The Pottery Place

Similar to my first review on Wedge, The Pottery Place took place during the same weekend as a bonding event with my sorority sisters. I am happy to say that it was one of the best creative experiences that I have had and it is a hidden gem in the CU area. I know for sure that will be returning in the future!
Check-​In: Two days before our scheduled appointment, my roommate and I paid our first visit to the studio. It was only thirty minutes until they closed and yet when we walked in an employee instantly greeted us with a warm welcome. After explaining that we were coming in to take care of a deposit for our party, he quickly gave us a run through of how the day would go. We were able to preview the elephants that were ordered for us and were given the chance to browse all other figurines. He was even happy enough to answer all (literally ALL) of our questions to ensure the day of would run smoothly. He was quite informative in the procedures from when we would arrive to the pick up of the items. He was definitely a super informative employee that set a great tone for the company.
Day Of: The day of our painting appointment, the studio was packed with families and friends. We were instantly escorted to our room full of three long tables and three smaller ones with multiple chairs surrounding each one. At each spot, there was an elephant in place and small pallets to hold our paint. An employee came in to give us brief instructions about the different types of paints, locations of supplies and the process of payment (which takes place at the end of the session). There was a wide range of variety in brushes and paints. During the entire session, there was background music that was soothing and the employees were attentive to any needs. We stayed for about an hour and a half with wrapping up by paying $ 12 at the counter.
Pick Up: After a few days, I went to pick up the bulk of the elephants; however, there was a bit of a miscommunication. The night before the pick-​up, the order did not dry properly and to ensure the best results, they kept them for an extra day. After the initial pick up, I did not return until after Fall break. Each elephant was labeled with a name, wrapped in paper and placed in individual, small brown bags.
Overall, I am excited to return back because of their superb service, soothing environment and wide range of options. Would recommend it to anyone in the CU area to at least experience once.

Loved it! Four tall shelves of pottery to choose from… everything from knick knacks to plates and cups… all ready to paint.
This was my first time here, so the staff took the time to explain «the ropes». We were encouraged to look at other pieces waiting to be «fired» and pictures on the walls. All staff were friendly and more than happy to answer questions, even silly ones :)
I made a all in one teapot and cup, my friend made an adorable ornament, while the mother/​daughter next to us made a mushroom and chip/​dip platter. Everyone had a creative spark which made the pieces special.
The paint & glaze used makes all pieces food grade. There is a studio fee which includes table space, paint, brushes, stencils, stamps, and firing.
From my understanding, theme pieces rotate out per season and holiday. I am looking forward to seeing more Christmas pieces in the next couple of weeks.

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!! From start to finish they were excellent to work with. I needed a place to have my sisters Bachelorette party, and every place we called to do something crafty didn’t give us great customer service. But when I called The Pottery Place they were nothing less than phenomenal. The party was perfect! They gave us a step by step on what to do, answered any of our questions and made my sis, the Bride, feel like a million bucks! Honestly they went above and beyond in every way. Best Party EVER!

The staff were very helpful. We painted pottery which took about 2 hours. It was a lot of fun and we received our pottery with in 3 days.

Whether you want to create your own gifts, are looking for a unique party idea, or just enjoy painting pottery, The Pottery Place is a relaxing, inspiring space to gather and create!
Great for Birthday Parties as well…
Hours:
Monday closed
Tuesday & Wednesday 10a-​6p
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10a-​9p
Sunday 12−5p