Meet the maker — Local services in Lodi

I’m not one to leave a negative review, especially for a small business but I feel other moms deserve to be warned.

I’ve dealt with months of heartbreak watching my children process the loss of their pottery pieces their first-ever creations on a pottery wheel. I took my son here for his birthday in May, and we were both so excited. Unfortunately, we never received a call that our pieces were ready for pickup.

After multiple calls, messages, and texts with no response, we finally showed up in person, only to spend over 30 minutes searching while several of our pieces couldn’t be found. This experience meant so much to my son. He talked about it for months leading up to his birthday, and I can’t express how disappointing it’s been to see that excitement turn into sadness.

This was supposed to be a cherished memory... instead, it’s been an ongoing lesson in disappointment. I truly hope this business improves its communication and organization so no other family has to go...

This studio is a real gem! It's nice to decorate pre-made ceramics at other places, but I prefer to start with a lump of clay and create my own ceramic items here. The space is bright and modern, and owner Michelle is friendly and welcoming. All the essentials are there for someone with no experience to try something brand new, for someone with pottery experience to get back on the wheel, and for anyone in between. The space is good for kids [who can behave in a room full of ceramic things], but also great for a date or a night out with friends. I am so glad we have a place like this...

We had a wonderful time at Meet the Maker!

The studio is so quaint and perfect for an arts & crafts day. The wheel area can accommodate small groups of 3-4. I did a one and done, 1.5 hour session with my parents and we all enjoyed our time! The session really is like a class where you learn tips and tricks for working at the wheel!

We absolutely plan on...