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The most creative, beautiful metal work items I’ve ever seen. Worth stopping by!

We’ve had this planter for three years. And it started to peel, crumble. We have bought other from different places and never had this issue. I would be careful when purchasing planters from here. They might be better suited for faux plants?

So many different pottery pieces. All pottery is made in Mexico. They are so beautiful and reasonably priced. I suggest to pay cash as there is an extra charge for using card. The staff are very welcoming and helpful.

We’re extremely happy with our outdoor fountain and the installation. The team was professional, on time, and paid great attention to detail. The fountain looks beautiful and completely transformed our outdoor space. If you are looking for small to large outdoor fountains, this is the place. Highly recommend! 🤩

### 5-Star Review: The Pottery Place Warehouse – A Hidden Gem for Garden Enthusiasts Near Wittmann! I stumbled upon The Pottery Place Warehouse while driving through the Wittmann area on a quest for some unique planters to spruce up my backyard oasis. Tucked away at 17587 W Grand Ave in Surprise (just a quick hop from Wittmann), this spot is like stepping into a treasure trove for anyone who loves pottery, outdoor decor, or just browsing for inspiration. It’s open 7 days a week from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, making it super convenient for spontaneous visits. From the moment you pull up, you’re greeted by acres of outdoor displays bursting with color and creativity—think massive fountains gurgling away, handcrafted Talavera pottery in every size and style, whimsical metal sculptures that beg to be photographed, and an endless array of pots and birdbaths that scream “take me home!” Inside the 8,000-square-foot warehouse, it’s even more impressive: shelves upon shelves of indoor-friendly ceramics, concrete accents, and those little decorative touches that turn a bland space into a masterpiece. Prices? Shockingly reasonable—I snagged a stunning cobalt-blue glazed planter for under $50 that would’ve cost double at a big-box store. What really sets this place apart is the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable; the gentleman who helped me not only pointed out weather-resistant options for Arizona’s brutal sun but also shared tips on pairing pieces with succulents. No high-pressure sales here—just genuine enthusiasm that makes you feel like a fellow decor detective. If you’re in the Wittmann/Surprise area and need to elevate your home or garden game, skip the chains and head straight to The Pottery Place. It’s not just shopping; it’s an event. I’ll be back soon for those fountains I couldn’t resist eyeing. Highly recommend—5 stars all the way! 🌿🪴

My 9 year old granddaughter and I came in for craft time. The ladies in the store were so helpful. Whenever we had a question, they gave us advice and a fresh perspective. The music is soft and relaxing, we didn’t even realize that we were there 2 hours. It was nice that we weren’t rushed to complete our project. We will definitely be back for another project!

I’ve come 5 times in the past month and a half and have had a 5star experience every time! All the women who work here have amazing energy, and Abby is always excited to see what I’ll paint next. Definitely make a reservation online to secure a table, and I recommend bringing some grapes to snack on as you wait for your paint to dry between coats. Sign up for text messages to be notified when they do special deals. Side note: the halloween pieces they just put out on the shelves are SO CUTE!!!

Visited this location with some family and we had a great time! We cant wait to go back 🎨🖌 •Making a reservation online was easy and I’m glad we made one because it got busy fast – glad to see people still love this place •The staff was friendly, made sure we were informed, and overall helpful, but gave us space •Since we had a group everyone painted at their own pace (5 people/ 6 pieces) and we did not feel rushed at all – appt was at 11 and we were there for about 4 hours (waiting for full party to arrive/paint time) •We went on a Sunday and was advised to pick up that following Wednesday, but wasnt able to go till Thursday and everything our group painted was ready to take home I painted a dog bowl & have included before and after pics

Juno was such a great teacher and super hands on in helping make our mugs! We did the build your own mug class and it was a blast! Absolutely recommend doing this for a nice date night

This location of As You Wish Pottery has to be my absolute favorite. Every single person who works here is super friendly and knowledgeable. The first time I stopped in I had such a great time that I keep coming back- I drive roughly 45 minutes to come to this location. It’s a fun and wonderful place for kids too! We have done some fun workshops and they’ve been amazing! I highly recommend doing workshops, they’re a blast! Special shoutout to Cruz- she’s really great! She has helped me learn different techniques on my projects as well as my daughter!! Thank you guys for everything!!

My granddaughters and I adore spending time together at As You Wish at Tempe Marketplace! Cruz sets the tone when we walk in with a giant smile on her face, welcoming each one of us, as though we are family! I see her do this with everyone that comes in! We choose our pieces to paint and before you know it, we are gently supported/guided by Cruz, Paris or Emily, and other employees, letting us know they can help us with anything … AND THEY DO SO, consistently!!! Over the past two years, we have taken several slab clay classes and painted many ready made pieces! A few other family members have joined in the fun, as well! It has become an extension of home! I can see the comfort on my granddaughters’ faces set in, when they walk in the store! They love the staff and the freedom to create what they envision! Hats off to all the employees that work there as they are full of positive energy and very skilled in working with creating clay pieces from a slab or painting a ready made piece! I highly recommend As You Wish at Tempe Marketplace for anyone looking for a peaceful place to create!!! Attached are a few of our pieces made by the family… so many others as well!

My wife and I went in for a newborn foot print plate and were assisted by the wonderful employee Grace. She made it such a fun experience and was so helpful in guiding us with the best ideas. Plus the patients with our little one messing up the prints a time or two. Thank you so much Grace we appreciate everything you did to make it a special and memorable experience!

Burst of Butterflies is a wonderful place to learn pottery! My husband and I came to take our first class and we really enjoyed our time making our very first pottery. Our instructor Jordan was the best! She was very friendly and we had fun learning because she was a fantastic teacher! We’re definitely going to do more classes here.

Most amazing experience, had a wonderful time!!!Our instructor Chelsea was so fun and amazing, which made the experience so much better!! Very kind and patient for beginners. Would definitely come back again 💕

Such a cute place with a great atmosphere. The workers explain everything and leave you without any confusion. Had a fun time with my fiancé and a great way to be artistic.

Great time with a friendly and wonderful teacher (Hannah)! We made 3 pieces in one class. First timers! Our projects turned out pretty cute actually! I brought my 9 year old, and she did well too. Would recommend!

We had a great time learning pottery for the first time! Chelsea was a great instructor, funny and patient. All the staff was friendly. Awesome date night. Highly recommend!

I had such a wonderful experience at As You Wish Desert Ridge! Everyone was friendly and helpful, but I especially want to recognize the young woman who helped me toward the end of my visit. I wish I could remember her name — I believe it was Kenya, Kenyan, or something similar. She went above and beyond. She was patient, kind, encouraging, and took the time to really help me with my piece. That kind of customer service deserves to be recognized. I hope the management at Desert Ridge — and As You Wish corporate — sees this and makes sure she gets the credit she deserves. She made a fun afternoon even better, and I will definitely be back!

As You Wish Pottery is such a great spot! Everyone there was super nice, and Emma really stood out. She was so understanding and welcoming, and she explained everything really clearly. It made the whole experience awesome!

I initially came to the splash pad at Desert Ridge with my daughter, and as we were walking up she noticed As You Wish, so we decided to walk in just to get some information and see how everything worked. As soon as we entered, we were greeted by a wonderful young lady named Sophia. She gave us a full and detailed rundown of how everything works and was incredibly warm, welcoming, and attentive. Her kindness and enthusiasm truly made a difference in our experience. Because of Sophia’s warm greeting and how helpful she was, we actually decided to stay instead of coming back another day. She was very hands-on and made us feel comfortable right away. I have nothing but great things to say about her customer service. Sophia created such a positive first impression that we will absolutely be recommending this place to others and visiting again soon. Thank you, Sophia, for such a great experience!

We had a great experience at As You Wish – Desert Ridge! I brought my 5-year-old grandchildren, and the staff was patient, and helpful, making the visit fun and easy. When I returned to pick up our pottery, Emma was so kind and had everything securely wrapped. Excellent service from start to finish, we’ll definitely be back!

Friendly staff. Pick up was much better than the official experience. Things had to be asked rather than explained. Very busy. Overall a good experience like one would imagine painting pottery with a child would be. Staff was helpful when asked questions.

This pottery barn is a amazing experience make for every age lots of selection of paints, pottery and designs to draw with nice staff recommended to. Bring your family and friends 🧡.

I used to go to as you wish so much when I was younger and now I was able to bring my daughter here. She wanted to do the smores box like they had for one of the summer programs. They were able to provide us with the complete instructions how to do everything, what kind of brushes or tools we would use, the paint colors, etc. Jill, the manager, was so incredible and kept checking in on us to see how we were doing and if we needed anything. It was a great experience and we will definitely be back to this location.

Ring making was really really fun!! The instructor was super nice and explained the process very well! They have a lot of different options in the bands, gem setting and gen stones. It’s a little pricey if I’m being honest but…it’s worth it because you walk away with a custom piece. Highly recommend!

I could not have found a better way to celebrate + treat my two sisters on their birthday! The studio was adorable, had plenty of options to choose from, and we learned so much from our very kind instructor Bridget. This was some of the most fun I have had in a long time, and I cannot wait to go back!

I planned this for our 5th anniversary. My wife and I loved the whole experience! Loved the opportunity to be creative in a new way. And the hands on for every step of the way was great, makes you want to start making jewelry on the side. Nikki is an awesome instructor, fun, encouraging and helpful. And now we have two new custom handmade rings we love.

We had such a great time at the ring making class. The studio is super cute and our rings turned out amazing!

My daughter and I have taken two classes at Harold Studio with Johanna and Nikki, and both experiences were wonderful. They are truly talented teachers who make the classes fun, welcoming, and inspiring. We had such a great time and can’t wait to sign up for our next class. Highly recommend!

Love love love ABR. We have been going there for several years now. Mimi and Kristy are wonderful. They are always willing to help you make the best color choices for your creations. All pieces are casted there onsite and well made. Highly recommend for anyone that needs a few hours of art therapy. So fun to spend time with friends and family.

I was introduced to the owner of ABR by my boss and I was very impressed with her studio. I had been to As You Wish in the past, but this place far exceeded my expectations. There was so many cute pieces to choose from, it made it hard for me to do just 1. My favorite thing about this place was the atmosphere. The owner and her employee made me feel like a friend, not just another customer. I also loved that the owner was giving a customers daughter tips/techniques on how to make her piece come out the way she was hoping. I had so much fun painting my cowboy themed lamp for my stepdaughter. I’m anxious to see how it turned out. I absolutely will be coming back this summer with the kids.

We had a wonderful time here. We brought my 5yr old nieces to paint and MIMI was so helpful and knowledgeable. She gave us a tour and showed us how everything was made and then helped with picking colors. The girls were able to take a break and sit outside for a bit too. It was a great experience and I highly recommend ABR!

This place is AMAZING,FUN AND THE STAFF….so helpful and kind! I’ve checked into a few places and hands down this family atmosphere is awesome!!! So glad I found it!!!❤️❤️❤️ Here are some of the huge varieties you can choose from.

This is a great place to take a group to. I brought my Girl Scout troop (ranging in age 6-10) and they loved it. Plenty of pieces to choose from for painting and workers were super helpful and patient with the girls. I had a group of 8 kids and 2 adults (only posting some of the girls with permission)

This was a pretty fun experience!!! The staff was very friendly and helpful. They have a lot of really cool paints that you can use which are included in the price. Some are like an epoxy type paint that look really cool after they glaze them and put the in the kiln for you. Pretty well priced for the experience and the pieces we got to take home. They’ll be a good reminder of the fun time we had for many years to come!

They are tiny and only have one of each item. I got shoved into a corner next to the stuff I couldn’t afford while someone else took the only thing there I liked since everything else was religious, holiday themed, too small to hold for someone with arthritis in their hands, or was too expensive. If I could give 0 stars I would and am never going back.

We took the two hour class and were all beginners. The instructors were amazing and had so much patience with all of us! It was the perfect introductory class that was fun as a standalone, but also a great way to know if pottery is something that you would enjoy delving into. Everyone I worked with from the initial call to walking out the front door was very positive, professional, and helpful. Also, the coffee was delicious. ☕️

I am normally a very positive person when it comes to reviews. I rarely post a bad review unless I had a really bad experience. I’m giving this three stars because honestly when we went there, our teacher was excellent. She explained things thoroughly and my daughter. I really made some beautiful pieces. I’ll post pictures so you can see it was a beginner class but we had so much fun and really enjoyed it unfortunately, all of our hard work went down the drain when we picked up our pieces seven weeks later as it took a very long time for them to Slop some glaze on our pieces and literally destroy our pieces in one fell swoop. I’m not sure if an owner or a manager will see this review and I’m hoping so because this can be changed. Your employees can be better and they can ensure that when glazing a piece time and Care is taken into consideration because my daughter and I worked very hard on our pieces only to pick up this mess that went directly into the trashcan. They look like a child dipped these pieces into the glaze!!!. No Care was taken into ensuring that the appliqué that I did on the leaves or maybe not covered with the slop all I can say is do better. You got a great shop, your teacher was amazing and our coffee was excellent. Such a cute idea, but unfortunately, the end result was not expected.

Each week, I feature a local business or experience on Instagram that gives people another reason to explore the North Scottsdale area. Potters Peak Pottery is a fun and creative choice, offering a hands-on experience where you can get creative and make something uniquely your own.

Potter’s Peak was beyond awesome. I surprised my wife for Date Night / Mother’s Day and the experience was very nice. Staff was very welcoming, all smiles and very nice. The guy who was teaching the Pottery class, (my brother I am so sorry I forgot your name) he was awesome and the ladies were awesome also. We will definitely be doing the date night again. I highly recommend Potter’s Peak for a date night Pottery experience🙏🏽👍🏽❤️

This was a fun and fantastic afternoon. Came with my mom and sister. Absolutely no experience on a pottery wheel and quite frankly no measurable talent for it. Celeste made the class fun and engaging, she believed in me…I know that because she kept telling me so. If you are looking for a great reason to get out of the heat, now you have one. Thanks Ladies! I’ll be back…I’ll bring friends! Amy

I went for one thing and left with a car full!! Make sure you set aside at least an hour to truly take time to walk through their outdoor items and amazing selection of items indoors! From metal yard art, clay art, and sculptures to dish sets, wall hanging and so much more! Such a fun place! Great place to take those out of town visitors or find unique gifts!

Loved this place. Huge selection of pottery and metal art. I took home a metal dinosaur and metal flowering caucus as souveniersof our vaation. Wished I picked up another dinosaur. Definitely a place to visit.

The pottery is exposed to the elements 24/7 so the beautiful paint on the pottery is all cracked up. I have pottery of my own that I’ve brought back that has no cracks because I keep it inside. Also, I found this place to be soooo overpriced, but it saves u having to make the trip to Mexico, so there is that. Most items have no price tag. This business looks real good from the road, but I was sadly disappointed with the quality of items. I was searching for a unique wedding gift.

A fun place to peruse under beautiful open desert skies, for visiting out of towners or locals. Wide variety of items, both indoor and outdoor. Colorful Talavera style pottery, plates and mugs, and planters, as well as terra cotta pots in all sizes, metal art pieces, cow hides, way too much to mention it all. Authentic Arizona is the prevailing theme. Deserae is helpful and knowledgeable in finding pieces you want. She really went out of her way for me today. They’ve been in business at least 30 years, so that’s a solid testimonial in itself. If you like crafted decor with a southwest flavor, visit Southwest Pottery in Mesa, Arizona.

I know I mostly write reviews on hotels and restaurants, however, this place it too cool not to talk about. The name doesn’t do it justice, there’s so much more than just pottery here. Honestly, I think there has to be more metal work than pottery. Huge metal sculptures down to tiny ones and the subject matter anything from ants drinking beer around a table to bulls, buffalo, giraffes, stallions, eagles, scorpions, cacti both rustic and painted bright, to aliens with mustaches holding guns and UFOs. So many cool decorations we would love to take home but that would be difficult since we flew here. We did find something we absolutely had to have so we will have to coordinate that with family to get to us at a later date when they drive back to SD. This place is definitely worth a visit, even if you’re not looking for anything in particular, it’s worth a look and you’ll probably find something you must have!

BEWARE I was not able to take one of their classes. I bought a Groupon for a mosaic class and then I emailed them to sign up. No problem. Due to possible Covid Exposure I messaged them and let them know I could/should not attend. Because I had a Groupon and was scheduled – Total LOSS!! No rescheduled class. No refund. Don’t Bother or go at your own risk-

Took an introductory class with David. It was so much fun and instructions were clear. Even though I have no experience in mosaic work my project turned out lovely. I highly recommend you giving it a try.

My wife and I used a groupon deal for a beginner class. Very fun and easy to learn the basics. They teach you everything to get started and they include everything in the price. Friendly owner.

Great place to explore Mosaics. Whether in guided class or on own there are many ways to have fun. Plan on a few hours! The groupon project was fun

My girlfriends and I had a terrific time learning the basics of mosaics.