Terra Incognito

My friends and I bought a Groupon for a 90 minute intro to wheel class at Terra Incognito and it was so fun. I’m an artsy kind of girl and have done many other kinds of classes but have never done anything with clay. This was a great class for beginners. It was a little harder than I expected but would definitely do it again. I would consider taking classes here but my schedule is too full at the moment. The woman who taught the class was excellent. Her name escapes me at the moment but she was wonderful. Very patient and understanding. I’m not quite sure what the class would cost without the Groupon but if you see a Groupon for it consider it. Lots of fun!

Went to this class with a groupon, not knowing what to expect. The teacher, Illene was very helpful, positive and encouraging. We had a great time, just wish the class could have been a little longer.

My boyfriend bought us a groupon for this class. We arrived early and we had an hour to kill so we admired the artwork in the room. There are some really good sculptures there. I was amazed.
When class started, we had four couples attend. Ben was our teacher and he told us exactly how to mold the clay. He was very articulate, enthusiastic, and helpful. I made this really awesome tall cup, but then I got too ambitious. I wanted a vase. I went to pinch the clay and then ruined it.
The wheel part was almost over and I had nothing now. So Ben made me a quick cup. It was pretty and I appreciated it because now I had something to paint.
We had four color choices and then we left our art there to be fired up. We had one month to pick up our art before it would be tossed. It was a really fun and calming time. I really want to go back.

Went on a groupon this evening and had a good time. The instructor was great and very patient with the group. We did the wheel throwing class and the introduction was kind of long and slow and I forgot everything he said by the time I got around to my clay, but once we started, it went well. Be prepared to get dirty! It’s not something I would return to do, but very glad I tried it!

Went this past Sunday to fulfill a groupon for a Lace Plate Class.
Had a lot of fun! The place is awesome, the instructor was friendly and very clear with her direction. The music created a nice relaxed vibe and the class was filled with a nice group of women.
Looking forward to picking up our final product and going back for another class!+

Last weekend I went with two friends for their Group-​on Beginner’s Pottery Class. I was impressed with how well they explained the process and then gave us excellent support as we got to try our hand at making 3 pottery pieces. I left with a new understanding of pottery plus I had a fun time with my friends and created something that I will be proud to display at home!
Note: we got 3 attempts on the pottery wheel and could select our best piece to keep. If multiple pieces came out well, we could keep extra pieces for $ 10 each — very fair!

Had a groupon for a 90 min intro to wheel throwing class. I’ve never taken a pottery class in my life so when I saw this deal offered, I bought it right away.
This particular deal had class offerings on the weekends and we signed up for a Sunday morning session. We arrived a bit early so we looked around at the work that was displayed in the gallery.
Once the class started, we were given a quick intro to the techniques used when throwing. There were 2 instructors and both demonstrated how they throw. They both showed slightly different techniques which was a bit confusing for me since I had no idea what I was doing anyways. After the demonstration, we were set loose!
We were all given 3 portions of clay so we had the opportunity to try throwing 3 different times eventually picking just one design to take home. Now, I really had a hard time… it looks easier than it is. I am also a slight perfectionist with a touch of OCD so the way that the clay was out of control was a bit much for me. Also, it is impossible to come up with a perfect piece the very first time trying. (looking back, I really should have signed up for those art classes in high school!) I had grandiose ideas that I would walk away with an awesome pot for a plant, or a cool vase… yeah, not really. Luckily, one of the instructors helped me out at the end and we (really it was just her) came up with a bowl.
Once you have a product you are happy with, you paint it with the provided paint (blue, yellow, black). They will glaze and fire it for you and you then pick up your finished product 2 weeks later. We are still waiting to pick up our pieces so the verdict isn’t out yet but it was still a cool experience overall.
You will get messy so wear something you don’t really care about. We were told that the clay will come out of clothing though. Aprons are also provided.
Oh, and in case you were wondering, street parking only.

My friend and I really enjoyed the lace plate class that we bought with a Groupon. It was really, really fun and relaxing. The instructor was nice and helpful, and the finished product is lovely! I highly recommend this place and wish they had more workshop type of activities to sign up for.

We also had a Groupon for the lace plate making class, which I bought with my kids in mind. Little did I know they’d be the only kids there! My kids are 6 & 8, (so not exactly fully independent…) but the instructor didn’t bat an eye, said they’d be absolutely fine, and indeed they were. (I’d assumed I might need to oversee or help out, since it was not actually a kids’ art class). Bottom line, Barb was warm, friendly, professional, and put everyone at ease, & the work my kids did is marvelous. They had a great time and would certainly love to go back. Thanks too to the rest of the class for being so friendly!

I bought a groupon for a lace plate class… I loved it. Well organized, clean studio. Instructor was nice, friendly and explained herself well. I look forward to going back!!!

There was a
deal for a wheel throwing class at Terra Incognito and since my sister and I had been discussing trying new things I figured I’d use this as her birthday gift. It doesn’t hurt that this place is right around the corner from where we live either.
When you walk in they have several artists works displayed. We did take some time to browse and I found quite a few things I wanted to take home, but I resisted the urge as I am now in a much smaller living space.
The studio space in the back is quite nicely sized. We did find out they don’t keep it air conditioned (I’m sure there’s a reason for that) but they did have the fans going so it wasn’t too bad.
We were greeted by Ben and a very friendly woman but for some reason i cannot recall her name (bad me). We took up our spots in front our wheels and Ben went on to keep us very very entertained. Honestly, he made the night. Not only was he really informative, but he’s wonderfully funny and silly.
She and I are considering signing up for more classes just because it was so much fun.

Took the «Lace Plate Making Class» here off a Groupon (or was it LivingSocial?) deal with my mom. The instructor was really nice and full of energy even though the classroom was overbooked. It was a fun mix of little girls, couples and women and everyone got along very well. The instructor was positive and helpful during the class. I appreciated that she had music playing that kept spirits up as well. Would definitely recommend this place and would consider coming back for a different class. Thanks!

I took a class here with a friend that we purchased on Living Social. The instructor made it all seem very easy and broke down the project into achievable steps. My friend and I had a great time and ended up with a lovely memento of our time together. It was a perfect girls afternoon, but would also be a great parent-​child activity.

At the moment I am taking wheel throwing classes, and I have to say I like them a lot. Mary is a great teacher and love the fact I can «try» to make anything that comes to mind.

I purchased a living social coupon recently and had the pleasure of making my own plate with a friend. We are still waiting for the final product but overall the experience was great. The host was so nice she kept us entertained through the instructions and assisted with our final product. Although we need to go back in 2 weeks to pick up the final glazed plate I think it was a fun time and wish the studio offered the class regularly. The only problem with going back is that they only have package classes. I can’t afford to make that commitment but think it was a great Sunday afternoon. The gallery was nice and the art is actually priced by the artists so nothing seemed affordable but a great gander. I hope they have classes again some day!

Excellent facilities. Knowledgable instructors. Beautiful gallery.

I started taking wheel-​throwing classes here about six months ago and really enjoy it. The studio is light and airy and the teachers are excellent. The adult classes are multi-​level, and it helped as a beginner to be able to watch more experienced potters. My daughters have also both taken classes here and had fun.

Sooo… every few years I decide to take a pottery class. The past few times I have done so, I have taken one here. I always take the beginner’s class cuz really, who am I fooling? My vases are mostly lopsided and bent — I just say that I made them that way on purpose. The price for a class, I believe, is $ 160, but that does include the clay. You get open studio time with your class as well, which is good for the crappy vase makers like me. And hey, I made an ashtray. That’s pretty good, right?