Great place ... nice people and great teachers ... I would recommend Island Pottery and Studio for clay building and using the wheel ...

Love this place! I've been taking classes for a while and John is a great teacher. Rom the owner is also so nice and everyone in the studio is always friendly and helpful. Highly recommend! read more

It was a nice time there our teacher was supper nice and supportive and encouraging the rough the process. I was a bit disappointed by the phone service but other then that it's a great lil place enjoyed my time with friends. read more

Island Pottery and Studio - Inside - Art Classes Near Me - Mineola, New York

NEW ARTISTS BEWARE! if you have insecurities about trying a new art form, please learn somewhere else. your artwork will be critiqued by instructors if you do not learn fast enough. read more

breaks my heart to write this review because I really did think that this pottery class was for me and I was really looking forward to it. I also want to emphasize the owner was very kind, and so were the other people taking the class. However, based on the website and what I thought I was signing up for- this was very different. After many times being on the waitlist, I finally got a spot. I signed up for the 4 week class on my first day. Week 1: I was then introduced to my instructor. My instructor gave me a tour of the place and helped me get started. She must have been having a bad day or going through something because she was in and out taking phone calls and she also told me "today we are going to clean up early" at 8:35 for the class that ended at 9:30. I know everyone has off days, but I am spending a lot of money to be here- and I wish I got the full time. She also laughed at my wedging and how fast I pressed the pedal. Once again, this is basically totally new to me, so I obviously was still getting used to it. Honestly, the other people in the class were helping me more than the instructors. Then, she told me that she would be away the next two weeks and that I would have a different instructor. Everyone deserves a vacation, but having inconsistent instructors made it very confusing to learn new techniques and ask for help. This would have been useful information to know before starting the class. Week 2 and Week 3: For the next two weeks, I did two more classes with John. Before starting, the owner had me throw out the first two pieces I made in the first week because they were not good enough for the techniques I was going to learn. (Once again- not sure why the first instructor did not tell me that these would not be good enough and had me end early instead of trying again.) John tried his best to help for the next two weeks, but I was very confused why he was making his own piece while helping me with mine. I felt very out of place asking him questions- because he had to stop his project to help me with mine. I felt like my questions were not welcomed or that I was bothering him. Once again, this confused me because the class fee I paid included instruction. One of my pieces broke because I did not do the technique correctly. I know this happens, but I wish John was watching me with this new technique to at least try and prevent errors like this. I did not realize that the instruction was going to be so on and off from the instructors. Week 4: I mentioned to the owner during week 3 that I would like to glaze my bowl on the final week 4 class. He said that would absolutely be fine. However, no one told me that I had to place the piece in a separate place so it could be fired. So, when I returned for my fourth and final class and I went to grab my piece to glaze, I was told it was not ready. I explained that I never was given instruction to leave it in a different place, and that because this is my final class it does not make sense to go on the wheel again. (Funny because John stopped me on the way out last class to wipe a table that I hardly used, but he couldn't tell me where to put my piece). One of the other customers helped with a solution for this final class. She said that it would make the most sense to come back another time when the piece is fired. Jocasta agreed with this solution. However, I was disappointed because I drove over an hour for this class. I asked Jocasta if she could assure me that the piece would be ready in time for next week. She said she is not sure, and they cannot call me to let me know. Not sure what I could do from here, because I am not looking to come back again if my piece is not ready. This class is more of an open studio. It is not a class to learn if you are a complete beginner unless you are willing to spend a lot of time and money, make mistakes, and figure out the techniques yourself by trial and error rather than an instructor. read more

Great pottery Class. They have the 4 and 8 week option and it's just... simply it Great The instructor is nice and you actually learn alot

If you are looking for a fun date idea, definitely check this place out! My wife and I recently went and it was such a great experience. We both are complete beginners to pottery but our instructors Dom and Tina were very patient and awesome. They taught us some great tips. Now I have an awesome mug to have my morning coffee in! Great way to spend a few hours having fun and making some cool pieces. read more

I bought my husband a gift certificate for 4 classes for his birthday. He is a doctor and when I bought the gift certificate asked if they would accommodate for his busy schedule. He took 3 of the classes ( each one over $100) and was told because he cannot be there the next 2 classes due to work commitments- they will not let him make it up. Seriously- it's a pottery studio and I was buying it so my husband could learn to do something relaxing. Instead it became a stressful situation. This place needs new management!!! read more

My husband signed us up for a moonlight pottery class for my birthday gift and I could not be more pleased with the experience. Dominic and Tina were so great at instructing and guiding us as beginners with no experience at the wheel. They helped us produce multiple pieces that we could take home to enjoy. I would certainly recommend classes at island pottery studio to all my friends! read more

Island pottery is the greatest. The teachers and staff are all so welcoming and encouraging. I don't know if I will ever want to stop taking classes. read more

Went to Island pottery and Studio with my partner, to do something different, we booked a 2h class with Dominic and Tina, they were amazing, very nice, kind, and helpful. We had a great time. Thank you so much. read more

Linda provided a totally wonderful first time experience for my grandson and me. She went above and beyond the norm with info for him to support his interest in pottery and had unbelievable patience with our lack of knowledge, skill and experience. She remained reassuring and helpful no matter how many do-overs and/or corrections we needed. She is an absolute delight. My grandson left thrilled, grateful and inspired. I left with a newfound respect and appreciation for potters. Happy event! read more

The people here are very nice. I got the chance to be taught by Dom and Tina at Moonlight Pottery. It was a great first class for my girlfriend and I. First time ever being on the wheel and were we taught so well on how to form a bowl or pot or whatever we wanted. highly recommend coming to this store if you are looking to try out pottery for the first time. we can't wait to come back read more

I began here last summer at the reccomendation of a friend and I love it. Patient instruction with a great relaxed atmosphere for all skill levels and other students supportive as well. Their generous schedule allows drop in time for registered students This is my relaxation time at the end of a hectic work week and I am so glad that I have found this studio. I would suggest that anyone interested in tapping their creativity, and we all have some, sign up for classes. read more

Wonderful community of potters! Really enjoy this place. Small studio space but has everything you need.