Filthy Habit Clay Studio - Glendale, California

Aissa Jaravata

My fiance and I adore Armand and love Filthy Habit! He is an incredibly thoughtful and patient instructor and we always feel very relaxed after our classes with him.

If you’ve been thinking about trying pottery, this is the perfect place for you. A great idea for couples’ weekly date nights or just have some me time where you basically get to play with mud and make cute things. The studio space is clean and inviting and you can’t go wrong with such a great teacher.

Brianna Miller

I've taken two sessions of classes and my son has attended a week long summer program at Filthy Habit. Armand is a great teacher- patient and kind and talented and did I say patient? He fosters a great environment for learning with small class sizes and his positive and creative teaching style. And of course it's so fun getting your pieces back after they've been glazed and fired. The place is clean and well kept. Highly recommend to anyone looking to pick up a new hobby or to trying to find a way to slow down in this busy world.

Negin

I’ve been going to FHC for 3 months now and just finished my level 1 and 2. I had a great experience learning from Armand. He is very patient and to be honest, small group of 6 people in each class let me to learn more. Totally recommend it 👍

Beth Paulsen

Teaching style is everything. I joined a level one class with some ceramics experience under my belt, but was blown away by how much I learned. Armand has a clear process for everything, and explains the why behind each step. He takes the time to ensure each student understands the technique before moving on. For the first time I felt like I could control the clay and throw intentionally.

Private lessons are the perfect sped-up version of a class, even for beginners. Armand takes care of all the prep and firing so you can learn to throw, choose a glaze, and take home a finished piece after it’s fired.

The studio is spotless, well organized and full of natural light. A total gem in Montrose.

Elizabeth Ansfield

I couldn't be happier with my experience at this wonderful little pottery studio. Armand is a very patient and articulate teacher who puts an incredible amount of thought into how and when he teaches each concept. By his recommendation, I took the level one course twice to gain deeper familiarity of and comfort with the basics (centering, drilling, compressing, pulling, glazing, etc.). And now I'm halfway into the level two class and can't wait to take it again during the next session.

The classes are small enough that Armand is able to provide one-on-on attention to each student, and he's always able to offer a different approach if a concept isn't quite clicking. His infectious passion shows through every class he teaches. I'm so grateful to have started my pottery journey at this studio and I look forward to continuing to be a part of the Filthy Habit community for a long time to come!

Ed Wu

Filthy Habit Pottery School is an excellent place to begin your ceramic education. I began with zero experience, repeated the level 1 class twice, and recently completed the level 2 class with Armand. He is a highly considerate, perceptive, and observant teacher who guided me through the transition from grasping the foundational principles, learning to accept my mistakes along the way, to creating intricate works that I love.

Moving from level 1 to level 2, I acquired knowledge in centering clay, various pulling methods, trimming, glazing, creating handles, crafting lidded jars, and other skills that aided in my progress within the craft. All of this would not have been possible without Armand's diligent guidance. The knowledge and education that he provides is absolutely worth every penny. I have fallen in love with ceramics and would highly recommend Filthy Habit Pottery School to anyone interested in trying it out for the first time!

Marcy Simpson

Armand is super friendly and enthusiastic for his students to learn. He is always willing to answer my countless questions. I enjoy getting to know my fellow classmates, and the small class size gives me an opportunity to get one-on-one instruction when needed. The studio is very clean and comfortable with amazing natural daylight and is open many times throughout the week to practice between classes. There is parking in the back, and it’s conveniently located next to tons of restaurants on Montrose’s historic Honolulu Ave.

Tia Bruno

This studio is fantastic! Very flexible class schedules and Armand is a very patient and detailed instructor. Session fees are very affordable compared to others and you start on the wheel 1st class! Great parking in back and right in the heart of Montrose!