Claytivity Pottery Studio - Los Angeles, California

Lena Garbutt

I took a class and it was great but the turn around on the kiln is horrible. Like, glacial. I ran out of time to get a couple of pieces glazed because they took so long to get bisque fired. I thought they would’ve been out and ready after 4 days but no; it takes a full week to see your pieces again. I wouldn’t recommend taking a class here unless you have ample time to stop in and work on your ceramics. If you work full time, maybe reconsider. Oh, and don’t bother trying to call, because no one will pick up the phone, no matter what time of day it is. I was going to try to become a member, but I’d rather go literally anywhere else.

OLLAM STUDIO

Awesome clay studio! If your looking to take classes or become a member or looking for great pottery. Then you are in the right place!

Really talented teacher’s and potters’s in the studio.

They have a great range of classes every months - with different levels.

Every time I visit the studio, I have an great time!

You won’t go wrong coming to this studio! Super cool place and great vibe.

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J T

I’m not a member as I’m just passing thru LA, but I got a tour from Taylor and wow is this place awesome. Beautiful space, looks exceptionally well organized, and if Taylor is an indication, they probably have a great community. They’ve also taken smart precautions for keeping their members healthy and safe. Definitely a place I’d join if I was staying longer

Here We Are

Horrible studio. ZERO management. You can call and email your heart out and get zero response. I took my pots here to get bisqued and it took a week. In what universe does it take a week to bisque? They don’t post when the kiln is emptied on the website (nor when its fired) and because no one EVER answers the phone or calls you back (I am not exaggerating. They NEVER EVER answer the phone or call you back or email you back), you have to drive there only to be disappointed by an empty bisque shelf. We drove from Monrovia SIX TIMES and the kiln was not unloaded. It was a joke when they feebly posted after our fifth visit that the kiln would be emptied, and get this: ‘kiln will be emptied Friday OR Monday’. This place is a joke. If you want your pots fired, if you are serious about keeping a schedule with your work, do not go here. Plus glazing is ridiculously expensive. It’s just another LA scam run by people who do not care a whit about their business or the people they serve. Too many other studios to go to these days. Don’t waste your time, and avoid being frustrated, and choose another studio!

Isabel Murphy

I’ve been part of the Claytivity family for over a year now and it truly saved me during the pandemic! I felt super comfortable because of the implemented covid protocols and loved that I was able to build/ create outside my own space in a supportive community. Owner Cherie and her team are helpful and encouraging, the vibe is fun, and the studio is clean and organized. I’m so happy I found Claytivity and I cannot recommend this studio enough to anyone interested in ceramics!

Aya Kneitner

Very disappointed. the management and communication was awful. I contacted them 4 weeks beforehand, about questions on the membership for a personal project. Cherie, was rude, impolite, and would just put down the phone as if she did not want to bother with taking phone calls. After multiple calls i got a hold of her, but she was just plain rude. Eventually, Cherie asked to send some of my work and i waited for Cherie to give me a response... and i got nothing.

I understand wanting to take precautions so that other artists' hard work wouldn't be destroyed. knowledge of ceramics is clearly a basic necessity in order to be a member. coming from some years in ceramic experience, it makes sense. but being outright rude was out of the line. taylor, on the other hand was responsive to my emails and calls when i asked for an update, but ultimately she had to keep on asking Cherie to get back to me and of course, she did not.

i suggest looking for a different studio with people who have compassion.

American “Doll” Girl

The extremely sweet owner and his human family gave us a warm welcome.

This studio offers endless space to let your creativity run wild and professional equipment in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

kasey murphy

Took beginning 1 class and now I’m obsessed with pottery. It’s so fun and relaxing. Great facility, clean, super friendly staff and community! I Highly recommend!