Great place for entertaining time with kids. Brought my 8 year old twins and they loved it! Everything turned out wonderfully and the kids are excited to return read more

Mud Hut Pottery Studio - Painted sunrise pot - Art Classes Near Me - Riverside, California

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In the end, the reason we won't go back is because of how rude Chase was over not contacting us when our pieces were ready. They said 6 to 8 weeks but on the 13th week, after we called to find out why it was taking so long, we were rudely informed by Chase that he had "text" us twice, neither of which did we receive. The he told us we had till the end of the week to pick them up? This is in the 13th week with no text or call. Either way, we rush down and wait for him to come help us. In the meantime someone else walks in behind us. When Chase came out, he didn't even say hi, walked right past us to the one who entered after and literally ignored us while having a conversation with a vendor (?!) Then once he was done he proceeded to rudely push about how he had text us twice. I have no clue why that means his fingers don't work to make an actual call and leave a message but there you have it. He was confrontational as i see it because we didn't even bring up the prior rudeness or insistence that he had text but I certainly had my phone ready to show him that indeed there was no text, no call, no nothing. He didn't care, barely looked and lost a couple of people who were actually considering their extremely high monthly rates. Pretty mind blowing when it's a bit over 500 bucks a month for 2 people. Yup, every month and all it includes is the space and the wheel, nothing else. The class itself was great but because of Chase, who told us he was the owner but lists here as the busines manager, we won't go back. I see another review here with the same trouble in not getting their pieces or being informed that the pieces are ready so I guess if you want to pay 50 bucks a person for the classes and do the work to make sure you get what you pay for then have at it. We are going to try one of the other many pottery places close by. read more

Me and my friend had so much fun painting some pieces. It's so relaxing and is such a great place to go to if you are bored and wanna kill some time. They have so so so many options and they start at $15! My frog was only $20 and they had many more cute and amazing options. They were so nice and very nice and assistive. Thank you! read more

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We did this last minute planning for Valentines and it was one of the best decision ever. It was a group class and i believe max of 8. The instructor was very calm and very helpful. She walked through us on the machinery and the clay and how to handle with care. Love that she was very knowledgeable about pottery and was giving us tidbits about it. The product you make will take about 6 weeks but still very worth the wait. read more

Mud Hut Pottery Studio - Art Classes Near Me - Riverside, California

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Found Mud Hut through instagram, and signed up for a Beginner Pottery Wheel lesson. The class was 1.5 hours long and you make 2 pieces of pottery using the wheel. At the start of class, the instructor went around the group asking whose first time it was using the pottery wheel. Since I had no experience, I was nervous, but excited to try it out! Overall I enjoyed the class, but felt like the pacing could have been managed better. We spent over an hour setting up and preparing the first piece, then once it was time to shape the piece to your liking, we quickly had to set it aside to start on the second piece. There was only about 15 minutes between starting the second piece and class being over. I really struggled with making the second piece, so ultimately I left feeling frustrated with only one bowl :( I feel discouraged to use the pottery wheel again, but would likely return to try one of the hand sculpting classes. read more

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I cannot recommend this place enough! They have a big and varied selection of ceramics to choose from to paint, plus a really wide array of paints to choose from. The turnaround time to getting the pieces back after glazing and firing is pretty quick - usually about a week depending on how busy they are. In addition to the paint-your-own ceramics, they also have classes on the pottery wheel and hand forming pottery. I haven't taken any of these yet, but they sound fun! The staff are all super helpful and knowledgeable too! read more

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Thank you Gabe for a great class Thursday night!! I can't wait to pick up my pieces and book another class!! I had so much fun learning clay throwing techniques. I had done a class elsewhere years ago but sadly my items had broken over the years. This place has quite a few options for classes and events. Ironically I had a Yelp elite event the same night right next door and met a couple people there who had also gone to Mud Hut. So fun...definitely need to come back soon. read more

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Loved my experience at Mud Hut! Everyone was super welcoming. There was a class going on and you could tell how much expertise went into it. My friend and I picked pots to paint. They provide an easy system to find paint, set up your station and all the brushes you may need. Once we were done they told us to leave everything there, which I loved because...no one likes to clean their mess haha. The owners are super down to earth, open to help and chat, and they got a really cool set up. The parking is free and it's next door to Thompson's Brewing, which makes this the perfect friends outing, date, kids event etc. read more

They need a shorter wait time to get the finished product back to the customer. We have been waiting 5 weeks now and I don't know how much longer we will wait. read more

This was so much fun. My friends and I were first timers. My piece was not the best, but a good time was had. Will definitely come back. read more

I first took a beginner throwing class here with my mom and sister, and then later on I decided to get a studio membership. Everyone is super welcoming supportive- from fellow members to the staff!! The studio owner Chase is very kindhearted and always willing to help with any questions you have. All of the instructors are amazing, though, if you wanted to walk in and paint or take a class for fun. My favorite thing about this studio is how it isn't competitive but instead encouraging with each other's art! It's a judgement free zone, which I think is so special with an art form that's a bit intimidating at first. I couldn't recommend this studio enough, and I'm so grateful for all the memories I have made here. read more

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I love this local gem. It's such a fun place to have a date night or just make something new with your own hands. The teachers are very friendly as well as helpful. The cost is super reasonable for what you get and all the items I've made from here last. It's way better than the color me mine where you only paint but you can do that too if you want. I do recommend actually getting to make something. The atmosphere is welcoming and warm. The cost covers all your items and use of tools you will need to create something special. They do different classes and have date night series of classes where the cost is for two people. They have some more kid friendly classes as well as some more advanced wheel throwing classes. It does take a little time before you get your finished product back but it's only because the process of firing them takes some time. So be patient as you may be waiting a few weeks. The parking lot is a little small but you can find more around the building. There is also a brewery Next door if you want to eat something after. They do something have coffee nights but they don't generally have any kind of food other than water. But the classes are not super long. Would definitely come back and I really enjoyed making something that will last. read more

Mud Hut Pottery Studio - Creating table - Art Classes Near Me - Riverside, California

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It was our first time and I loved our session! Sam was great and had a lot of patience with us! Will return for more classes read more

Mud Hut Pottery Studio - Dog bowl - Art Classes Near Me - Riverside, California

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Mud Hut Pottery Studio is a great way to celebrate a Birthday. We had my daughter's 30th birthday celebration there today. They have a great room available to paint (or create with clay) and enjoy with friends. It was peaceful and private. Manny that works there took great care of our needs, was super helpful and friendly. He even helped us put some decorations out . We had pizza delivered and brought some cupcakes. My daughter had a great time and it was super easy to execute while enjoying time with her peers and some family. We had a party of 10 but they can hold up to 40 when I asked. This was a no brainer for something different and fun to do. Trish and Chase the owners were welcoming and organized setting it up when I booked. I can't thank everyone at the studio enough for a fun day. I would absolutely do this again with some friends or family. It so nice to be able to chat while doing a fun activity. read more

Found this place on Yelp and decided to book it for our next date night & it was so much fun! Cost is $100 per couple - you each get a pottery wheel and get to make 2 items each. Our instructor was great and really took his time explaining each step & even walked around to help some of us! It's definitely a lot harder than it looks but we both had a blast regardless! Can't wait to take our daughter when she's a bit older read more

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Super fun, I never knew that this location was here, get creative, family, friends , love ones , it's just for everybody. You have to try it , get creative with your new skills . read more

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if i could rate the experience 11000/10 i would!! Gabe was the greatest instructor, he was very helpful and took the time to explain every step along the way. He was so patient and was so kind to help me recover my nearly broken pieces as a beginner does!! It was a fun experience and would recommend the beginner class to any person who's just learning :) read more

Mud Hut Pottery Studio - Art Classes Near Me - Riverside, California

Tried pottery for the first time in their beginning wheel class, and it was such a cool experience! Each person had their own tools and setup, and the instructor was so patient with us and did not make us feel dumb when we messed up. In fact, I was even encouraged when I asked if I could make a more abstract form, which was amazing. I can't wait to see how my dish turns out! read more

Mud Hut Pottery Studio - Art Classes Near Me - Riverside, California

It had been a while since I threw pottery so decided to take a beginners class here. It was really helpful to learn all the basics and the instructor takes it slow to make sure everyone knows what they're doing. We get to make two pieces (glazed color is predetermined). Having been here a couple of times, I just wished that the second piece didn't feel so rushed at the end and that we got larger pieces of clay to work with. read more

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I was looking for a chill but fun class to take my sister to for her birthday and the beginner pottery class didn't disappoint! The price was great for the time you're spending and learning! I truly felt like after a long time I got my moneys worth since everything is crazily priced due to inflation! Our instructor was SO awesome and knowledgeable. He didn't make us feel dumb for messing up, ripping the clay (which definitely happened) or having to help us when we asked questions! Such a cool place in the most random spot of a large building. All these years we've lived here and had no idea it existed! Highly recommend to come here for a solo class or as a group! We had a family with young children there too and it was fitting for everyone! Can't wait to come back! Edit- we got our masterpieces back in under a month and they turned out to be exactly what we expected! I messed up pretty badly on mine so it's going to be a hilarious memory to look at! Our other pieces turned out so nice and will add a great touch to our space! read more

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The location is so unassuming located across from martins tax service off of Indiana Ave by the 91 freeway and a minute drive from the Tyler mall. Mud hut pottery is such a treasure. Has been open now for a year. The pottery wheel class was a ton of fun. Everyone in the class was very friendly Brian hosted an informative and engaging workshop. You start with the basics and essentials are provided. Make sure you bring an outfit you don't mind getting clay residue on. There is a sink you can rinse off at with paper towels. The class is 1 hr and 30 minutes. Plenty of parking. You can also get 20% off your next visit when you subscribe to their texts. They call you when your piece is ready and you come back to pick up. They also offer hand building/sculpting classes and paint & sip as well! read more

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My first time in, I got to paint a heart for Valentine's Day and my second time in, I was able to participate in their Sunday Morning Mug making. It was so much fun painting my heart plate. Definitely a great way to get some experience painting on something you get to take home and enjoy. I believe it's food safe too ! Making a mug was great way to simply experience working with clay in general. I have a new morning mug ! Now I need to come back for the pottery wheel class ! I highly recommend this place as an opportunity to explore a new hobby, activity, cool date, or just about any other reason. Everyone here has been fabulous every single time. read more

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First time here with friends celebrating a birthday and I didn't totally hate it, so that's a win. Cool experience. After we had a few drinks n food at the brewery next door. read more

Mud Hut Pottery Studio - Wife & I - Art Classes Near Me - Riverside, California

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Bryan was a great teacher and very patient. He example everything with a lot of details and was easy to follow. I will be back! read more

Mud Hut Pottery Studio - Got to do my first try on the wheel! - Art Classes Near Me - Riverside, California

I took the 2 hour beginner wheel throwing and painting class for $75. The price is certainly much better than other beginner wheel throwing workshops I've seen online, especially because you get to make and decorate two pieces with slip. I took ceramics for one year in high school (like 5 years ago) and was really missing the wheel throwing experience, so I registered for this workshop and thought this would be a good way to refresh my technique. However, the only reason I (and two other people in my class) were able to make a functional vessel is because we had some previous ceramics experience. The instructor offered little help (supposedly in accordance with their "hands-off policy" intended to prioritize student independence or whatever) and gave vague, incomplete instructions, especially for centering---the most crucial and foundational step of the entire process. Equally incomplete were the instructions for pulling the walls of the pot. When people did ask for help, the instructor basically just said "okay, I can fix it for you, do you want me to do that?" and took over. I also did not appreciate the fact that we only had 2 small balls of clay to work with, for if you messed up (which is practically guaranteed for the total beginners that this class is intended for), you were not given a second chance. This is probably because the studio doesn't seem to have a reclaim system and instead just throws away all the discarded clay, which is both wasteful and betrays the standard process that practically all ceramic studios/ artists follow. Overall, I personally had a decent experience and enjoyed reliving my glory days on the wheel as a washed up former novice high school potter, but I would only recommend this workshop to others with a similar level of experience. You need at least some sort of previous wheel throwing foundation, because the instructor does not provide it adequately. read more

Love this place! I did have one piece that had a green paint smudge on it that was not supposed to. I wasn't even using green paint. I'm guessing one of the workers had paint on their hands when moving the pieces. This was frustrating because I spent 3.5hrs making it, and wished the employees had been more careful. They weren't sure if there was any way to fix it without damaging the piece, so we agreed that I could come in and remake it, which would be compensated. When I picked up my final corrected piece, the owner, Chase, allowed me to keep the original one I'd made and the new one. I GREATLY appreciate this kind of customer service, especially given the amount of time spent to make each piece and that the mistake was on their end. While I can't get that time back, I'm grateful they made it right by allowing me to remake it and keep both of my pieces. Since finding out about this place, I have now made 5 pieces within 1 month. Because of how well this whole situation was handled, I am pleased to say I will continue doing business there. Thank you so much Chase! read more

I always love coming here! Bryan is endlessly skilled & has taught me so much throughout my classes with him. Having finished the teapot class, I could say it has to be the best one I have taken yet! Thank you so much Bryan por todo! read more

Mud Hut Pottery Studio - teapot class - Art Classes Near Me - Riverside, California

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I had an amazing experience at Mud Hut thanks to INJI! She was so sweet right off the bat. She definitely has the heart for what she does and so much patience. I did the strawberry pinch pot. Definitely will be back for more classes! I would recommend 100/10! read more

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Had such a great night. My husband surprised me with this anniversary date night. Honestly this was so fun! Bryan was our teacher and he did a great job. We got to make two pieces. The first one Bryan shows you step by step which amazing because I had no idea what to do. Second one your on our own! With Bryan to help of course if needed. It could get a little messy. I would recommend an apron. (Does come off easily) I suggest making your reservation now. It does get booked fast. read more

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Everyone should try this at least once - put it on your bucket list and then come here to check it off. My husband surprised me with this event for my birthday and it was great. I highly recommend this. We had Gabe as our instructor and he is amazing. He walks you through all the steps thoroughly and is encouraging throughout. He's very knowledgeable instructs in a way that is understandable and doable. They provide everything you need. You get to make two items and they will fire and glaze it for pick up later. read more

Date night! Girls night! Couple night! This place is it! Super fun, instruction is easy. Grab a drink from the brewery next door & get muddy! The instructors are fun and patient. You don't get as dirty as you think! read more

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My kids had so much fun!!! Will go back again! staffs were friendly and informative! You make your craft and they will bake it for you. read more

Mud Hut Pottery Studio - Art Classes Near Me - Riverside, California

What a wonderful pottery studio! I took the group class session with my partner where we made two items. They even fired and glazed them within the following month for us to pick up! The studio is incredibly organized and the staff are very sweet and understanding here. read more

Fun date night!! We booked the build your own ramen bowl clay class and it was really fun. The pieces took like 4 weeks or so to be ready. They didn't come out that nice LOL but it's obvi user error. read more

I have been here a few times for hand building classes and each time was so much fun and relaxing. Every instructor is super helpful and enthusiastic. I took my son in today for a kids hand building class and they were super patient, accommodating, and sweet to him. He is autistic and has ADHD so he has challenges with attention and sensory processing struggles. The class was a super positive experience for him. Miss Morgan was amazing . We had so much fun and can't wait to come back. read more

Went there for a date night. I saw it on social media and my husband and I made a mug. It was nice meeting other couples, and the instructor was so patient, quirky and funny. Definitely will recommend our friends to go and will go back. read more

My partner and I signed up for the monthly membership and it was a wonderful experience! The member studio is spacious and kept clean. The workers are very friendly and was always more than willing to answer questions about firing schedules and member classes. Community here is nothing but inviting and helpful! Loved our time at the studio and we are so grateful for all the help Chase provided! He was very easy to get in contact with and answered any questions we had - often walking through the member studio to check in if he saw us around. So sad that we had to cancel because of our recent move but I know that the studio will remain an amazing place to be creative and a place away from the typical every day in Riverside! read more

Loved this studio! I believe my friends and I did the 2 hour class where you get to make 2 pieces. The instructor was nice and informative! Our pieces came back super adorable, and it was overall a good experience! read more

It was my first time going here and I truly enjoyed my experience! I took the coffee and clay class. I believe the woman that was the instructor was named Madi (i could be wrong). She was very pleasant and easy to follow along with. She gave us extra time to finish painting our mugs. The coffee and tea I tried was very good too! Overall I will come back and try a different course! read more

Booked a class with some of my girlfriends for a mom's day out & had a blast! Chase was a pleasant to work with & Gabe did a great explaining all we needed to know! Loved the bright, natural lighting in the studio and background music they had playing!. Can't wait to return! read more