Went to this place before dinner to kill some time. We painted ceramics and had a great time. I…read morewasn't sure how well they were going to come out, but they came out awesome. The staff was friendly and showed us the lay of the land. They even host classes.

Love this little gem! I've been a few times and each time I go I discover something new! It's a…read morecreatives dream spot to get lost and vibe! My friend and I made mosaics and then another friend and I painted some already crafted ceramics. Two completely different experiences and both equally enjoyable! The staff are friendly and always available to answer any questions.

We definitely recommend coming to Ford City Potters for a creative, fun experience. Gisele Bick…read moreand Lisa Gabriele are awesome instructors. We have not done pottery since we were teens and in 2 hours, we created some amazing pieces . They were helpful, organized, friendly, and the work space was great. We cannot wait to come back and play again. Thank you so much for opening this wonderful place .

From the owner: Pottery is self-expression. Whether you're molding a mug, sculpting a vase, or crafting decorative…read morepieces, working with clay is the easiest, most satisfying way to bring your visions to life. The tactile nature of working with clay is deeply meditative, creating a deeper connection to your creative side. Stress Relief and Mindfulness: Pottery is more than just an art form; it's a therapeutic practice. It's true! It's science! The process of shaping, smoothing, and perfecting clay has proven to be incredibly calming. Working with clay might not burn the same amount of calories as yoga, but you can enter a state of mindfulness, reducing stress and tension from your busy life. Social Connection: It's hard to make new friends when you're older. But joining a pottery class is a fantastic way to meet new people and build a sense of community. We see it every day, people making new friends while making something with their hands. sharing tips, techniques, and stories with fellow potters. It's the sweetest thing.

Such a fun day! We picked out some bowls to paint and had a great time. We were able to go pick…read morethem up a week later and they turned out so fun. Will definitely go back and paint more

First timer! It was so fun to get creative and paint my own fruit bowl and cookie jar. Went and…read morepicked it up the next week after they fired it and it turned out sooooo cute! Can't wait to go back

I would prefer to give them a 3.5 but since that is not an option I'm going to settle on 4. They…read morewere very accommodating to a last minute reservation for 7 of us. Yet, what was really frustrating was that during the instructions in the beginning, since none of us had been to THIS specific pottery location, there was no mention of a studio fee if we stayed over our reservation time. I have been to multiple pottery painting places (mostly in IN) and this is the first that I was charged for every extra 30 minutes of studio time. (I think it was 30 min) My daughter and I were the last of the party to finish. So, all the other girls had left. The studio was not full at all either. We ended up staying I think an hour or hour and a half past the time everyone else left. Never once was this studio fee mentioned. If I had known I would have left her piece as it was or had her get something smaller in the beginning. Knowing ahead of time would have made me less irritated. I definitely will not be going back specifically because of this studio fee not being mentioned and them having one. Pottery painting is a treat for me personally as it and knowing I'm on a time crunch really ruins the enjoyment of it. The staff were nice enough, and they had a good selection of pieces to choose from as well.

We visited here for the first time and had a wonderful experience. We booked online the night…read morebefore and when we walked in, Hailey greeted us and was very friendly and helpful. My boys, 7 and 9, enjoyed picking out their pieces and painting them. It was a great experience, and we will be back!

We made a reservation for 10 and came in to paint. We had plenty of space to spread out and there…read morewere plenty of paint options. The employees did a good job helping us. It's nice that the paints were self serve. Special upgrades are available for an extra charge. There was plenty of parking in the parking structure behind the building. Our pieces were available right on schedule. They have an amazing glaze on them too. Definitely a fun party as a girls day out!!! Please Add more deep purple color options. A little disappointed that they didn't have any lighted Christmas trees.

I come here all the time and love it. It's such a nice and relaxing outing. The staff is very kind…read more If something has ever gone wrong with my pieces, they give a generous credit. My only complaint is that the pieces take a week to be fired, glazed, and ready for pickup, but I know that's not necessarily in their control. I often come here alone, pop some headphones on, and paint for hours. The staff are willing to answer any questions I have, and leave me be otherwise. Highly recommend

I booked a class for a friend on a Saturday afternoon. We…read morearrived early, checked in and sat at the tables waiting for the class to start. The building is huge and they had tons of classes and items to paint separately. There were quite a few people signed up for the class and they had a few teachers helping out. We were given an overview and an example of what we needed to do and we were off. The class included one of our creations to be glazed and colored. It was such a fun class and the 2.5 hours went very quick! Awesome thing to do and super fun!

Took a try it class here and I loved it! I made a very ugly and lump little bowl and then a less…read moreugly and lumpy bowel. All of the staff was friendly and my instructor was helpful. There were several members there and they were just as friendly and welcoming. When I move here permanently in the fall I plan to take more classes. Don't be intimidated - this is the place if you have always wanted to give this hobby a try.

I've been taking handbuilding pottery classes at another space in town but I wanted to try out…read morewheel throwing before committing to a full semester. My hand/eye coordination is not great (which is why I tend to gravitate towards sculpture and more controlled building) but wheel throwing is such an amazing artform I wanted to give it a shot, but I knew if I didn't enjoy it right off the bat that I didn't want to be stuck for weeks doing it. Luckily, Yourist offers a "try it out" wheel throwing session once a month and I was able to sign up for the May session along with my husband, cousin, and aunt. It was so fun to do this experience together with my family and I surprisingly took to the wheel pretty easily. During this session you're given a tutorial on the equipment then a demo with explanation of how to throw your own bowl, including posture, hand positioning, and tips for success. Then you're given three balls of wedged clay and are let loose to practice on your own as they instructors work the room to help you if you're struggling and cheer you on if you're doing well. You're then welcome to keep any three of the bowls you make and they'll fire and glaze them (based on your choice of glaze for each piece) for you for pick up a month later. First piece is $10 with every additional piece $5. I'm proud to say that I made 2 very nice bowls and one bowl that turned into more of a sake cup after I got too ambitious and the top of my bowl collapsed. But they all looked nice in their own way so I decided to keep all three. The glazes they have are really lovely, too, and make any piece, no matter how wonky (like my sad sake cup) look beautiful. I also found I loved the experience so much that for my next class I signed up for a hybrid wheel throwing and handbuilding class so I could get better at both. I also really enjoyed my time at this studio and have bookmarked several classes I'd like to take there in the future, including day workshops focused on specific topics. Once I feel confident enough in my foundational education I hope to also join the community workspace where, for a monthly fee, you have access to their studio to work independently. It's such a welcoming environment, I highly recommend checking it out!

This is a cool little studio. I was actually just stopping in at the convenience store that's in…read morethe same little strip mall and thought I'd stop in to see what Yourist was about. They have a tiny one-room gallery, but it's full of nifty pottery. Some of the items are mostly decorative, but the display also included useful items, like an olive oil/garlic plate, a soap holder, mugs and so on. There were many items for sale under $20 and even several under $10, and this would be a good place to pick up unique gift items for the artsy friend on your Christmas list. The other half of the Yourist building is a studio/art school. They offer classes for beginners and more advanced students, ranging from a beginner's class in throwing pottery on the wheel to a class in learning to glaze and paint the pottery you've already created. In addition to several classes for adults, they offer after-school kids clay classes as well, at pretty reasonable rates.

I took a glass fusion class from here through Clinton Township Recreation. Great class. Staff are…read moreall very helpful. I really enjoyed it. I will be going back to create something else soon. They have a wide variety of crafting options like wooden signs, wood "sun" catchers, canvas and ceramics. Go check this place out. You will not be disappointed.

From the owner: Step into a haven of creativity! We offer a curated selection of materials and have friendly…read moreinstructors to help guide you on your creative journey. We offer ceramics, canvas, wood pieces during regular business hours. Walk-ins are encouraged! We have workshops on Tuesday (registration required). Check our website for the upcoming workshop.