Making New Friends as an Adult Is Hard—Pottery Makes It Easier

Nobody warned us that friendship gets harder after college. That the group texts fade, the schedules clash, and the loneliness creeps in. You want to meet new people—but not in a bar, not in a forced networking event. You want real connection. But where do you start?

At The Clay Hole in Draper, Utah, we’ve created a space where friendship happens slowly, naturally, and without awkward pressure. You come for pottery—but you stay because the people around you start to matter.

Pottery Builds Real Connection Without Forced Conversation

There’s something about working side-by-side with other adults in a creative space that removes all the social weirdness. You don’t have to “network.” You just create. And over time, you start talking. Laughing. Encouraging. And those people become your people.

• Weekly classes that provide steady, organic social rhythm
• A no-pressure environment where introverts and extroverts both thrive
• 500+ glazes and 100+ underglazes to explore while conversations unfold naturally
• Group events, game nights, and bonus pottery days open to members
• A true community of kind, curious, open-minded adults

If you're ready to stop doing life alone, but need a gentle way in—this is it. See Membership Options & Prices

You Deserve Friendship That Feels Easy and Real

We’re not a singles mixer. We’re not a one-time craft night. We’re a community of adults who show up every week to create—and somewhere in that rhythm, friendship forms. The kind that lasts.

“I joined for the pottery, but the people here became my friend group. And I haven’t had one of those in years.” — Clay Hole Member

According to the National Institutes of Health, repeated exposure in non-threatening social settings (like creative classes) significantly increases the likelihood of meaningful adult friendships forming—especially for those who struggle with social initiation.

Conclusion

You don’t have to keep wondering where the good people are. They’re here—shaping clay, making messes, and slowly becoming friends. All you have to do is show up.

Join a Class and Meet Your People in Clay