I’m So Tired of First Dates – Try This Instead
Let’s be honest—first dates are exhausting. The awkward conversation. The performative energy. The mental tallying of red flags. If you’re a single adult in Utah who feels totally burned out by the dating scene, you’re not alone.
It turns out, constantly meeting new people in high-pressure one-on-one settings isn’t actually the best way to build romantic connection. In fact, research shows friendship and love grow through repeated, low-stress interactions—not one-and-done coffee dates.
That’s exactly why The Clay Hole in Draper offers something different: weekly pottery classes designed to help you connect with real people, slowly and organically, over time. Especially during our Friday night Singles-Only class.
Say Goodbye to First-Date Fatigue
When every interaction feels like a job interview, it’s no wonder you’re burned out. Pottery class at The Clay Hole is the antidote to that kind of emotional labor.
- Zero pressure to impress—just show up and create
- See the same people every week and build real bonds
- Stay in your lane or chat it up—your pace, your way
- No awkward silences. Your hands are busy!
What Makes The Clay Hole Different?
We’re not a one-off date night or event. We offer weekly membership-based pottery classes that give singles the consistency they need to form actual relationships—romantic or otherwise.
- Nearly 10,000 sq. ft. of creative space in Draper, Utah
- 500+ glazes, 100+ underglazes, and thousands of tools
- Instructors who guide and support every skill level
- Sofas, games, and chill vibes that help connection unfold naturally
- Access to drinks, snacks, coffee, and hot cocoa
- Studio owned by potter Dan Pearce, who attends every class
Most importantly, you don’t need to "be on" or have a perfect outfit. You just need to show up, get your hands in clay, and let everything else take care of itself.
See Membership Options & PricesGet to Know People Naturally
First dates expect too much from two people who just met. Weekly pottery allows you to interact repeatedly, in a low-stakes way, with people who are also single—and also tired of the same old dating cycle.
Whether love, friendship, or community finds you—this is the kind of place where things happen for real.
Explore our FAQs to learn what to bring, how our memberships work, and why we don't offer one-time events.
FAQs
Is this just for dating?
Nope. It’s just a welcoming space for single adults to relax, have fun, and meet other singles. Some people find friendship. Others find love.
Is this a one-time class?
No. We don’t do one-time events. We believe real connection comes from weekly, repeated experiences in a consistent, creative community.
Do I need to bring anything?
We provide all the tools you’ll need. Clay and firings are available for purchase separately.