Clay Cafe Studios

Great way to spend an afternoon with kids! A cozy spot with friendly staff and creative ideas for painting projects. Camp for kids is fun in the summer too. A family favorite!

I took the kids into clay café to do a art project and they loved it! There were lots of pieces to choose from and the staff was very helpful. The kids had a blast and the cups we did turned out wonderful! I’d recommend this place for a children’s activity or even a couple’s date.

I have been there twice in 2014. I’m not sure what all the negative reviews are about. We had a birthday party there for our young kids and about 10 – 12 of their friends. Kids got to pick out a clay object to paint (some animals, some robots, some cars, etc) and then sit at a table and paint with a wide selection of colors and brushes. Kids spend about 30 minutes painting and then the Clay Café takes them and cooks them and they are hardened and glazed (not technically competent to describe the actually process used) and ready to pick up in about a week. Everyone had fun and no hassles or issues with anything. Just be careful not to let your kids drop or break the clay objects, they will cost you money.
I also went back with my 6 year old daughter one day without notice dropped in and decided to paint for the heck of it. I sat down and painted with her too. We spend about 90 minutes there. Nobody tried to rush us out of there. The lady that worked there was nice to us and she even showed us how they treat/​cook the clay after we paint them to create the finished product.
I’d say just be cognizant of the money you will spend. You have to pay for the clay item, plus the studio time. Kids love this place, and if you don’t mind spending a little money you should enjoy watching their creativity blossom here.

I hate to flame a local business, but have to agree with the other reviewers that the staff here is rude and unhelpful. They don’t provide direction, are unfriendly to patrons and act as if you’re inconveniencing them if you dare to ask questions. We’ve been here three times and the rudeness prevails. We won’t be going back.

We had a fun time here. The selection of items was fantastic! So much so that we had trouble choosing what to do. The prices were reasonable but I wish I had read the other Unilocal reviews first so I could’ve gotten the discount.
I like that they have a seperate area for the parties. Still the place is on the small side and the staff can be busy when there is a party going on.
I also loved the option of fused glass. Just beware that the glass takes 2 weeks whereas the pottery takes one week to get back.
When we were there to paint there was a lovely woman working that explained things and was very helpful. The younger staff is nice but I really enjoyed being able to speak to someone with a lot of experience.

When I need to relax and just concentrate on something, I like to come here. Initially, I came here because I had a Groupon. I sat in a corner by myself for several hours meticulously painting a large pasta bowl.
The place is tiny. Yet, it’s always packed with wall-​to-​wall kids. Most parents do watch their offspring and don’t allow them to dart about, annoying others and bumping tables (which is a KILLER if you are hand-​painting a damask or paisley design — yeah, I did that!).
The ladies that work here are young. I think they mean well, but they always seem to be some sort of frustrated. Perhaps there’s too much going on? If you come here, be a dear and clean up your paints. You know where you got them from. Put them back. It’s a huge help.
On the website, you’ll find a very convenient coupon for $ 2 off the studio fee, which is normally $ 6 (for each person). You can bring it up on your phone and show it to them.
On average, with the coupon, I’d say one could spend around $ 25 here. It’s a nice place to spend a Sunday afternoon, as long as you don’t get easily irritated by kids.

I have had a horrible experience with these people. They were impatient with every step of process continually asking us when we were ready to move on from selecting a piece to paint, to choosing paints, to checking out. While we were there painting it was busy and I did not enjoy listening to them be short with customers on the phone.
I asked that something I painted be available for pick up on a specific day and the woman told me it wouldn’t be a problem when I paid. Every time I have called to check about it they have been rude and have interrupted me when I’ve tried to give them details about which piece was mine. They’ve told me how busy they are and how they can’t have it ready on time. As a customer I don’t care that they’re busy. I care about having them follow through on what they’ve promised. They never should have said it could be ready in the seven days that they promised.
I can’t understand how they can offer classes for children. There isn’t a single person in that place that is patient or kind enough to work with kids.
I will NEVER go here again and I will NEVER recommend it to anyone.

Don’t expect to receive your clay pieces when promised. If you need your piece for a specific date just forget it AND their attitude is «oh well, nothing we can do!» When I took my four kids to paint for their first time, no one showed us where to pick out the items to paint, no one gave us any instructions. Even when we told the shop workers we were new to the studio, they didn’t bother to walk us through the process from painting to adding items on to our works of art etc. I wouldn’t recommend this particular Clay Café to ANYONE. There are many more such studios around that are far better, more friendly, less attitude and certainly more attuned to customer service! Don’t waste your money…

Had a living social voucher for this place. I went on a sunday right before a kiddie bday party. I had a good time, it was a chill atmosphere and they had a ton of stuff to choose to paint.
If you plan on going def call ahead to see if they have any kiddie parties going on. You prob won’t want to deal with sharing the restrooms or knocking one of the kiddies over.
I’ll prob go back again, my martini glass was super cute and i had a good time.

I had a wonderful afternoon here painting with my family. They had a nice selection of items and paints to choose from. If at all possible, try to avoid coming when there is party of kids. Because it is small space their noise can be a bit overwhelming.
The studio fee (which includes paint and supplies) is only $ 6 a person. The pieces we painted ranged from $ 10-​$ 15 each. Just a note, you can’t bring your own pottery to paint and glaze.
It takes a week and a day for your items to be fired and then you come and pick them up at your convenience.

I really liked this place! I wanted to give a unique gift and one of my friends who happens to be a kindergarten teacher recommed I have my kids make a gift, so this place seemed fitting.
My experience was very different than Alvin B. who gave this place a 1 star. We walked in about 30 minutes before closing time. The gentleman reminded us that they were going to close in 30 minutes, however, he let us take our time and we left about 30 minutes after closing.
He helped me pick the project gave us ideas as to what to do, and even helped with taking my kids foot/​hand prints. He was also very encouraging towards my kids as well as patient. My 2 girls made a valentines gift for their father as well as their grandparent.
When it was time to pay, the same gentleman complimented on how I let my kids decorate their pottery which ever way they wanted. Apparently, parents try and control how their children express their creativity. He mentioned that the pottery wouldn’t be available for another 6 days. I explained to him how I need the pottery ready in 3 days, he said that that would be difficult, but he’ll see what he could do.
And to my surprise when I called Clay Café 3 days later, the pottery was Ready, just how I requested! I went to pick up the finished product & the same individual was there and even remembered my kids and asked how they were.
I’m definately a fan of this place especially since the employee took such time w/​my kids and was very considerate.

The boy and I brought our 10-​year-​old niece here the day after Thanksgiving. It’s a small shop, but we arrived right around opening time so getting a seat wasn’t a problem. It’s a pretty simple process and the staff explain it all. Pick a piece of pottery, pick your paint colors and get going.
Once you’re done, you paint your initials somewhere on your piece, pay and leave it to be glazed and fired. You can pick it up in a week.
It’s $ 6 per person to cover the cost of paint and supplies along with the firing process. The cost of the pottery depends on which type of piece you choose. They have plates, bowls, mugs, banks, boxes and figurines. They also had ornaments, but I’m guessing that’s seasonal.
We had a fun time and my niece is thinking she’d like to do a birthday party here.

Cheapest «paint your own pottery» place I’ve found + they always have a monthly discount coupon on their website. Well, they did when I went a few years ago. It’s really a lot of fun, even if you’re not a kid, because you can just sit there for hours and be as creative as you want. They have all the tools you need — stamps, brushes, stencils, those spinny stand things to rotate your pottery as you’re painting it.
Just keep in mind, you don’t make your pottery here, you paint pottery which has already been made. They have a pretty decent selection of things to paint, little figures, tiles, picture frames, plates and bowls. If you don’t feel like painting, you can also make mosaics too. After you’re finished, initial your pottery and come back in a week for it.
I wish I were 6 again — they do birthday parties here too! I wonder if they’d let a 20-​something-​year-​old have a birthday party here…

This place is like Color Me Mine. I liked it.
A good amount of selections to choose from, such as a cute monkey mug, toothbrush holders, plates, etc… the usual. You get your paints and get to work. Actually, I’ve been to places like these where you only get a certain number of paint colors to work with. This place gave you an unlimited amount, which really impressed me. It let you have so much freedom, and that’s the way you let people play!
So while I was painting away with my one and only, only sappy songs come on the radio. I don’t know what station the owner/​worker was playing, but it sure set the mood. All we needed was to dim the lights and put some candles up. No, but then we wouldn’t be able to concentrate on painting the minute details of our fine masterpieces.
Anyhows, the final products were ready after some glazing and brushing up in just a few days. It’s chill, efficient, and so personalized, which is what people are all about. We all want to know we’ve made some type of contribution to society, even if it’s just for ourselves or the little circle we live in. Go check this place out and let your inner child out.

Just like Color Me Mine except slightly smaller, with slightly more limited selection, and you can do mosaics. Definitely get the first-​time studio fee coupon, and inventory changes ever so often so there could be something new for you.

Great l’il paint your own pottery type place where you can let out your inner artist. So how it works is you pay for the studio time $ 6 (you can get a $ 2 off coupon at
) and then you pay for the cost of your pieces. You paint your piece, pay for it and then pick it up in a week.
Standard selection of items of dishes, cups, bowls, statues, etc. You can aslo choose to do a glass mosaic instead. Make sure have about 2 hours to spare cuz it’ll take you that long just to choose a piece and then paint!