We were at the TMA area for lunch and we're doing a walkabout in the area and saw your small gallery open!!! So we went in and after a few moments an older man came in from the studio, not very polite about it but matter of fact, like why we were there, interrupting his day or something. Not a friendly welcome to your mini gallery, so we left!!! The older white guy really needs to fix his attitude when potential buyers are looking at the art for sale!!! Well now think twice about returning!!! read more

Do not go here. I attended what was advertised as an "Introduction to Clay" class for beginners -- specifically for people who have never touched clay. I brought my stepdaughter, and we were both really excited for a supportive, welcoming learning experience. Instead, we walked into something completely different. Nan, the instructor, seemed unaware of why new people had been showing up for the past two years. No actual class took place. She briefly walked us around the studio, gave a quick 10-minute demo, and then left us entirely on our own. When we tried to ask questions, she was passive-aggressive, dismissive, and made us feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. It was clear the environment was geared toward experienced potters, not beginners. The class was supposed to run from 10am to 1pm, but there was no structured instruction at all. Everyone else in the room knew exactly what they were doing, while we were left confused and ignored. For $90 USD, this was incredibly disappointing. My stepdaughter and I had been looking forward to learning -- instead, we felt talked down to, unsupported, and eager to leave. If you're a beginner or hoping for an actual class, I strongly recommend going elsewhere. read more

There is a lot of weirdness in this place. I used the open studio here about a year ago, and literally no one spoke to me when I came in. When I needed to know how things worked, I had to ask around. The guy working there had a hard time paying attention to me and didn't seem to want to talk to me. Pretty rude. Meanwhile, there is this tense undercurrent, that you can hear in whispers and people talking about how the women are treated by the management. I was told about a few different instances by people just in there throwing pots that seemed like they were really denigrating to women. Then one time the "manager" (I don't know if he was, but that's what someone told me) started yelling at someone. I don't know why anyone stays there, but I wasn't going to, especially after they were rude to me repeatedly. I found Tucson Parks and Rec to feel like a lot more of a peaceful place. read more

Amazing place. Located at the Tucson Museum of Art across the parking lot is 100 year old house full of creative people taking vaious classes or working independently and fine small gallery. Teachers know their craft and students come at all levels. Talk to the helpful monitors overseeing shifts. inworked independentlybwith George sculting paper white clay. Loved the experience. read more

Romero House Potters - George's creatity! - Art Classes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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George is an excellent hands-on teacher who offers his students support every step of the way in his paper clay hand building class! He's motivated to inspire creativity in novice potters and helps people bring their visions to life. I will definitely be going back to continue building my sculpting skillset! read more

I am taking a class with George at Romero House. His work is crazy awesome & so is he! read more

Romero House Potters - George Penaloza & me. - Art Classes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Friendly welcoming as a first time visitor. Didn't want to disturb the pottery class, so didn't view the inside. Just a peek.

A great place to create! Nice facility. George is a great teacher-I learned a lot from him. He's very patient and willing to share his skills. read more

Ok studio for beginners but they have too many classes and too many students. The teachers compete for students, apparently because they get paid by the number of students who sign up for their class. You get one class then you can work for a week independently but it's hard to find a time because the teachers of scheduled classes don't want you to take space during their class. The monitors are generally very nice and helpful. Some teachers get territorial because they are there all the time and treat the space as their own private studio. Studio manager is disrespectful to older students and is on a power trip. There are several good high fire kilns and good selection of glazes. The studio is in a great location, downtown Tucson, next to the Museum of Art. Romero House would better if they offered month long classes that met three times a week with the option of independent study for serious students. One three hour class only gives you a very superficial understanding of the ceramic process! read more

Friendly and helpful instructors and studio monitors who go out of their way to make one feel welcome and successful. My husband and I signed up for a class and were able to access the studio for 1 week -basically 12 hours a day. We did need to work around the class schedule, but that was no problem. Once the 3 hour class was over, we felt confident using the studio and taking care of the equipment and facility as instructed. A few glitches prevented us from finishing our work: the studio was closed for the annual pottery sale which cut the firing times and open studio time; so we are taking home unfired and unglazed pots. A bit disappointing but oh well. We learned a great deal, met interesting and kind people, and had fun. I highly recommend DC who was always willing to answer questions and demonstrate; and George and all the monitors were extremely patient and helpful. Thank you to all the great artists at Romero House Potters! read more

I took two wonderfully instructive classes at Romero House. Starting with Nan, she oriented me to the workings of the place and set me off on the right track to realizing a project I had in mind. I am a beginner, and Nan gave me the confidence to keep trying. Then I took a class with George whose diligence and vision kept me on my toes. He instructed me on how to keep my, perhaps, overly ambitious project from failing, showing me not only how to make repairs, but to see the progress I was making. George has been an inspiration. One further note, the atmosphere of Romero House is great; it is a convivial and affable place to create. read more

I just finished a few classes at Romero House and had a great time. This was my first experience with paper clay and glazing. My instructor, George Penalota, helped me through the whole process from start to finish and I brought home some nice pieces. George is the go-to person for paper clay, he has lots of his pieces on display and I was able to incorporate some of his hand building techniques. Paper clay is easy to work with and repairable. George showed us how to fix broken pieces and gave us a special recipe for the repair. The atmosphere is laid back and being around other artists is very inspiring. I feel like I can return at any time and be welcomed back to take up where I left off. read more

First visit. People here are genuinely nice. Teachers have many years of experience and they're not stuck up on sharing their experiences and knowledge unlike the other studios around town. If you're not a "click " to their group then you don't learn much from them. It's like attitudes really matters ... here, artists and potters alike are nice read more

This is an exceptional pottery collective with professionals and teachers sharing ideas with a diverse group of students aged from college to the retired. Classes here include hand built, pottery wheel, and paper clay - sculpture. If you're looking for a artisanal gift, its tough to beat the wide variety of styles and themes available. When you stop in, ask for the 'monitor' to offer a brief overview of the facilities. read more

My wife and I took classes here while we were in town for a month and had an AMAZING time learning new skills. It's important to see progress and success when trying something new. It's what keeps you coming back for more. Ariel and George made sure that happened, they excelled at helping us feel like bosses and leave with really cool projects. Now we've got to figure out how to get our masterpieces home. read more

Had a great lesson with George! All the potters here seem knowledgeable and the studio has a great community. Would definitely recommend to anyone regardless of clay experience! read more