Question 1

Are you currently offering classes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Please find all offerings HERE. Please keep in mind these are subject to change with evolving public health protocols.

Question 2

What is the difference between the Pinch and the Pottery Wheel sessions?

Accepted Answer

The Pinch experience utlizes our hands to create pottery in a traditional manner. The Pottery Wheel is where we sit down at one of those spinny things (pottery wheel) and create.

Question 3

What COVID precautions are currently in place?

Accepted Answer

Adewole Arts   Group sessions are currently held outside, overlooking a walking trail at the adjacent park. Each party is seated at their own socailly distanced table, with their own tools and supplies, . All tools are cleaned between sessions, all linens professionally laundered and surfaces cleaned. Hand sanitizer is readily available as well as bathrooms for hand washing. Masking is optional.    Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles   CRAFTED CARES about our amazing community of artists, customers and staff, and we are practicing all government-mandated health and safety precautions to ensure their safety. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and take all actions necessary to keep our doors open and keep everyone safe.   WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:   Everyone on our staff is fully vaccinated. Limited store capacity and class sizes to ensure social distancing measures and maintaining 6’ social distancing at all times. Daily health screenings for staff. Enhanced cleaning protocol for disinfecting and sanitizing high touch surfaces. Hand sanitizer available for use when entering and exiting CRAFTED. Contactless payment methods are available.   WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU: If you feel ill or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, please reschedule your visit for a later date.

Question 4

Can I use my Groupon for any sessions other than the Pinch?

Accepted Answer

Nope

Question 5

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

Adewole Arts is located in coastal community San Pedro of Los Angeles California. The studio is housed inside Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles which is a thoughtfully restored 1940's warehouse. Adewole Arts is located inside Warehouse 10 between the entrances painted with the large colorful mural.

Question 6

Can I bring a child to the Pinch session?

Accepted Answer

No, this group class is a creative space for people 18+  Please consider booking a private event.

Question 7

Will I get to apply color to my piece on the same day?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you elect to apply color to decorate and enhance your piece you may do so during the same session at a chare of $15 per person.

Question 8

What is the difference between the Pinch and the Pottery Wheel sessions?

Accepted Answer

The Pinch experience utlizes our hands to create pottery in a traditional manner. The Pottery Wheel is where we sit down at one of those spinny things and create.

Question 9

How do I use a Groupon?

Accepted Answer

Groupons are for the Pinch session. Reserve your date HERE.

Question 10

When can I pick up my creation?

Accepted Answer

Work can be picked up on the second weekend of the following month. Pieces will be held to the end of the next month.  Ex.  Class on 2/19 Piece available second weekend of March through April Piece donated after last weekend of April

Question 11

I will not be in town to retrieve my work, can I have it shipped to me?"

Accepted Answer

Yes, your work can be shipped to you starting from $20. Please email to make arrangements.

Question 12

Can I use an expired Groupon?

Accepted Answer

The difference between the value of your Groupon and the price of the session will need to be paid for expired Groupons. Please contact me with your expired voucher number for the total due. Balance required for reservation.

Question 13

How do I use a Groupon?

Accepted Answer

Groupons are for the Pinch session. Reserve your date HERE.

Question 14

Life happened, I need to cancel my appointment, can I have a refund?

Accepted Answer

I understand things come up, and If you give me 72 hrs (at the minimum), I am happy to provide you the oppurtunity to reschedule. If you are unable to make a new date within 30 days, please consider gifting your standing appointment to a friend. I do not offer refunds.

Question 15

Can I use my Groupon for any sessions other than the Pinch?

Accepted Answer

Nope

Question 16

How do I reschedule?

Accepted Answer

At least 72 hours before your appointment, please return to www.adewolearts.com/groupon and select an availbale date. $50 fee If rescheduling within 72 hours of session.  While registering for the new date, please submit RES with the date of your original reservation (Ex. res3/13) in place of a voucher number.  Only one rescheduling will be permitted.

Question 17

Are you currently offering classes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Please find all offerings HERE. Please keep in mind these are subject to change with evolving public health protocols.

Question 18

Can I use an expired Groupon?

Accepted Answer

Please book before your groupon expires. Bookings for dates beyond the expiration made before the groupon expires can be made. The difference between the value of your Groupon and the price of the session will need to be paid after expiration.

Question 19

What COVID precautions are currently in place?

Accepted Answer

Group sessions are currently held outside, overlooking a walking trail. Each party is seated at their own table, with their own tools and supplies, socially distanced from each other's table. All tools are disinfected between sessions, all linens professionally laundered and surfaces cleaned. Hand sanitizer is readily available as well as bathrooms for hand washing. Masks are required. In accordance with Los Angeles county regulations, proof of vaccine is required to enter the market. Check-in by phone for outside venue access only.

Question 20

Life happened, I need to cancel my appointment, can I have a refund?"

Accepted Answer

I understand things come up, and If you give me 72hrs (at the minimum), I am happy to provide you the oppurtunity to reschedule. If you are unable to make a new date within 30 days, please consider gifting your appointment to a friend. I do not offer refunds.

Question 21

Do you offer private events?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Private events start at $425 for up to 4 participants and are easily arranged on a grander scale. Please email to create and schedule a unique art experience (personalized serving ware for housewarmings, tags for the holiday gift exchange, flower pots. copitas, shooters & sippers and more.) Available weekends and weekdays.

Question 22

Where can I physically interact with your work?

Accepted Answer

Adewole Arts, inside Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro California directly across from the Clay Kitchen Studio.

Question 23

Can I eat out of this?

Accepted Answer

Pieces are created with food safe materials. However, caution is encouraged on pieces with texture to ensure cleanliness. Pieces not recommended as food safe are usually marked. Please feel free to inquire about specific items.

Question 24

When do Items ship?

Accepted Answer

I typically ship once a week, on Saturday.

Question 25

I'm local, can I pick up my order?"

Accepted Answer

Of course, please select pickup during your checkout. You can walk into the market, or pull up to the specail parking by the entrance for curbside pickups.

Question 26

What is that weird squiggle on the bottom of my pot?

Accepted Answer

That is my mark. It was inspired by an Nsibidi symbol for kitchen.

Question 27

Why does the studio look like an old kitchen?

Accepted Answer

'TED Talk' TBA

Question 28

Did you go to art school?

Accepted Answer

Nope.

Question 29

What cone do you fire to?

Accepted Answer

I fire my work from mid to high, with multiple firings for a selection of pieces.

Question 30

What Glazes do you use?

Accepted Answer

I use a variety of prepared glazes and mix a few of my own.

Question 31

How do you get the colors I see on your pieces?

Accepted Answer

Inspiration with experimentation & documentation.

Question 32

How long have you been making ceramics?

Accepted Answer

I have been playing in clay for almost 10 years.

Question 33

Where is your kiln?

Accepted Answer

I have a few kilns onsite in a Warehouse; Eartha Kilnt, Josephine BakedIt and Nina MeltCone.

Question 34

Can I buy clay from you and have my work fired in your kilns?

Accepted Answer

No. Nope.

Question 35

Can I purchase the class directly from you with a discount?

Accepted Answer

YES. And thank you for asking. While third party platforms are a great way to meet new folks, between cuts and fees, it can put a tremendous strain on the ability to provide services. Direct support, even at a discount assists greatly. Please use one the codes below to register for a session and I will send you an invoice for paymen. And remember, free color is always included in direct registration.  Groupof1 (one for $65) Group+ (two for $120) Groupof4 (four for $225)

Question 36

Can I purchase a discounted ticket directly through your website?

Accepted Answer

Thank you for wanting to support small business. Yes, I would love to offer you introductory pricing for your first class. You can register for any group pottery project using code HELLO to receive 25% off the price of admission per participant. As always, direct registration includes free color application to enhance your creation during the experience. Thanks again and see you soon.  Don't see a date for the experience you would like? Send me a message and I'll see what can be done.

Question 37

I came and had a great time. I would like to recommend to friends but

Accepted Answer

I am wondering if I should send then directly to you or through a third party site?  If you love your third party business and get pleasure in supporting them, please feel free to refer your friends there to purchase.  If you enjoyed your experience and would like to support this small business, please refer them directly to my website. Larger sites are a great way to get the word out, but direct purchases support.

Open to Public Friday- Sunday 12-6p ONLY building opens promptly at 12pm

Open to Public
Friday- Sunday 12-6p ONLY
building opens promptly at 12pm