POT Gardens — Attraction in Los Angeles

Let me first say that I had a great time creating with my friend. It was pretty therapeutic and relaxing. Good music playing and an overall good experience. The instructor seemed rushed and VERY ANNOYED with me because I was asking questions. Well she was talking and moving very fast as if we’d done this a hundred times like herself. Although I didn’t really mind she made us clean everything all the way down to the tools and tables which is why they stop your creative time 30 minutes short of the session. I think she either didn’t want to be there that day or was just in a bad mood. Overall I’d go back but probably to a different location. Looking forward to seeing my creation tho.

Just wanted to add there’s non metered street parking which was...

This place is so important to me. Having a ceramic studio that has a demographic consisting predominantly of people of color really makes me feel safe and welcome. You really don't know how rare that is. I was a complete noob when I started, but the instructor and everyone else taking the class with me immediately put me at ease. I'm half way through wheel throwing and I'm already considering a membership. They take all the covid precautions needed to make the space feel safe both for my health and because I'm taking class with folx from my community. I will always try to put my money in the hands of black and brown businesses, but this spot really has become my favorite happy place...

​There are a ton of pottery studios all over LA, but POT is special. I'd been interested in ceramics for a long time but was too intimidated to get started. Gaining access to a pre-established space with unknown people to try something new is not the easiest. However, the fact that POT's tagline is that they are a pottery studio for and by people of color, got me through their doors. The studio space is warm and welcoming, and the staff and member artists make it a safe place for EVERYONE. It's this critical community environment that got me over the hurdle of access, held a space open for me to create, and allowed me to make ceramics a...