Can’t Make Friends on Dating Apps? Try This Instead
You downloaded the apps hoping to meet new people. Not just to date—but to connect, to build friendships, to feel seen. But instead, you got ghosted, breadcrumbed, and stuck in the cycle of shallow chats that go nowhere.
Dating apps weren’t designed for friendship. They’re built for fast impressions and short-term engagement. If what you really want is community and consistency, you’re not going to find it by swiping.
At The Clay Hole in Draper, we offer something better: weekly pottery classes where adults meet, connect, and grow through shared creativity. It’s not just relaxing—it’s real.
Why You Can’t Find Community on Apps
Even the “friendship” versions of dating apps are built around looks and instant chemistry. They rarely lead to ongoing connection. Real relationships—friendship or otherwise—take time, repetition, and shared context.
- You don’t build trust through small talk—you build it by showing up
- Dating apps are full of churn. Pottery is about presence and progress
- People in our classes are kind, respectful, and open to friendship
The Clay Hole Is Designed for Connection
You’ll see the same people every week. You’ll work on something together. You’ll laugh, ask for help, learn new skills, and slowly start to belong. It’s the opposite of algorithm-based socializing.
- Classes are weekly and membership-based—so bonds can actually form
- Our Friday Singles Night welcomes people looking for love *or* friendship
- 10,000 sq. ft. of cozy space with game tables, couches, and snack areas
- Over 500 glazes and thousands of tools—everything you need to create
- Four instructors in every class, led by Dan Pearce
No ghosting. No swiping. Just real people in a real studio, building something together.
See Membership Options & PricesFAQs About Friendship & Pottery
FAQs
Is this just for dating?
Nope. Many people come to make friends and find community. The relationships here are real—and varied.
Do I have to be good at art?
Not at all! Most members are total beginners. The goal is connection, not perfection.
Is clay included?
Clay and firings are purchased separately depending on your usage. Tools and instruction are included.