5 stars for the beginner pottery class I took on Saturday! This class, taught by Kaito (likely not spelling their name correctly), was informative, relaxed, and fun! 12 people total in this 2 hour class. After watching a 20 min step by step guide showing us what we could achieve in this class, we all got started playing with the clay. Not everyone was a beginner, which was fine! Our instructor had plenty of time over the course of our class to visit each station, help us fix mistakes or give us hands on instruction, if needed, and guide us to help us achieve our goal. I appreciated that we were able to "opt out" of hands on instruction if we didn't feel comfortable. That goes a long way for me :) read more

Mudslingers Pottery Studio - Our pieces. - Art Classes Near Me - Lafayette, Colorado

My daughter started taking classes here a few months ago. We didn't know the old owner, John, but his no longer with the business. Cassie is my daughter's instructor and I believe she is co-owner with a few others. We love her! She is super sweet, very patient, and is CoVid aware. My 12 year old is really enjoying her 1.5 hour classes here every week. I'm actually getting ready to sign her up for the next session and one of the week long summer camps. Don't be dismayed by older unfavorable reviews, the new ownership team is very professional and helpful! read more

Mudslingers Pottery Studio - Just a few of the pieces my 12 year old daughter has created! - Art Classes Near Me - Lafayette, Colorado

I've been doing the 6-week series beginners & intermediate classes for about a year now. The instructors and staff are very friendly and supportive. I've especially enjoyed my classes with Kaito. All the instructors are kind and helpful, and encouraging. No one at this studio is pretentious or dismissive which is why I keep signing up. You will see progress in your first few sessions, and continue if you keep going! I highly recommend Mudslingers :) read more

Cassie the owner and her studio are top notch! My daughter took a summer class and we also did a private class together. I learned more during an hour and a half session then I did at another studio where I attended classes for a month. Cassie is a great teacher...she is attentive, patient, and encouraging. Not to mention, the studio is in a super cool historic building in Lafayette. When you walk inside, you are blown away by the ambience, the lighting, and the cleanliness of the studio. All ability levels are welcome. We will be back! read more

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Fun and informative class my husband and I attended for a date night. Would def recommend!

I recently finished the 5 week intermediate class taught by John, and had to write here to share my experience here at Mudslingers. I had my doubts after reading these Yelp reviews, but the convenience of the place and my desire to do pottery pushed me to come in, and I'm very glad I did. There is a great selection of glazes and materials, a cozy atmosphere with nice music often playing, and what I experienced was a total open-ness from John and everyone for whatever form of creative expression your pottery is taking... so really if this place interests you, come in with an open mind and have some fun. read more

I'm shocked this place only has 2.5 stars. John was our substitute teacher yesterday for a beginner's class, and he was one of the best art instructors I have had in quite some time. I have had a lot of art professionals as my educators in art mediums ranging from printmaking to 3D design to sculpture. John was knowledgeable, explained things in an easy to understand way and made learning about pottery fun! His humor is not for sensitive people and this is a forewarning. He will tell you like it is, but I also think that comes with having over 40 years of experience in the field. If you can't take criticism don't venture into the art world because it's a tough place but also a truly fun one if you let it be. Some of my best teachers were also the most critical ones who could spot mistakes where I couldn't and offer advice for improvement. You're there to learn so make it fun and don't take things to heart. If you've been considering taking a pottery class this studio is one of the best in the area with a staff that wants to see you excel and succeed :D read more

I liked the class I took. An instructor was very good at teaching. I had to wait longer to get my poetry tough.

Ok, let me just start out by tell you that I am crafty as HELL. I have yet to find an artform or craft that I completely suck at. When a coworker asked if I wanted to take pottery classes with her I was a little skeptical, here was something entirely new and foreign to me, did I really have TIME for another hobby? Well, I relented and yesterday we went to our first class at Mudslingers. Our instructor Chad took us through working the clay with our hands, making pinch pots and doing coil work as well as using molds, embossing textures and making adorable little square boxes. I did as instructed, but the entire time I was eyeing up the massive collection of pottery wheels with both anticipation and trepidation. Finally, the time came to start learning wheel work. We went through the steps for getting your clay centered and Chad demonstrated the various pulling techniques we would need. Of course he made it look completely effortless. After the demo, we grabbed some clay and chose our own wheels. I made it through centering with no problem, piece of cake, I thought! And then I started pulling. I'm not going to say that I totally suck at pottery yet, but suffice it to say that I am VERY glad I have 4 more classes in my session. The space is cheery and as clean as possible considering, the employees were all fantastically friendly and there is a fabulous assortment of items made by them that you can purchase (all at VERY reasonable prices I might add). If, like me, you've tried everything else and want something new, you should definitely head in for the classes, or if you are already an old hand at mud, they have studio session hours that are available, and they include your clay! read more

Mudslingers is a great place to make/ create pottery! John is a long time potter who shares his extensive experience and knowledge with each student. Very relaxed atmosphere, complete with Zoe, the shop mascot. Small classes, so there's room for everyone to work. All levels are offered. I'm taking my second class and will definitely take more! read more

My husband and I had a private lesson with Allison. It was wonderful! Allison was a great teacher and we make many pieces. I would highly recommend! read more

I was looking for a beginners class in pottery and gave Mudslingers a try. The owner John who also gives most of the instruction is burnt out and really lacks passion for the craft. Thinking this was a beginners class I expected to go through steps as a class however he almost assumes you should know everything. I found him rude, sarcastic and certainly not someone I would want to learn from. I'd pass on this place!! read more

My fiance and I have been going to mudslingers for pottery classes for nearly a year now, and after reading some of these reviews, I felt I HAD to say something. This place is amazing. We really feel like home here. As a couple in our early 30s, this place is perfect for us. It's laid back, small, and has a variety of people who we get to meet and take classes with. John, the owner and main teacher is an expert at this craft. He loves it. He also loves teaching! We have learned a great deal from him and have really improved our beginner pottery skills! Honestly, a lot of times, we end up going to class not JUST because we like pottery, but also because we like spending time at Mudslingers and with John and others who take classes. It's a whole package deal. This is not a "treat you like another number" type of pottery studio/class situation. You will get personal attention here. You will meet others who are also learning. You will also, hopefully, feel at home after some time. I highly recommend this place and hope more people find this sort of "hidden gem" in Louisville like we did! read more

I've been going to Mudslingers Pottery Studio/School for just under a year. It's been a great experience! John is an adept teacher, who is always ready with funny and insightful conversation. I highly recommend Mudslingers, both to first time potters and to experienced artisans. Studio is in the heart of old town Louisville. read more

Um, well, have not taken a class there & won't bc of the totally douche-y attitude (holier-than-thou, disdainful of us plebes who use the computer & don't have a problem with the computer & Internet) of the man who answered the phone (Jim, maybe?). I asked about kids' summer camps (since there's no longer a web presence with descriptions, dates & times, costs, etc.) and was condescended to by Jim, how I stifle my children's creativity by being interested in the details of camp. ??? So, do fellow parents just sign blank checks and not care about what their kids are doing, their safety, their fun? Clearly I'm being flippant, but my point is made. Why would I send my child someplace with such an unhelpful leader? Why would I entrust my child's safety to people who won't happily and readily answer my questions? Why would I spend my hard-earned money someplace who a) won't tell me the cost and b) treats me, a potential customer, like unworthy trash? read more

Horrible. Went with my husband about a year ago and still have nightmares about this place. So much so that I decided to write a review. I was completely new to pottery and was expecting some friendly newbie instruction. instead we were treated poorly and talked down to by the owner. This is not some place I would want to go to learn pottery. Avoid. read more

My daughter had her 8th birthday party here. There were 13 kids. John was very helpful and knowledgeable. I have seen comments about rudeness, etc. I think what we all need to be acceptant of, is that not everyone has a warm and fuzzy personality. John was professional and helpful in his emails and while we were there. While I would, personally, welcome customers differently, this is who HE is. The main point is that you're getting a very experienced professional who knows their craft. You will make an exceptional product that is hand-crafted. If that's what you want, you'll get it. John was patience with the kids and I'd go back here or recommend this studio over and over again. read more

I paid for a six week course. I made it through four weeks- almost. Even after producing many pots I liked, and never seeing the finished product because they 'dissapeared', I am still not going back next week. Let me first say that the instructor named Jeff was very nice and helpful. But be forewarned, the OWNER, John is always lurking around making rude and sarcastic remarks. He was my teacher the first week. I wasn't planning on returning, but then he said we would have Jeff so I did. The next week, it was John again. John insulted me several times, but last night I was just not up for his emotional abuse and walked out mid-class. He has no sensors, but not in a funny way. He judged me when I said I do volunteer work, probing me to figure out how I could financially get by by doing volunteer work only. He asked me in the first five minutes of meeting him where my money comes from, seeming to try to make me feel guilty. Not only is he rude, toxic and unpleasant- he is also a bad teacher. I learned far more from Jeff in much less time. If you are interested in being talked down to, laughed at, or have your art ruined in front of the class (John used his big thumbnail to scrape off my unfired glaze, ruining the detailed glazing I spent hours on), then pay the $170. If not, I would avoid this place at all costs. read more

Ouch. My friend and I went into this pottery gallery today just to find out more about it. My friend was very excited to see that it was open because we had been wanting to check it out for some time. She is an artist and I enjoy art as a hobby. At any rate, I agree with Lisa G who reviewed this place in March of 2014. John, who turns out to be the owner, was incredibly rude and sarcastic to my friend, even though she just asked a couple of nice, reasonable questions. His treatment of her made me sick, made her cry, and still has me burning with anger. I am a calm person, but it was just plain inappropriate and cruel. I hugged her as soon as we got out of there and assured her that it was NOT her, it was him. I had been thinking of taking classes there for some time. Now I will of course NOT do that, and absolutely plan to tell others of the ridiculously poor way we were treated. read more