I had a great experience. I was greeted when I walked in. This was my first time doing this as an adult. I remember taking a pottery class in middle and high school. It was definitely different than 25 years ago. I decided to try a new hobby every month in 2026. I'm so glad that I tried it. I was getting stressed because I couldn't get my bowl just right but the instructor was so helpful and got me together. The studio tour was also nice. Make sure to check them out if you're in the Fountain Square area. I can't wait to see the final product. I went solo but there were couples there. I didn't feel awkward going by myself. Everyone was super friendly. The 3rd bowl was an extra $5. read more

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Every time my mom from out of town visits, I try to find something unique and fun to do. A coworker recently told me about this place and I thought it would be perfect! We signed up for the beginners night class from 7-9PM. It was $45 a person which included 2 of 3 pieces you make. I'm not gonna lie, we were both pretty nervous. Neither of us had ever taken a pottery class and we knew we were going to be bad at it. Turns out, we were pretty good!! And all 3 pots were suitable for glazing. The first 45 minutes to an hour is a guided instruction, then the last hour we are free to throw our other 2 balls of clay with the help of the instructor whenever we needed her. I believe her name was Katie and she was great! Funny, nice, and always willing to help. This is such a fun way to spend an evening. Makes for a good date night or I could see a bachelorette party too. Highly recommend this unique experience. read more

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We had a great time in our one-night class! Great instruction and we got to make 2 items! Highly recommend!

Inspired by The Great Pottery Throw down, we decided to try our own hand at the pottery wheel. So much fun! It's the perfect date night. A two hour beginning session is $30/person and you have the opportunity to throw three balls of clay. There is plenty of easily accessible parking. Rodney, the instructor, was very good - patient and knowledgeable. He was great at coming around and fixing your off-centered mess, if you needed it. After two weeks you can come pick up your masterpiece for only $5 after it's been fired and glazed. They have about 10 wheels in the studio, so great for a couple or a group! For those more advance they also do 8 week courses and have open studio time. read more

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My partner and I took a 1 night pottery class. It was pretty straightforward. The instructor was nice and helpful. I would love to go back and take the 8 week class that is offered. read more

I heard about this place from a friend who did the one-night class workshop and raved about how it was so much fun so of course I had to check it out! I booked a class for my mom, myself, and my sisters to try something new and have some fun on mother's day weekend. You have to book tickets ahead of time ($30 each) because there is a limit on how many are in a class. There were 10 in ours (including us 4). You get three 1 lb balls of clay, the first ball is when you do a step by step to learn how to throw. We had Rodney as our instructor. He was awesome and very helpful. It took about an hour to do the step-by-step and the other hour was for you to throw by yourself with his assistance if you wanted it. After you throw, you can decide what pieces you want to purchase. Each piece is $5 and they glaze and fire for you. You can pickup your pieces about 2 weeks later. Before we had the class, we had been watching The Great Pottery Throwdown on HBO so we had fun pretending to judge our throws while we were there like we were a contestant. As you make your way to the wheels, they have a ton of artwork and other pieces sitting out for you to look at. It's mind blowing some of the things people have made! If you are looking for something fun and new to do with friends or family, I highly recommend this. It was so fun and I want to do it again! read more

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FSQ Clay Center was the perfect place for a fun night to celebrate my birthday! We booked a private class and had the best evening. The class included our amazing instructor, Lexi, 3 balls of clay to make our pieces and lots of fun & laughter! It's great that you can bring in snacks and drinks (21+) - especially when it's for a celebration. The class is very reasonably priced for the overall experience and pieces you pick up a few weeks later. We all want to come back for their 8-week class! read more

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This was my first take doing something like this and I really enjoyed it. Our instructor was very helpful and helped a full class every step of the way. You get 3 balls of clay and you take home 2. They did ask for you to bring your own towel to wipe your hands. You pick your artwork up 2 weeks from the date you attend. There was free parking as well. Overall a positive experience for a first timer. read more

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My fiancé surprised me with a pottery class and we had so much fun! Neither of us had done it before so didn't know what to expect. It was a little tricky and the class directions were slightly vague, but trip and error helped us figure it out. We walked away with 1 successful piece out of 6 attempts. Other people were much more successful than us. Overall a fun date day! read more

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I found a 2-for-1 deal on Groupon that allowed my friend and me to take a 2-hour pottery class for $30. Never having tried it, I purchased it and then scheduled our class on FSCC's website. There was a full class that night of eight people, plus our pottery teacher, Chris. He began the class by dividing up our clay and demonstrating how to wedge it. Then we took our seats at our individual wheels, and Chris did another demonstration of making a pot. At first I was a bit overwhelmed as Chris did the entire process (there were a lot of steps and hand placements), but he assured us that he would help us along the way when it was our turn (Phew!). Once his lovely pot was made, it was our turn to take the wheel. I won't lie: I found the process to be trickier than my some of my classmates, but I had about an hour for my many rounds of trail and error (emphasis on error). As we molded and shaped our pots, Chris spent time with everyone in helping them with their clay creations, from reviewing a technique to cutting the clay off the wheel to handling our pieces. I greatly benefited from his guidance and, with his help, I had a pretty cool piece. By the time we needed to clean up, most people made three pots, bowls, or cups. We labeled our pots, and Chris explained that either he could glaze our pottery for $10 per person, or we could purchase time in a monitored open studio (held on weekends at $10 for two people) and glaze them ourselves. My friend and I chose the latter, and I'm looking forward to coming in again and learning how to glaze. I would definitely recommend anyone to give this pottery class a try, especially if you're looking for something different to do in Indy and love a good Groupon deal. Best of luck at the potter's wheel! read more

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This is my home-away-from home. The atmosphere is friendly and the space is big, industrial, and creative. I've taken classes, taught classes, and I currently rent a studio potter's shelf here (although I am a sculptor). People like to get involved in putting up shows and special holiday sales. You can put your headsets on and tune everyone out or have a friendly conversation while you work. They have 3 electric kilns so work gets through the firing cycle in a timely fashion and there is a large cone 10 gas kiln for the serious potters. It is one of my favorite places in Indianapolis. read more

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Booked a private one night class with our instructor Chris! Amazing class had an absolute blast and was very informative also a very fair price! 10/10 recommend! Will definitely be going back! read more

Fountain Square Clay Center - Finished class product! - Art Classes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I took my 3 sisters for a pottery class and Chris met my expectations. It was fun and educational and I certainly want to go back!! I made two pots and will go back to get them after they are fired and glazed. read more

Fountain Square Clay Center - Art Classes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My husband and I did a one night class on a Saturday evening as part of an anniversary date. We had a fabulous time! Even though neither of had done pottery before, we both receive enough guidance from the instructor to produce pottery on our first attempts. I would definitely do this again and would be a perfect place to bring your own group of friends or family. read more

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A friend of mine dragged me here since she had purchased a Groupon for a class for two people. Two hours of playing in the mud, I mean with clay. I had touched clay one time in Junior High, but never with a wheel. Anyway, since I'm always up for new experiences I went with her. Be prepared, the streets in that area are about as narrow as they can get. Just keep your fingers crossed for no oncoming traffic. Once you make it to the venue, there are small lots with free parking, or you may be able to score a spot on the street. Personally I feel safer in the lots, in case somebody tries to squeeze by and scrapes my car. The building is unassuming, an old factory building, but it really suits the purpose. Go all the way to the back to find the pottery wheels and all that good stuff. You get outfitted with an apron to protect your clothing. Thank goodness, because I surely made a huge mess. Anyways, I learned about a few of the tools, a lot about clay, the pottery wheels, how to center the clay and shape it. A wealth of knowledge. Looks easier than it is. All went well and I was almost done with my first ever creation on the wheel, when things turned ugly and my beautiful almost cup went into a tailspin and self-destructed somehow. I was rather embarrassed, until I saw most of the other students go down the same road at one point or another. In the end I was proud creator of 3 masterpieces. So I can once again hold my head high. It was very educational and fun at the same time and the instructor will help you with anything you might need. The hardest part was waiting for your pieces to be glazed and fired. Who wants to wait to see the end result? Patience is not my forte. However, when the big day came, I was pleasantly surprised. The pieces looked even better than I remembered, but apparently they do shrink a little during the firing process. Something to keep in mind for my next time. Altogether I would highly recommend trying this place. read more

We purchased tickets for a 2-hour clay throwing class and had a blast! There are only about 10 wheels, so it's a pretty intimate setting - great for date night, which is what we did, but also for families and friends! They mentioned that you can even rent the entire space and host a clay-throwing party, which I thought would be an awesome idea for a birthday - kid or adult! The teacher provided quick and easy-to-follow instructions then turned us loose. Each "student" was given 3 balls of clay to work with, so the potential of 3 items to take home! I was able to make 2 viable pots, but my last one flopped. ‍ It was still fun! At the end of the evening, you're given the option to have your creations fired, glazed, and ready for pick-up in abt 3 weeks for $5/piece. This a unique and affordable date night that I would definitely do again! Highly recommend. read more

Fountain Square Clay Center - Finished pots! - Art Classes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Could there be a more pleasant clay venue in fountain square? I think not! My good friend and I decided to take a introduction class here after we saw a Groupon special. It was out fist clay experience and we did not know what to expect. Once we arrived at the venue, we were greeted by the instructor and given a short walk through of the space. He was very kind and passionate about his heart. Each pottery class allows 12 people maximum (including instructor) at a time. While that may seem like a lot of students to some, the experienced instructor made sure that each student received individual attention. I came into the clay center as a novice and left as a master -- nah, just kidding! I did, however, make a cup and a cool ring holder. I plan on recommending this business to many of my friends! read more

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Came here to take a 2 hour class on making pottery and was pleasantly surprised. For the cost and what you get out of it, this is a must do if you're interested in this type of thing. Thanks FSCC! read more

I took 2 of my sons here for their Little Potter's Class. It was a lot of fun! The teacher (Barbara) started out by having everyone make nametags (and she made a point to use them when addressing the kids which I thought was nice) The class started off with her explaining the projects the kids would be making (a flat house, basically the kids made the front of a house of their design) and a pot on the wheel. The table project was a lot of fun. She was very good at breaking down the steps for making the project and encouraged creativity in the kids. Once the kids (parents could help) were given the thumbs up to start their table project, she took turns taking them for a spin on the pottery wheel. This is not a dedicate pottery wheel class btw. Each child got to make a pot on the wheel with the help of the teacher (this took about 5 or so minutes per child). Even though it was very brief it was awesome! I was excited and my boys loved it! The fire your items in the kiln so you have to come back in a few weeks to retrieve. This is an awesome class for kids (I would say youngest maybe 4)! I am so excited I can't wait to get myself into one of the adult pottery classes! read more

Took a one night class with my wife and daughter for daughter's Birthday. What a calm,relaxing, easy to learn atmosphere! Great for beginners. Teacher was very calm and helpful! I can't recommend enough! Great for a date or hang out with friends! read more

When I bought admission to the class it was offered at a later time in the evening, but when I booked the class they had changed their time slots, so I had the original time written down. It was 100% my mistake for not noticing, but as soon as I got the reminder email I called them to see if we could reschedule and I never got a reply. They were more than happy to take my money, but didn't have the decency to respond. read more

I googled this company online, then we booked a class for our anniversary. We stopped by and took a one night class here and absolutely loved it. This is a great class for beginners there is lots of one on one help. Such a great place!! Great for birthday, anniversary, date night ect. We came back two weeks later to pick up our finish pieces that we made during class. LOVE THIS PLACE!! Will be back again I want to check into the 7 week classes!! Can't wait to bring my son (18months) when he gets a lot older of course!! So worth the money!! Can't wait to book another class soon!! read more

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We visited the center using a Groupon for our family of 4. It was an overall fantastic experience. We had our 8 and 10 year old with us, amongst a group of adults, but Chris did a wonderful job patiently working with them to ensure they were able to build pieces they could be proud of (but not "taking over" and making sure that they still "owned" their piece). It's a lot to digest in a little time, but it's really intended to give a flavor for a more in depth class, which we are certainly interested in. I can't recommend the center enough! read more