to take a class like you would prefer. I feel defeated and my fire to learn to be a better potter has been dimmed due to his rudeness. I wish these were the only instances of him being rude but unfortunately there were more. I'm sure he will be happy to hear I will never be returning to this place again or recommending it to anyone. read more

I have taken my students on field trips multiple times to this studio over the last 10 years. I will NOT be returning in the future after my last experience earlier this week. The staff, specifically Tom, was extremely rude. In the past I have taken his negative attitude as a form of humor. This time, it was hard to move past how condescending he treated me and my young students. He even walked away during our initial conversation and would not make eye contact or engage with me for the next 3 hours. My school paid for a 3 hour workshop for 20 students to have a great experience and it was far from that. I wanted to leave immediately after being greeted with such a snarky attitude. I do not recommend taking a class here. read more

I've been here 2 years and this is an excellent school for people who are serious about learning pottery. Thom is an excellent teacher for wheel throwing and hand building. Each class is directed to building skills, even the most experienced potters can always find good challenges. Beginner potters build basic skills, wedging, centering, opening and pulling up a wall. Peter makes hand building a serious and creative under taking, from goblets to complex boxes with lids. There are workshops with potters who share special techniques and years of experience. Pottery is complex, there is the science behind clay, glazes and firing; and technique, skill. I've potted for over 30 years, 10 years in the States, 20 years in Japan. I can say with complete confidence that if you really want to learn pottery there's no better place than Clay Art Las Vegas. read more

I decided to take a class in December. I had never done pottery before. I love art, but I haven't really had that spark. So I signed up for a class before the studio closed for Christmas. Everyone there was very close. You could tell the people who had been there, had been doing pottery for a long time. As a newbie, I didn't really know what to do. There was a guest there, and he spent time helping me and teaching me more so than the actual instructor. The actual instructor was a little snarky, very sarcastic but I figured that's just his personality. All in all, I had fun. Since December there's been multiple deaths in my family, I'm going through a divorce. I just haven't been in a good place mentally. I just started to rebuild myself. So I called the studio to see if I could get a refund since I only took 1 class. At least a partial refund or maybe I could continue the classes. Nope. Fun fact: You pay for 8 classes continuously. Oh life happens? Too bad. And no. There's no refunds. I think I paid about 300 dollars for the class and materials just to go once because life happened. 300 dollars for one 3 hour class. Now if it was just the policy, and that was explained to me I'd be more understanding. But no. The man on the phone made it clear that he did not care. If you read other reviews, people complain about the bad attitudes here. So, if you want to do pottery somewhere: find people who are actually nice and considerate. And for the owners: maybe yall should have it to where people pay for each class. ‍ read more

I was really looking forward to purchasing some items from this place but, although his card said he opened 11:00 am the owner said he opened at noon. I explained we were here for the day and I asked if he would kindly let us view some pieces he became aggressive and rude and told me to go f*** myself. Nice way to treat customers and tourists. The owner is rude, aggressive and threatening. He also said he didn't want to sell me anything. The work may be nice but the owner needs some etiquette classes. Not worth the trip for such a terrible owner. read more

On a recent visit to Las Vegas my friend, who is blind, and I, went in search of some art he could get his hands on. This studio was a real find! The owners happened to be there and, along with a young resident artist, were so welcoming that it made our stop a real pleasure. They allowed us to take time and explore. There was an exhibition of cups from a recent juried show -so many wonderful samples of creativity, it is well worth your time to check it out. We left with a magical piece by Shaun Fera -a celedon glazed porcelain cup with a delicate praying mantis perched on the lip. It is a fairly good sized studio with a dozen or so wheels for classes, kiln and pottery supplies of all kinds. If I lived in Las Vegas, I'd be a regular there. read more

Pretty disappointed in this place. My boyfriend & I visited on a Friday afternoon so he could have three hours of studio time to throw on one of their wheels they have. They really want you to pay $145 for eight weeks of unlimited studio time, when I asked if we could maybe just do a trial day of studio time, a very reasonable $35 was paid for three hours. Thank goodness I asked for a trial run before giving these people upwards of $100!! Nevertheless, upon entering, a wonderful woman named Beth assisted us. She was friendly, helpful & in no way a reflection of the unfortunate man that seemed to own this place. She is the second star of this review. It took trying three different wheels to find one that was actually functioning, firstly. Secondly, EVERY SINGLE PALLET that we looked at or tried to use was warped beyond repair. Couldn't throw a damn thing without the clay becoming extremely wobbly despite all efforts to center it. No one helped us with that which we thought was a little strange. So, after nearly three hours, a bit disgruntled, we packed up to leave. Very politely upon leaving, my boyfriend said, verbatim, "Hey man, I feel like i need to tell you that all of your pallets available for use are seriously warped." & then, to add insult to injury, this man said, "ya I know. Those are community pallets so it's really just whatever is there. People that come here buy & bring their own." I'm guessing these are the pallets they use for their classes. So if you spend over $100 on classes, that's a HUGE waste of your money. You'll end up not being able to throw a centered piece even if you were already experienced, so keep that in mind. Soo..pretty much took our money KNOWING that the supplies they had available were literally unusable. What a freaking waste. It's not like this place is in a great location either. With all of the traffic that comes with downtown & the 15, this place is not worth it! Also, on our way out I felt like I had to be honest & tell him that we felt pretty cheated. He shouted at us, in a VERY sassy tone, "Have a nice day!" We didn't feel the need to stoop to his level, we were polite & walked out to leave knowing it would be the last time we'd ever step foot in this pretentious atmosphere. Hopefully there are friendlier places in this valley, but heed my warning about this shop. They might be good for the purchasing of clay or glaze, but if you're not in with their "in" crowd, they will make you feel SUPER uncomfortable. Too bad. read more

So happy to have found Clay Arts Vegas! I'm a potter from LA and was feeling the need for some clay time (you know how it is). This studio made it happen. Great studio hours for experienced potters; lots of clays for purchase to choose from; enough wheels, work tables, bats, plastic etc. I was able to borrow some basic tools, but there are also tools and tool kits to buy. Casual atmosphere, great parking, friendly knowledgeable owners and helpers. Can't say enough good things. You Las Vegans are lucky to have a place like this! If you haven't played in the mud yet but want to give it a try, I'll bet the classes will get you off to a good start. read more

My first day in class at Clay arts and I am impressed. They have a lot of interesting art work along with a very nice array of supplies for the clay artist. There are many wheels. The owners are extremely helpful and make you feel at home. Our instructor K.D. Matheson was superb! He has patience and also a good sense of humor. I highly recommend this place for the beginning artist to the professional artist. Great for small kids too when they have kids art going on. read more

This is exactly the type of establishment Downtown needs to help advance the Arts District. Great place with friendly people that is useful to beginners, fans, or even the advanced clay-worker. read more

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The owner got my car towed after asking about classes and I went to get something to eat at Jack and the Box next door. My car was towed in 5 minutes. I will not support this business and this owner as being part of the Las Vegas community. The owner is plainly a disgrace to this growing community. read more