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    Handled Pottery Studio

    3.7 (68 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Elizabeth H.

    What a fun date night! My husband and I signed up for the date night wheel class and we are so glad we did. It was one of the best date nights ever. Tiriq was our instructor and he was amazing. Such a great teacher and so patient. We made 4 pieces in the short class. I was very intimidated by the wheel at first but under his patient and explicit instruction I got the hang of it! I can't wait to go back. I read the other reviews before attending and got nervous. I don't know what those other people are talking about. The studio was so nice and the vibe was spot on. You won't regret trying it out.

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    Kailey D.

    What a hidden gem! I took a trip to Carlsbad, CA and specifically booked all my activities with small businesses. Not only did Handled Pottery Studio add a class to their schedule to accommodate me, but Michelle was so friendly and informative and stayed in touch with me as my ceramic was being fired and glazed. My bowl was shipped back home to me and was packaged extremely well, arriving safe and sound! I will definitely take another class on my next trip. Thank you for a great experience!

    Lysette B.

    Located at the edge of the village of Carlsbad and a 10-minute walk to the beach, this crafty spot is a hit for locals and tourists. I always walk past it on my way to grab coffee or when I'm on my lunch break, and I decided to stop by and see the studio. It's a quaint shop that offers everything ceramics! I booked a class for my partner's birthday back in November and we had so much fun. It was a couple's pottery class where we were able to meet other couples and create a couple of bowls that would be ready for pick up in about a month. Overall, the experience was incredible and Olivia was such a great instructor. She built rapport with each of us and had solid banter throughout the class. Could not recommend enough!

    Jessica M.

    LOVE. I started coming here via a private work event and was hooked. Every instructor has been patient and kind with teaching. I started at the work event, brought people to a few coffee and clays, then started taking the beginner classes. Now I'm taking my second intermediate class. I never thought of myself as creative or artsy until I came here. It's such a beautiful, supportive environment to learn in. I love seeing my progression over time, although I felt like my efforts were appreciated and supported from my first class over a year ago. Full of gratitude for this studio and the instructors who hold space for us there to create

    One of the bowls I threw on the first day of class.
    Christina B.

    I signed up in March for a beginner wheel throwing class, and by the end of that first class, I not only threw a couple bowls, but I also ignited a new passion! I continued on with the intermediate class and it's the highlight of my week. Everyone is so supportive, encouraging and friendly. A big part of the joy comes from being a part of this community of potters. My instructors were/are Tariq and Micah. I've learned so much from both of them. I appreciate that they continue to attend workshops, adding to their repertoire and bring it back to share with us!

    Carinna T.

    I had the absolute best time here! My siblings and I took our dad here for his Christmas present and we did the Coffee and Clay class. It ended up just being us four in the class so it was like a private class! The studio is very spacious and decorated with previously made pieces that really help give you some inspiration. All the tools and supplies are set up before you arrive so you can just grab your coffee, sit down, and get throwing. They give you two pieces of clay so that they can demonstrate how to do each step with the first one and have you follow along. Then once each step is taught you can go through the motions on your own with the second piece. We had a blast taking this class! They played good music the whole time and our instructor Olivia was super personable and willing to help us out. This class made for a great present and our dad really enjoyed it. He's even thinking of taking another one of their classes! You don't need any prior experience to do this class but it definitely helps if you have some previous knowledge. My sister struggled to make the pieces she intended to make, but Olivia helped her turn her failed pieces into more abstract bowls.

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    April had a delicious bottle of wine and chocolate for us and taught us about the art of throwing pottery on the wheel.

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