Great place to go to craft as a family! Lots of ceramics to select from. We went on a weekend morning and it wasn't too busy. Would definitely recommend and we will be going back! read more

Glaze Craze - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Wow!! So much fun. There are even pottery classes here. Brings out the artist in you. Painting pottery is a nice little activity that you can do with your family. I love glaze craze. read more

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Found this place when a friend posted about it on Instagram. There are lots of things you can do here; glass fusing, clay sculptures, painting (canvas, mugs, pots, etc.,). Great place for kids and adults! Prices are also reasonable. Keep in mind, you will most likely need to come back a second time as they need to fire your pieces to finalize the product. My cousin and I came on a Saturday afternoon. Though we simply did walk-in rather than reserving a spot, there were tables available for us. There was only one lady working at the time while there were about 15 clients. She helped us all and attended to all of our needs even if we had to wait a bit while she went around to check up on everyone. She was incredibly nice and patient. Overall, great experience! read more

Came on a Sunday afternoon. Yelp said it closes at 7pm but it actually closes at 5pm. Luckily we came early enough. We did the paint your own pottery. They had a variety of selections to choose from, anything from mugs and displays to plates and piggy banks. I chose the donut. The workers were friendly and explained what we had to do (3 coats of base and 3 coats of actual colour you want). Surprisingly it took us longer than expected, around 3 hours. We checked in on Yelp to get $10 off, which made the cost pretty cheap ($20 for the donut after tax). Also, there is wasn't any studio fees or such. Basically you pay for the price shown under each pottery. read more

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Disappointed. I went for a glass etching party for my birthday. Heads up there is no air conditioning. The indtructor claimed she loved teaching this class yet she didn't know anything we had to correct her on her instructions. She said she was there to help but when we ask she just said you can do it I believe in you. Which is not help. When it came to the glass etching the machine was broken and we could not take our product home. They volunteered to bring it to us but kept making false promises on when they would bring it. When they finally brought the glasses one of them wasn't even complete and they. They promised a refund for the glass it's been a week I have yet to see the money back on my card. The glasses that were etched properly were nice but the whole experience was annoying and disappointing. I thought it would be fun. read more

Came here on a Sunday afternoon with a group of 3 to try some glass fusing, it is one of the only glass fusing places in the area. It was $30 for a 7.5"x5" plate. We were given the plate and very brief instruction by a female staff member, we were left a bit confused and just went with it. We grabbed the materials off the shelf and since we were the only ones doing it at the time, we were able to keep everything on our table. The female staff member walked away to the back and never helped us out again until it was time to cash out. The glass itself was too difficult to cut, but definitely hard to make perfect shapes! There was a male staff member ( to be honest, we arent even sure if he even worked there he said his daughter worked there and he just helps out while waiting for her...) he was very friendly, had a great chat with us and gave us some tips. I ended up getting a small cut from the shrapnel, he was there to help right away with disinfectant spray and a bandaid, where was the actual store employee? no where in sight.. Overall it was a fun activity for a few hours, it felt a bit expensive for what it was and is probably just a one time activity for myself. read more

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Came here on a Sunday out of curiosity. I read so many great reviews and really wanted to have something fun to do that's different with my boyfriend. The place is very clean and has big windows that let the sun shine in which was nice! We were welcomed by friendly staff that showed us around and let us know about all the fun projects we could do! We immediately felt like we were at home and helped ourselves to find a piece of pottery to paint, sat down and were there for a good 3 hours painting!! We brought our own coffee which nobody said anything.. They should have snacks and coffee that would be nice and maybe some better music to help us get into our creative zone. But other than that it was so fun! They gave us a ton of brushes, paint and let us get creative and do what ever we wanted! It can get pricey though... Make sure you read the bottom of your pottery to see how much they are and don't forget to CHECK IN FOR A 10$ OFF COUPON! ;) read more

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Came with my mom here on a Sunday afternoon. People of all ages came in to the shop. OPTIONS AND EQUIPMENT: There were lots of options for items to paint, such as vases, plates, jewellery containers, mugs, ornaments, pot spoon holders etc. They had lots of different paint colours to choose from and all different sizes of brushes. Available for use is also stamps, sponges, stencils of letters, shapes etc. There was also glass fusing available. AMBIENCE/SETTING: They had a good music station playing, to listen to while you're having good conversation or quietly concentrating on your fine painting details. STAFF: The staff was really friendly in explaining how everything worked, then they left us to do our own thing and enjoy ourselves, but they were always available to answer questions. PREP AND CLEAN UP: We didn't have to do any prep or clean up and there was no "studio fee" like other businesses. If you get any paint on your hands, it washes off really super easy. No hand scrubbing required. BTW: They also have a party room. Oh! And there is no sign above the store; its just on the windows. It's beside "Scholars" near the McDonalds. CONs: The only thing about this shop is that unfortunately they don't take reservations. IN CONCLUSION: I totally recommend this place to bond, express and develop your creativity, and create lasting memories!! read more

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I have done painting and glazing before. A patient and time consuming activity, one usually makes the mistake of choosing the larger objects to paint in triplicate. At Glaze Craze we came with high hopes and were met with an eager and somewhat helpful instructor. The odd thing is the time it took to have the objects fired up. Usually, you can have your objects fired up and ready for pickup the very next day in most places. Not at Glaze Craze. We were told that we would have to wait a week. A week. When we showed up promptly 2 weeks later, they were still firing one of our items! They were disorganized and almost couldn't find the other objects. Apparently, our objects kept being put back to fire up other class/school related objects. As a consumer I follow instructions and expect my items to be taken care of promptly in the time identified. If we had showed up in the prescribed week identified to us, we would have had to come back. Unprofessional. read more

Came here as a birthday event with my siblings for mom. We were doing the "Try It" Wheel Throwing Class. We prebooked online which was easy. Wished the website would tell us that the only items we would be allowed to make were 3 bowls. Website listed that we would be making up to three items, but did not specify it would be 3 of the same item.. between the 4 of us, we did not need 12 bowls. Would be nice if we were allowed some variation. Instructor was nice though, it was not a super thorough class as it was only 1.5hrs but she did teach us some technique which allowed us to make our items on our own confidently. Would have been a four star rating, but one of the girls at the front desk was rude from the moment we walked in. We live farther away so allotted extra travel time and because there was no traffic we arrived at around 1:10pm (our appointment was 1:30pm). The girl I spoke to on the phone prior to coming in said we could show up at 1:15 to get ready, so I did not think being 5 minutes early was going to be a big deal. However, when we walking in and I told them we had a booking at 1:30 she rudely said, "You do know you're too early right? Why don't you go to the McDonalds and Tim Hortons and come back later." That definitely turned us off... When we finish painting our pottery items in 3 weeks, we probably won't be back due to her attitude. read more

The Glaze Craze is a dream for any aspiring crafters or people looking to add an artistic spin on a party. Located in both Thornhill and Brampton, this pottery palace is both accessible and amazing when it comes to hosting a gathering that goes beyond just eating pizza and cake. To make the party planning process simple, once you book, you pick your party package according to your budget, select pieces from hundreds in the studio and select paints from a huge colour palette. For before and after, the staff take care of setup and clean up! As for pieces, you can pick anything to paint - animal collectibles, mugs, bowls, plates, teapots, piggy banks and more. Aside from parties, the Glaze Craze offers lessons, camps or just drop-in appointments for people who want to destress by participating in this creative activity. read more

Decided to do something special with my mom for her birthday. Making pottery seemed like just the kind of experience that she'd enjoy. Let me say the pottery wheel is much harder than it looks. Don't try to rush it or it'll end up lopsided or flying right off the wheel. The staff was very helpful, was definitely worth it especially with the 25% coupon that was available on their website. After you make your pottery piece you have to leave it to get fired. Return jn a couple of weeks to paint it, then it gets fired again after a week it's ready for pickup. My piece didn't turn out as planned, but it was a fantastic experience. Highly recommended! read more

Glaze Craze - Just starting off trying to master the speed of the wheel while trying to make the clay smooth and symmetrical. Very tough! - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

I love this place. We've been to this location 2 times for painting pottery. The customer service is wonderful at pickup and during the painting session. Despite the normal traffic in the store throughout the painting sessions, they never rushed us and offered help when we asked questions. There is a selection of different pottery items and they start from $15. Remember to use the base coat a few more times! It affects the outcome of the item!! read more

I really loved this place. It's a little small so feel free to book the whole place for a girls night out. There's so much to choose to do glass etching, clay pottery, painting ceramics, paint night. The owner is amazing and just sees to all the little details to make your time their comfortable and memorable! Can't stop visiting or telling people about this spot. read more

My boyfriend and I came here because it was a rainy day and we didn't know what else to do and since I've been meaning to try this for a while, we figured we'd drop in. I looked up places on-line and came across either glaze craze or your fired and there was a better rating for glaze craze and that it was cheaper. Being on a student budget, we opted for glaze craze. Plus there was a $10 coupon off via Yelp so that made things even cheaper! When we got there, the place was small but homey. Service was great, everyone was very friendly. There wasn't much that I wanted to paint but eventually tried this dish that I figured could be used for jewellery. My boyfriend went for iron man. It was very fun, we spent almost two hours there just chatting and enjoying the time. It wasn't too busy there so that was nice. There are a bunch of colours and overall was a very nice experience. Both my boyfriend and I had a great time! We actually got hungry during this and luckily there was a McD nearby. The staff was great and allowed people to bring food in too haha. Will be updating this when we pick our things up! read more

Glaze Craze - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Every time we go to the GLAZE CRAZE we have such a great time! That's me, my young kids, sister, niece, nephew and both grandma's. This arts shoppe is bright and cheerful as well as the owner, Karin, who I'd classify as the Queen of Art. She is sooooo talented when it comes to ART. She can create porceline pieces to paint, she can arrange a party right in the store, she has a knack for making you welcome and relaxed. There is a wide assortment of objects that you can paint. All around the store hang masterpieces of platters, plates she has so colorfully designed, and there are cups, mugs, bowls, etc. to chose from. Little hands can make creative pieces, and big hands, like us mom's and dad's do enjoy the peace and quiet, the company of others and the helpful hints from Karin when we undertake a new project. She can teach you pottery and the first time it's a lot of fun, and you will bring home an item that looks fairly good. There isn't anything Karin can't do. She has taken colorful photographic images and you will see them hung in the front of her store; and she show cases new items all the time. She has bottles that have been fired and made as funky cheese trays. Karin is so multi-talented and Glaze Craze is a whirl-wind of activity. We go there regularly, and love to make gifts for others. You can also make a necklace, earrings and other gems or you can make beautiful candy dishes, frames and an assortment of useful items. I love making fused glass dishes for that special time of year. I totally recommend the Glaze Craze to everyone. read more

My 7 yr old daughter got to enjoy this place recently. She really liked the variety of project choices. Staff were very friendly and helpful - definitely recommend! read more

My new favourite place to paint pottery!!! My first time at glaze craze and I can't wait to go back. We came in as a group of 5 and Chelsea the woman working was so welcoming and easy to talk to. My sister wanted to try something new so she did glass fusion which is an amazing addition to this shop. We are all newbies to painting pottery so we had tons of questions and Chelsea had no problem running over to fix our mistakes and our questions. I recommend this place for all ages. Love glaze craze Richmond hill!! Will be back. Thanks for all the help! read more

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I had a terrible experience - party was understaffed so the 6 year old were left to fend for themselves. Location moved and nobody told me when I tried to pick up glazed pieces. Then when I drove to Richmond Hill I was left waiting out in the cold for 30 minutes because the staff did not have keys to open the store. (A birthday party of 4 year olds, was there waiting with me) They said they would call and compensate me for this hassle and never did. Enough said. read more

Great place for kids parties! Had my daughter's 6th birthday there and everybody had a blast. My only complaint is that there is no sign on the building making it hard for those who don't know where the location is to find it. read more

NOT a way to run a business. After a 30 minute drive our group arrived at 5:40pm when the website says that they close at 7 and so does the sign on their door. It says to be there early, but it also mentions that if you come before closing they will stay open one hour past closing for people to finish (which doesn't matter since we were more than an hour early). The girl working there named Marilyn said that they close at 6 because of summer hours (which was a LIE) and that to be there after 6 you needed to make reservations and that people had done so (also a LIE). Only after speaking on the phone with a manager were those two things cleared up and the girl admitted that she wanted to leave early... I left my details as per request but no one has contacted us. Very disappointing and unprofessional. read more

Disappointing experience. My children had done a few pottery items at Your Fired before, and loved it. Thought we'd give Glaze Craze a try for a change. I informed the young lady working that this was our first time there, and my first time "glazing". She showed us the shelves of items to choose and then disappeared into the back. It wasn't busy. We were the only ones there. I was hoping for more assistance/guidance, and perhaps a demo of techniques we could use to get different effects. Nothing. Paint tubes were empty and we had to keep asking for refills and waiting. Frustrating outing. More than a month later, never got a call to pick up my items that I paid for. Finally I called them. Left a message and didn't hear back. Called a second time. They were able to locate my items. They said they did try to call once, but my mailbox was full. Not impressed. I will not be returning to glaze craze, and I feel disappointed that I wasted time and money there. This was supposed to be a great memory-making afternoon. I noticed some good reviews, so hopefully this is an isolated incident. read more