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January 2024 by Sofia Osorio
I had a great time and learned a lot in a short class. Dani was very helpful! If you're a beginner, this is the place to go.
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July 2023 by Katie McLaughlin
Took one of the mini classes in June and had a blast. We made a bowl and everyone’s came out differently but they all still looked like bowls. No one walked out with something they weren’t happy with. The staff was very helpful and informative. If you made a mistake, they helped you fix. They also made sure to explain why you were doing the steps you were doing and what could happen if you went too far with a step. I would definitely recommend this class if you’re looking for something fun and different to do.
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June 2023 by Nick Phelan
This is a great pottery community. Amy and her staff are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all students, and there is a clear effort to help every student learn and grow.
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January 2023 by Marilyn F.
I love this place! It's my haven where I can make whatever I want in the colors I like and have the satisfaction to say "I made it." It may not be perfect in expert's eyes, but to me it is beautiful and with every class with Amy and all the friends I've met along the way, that know their craft already, I'm learning a lot!!! Thanks y'all!!!!
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July 2022 by Scott C.
Amy does a nice job addressing her students individual needs. And she is a fun person...
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December 2021 by Gladys
I have not personally taken classes from Amy, but I have the privilege of meeting and getting to know her through my husband and daughter, who are both students. I have spent time at her studio and the environment is friendly and welcoming. Amy invites you in, whatever you are there for (a class/potter 101/or just visiting!) and makes you feel at home. She is professional, patient, and eager to share her vast pottery knowledge. Like I said, I have never taken a formal class, but Amy is always so open and friendly that I have learned some things just from conversation!My experiences at Oak Knoll Pottery have been so positive and I was so impressed by Amy's work that I have gone to the studio specifically to buy gifts for my loved ones (and it is a long drive!). If you are looking for a relaxed studio to learn more about pottery, I highly recommend Oak Knoll. You will feel like part of a family.
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December 2021 by Danielle Bruno
There's no such thing as a bad time at Oak Knoll Pottery! The owner and head teacher, Amy, is always laughing and her joy is contagious. She is extremely patient, passionate, and knowledgeable about both teaching and pottery. More than that, she genuinely wants you to succeed. She will go out of her way to assist you.The studio itself is beautiful with lots of a parking available. There is a HUGE selection of glazes available for use, as well.If you are interested in trying pottery, I highly recommend starting at Oak Knoll. You will feel at home in no time.
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December 2021 by Nick Liu
Good instructor, but toxic environment.Writing this review in behalf of my loved one who has been taking classes here for 2 years before being forced to leave for dubious reasons. More on this below.To begin with, my personal experience with Amy the teacher and owner is that she's a good instructor during my "pottery 101" class with her.However, I find the way she runs her classroom and environment very disagreeable.To begin, in the Saturday class, there is constant gossip about other students either not present, or not within earshot of the conversation. The gossip is consistently lead by a particular favored student, but perpetuated by the teacher herself. Gossip topics includes, but are not limited to: professional occupation, yearly salary speculation, medical issues of others, and the latest nightly "encounters" the favored student has had.Though I have no problems with students talking about their own life, I find it quite upsetting that they would disparage other student's financial status, and even medical problems behind their backs while calling them "friends" to their face. What's more is that the teacher would actively partake in these conversations.Secondly, there is blatant favoritism shown by the head teacher, with the aforementioned student being a great example. Any inappropriate remarks, or intrusive comments made by the favored student is simply brushed off as "her being her" or "she has been through a lot", while pushback, or offensive taken is seen as overly sensitive or unwarranted. After my loved one started expressing her displeasure in the topics or intrusive comments of the favored student, she started wearing headphones to attempt to drown out the ongoing gossip and comments. However, ever since this confrontation, the head teacher started treating her coldly and awkwardly.Finally, due to the uncomfortable environment, my loved one has decided to search for a different studio, as she is still very passionate of pottery. After finding a great studio near our home, she decided to continue classes at both studios, out of respect for her relationship with Amy.Shortly after, she decided to take some of her tools home from Amy's studio to use at home.This is where a strange conflict happened.For some reason, Amy decided to store some of the studio's supplies inside of my loved one's personal toolbox, which she was obviously not aware of. After taking the toolbox home, Amy expressed extreme displeasure in my loved one not notifying Amy of her actions, and effectively banned her from the studio.To boil it down, Amy placed items inside of my loved ones toolbox, which for emphasis, belongs to my loved one. My loved one takes the toolbox, which belongs to her, back home without telling Amy (which she shouldn't need to, since it does not belong to Amy), and gets banned from the studio for it.Though it is her business and her decisions, I believe it was quite uncalled for and an overall extreme reaction. Part of me believes it has a lot to do with the conflict my loved one has with the favorite student, but that's all just speculation.To sum it up, Amy is a good teacher, but the classroom environment is akin to being back in high school: full of unwanted drama, favoritism, and inappropriate gossip unsuited for anyone of professional age.As a comment to the most popular gossip topic: Please do not accuse someone as a gold digger just because their husband makes a good salary. Perhaps you can stop projecting, and focus on your own life.
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December 2020 by Michele Rodriguez
Awesome place for learning how to make pottery from scratch!! Amy is wonderful!! She's patient, humorous and enjoys sharing her vast knowledge pottery with you!!
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December 2020 by D Y
I always look forward to Thursday bc that's pottery night! I think of this more as self care rather than a hobby. It's great place to just focus on what's in front of you and just work away all the week's frustration. With such great people in my Thursday group, it's basically group therapy! Oh, and you can make a bowl too. Sweet deal, amirite?
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December 2019 by Jeanette Tellez
I’ve been taking classes with Amy for 3 years now and she is a fantastic teacher. She is honest with you and genuinely wants you to grow. She is patient and truly wants the best for you and your learning experience.Oak Knoll Pottery is clean and well organized. There are plenty of studio amenities that are convenient and well maintained. There’s a FANTASTIC park behind the studio that’s great for walking breaks and windows to watch the sunset as you throw.Amy also has pottery starter kits if you need to purchase one. It’s a convenient location and there are food places nearby. It’s the best place to be if you’re looking to play with mud! ?
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December 2019 by Elissa Bateman
I have been taking pottery classes for almost a year now, and I LOVE it! Amy has taught me so much, and I have gone from knowing nothing about clay, to being able to make simple bowls by the end of the first lesson, to now making more complex items. Oak Knoll has a large studio space, and it feels very clean and bright. The studio has glazes and paints available, so if you get to have a lot of freedom to decorate the pieces you make. There is also a little gallery area where you can buy pieces for sale. If you are an arts and crafts "nerd" like me, or if you like the paint your own pottery places, I highly recommend trying this place for a month.
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December 2019 by Chelsea Harbin
This is a great facility with everything you need to get started in pottery or to continue your craft. Amy is amazing and will work with you at your skill level as well as your speed. She's good about challenging you but being there to help you when needed.Seriously. Go see Amy. Do pottery. :)
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December 2019 by Stuart Rodriguez
Relaxed pottery class. Allows you to progress however you like and focus in on what you want to learn. You can do which ever peices you are interested in. Lots of extra studio time outside of class time included with the class price, to use at your convenience. Teacher is very helpful and knowledgeable.
