Such a warm and welcoming environment! The space is beautiful, with an amazing selection of…read morehandcrafted pottery available for purchase, which adds such a unique and special touch. They also have a wonderful selection of beverages to choose from. I ordered the hibiscus tea with honey, and it was absolutely delicious! It had such a beautiful, refreshing hibiscus flavor and was perfectly balanced--not too sweet at all. The barista was also incredibly friendly and helpful, offering great recommendations and making the whole experience even better. I'll definitely be coming back!

Went there with my friend for tray decoration, and it was such a pleasant class. The instructor was…read morevery nice and educational. She answered all of our curious questions and she was nice to let us practice on her tray first before starting to work on ours. We got a free delicious cup of coffee, and we sat outside, which was perfect in our beautiful winter weather. They give you the tools you need and murals if you choose to use that. They said it will take about 6 weeks before the trays are baked and ready for us to pick up. I can't wait!! I would love to come back more :)

Pip Coffee + Clay is one of the most unique coffee shops I've visited in Phoenix. The space is…read morebright, welcoming, and filled with local art, handmade ceramics, and fun little details that make you want to slow down and look around. Every corner feels thoughtfully designed, from the colorful seating to the vintage decor and handmade pottery available for purchase. I ordered the iced chai, and it was perfectly balanced with great spice flavor without being overly sweet. We also tried the matcha, which was smooth, creamy, and beautifully layered. The drinks were made quickly and looked just as good as they tasted. Beyond the coffee, this is an amazing place to support local artists. They had handcrafted mugs, planters, pottery, ceramics, cross-stitch kits, and other gifts throughout the shop. The atmosphere is quiet enough to work, catch up with friends, or simply relax with a drink. There are plenty of tables, large windows with natural light, and comfortable seating throughout. The staff was friendly, and the entire café was clean and inviting. Parking was easy, and I appreciated how much personality the space has compared to a typical coffee chain. If you're looking for a local coffee shop in Phoenix with excellent coffee, matcha, chai, unique gifts, handmade pottery, and a cozy creative atmosphere, Pip Coffee + Clay is absolutely worth visiting. I'll definitely be back.

This is the absolute worst experience I've had attempting to make pottery. The instructor spent an…read morehour demonstrating how she makes pottery and then basically said go for it. As a complete novice, I was totally lost. I tried multiple times on my own but no luck. I asked for help multiple times and got general advice. I was the ONLY one that couldn't make anything, yet the instructor didn't seem to either notice or to care. I eventually looked up my own video on how to do this and still wasn't able to. The instructor said she would be happy to help one on one, yet I was the was one who clearly needed help, she was and just made her own pottery. I feel demoralized and humiliated. I left this experience in tears.

10/10 I LOVED this class. The instructors teaching it were hilarious, and very personable!…read more It was a lot more work than expected, and took some time understanding the process, but they really made the experience so much fun. You get to make as many as you want within the allotted time then choose your top 3 faves. Like the instructor said, be in charge of the clay, and get rid of it if the relationship gets toxic. Also don't let the clay push you around!

Wow, wow, wow! I will definitely be coming back to this place again. I bought two spots for their…read moreSip and Spin class for my mom's birthday, and we had a blast! The demo portion of the class was a little hard to remember at first, but the instructors were so nice and came around to help us step by step, ensuring our pottery pieces came out perfect. I also really appreciated how kind and patient the staff was with both me and my mom. We truly had the full pottery experience and were given plenty of clay to mold and craft. What I really loved about this experience is that in three weeks, my mom and I get to come back and paint our pieces! If anyone in Arizona is looking for a fun class to do with friends or just wants to try something new in the city, I highly recommend this art studio! The classes are very affordable; it was only $65.00 per person, which is a STEAL!

Tosca Rae showed me her studio Lively Mind Art Studio. LivelyMindArt.com What a great place to…read morecreate! Yes, they have a kiln and make pottery happen, baby! They have classes, studio time, you name it & Life sculptures (which I am a big fan of). They were open on Sunday when I popped in. They have very reasonable rates and tons of different mediums to work with. Great vibes and a very friendly environment await you. 3232 N 16th St Phoenix AZ 85016 my old stomping ground of 12 years. #livelymind #livelymindart #livelymindartstudio #toscarae

I was looking for a place near me to bring my granddaughter to create. I cant belive how lucky I…read morewas to find this place. Let me say, it's wonderful! You walk in and there's an immediate sense of calm. The owner, Tosca, is so sweet & chill, she was great explaining to Zoey how to create w clay. Zoey worked on her piece for 3 hrs! I painted a piece that was pre-made, I can't wait to see how it looks after firing it. I'm truly looking forward to going back.

Maureen is a experienced potter ! Love the classes and the vibe of this cottage workshop …read more I have now taken several classes and am hooked.

Maureen hosts the absolute best pottery classes. Not only is the studio so amazing, but she is such…read morean incredible teacher. She is patient with all levels, and she has so much knowledge to share. She holds both throwing and hand-building. I highly recommend this class!

Took this class with zero experience when it comes to "Wheel Pottery." The teacher instructed the…read moreclass amazingly and I was able to catch on very quickly! Definitely got me inspired to buy supplies to continue with this hobby! Thank you so much Michelle! Will be taking another course sooner than later!

Michelle was amazing, my wife and I took her into to pottery throwing class and we had an absolute…read moreblast. Not only is Michelle a very talented ceramicist, but she was also a great teacher! She was so patient with us step by step, it was both of our first time actually throwing clay on a wheel and we already want to go back! Very pleased with how our pots turned out as well Thank you so much Michelle! We highly Recommend!

I've always seen this place and wanted to try it so my friend and I decided to be creative and…read morebooked a same day appointment at noon. When we got there it was pretty packed and almost every table was taken but we were quickly shown to our spot. The selection was a little limited but it makes sense since they've been so busy. There was also a birthday party going on so it was a little hectic at first, but once we got started it was super easy. You pick an item from the shelf, remove the sticker, put it on your table and they grab it for you. When you're done painting you just take it up front and pay. We had such a fun time! We weren't rushed and the girls checked on us throughout. Can't wait to come back!

Love this studio!! Came here for wheel throwing class, and the instructor was super helpful and…read morefriendly. At the end, we get to decide if we wanna keep (and buy) any pieces we made, and the price includes painting, which is great! Recently went back for painting, and it was so fun and everyone was so helpful!

Great time at Desert Dragon Holiday Party. As a Clay Dad we have been going to Desert Dragon…read morePottery for many years. Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Friendly people, great ceramics made by local artists. Food, music, clay and great memories are made here. If you are a novice or master potter, it doesn't matter. Great instructors, fun time and a supportive community. Love this place!

Just for fun my husband and I signed up for pottery wheel classes (3 for each of us) neither of us…read morehad ever tried pottery. My husband is extremely creative and me; not so much. Anita was our instructor. She gives very explicit instructions and I had success fairly quickly with my small creations. I learn by following instructions. My husband's experience was not good. He had success, but Anita told him several times that he didn't listen and he wasn't following instructions (in a rather harsh tone of voice. I think she calls it as she sees it without sugar coating her instructions). My husband learns by making mistakes and figuring out what works. He wasn't given the freedom to do that in these 45 min working sessions. So, overall my experience was OK. His experience was not good. So, I cannot recommend Desert Dragon, based on our personal experiences. But I found it was a good intro to pottery and the wheel.

Great little studio in PV. Not big, but big enough for a group of kids to have some fun…read more This place offered free clay time for anyone who was evacuated from thier homes from the Goodwin fire. My family was evacuated 4 days ago and believe me...it's not fun being homeless. The owner was super nice. She gave us some clay and showed us how to throw clay on the wheel to make our own bowls. We were able to create our own little creatures too. In about a week we come back to paint and glaze. This studio offers painting classes too. A great place to have a birthday party for your kids or just have a girls night out with clay and wine. Thank you again for giving a place to unwind and have some fun.

Me and my fiance created two heart shaped pots as a walk in during posted business hours with the…read moreassistance of a pleasant and helpful employee which we requested to be completed in the copper red raku glaze; we chose this color and finish as the employee showed us completed pieces for what we could expect our finished pieces to look like. We paid for the pieces and were told they would contact us when they were done. After almost two months of no communication from the business that they were finished, my fiance was finally able to pick them up only to see that the pots turned out vastly different than what we expected: green and purple/brown. The purple/brown pot has a matte finish around the sides that wasn't glossy, drips down the sides on the green bowl, rough clumpy material stuck in the finish of the purple/brown bowl with chips, and areas of bare pottery with no glaze. The cow skull piece broke off one bowl and without contacting me the studio made the decision to place in the other bowl without my approval. We were disappointed in the outcome and I contacted the owner immediately after. Four days later I attempted to have a mature and calm in-person conversation with the owner about these problems but I feel she took no accountability for the unsatisfactory condition of these "finished" pieces. She was incredibly rude and I feel made no attempt to listen to me as she talked over me and raised her voice at me. I found nothing on this company's website that would disclose that this glaze could turn out so different to potential customers choosing a specific color glaze or that customers could possibly expect pieces to have un-glazed areas, chipped areas, drips, and/or cracks. After leaving the store I subsequently received a text that me and my fiance are no longer welcome. We were offered a do-over on the bowls which I refused as I did not want to risk having more pieces completed in the same (in my opinion) unsatisfactory condition (this offer was later revoked as the owner stated we are no longer welcome). I requested what I felt was a reasonable solution in a partial refund due to a failure to provide proper and reasonable expectations of the pots but this was a refused solution by the business owner. I feel no sincere apology was made about this situation. I believe we purchased goods that were not finished or completed to any customer satisfaction. As a paying customer I wanted my concerns to be heard and to bring to light quality issues that could be affecting other customer's pieces but I feel that the owner did not want to actively listen to these problems of 1) no communication and 2) the finished condition of the bowls and instead was defensive of the whole situation. Overall this was not only a highly disappointing experience but also the worse customer service I've ever had from an individual.