I would love to try Hinckley Pottery, though after reaching out multiple times via their contact…read moreemails and phone and not receiving any replies after 8 days, I can't get hold of any staff here. Most of their classes are sold out online with no indication of when they might become available again, and rather than open their website day after day in hopes that something becomes available, Hinckley really needs to have a way to get in touch with them. If you are going to provide contact emails but either not monitor those inboxes or choose not to respond, that is simply bad good customer service.

Great space, serious craftspeople, excellent teachers, elegant work, a longstanding…read moreinstitution--the real thing. Beautiful.

My partner and I took pottery classes here. Our instructor Lore was extremely skilled and did a…read moregreat job of showing the ropes. Glazing and firing your pieces outside of being a student is pretty pricy compared to other studios though so after our classes were over my partner and I found a new clay studio to class and fire our homemade pieces.

I took the 3 hour try-it class today and it was so fun! The instructors were kind, knowledgeable,…read moreand ready to help. I appreciated the small class size as well! Will definitely be trying for a spot in future classes.

My eight-year-old didn't want to leave...and nor did I. In the city's longest alley is Studio Kusi,…read morea pottery studio in a restored garage. Ariana, the owner, grew up in Mount Pleasant and decided to open a pottery studio once she lost her federal job in 2025. My eight-year-old daughter and I took a class just the two of us on a Saturday afternoon. Here's our experience. 1) Experience: It was truly wonderful! Ariana starts the class to the level and experience of pottery you have. She let my daughter lead what she wanted to learn. Providing the clay and supplies, she taught us how to mold clay, add decorations to it, paint clay, and more. Ariana has two pottery wheels to if that's more your style, but my daughter opted for molding it with her hands. She made a jar with a lid and I made a dumpling-shaped ring holder. Ariana has a kiln and fires the pottery. Once it's done, you return to pick up your work. Ariana gives 20% of her profit to organizations doing good work. 2) Space: It's in a small garage, but it is SO COOL! It doesn't feel to stuffy at all. Ariana decorates it with plants, lots of natural light, and there are shelves with pottery waiting to be fired and a little store where Ariana sells her pottery, ceramics, and jewelry. She's so talented! Since it's in a garage, there isn't a restroom so plan accordingly. 3) Neighborhood: It's in the heart of Mount Pleasant close to public art, restaurants, and more. On I usually find street parking along Irving Street NW (where I used to live) or the Columbia Heights Metro is a few blocks away.

I was delighted to visit Ariana's pottery studio and learn for the first time ever how to make my…read moreown pottery from clay dough. Let asside the joy I felt making something that looks beautiful just with my bare hand and seeing how the end product would like along the process... The thing I would like to write this review most, is the grounding sensation that I have felt while going through this process. I kept hearing and reading about folks talking about how working with clay refines their energy and balances it, until I had the experience by myself. There is definitely something about staying mindful and focussed while aligning your body movement and mental focus during working with clay to make pottery. It felt really theraputical and grounding. It is really a whole body experience. I am grateful to Ariana and to great instructor that gave me the class and I would absolutely go for it again and again and again. And I recommend you all to try it; especially at such a special space that Ariana has put together for her studio.

Booked a private intro class for a bday party and it was lovely. Sarah, the owner, was helpful and…read morequick to get us on the books (I contacted at least 6 studios). Jon was our instructor and he was also great. I wish firing a piece was included but that's an extra $30 per piece...so it is pricey at $800 per class (with 10 people - $80 per person)... but that's seemed pretty standard from all the studios I contacted.

Was recently gifted a selection of pottery from here! I was so impressed with the quality that I…read morewanted to come share! My favorite was the most beautiful blue glazed vase with a speckled interior. My flowers have never lasted as long as they do in this vase, and they help bring such a fun, artistic flair to my coffee table set. Hoping to come back myself and look at some other pottery for my new apartment!

They may be good for children and adults who just want to color and socialize. But their classes…read moreare too inconsistent if you are an adult that is serious about learning and building skills.

My daughter has taken MANY classes here (painting, drawing, crafting, etc.) and all of them have…read morebeen wonderful. The staff are caring and creative, and the class sizes are small, which means your child gets a lot of extra attention. We recently had a birthday party here as well, and it was the best birthday party she's ever had. The girls were all engaged and had so much fun. There's a lovely party room downstairs where kids can have snacks, cake, etc. I was really overwhelmed by how wonderful the experience was.

My daughter (6 y.o) has been going here for a year now and we are very happy with Artmellow. She's…read moregained confidence in her painting ability she has fun, it's a very calming environment. The teachers are wonderful and helpful. We have many beautiful pieces of artwork at home now very thankful to have found this space!

We hosted a party here for my 7yo, the artists were so helpful and everyone's paintings turned out…read morebeautifully. It's a really nice space with big windows. Highly recommend!

This is a great little gallery and studio, featuring shows by local artists. Minimalist,…read morestreamlined space in order to showcase the art better. Classes are also offered in the adjoining studios. Pops is currently showing here along with his fellow artists from Building 10 at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center, so husband, Moms and I went to the wine and cheese reception they held to kick off the show. Curators and employees are friendly and knowledgeable, and the caliber of artist is exceptional (no bias here, really). All the pieces on show are for sale, and the gallery also has a little gift area selling smaller pieces like stationery, jewelry, and pottery. Husband and I picked up a miniature ceramic vase for a steal. ArtSpace is a bit isolated and remotely located near "Old Town" Herndon, but it's worth seeking out.

We went here today and were delighted to see the watercolor and some oil works by two Loudoun…read morecounty artists (Catherine Hills and Jill Poyerd). It's a large airy room and showed about 40 (?) paintings, about twenty from each with subjects ranging from children, landscapes, plants and some a little more complicated. Although it was a little hard to find, there was adequate parking and a selection of restaurants nearby in old Herndon center where you could have lunch if you wanted.

A friend of mine having done classes here recommended we do an iPhone photography class together…read more As a first timer I found it great! I had no clue what majority of the settings on my phone were and having been walked through how to change the settings and what they do I so far have been able to take better quality photos from my phone. If more classes come up related to iPhone photography definitely recommend.

Do not consider the courses unless you know the hidden costs of materials before hand, as well as…read moretheir extremely rigid cancellation policy. They are not transparent in the total estimated cost of each course, i.e., the cost of materials. Or even a range of costs. And, if you do not cancel on or before an exact date, before the classes even start, and before you even know the material costs, no refund; They simply credit your account for future courses, less a $20 admin fee. Unfortunately, I was 2 days past this arbitrary cancellation date,5 days before my course start date when I went to their store to purchase materials. I was aghast at the price-nearly the cost of the course. When I called and the wrote to the head of the school, she showed no interest in my side of the story, my financial concerns. In fact, she was rude and unprofessional. There is so much room for improvement in the way the business is managed and run. They do not appear to care about their customers' feedback. And, I haven't even mentioned to store itself... Can't vouch for the teachers, as I didn't even get that far. And I won't . I will try to sell or gift my credit. There seems to be many other venues for art classes that are far less expensive. And more transparent in their costs.