A fun fabulous place to learn ceramics. Even after going to the studio for years, I always learn…read moresomething new. John and Judy are insightful and patient teachers who know and are passionate about their craft. I always feel welcome to explore new projects while being supported in the process. I feel that all students are given the opportunity to both relax and learn.

I discovered this family run studio conveniently located in Montrose last July and I'm so pleased…read morethat I did. I started out in the beginner class with no previous experience and quickly learned the basics. The beginner class is a reasonable $170 for a 5 week session and you can count on coming home with 6+ pieces. Your final class will be a potluck, work reveal and Raku firing. John and Judy allowed me to take the beginner class for a few sessions until I was confident enough to move forward to the intermediate. I'm currently taking 3 month intermediate sessions with the option of extra studio time on Saturdays for $5. I love to come to class and unwind on Monday nights after a long day; playing with clay is really a form of therapy. The owners are there to assist you hands-on and help you achieve the best result (as are some of your classmates that have been students here for many years). John and Judy often have a different approach to their craft, which is beneficial in that you're exposed to more than one perspective and technique. The best advice that I can give is to eliminate your expectations. Almost every piece you make will look different than you envisioned, but you'll learn to love the unpredictability.

I love coming here to take their handbuilding workshops. There are very few ceramic studios that…read moreoffer this option, so whenever I'm available and see a design I'm a fan of, I come in. The instructors are very nice and helpful. You get an intro and two hours to complete & glaze your piece. They fire your pieces for you, and I've never been disappointed with the outcome. They've recently started doing handbuilding 6-week series that I wish I could be apart of, but unfortunately as of now it's on Sundays in the middle of the day, and I frequently work weekends during that time. If they offered a weekday handbuilding series, I would be all over that like white on rice.

Absolutely LOVED this! I was gifted a private class for my birthday and truly had such a fun time…read more Angie was such a great instructor, very informative & so personable. We reallllly enjoyed it. We are going back for the glazing session & can't wait! Highly recommend if you're interested and want to try pottery!

True You Creativity is a gem in Houston. If you want to explore your creativity , connect deeply…read morewith your true self or just have fun, I highly recommend that you try a class there. So far I participated in a series of Intuitive Painting and a Vision Board class. Both were fun, inspiring, interesting and meaningful.

"Taking an Art Class" was a recurring and unrealized New Year's Resolution for me until this year…read morewhen I signed up for a weekend intuitive painting class. The intuitive painting class is not about cookie cutter techniques, nor perfect art composition - it truly is about allowing your own creativity to surface. When I arrived I was taken by the wonderful atmosphere in Cherie's studio. Everywhere you turned there was something else that was interesting and fun to look at. Cherie herself made everyone feel comfortable and welcome. I was amazed at how quickly the weekend passed and how re-charged I felt at the end. I look forward to signing up for more of Cherie's classes through out the year.

Went to McCheeks for Clay and Cabernet and really enjoyed it. Here is why:…read more 1. A very cute, grumpy, talkative, one-eyed kitty. 2. Drinking with friends! 3. A laid-back comfortable environment. 4. Carole's tips on how to make all sorts of things. 5. Lots of supplies to get creative with. 6. The freedom to make whatever I wanted. 7. Help when I needed it. 8. A really cool result even though I do not consider myself good at this sort of thing. 9. It was affordable. I haven't picked up my finished pieces yet, but I think they are going to turn out great! Carole fires/glazes them and you pick them up later. I recommend the workshop. You can even shop while you are there. Carole had so really cool stuff to buy. Bring a few friends. You will have fun!

I've known Sean and Carole for a while now, before they opened this space. I'm glad I finally made…read moreit, for a craft my 3-year old could do (heavily assisted by momma). Carole demo'ed the whole thing, and was ready to assist at any time. She also had a bunch of materials where we could go hog-wild on the clay craft. She was prompt with correspondence on when to pick up, etc. And the space itself and bathroom is clean and not hard to find-- a touch eclectic and still clean and efficient, very much like Carole! I hope this is the first of many outings here. We plan on coming back, maybe even making it an annual tradition! Thank you, McCheeks!

Love this entire concept! Came in from austin for a 40th birthday party hosted here. The team was…read moreamazing! Our Chandler Tina is an expert and helped us so much. Great for groups! We enjoyed food, drinks, and candle making! Can't recommend enough! Looking forward to trying out soap making next.

What a fun time! We selected the "Weekday Afternoon DIY Fragrance Design". You can select candle or…read moreperfume making. My daughter & I chose the make your personal perfume scent. She & I were the only people in attendance on a weekday afternoon. Before you start, you select which size (ounces) perfume you want to make; 10ml is the default but you can upgrade to a larger size & pay an up-charge. Each person makes their own scent choosing 1-3 scents for each category of base, middle, & top. We had 24 different scents to smell and choose from. The Love & Make employee provides composition guidelines & suggestions on scent quantities. After you make all your scent selections, the worker does the final "math" to tell you quantities of each scent. You measure out each scent & finally mix them all together to create your final scent. I'll admit, the worker was not very enthusiastic while helping us. Yes we were the only participants that day but it would have been nice if she had a little bit of "perkiness" while working with us. Nonetheless, the two of us enjoyed each other's company & enjoyed the unique experience. I would definitely return & bring a few more people to have a group experience. I highly recommend the experience! The overall experience was a 5. However, I will rate it 4 because customer interaction for this type of experience is important. Things to Note: - Weekday afternoon sessions are only 45 minutes, $40 vs weekday evenings & weekend sessions are 90 minutes, $75. - Weekday 45 minute sessions have less scents to choose from BUT 24 is still a good amount. - The class is BYOB! - Parking lot across the street is a "pay-by-phone/app".

This is the primary reason I wanted to review this today…read more It's the law, I have to review this. It is a gallery and it has wine tasting and painting and whatnot, it's cute and definitely great for hipsters. Obviously some of the people have had bad experiences, but it seems like a nice concept if you're into this kind of thing.

Visit here with a friend for a poetry night. My first time viewing a poetry show. This show was…read moreAMAZING with amazing poems!!!! Omg I look forward to tomorrow show at sugars

I love it here. If you're in the Houston metro area, anywhere near Stafford, I highly recommend…read morethis studio. Amy and Dani are the kindest instructors I've ever met. Oak knoll equips you with the skills and tools to be a great potter. There are a variety of classes and times to suit your needs. There are classes geared toward beginners, intermediate and advanced students -- membership comes with extra studio time. You can't be the pricing for everything that's included! There's ample space, glazes, wheels, kilns. Whether you're new to the wheel or an experienced hand builder, you'll love it here. They hold monthly events where you can do special firing, such as raku & they offer one time wheel. I have worked with Clay for over 15 years, and I recently came back to it through Oak knoll. In dealing with a dexterity issue, Dani, my instructor, and Amy created tools to assist me with learning and mastering the wheel. I've taken a short break as my dexterity issues have persisted, but I'll never forget their kindness and accommodations. Also, everyone I've met through classes has been extremely nice. It's a wonderful environment.

I always look forward to Thursday bc that's pottery night! I think of this more as self care rather…read morethan a hobby. It's great place to just focus on what's in front of you and just work away he week's frustration. With such great people in my Thursday group, it's basically group therapy! Oh, and you can make a bowl too. Sweet deal, amirite?

It was a cool experience. The host and staff were super nice. I had hoped for more scent options…read moresimilar to the candle making process I've experienced other places. Here you were limited to choosing from 4 scent bases already pre-mixed, and you could choose how you'd like to mix those to create "another " scent if you will. 2 out of the 4 were very sweet smelling for most of the guests there, and for my husband this was very limiting. The overall process is pretty quick; you're done before you know it and were late! The flexibility they offer is super convenient. You can bring lite refreshments and they play music choices by request. I also appreciate the instructions they provide for parking and location as that made it super easy to find them. Overall a cute spot for a nice hangout and to do something different. I'd go back to try the soap making class.

I made perfume here & the options are endless, accompanied by a great experience. The owner…read moreamazingly blended her professional, studied career with her chemist passion. She educated you then gives you the tools to "bloom." (you like how i did that) This would be great for a party, team building, or time with mom--that's what I did. Oh, and fellas, you can mix it up here as well: perfume, cologne, & candles!