I can't tell you how happy I am to read other awful reviews. This psycho of a woman hates life and hates teaching pottery. She hates people that aren't intimidated by her. If you want to be yelled at and help this crabby woman pay her rent, go for it. It's awful. She told me I would never be able to make a decent pot because "people like me" always come in thinking they'll be so great and we're not. (I'm not sure who hurt her in grade-school but apparently she was taking it out on me) I made a beautiful little pot and it pissed her off. (My mom owned a ceramic studio for 20 years) When I went back the next class to glaze it, she told me she broke it on purpose and kicked us out. We laughed the whole ride home! Pottery Peace??? Pottery UNREST! read more

Potterypeace - My beautiful little pot - Art Schools Near Me - Chestnut Ridge, New York

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The WORST experience by far in any learning environment I have yet to experience... The owner, Wendy, does not have the temperament to teach anything. She advertised group classes and I was the only one there with the exception of another person who was doing her own thing there... I was made to feel uncomfortable during "class" and she talked to me like a child! She spent most of the time with me teaching me how to clean up after mysef !!!! The studio and the teacher is a joke!!!! Highly recommend that you STAY AWAY from this venue!!!! read more

Total disappointment. Totally uneven balance of time, care and attention between my pottery class and the other glaze class and the constantly skipping CDs she kept trying to change out. You need the two hours as you only get about 30 minutes of attention. At this price I should not have to fetch, carry or clean. Even if I had loved the class I am not sure I would have gone back after hearing her lecture to the glaze class. While I know that glaze can be dangerous you should either find healthy alternatives or give the class gloves and masks. Who wants lead and glass particles in their lungs from glaze dust? No me. If you must choose this shop vs others that teach the same I suggest you use the GroupOn. No reason to pay full price for heartbreak. On the way out check out the shelves filled with pieces from customer that never returned to glaze or pick up. I think that says it all better than any review I could ever write. read more

Really disappointed in the professionalism here. I called 3 times and the 3rd time I was told that she us unable to call everyone back. To me, that in not ok when running a business. I canceled and got my groupon money back thank God! I wouldnt want to have to sit thru a class with this lady after she was SO rude to me. I was excited about this too. Oh well, I don't think she will be in business much longer if that is how she treats her customers. read more

LOVE pottery peace! We had come late to the class but Wendy was completely understanding and stayed later for us to finish our pieces - which was so nice! Wendy is such an amazing teacher and really wants everyone in her class to really get the full experience - she explains exactly what you need to do and why you are doing it - We had so much fun! Wendy also sells her art work and pottery which are absolutely beautiful - I definitely recommend going to Pottery Peace - definitely a fun experience! read more

Disappointing experience - the instructor came late and then spent an hour figuring out why there was no water to the building. No mention of any money back or even an apology to us that our time was spent waiting, waiting... I wish I had read the reviews, as others have noted she speaks down to patrons, treating us like children. Also there was no demonstration, just a verbal description of what we should do. That could be because of the water problem (she ran out of time?) but it made it more difficult for the beginners. There was also no second chance which I have never heard of in a pottery class. If you don't like your pot,you should try again. Not here - you are made to sit at your wheel with no access to additional clay. I will not be back - there's a better studio in Midland Park that is bigger and more welcoming. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed this experience!! Wendy was very nice and knowledgeable. I have never done this before and thought it was an excellent first time experience and would definitely do it again. I am pretty creative and artistic and I found it very challenging. Wendy did explain that it is not as easy as many people think. So do not go into it with expectations that what u make is going to come out perfect. I recommend that u go into it with an open mind and that you plan on just making something cool. Doesn't have to b anything specific or perfect just have fun with the whole experience. You will get a bit messy so wear casual jeans and T-shirt type clothes that u won't mind getting dirty. read more

This class was a total waste of my time. I signed up for the 8 sessions but didn't go back after the 3rd. Wendy talked to me and the other students in out class about personal things almost the entire time. Very uncomfortable. I agree with the other review that she fiddled with the skipping CD's. Waste of money and time. read more

First I have to say I have very little experience creating art and I really don't consider art "my thing". But I spent a wonderful couple hours at this art studio and highly recommend the experience. I decided to try sculpting with clay and I was surprised by how enjoyable - its totally immersing. Wendy is an artist and teacher - and she is fabulous at both. With her guidance I found myself "lost" in creating. It turns out sculpting with clay is fluid and it's very forgiving ... it keeps changing as you work with it... to my surprise I really enjoyed bringing my subject to life. Wendy creates a warm and friendly atmosphere to create - I would try this studio even if you're a novice - based on my experience - go! You'll have fun!!! read more