Afraid to Try New Things? Pottery in Utah Feels Safe

Trying something new as an adult can be terrifying. What if you’re bad at it? What if everyone else knows what they’re doing? What if you feel embarrassed, out of place, or not good enough? These fears are real—but they don’t have to stop you.

At The Clay Hole in Draper, Utah, we’ve created a studio where trying something new feels *safe, supported, and genuinely exciting*. Pottery meets you where you are. Whether you’ve never touched clay before or just haven’t been creative in years, this is a judgment-free zone built for beginners.

Why Pottery Is a Great First Step

  • You don’t need experience. Most of our members are total beginners.
  • You’ll be guided, not judged. Our instructors are warm, patient, and encouraging.
  • You can go at your own pace. Whether you dive in or ease in slowly, you’ll be supported either way.
  • You’re not expected to be perfect. In fact, we celebrate the mess—it’s part of the magic.

Everything we offer is built on routine and repetition. That’s why we don’t do one-time events or drop-ins. Our classes happen through weekly sessions under monthly membership, so your nervousness fades a little more each time you show up.

From a Member Who Took the Leap

“I was terrified. I almost didn’t come. But the moment I sat at that wheel, I felt calm. Now I come every week. I can’t believe how much joy this brought back into my life.”

The Clay Hole is almost 10,000 square feet of creative peace—with over 500 glazes, thousands of tools, comfy couches, cold drinks, warm lighting, and a team of instructors who *get it*. There’s no pressure here. Just permission to try.

Studio owner Dan Pearce is present at every class. He built this studio for people who were afraid to start something new—and found that once they did, it changed everything.

Helpful Reads on Trying New Things as an Adult

Find The Clay Hole in Draper, Utah

We're right off the freeway between Salt Lake and Utah County—easy to get to, hard to leave:

The Clay Hole
12896 S Pony Express Rd, Suite 100
Draper, UT 84020

FAQs

Q: I’ve never done anything like this—will I fit in?
A: Absolutely. The majority of our members are beginners just like you.

Q: What if I mess up?
A: Then you’re doing pottery right. Mistakes are part of the fun—and learning.

Q: What’s included?
A: All tools and instruction. Clay and firings are pay-as-you-go. Read more in our FAQs.

Conclusion

Trying something new can feel scary. But it can also feel like freedom. Pottery doesn’t require you to be good—it just asks that you show up. And once you do, you’ll wonder what you were so afraid of. Come try. We’ll take good care of you.

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