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As You Wish
Category: Shopping Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts [Edit]
2000 E Rio Salado PkwySte 1141
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 557-9100
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
8 reviews for As You Wish
8 reviews in English
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Review from Kerry M.
1/31/2011
I have to admit that I feel slightly pathetic writing a review about a pottery-painting place. Is it just me, or is it a little sad to see a woman painting her Sunday afternoon away? That being said, I love coming here and I stand by my love of painting pottery.
It is unbelievably relaxing and therapeutic to sit for several hours being creative. I like to come with a girl friend or go by myself with my ipod. Either way is a little piece of heaven.
I am rarely happy with my finished product, but I never seem to mind. It's the creative outlet that is enjoyable. Plus, it's nice when people walk by and compliment your work...makes me feel special. =)
The people working here (and at the Desert Ridge location) are super friendly and always helpful. They have some awesome ideas if you get stuck. Unfortunately, the prices are a bit high. The sitting fee doesn't bother me so much, but $40 for a ceramic plate seems a bit over the top.
Either way, I will for sure be coming back. We'll see how my next work of art turns out! -
Review from Kevin G.
10/4/2011 7 Check-ins Here
Look, As You Wish is plain fun. I'm not an artist and I'm not particularly creative, but each time I go, and I've been a few times, I end up staying way longer than I expected and creating a piece that's way better than I thought I had in me. I understand that some of the bigger pottery is mighty expensive, but grab something medium sized, bring a bottle of wine or a couple of beers (yep, BYOB), and spend an afternoon or evening there. Make it worth the money. This location also has some exceptionally talented and helpful staff. If you're a man in need of some brownie points, this is a great date location, just have fun with it.
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Review from Anri d.
Chandler, AZ
11/20/2010
I did not know I could still be creative since it had been years since I had done anything that involves even a minor level of creativity.
But what fun was this!
A girl friend took initiative here to organize a kitchen tea on a recent Saturday afternoon. We were a table of 6 girl friends that were scheduled for some pottery making!
My initial idea of this venue was admittedly a little different but better than expected in so many ways!
For one we did not have to get all that dirty. Not dirty at all really. Also not that I mind dirty. This is for those who wonder whether to go or not to go.
And two - we were able to bring along our own food and drinks which made for excellent responsibility sharing in the wining and dining arena.
Once we were set up with our party arrangements and have had some snacks and champagne we were inspired to start our artistic journey. The idea was to have each of the 6 friends make a dinner plate (or item of the bride to be's choice) which we will then give to her as a wedding present. I thought this idea was really original.
So the bride to be selected her dinner plates of choice after which we were briefed by a very friendly and sweet staff member as to the different effects that the paint will have once the plates were baked. All informed we went to select the different colors we needed for our different art works.
Everybody started painting and each one of us got really involved with their own creation. The event took us much longer than we anticipated but in such a good way. We finished about 4 hours after starting off but much enlightened by the activity.
Everybody agreed that we will have to go here again for the sheer enjoyment and good feeling of togetherness it promoted. I have not yet seen the end product as one of our friends went to pick up our designs - but we will presenting our collective gift to the bride to be soon :)
Go go here for a stimulating outing with good friends/family/kids! -
Review from Dyanna P.
7/28/2010
I have visited As You Wish twice, each time with my mom and favorite cousin. The three of us went in the first time not really knowing what to expect but felt pretty sure we would create masterpieces. Not so much. First of all, about the place.
The shop is really nice - colorful, organized, and welcoming. The employees are friendly and helpful and do a great job explaining everything you need to know on your first visit. Even though the store is pretty spacious, it can be a little tight in there, especially when all the tables are full and people are milling about selecting pottery, paint, switching out water, or asking staff for help. That said, the tables are a good height and the chairs are pretty comfortable. Be warned, though - if you have more than three in your group, a four-top table will be a very tight squeeze. On my second visit, my cousin's husband joined us, and between all of our pottery, 3-4 bottles of paint each, two bowls of water, brushes, sponges, and paper towels, we didn't have any room to spare. Thankfully, we didn't spill or drop anything, but we came close.
If you're visiting for the first time and have no experience paining pottery (or painting anything more than a wall, really), and/or are lacking artistic inclination, here's some advice: don't select a "blank canvas" piece. I know, all of the pottery is plain what. What I mean is don't select a gigantic plate or a trinket box. Select something with "guides," like the cupcake or robot. On our first visit, my cousin and I each selected a trinket box. We both had visions of creating masterpieces. In reality, I ended up with a black box with hints of blue and purple swirled around. Hers was no better, We knew better when we went back. I went with the dragon and was able to use the raised and contoured areas as guides for paint placement. It was so much easier than trying to design something on my own, and let me tell you - the finished product came out so nicely!
So those are my two cents. Having a girls' pottery painting party has become tradition for us and I'm already looking forward to going back. Even if your first pottery piece comes out like my ugly black box, it's worth it for all the laughs you'll have with the people you're with! -
Review from Courtney M.
Tempe, AZ
7/14/2010
This is the second As you Wish that I've been to. The first one I went to was in Mesa and it was really nice. This location wasn't as great.
First off, the air was broken. I mean I guess that isn't their fault but this is Arizona and it's July!
The girls who worked there were really helpful and nice, which was a plus.
The selection was horrible though. There was only one rack of paints (the one I went to had three)
Besides that, they barely had any stencils or designs to choose from. The one in Mesa had an entire wall full of stencils and books and ideas. This location literally had three binders of designs and one tiny basket of stencils. I don't see how one As you Wish had such an abundance of materials and this one got left out. It's in such a hot spot too!
Oh well, I still had a lot of fun with my little brother. -
Review from Sarah G.
Updated - 10/14/2008 2 photos
I picked up my finished pieces (see pics)!!
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10/8/2008 First to Review
I never would have thought I'd have so much fun!
You choose from a wall of blank pottery, from cups… Read more »
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Review from Lucky P.
Dallas, TX
8/3/2009
A friend invited me here to beat the heat one Sunday afternoon and while I initially didn't find it appealing (as this is a non-alcoholic scene) I am open-minded enough to try anything once.
I'm not into knick-knacks and had a tough time choosing an item to paint from their rather large selection of ceramic pieces which range from signs to hang on your wall to picture frames, serving platters, and bookends. You pay for the item you choose to paint and the store provides the supplies - paint, brushes, stencils and stickers, sponges - anything you can think of to help create your masterpiece.
What I found that I enjoyed the most out of this was that it was relaxing. I'm constantly on the go and it's often difficult for me to mellow out with my yap shut. When it was all said and done, meticulously working on a small art project for a few hours actually bounced me back better to me than an afternoon siesta. I can't say that I'm going to do this on a regular basis but I tried it, I enjoyed it, and it's been filed in the mental rolodex. -
Review from Samantha O.
Mesa, AZ
3/30/2009 5 photos
makes me feel so artistic!!! baaahahahaha! its kinda pricey but is so fun.
