From Acquaintance to Actual Friend – Pottery Makes It Happen
How many people in your life do you say hi to but never really know? The neighbor you wave to. The coworker you talk about the weather with. The person at your gym or church or book club who never quite becomes more than an acquaintance.
At The Clay Hole, we see that change every week. People who came in as strangers sit side by side, slowly open up, and become real, lifelong friends—because pottery gives them the time and space to get there.
The Secret Is Time—Lots of It
A University of Kansas study found that it takes about 90 hours of shared time to go from acquaintance to friend—and more than 200 hours to build real closeness.
That kind of connection doesn’t happen over coffee or through small talk. It happens when you show up together week after week, working with your hands, cheering each other on, and quietly building trust in a safe, shared space.
Pottery Makes Friendship Feel Easy
No pressure to impress. No forced interactions. Just a creative flow where relationships develop naturally over time.
- Weekly repetition creates comfort and consistency
- Side-by-side setup supports low-pressure conversation
- Creative vulnerability fosters connection
- Progress is shared, celebrated, and supported together
You’ll be surprised how quickly that “acquaintance” at the next wheel becomes someone you look forward to seeing—and talking to—each week.
Looking for more on the science of friendship? Visit our page on how adults make friends through pottery.
Your Weekly Class = Your Friendship Engine
Our monthly membership includes one 3.5-hour class per week. That gives you space to settle in, interact at your own pace, and accumulate the hours that matter.
- Monday Morning: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Monday–Friday Evenings: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
You’ll keep coming back for the clay—but you’ll stay for the people.
See Membership Options & PricesWhat Makes The Clay Hole Different
- Spacious 10,000 sq. ft. studio—never crowded
- 500+ glazes and 100 underglazes to explore together
- Thousands of tools provided—no materials needed
- 4 instructors per class to keep you supported
- Dan Pearce, studio owner and artist, personally attends each class
More details about materials, tools, and class flow are available in our FAQs.
FAQ
I’m not super social—will I still make friends?
Yes. The beauty of pottery is that you don’t need to talk constantly to connect. You just keep showing up. Over time, bonds form naturally.
Is clay or firing included in the membership?
No—those are paid separately so you only cover what you use. It keeps things simple and cost-effective.
Visit The Clay Hole in Draper, Utah
Conveniently located between Salt Lake and Utah counties:
12896 S Pony Express Rd, Suite 100, Draper, UT 84020