Mud Genius

My daughters and I absolutely LOVE this place. Evelyn, her husband, daughter and staff are wonderful. My girls can stay in here for hours just painting pottery. Highly recommend this place.

My daughter had a really nice time here today at her friend’s 9^th birthday party! I heard about the owner there not being nice from previous reviews. My daughter did say she was a bit pushy when I asked her. I did see how her demeanor could seem pushy but I think this is more of a cultural thing and the fact that she wanted things to go as planned.
When we went in to the birthday party there were different kinds of figurines you get to pick to paint. My daughter chose a cat. Then the children are given an apron and some paints and they are off to work in creative heaven. This is a decent sized place and the outside of it is designed in a very colorful and cheerful way. I still have to go back there when my child’s piece is ready for pick up. I am sure it will be very nice. This is a place that is similar to Party Art Studio in Floral Park. Glad we got to try this place out!

I went to mud genius for a friends daughters birthday party. Seemed like a nice little place when I waked in with my newborn and my 2 year old. We saw the wall of ceramics and my son loves dinosaurs so I picked one up to show him– not realizing we weren’t suppose to (there is only a small sign that says pretty much -«if you break it you bought it» kind of sign– which was fine– if we broke it I would have been happy to pay for it). This lady who I assume is a boss there ran up to my son and ripped it away from him aggressively saying «you don’t touch». My son immediately cried so hysterically I had to take him out, he started hyperventilating he was so upset and I have never seen him like this. I understand I shouldn’t have let him hold the dinosaur, but this is a children’s place with no age restriction (maybe they should consider changing it to 5 and up because they clearly don’t know how to handle toddlers). I felt terrible and tried explaining to him why she did that.
After getting my newborn and my two year old to the party I certainly did not want to just leave, so we tried to cheer him up. Every time he calmed down and started painting this lady would come over and he would get scared she was going to take his ceramic piece away, so he’d start crying again.
She then came up to me and commented on my baby saying «is it a girl?» I said «no it’s another boy» she said «oh I feel sorry for you, maybe this son will be good, maybe he will be better then the first son» continuing on saying how my two year old is «bad» to which I responded — «no! They are both wonderful boys!». She looked at me like I was lying to her and shook her head no at me and walked away.
I have never felt so upset, these are my babies and this woman passed judgment on a two year old? He was crying, it’s not like he was breaking anything or acting out, he only cried as a reaction to her. I started to cry myself at the table as she walked away because I felt so bad for what she said –especially since he had been crying because of what she did to him when we walked in the party.
I was mortified, felt like I wanted to take my kids and run out. I then decided to leave be party and went to say goodbye when I overheard the same woman calling the birthday girls mom «cheap» and telling her to «walk downstairs to chase bank and get more money» mind you the birthday girls mother is 9 months pregnant with twins and had her three year old whose birthday it was.
My friend then told the lady that she insulted her and me and then the woman started yelling at me «that boy was crying like that when he got here» UNTRUE! She then started yelling at me saying «I did not insult you» I said I’m sorry to the birthday girls mom (my friend) and ran out with my baby and my two year old, thankful the experience was over. I will tell everyone not to go there. I am so saddened by this experience! I have never been treated this way in my life and I hope never to again. How can people have a business based on children and then treat the parents this way and say such things? Unbelievable.

I went to a birthday party at mud genius and was shocked at how rude the owner was to the mom throwing the party. Throughout the party I thought she was a bit rude, but it wasn’t until I heard her give the poor mom a hard time that I decided I will not be giving them my business anymore. She told the mother of the birthday child that she was cheap for not paying in cash, I couldn’t believe it. She also told another guest that her child was awful. The child was 2 years old and crying because he didn’t understand that he couldn’t take his pottery home right away. My kids where upset because «helpers» kept telling them they were painting it wrong, we’ve painted pottery many times and I’ve never heard that one. All in all it was a disappointing experience and I felt very uncomfortable the whole time.

Went to mud genius once… wish I could go again but a few hours of fun cost me about $ 70 the place is cute, the people are really nice, the selection is great I was surprised to read some comments that selection wasn’t great I myself was surprised compared to other places I have been one thing I didn’t like was the $ 8.95 sitting fee. a membership was offered but its too expensive and doesn’t offer much for example yes you avoid the sitting fee but I want to enjoy this time with my children meaning I need a membership for every person if the membership offered at least a percentage off on the items I would have considered it or at least a parent and one child and each additional child the membership could be like a $ 10 or $ 15 add on ill tell you one thing if prices were better I would do it once a month bc I honestly head a great time and it was almost like therapy to me… hope the owners see this and consider making some changes to their policy and prices

My daughter loves coming to Mudd Genius. Its a small place but it is one of the most quaint and family friendly place in the neighborhood. The owners and her daughter are so nice, they make you feel right at home! Plus, they are planning many fun events for the kids and very relaxing for adults to paint at your leisure. It beats going to Chuckie Cheese!

We are having so much fun!!! Melanie & her dad helped us make beautiful pottery art! They are extremely patient and sweet. Love the décor and the options of pottery. Thank you Mud Genius for the great experience.

This place is so cute! The workers are extremely helpful and nice. A few of my friends and I went for ladies night on Thursday so we got a complimentary glass of wine. The owner let us stay past close and she was so friendly. I’m definitely going to come back soon!

Such a cute place to go to with friends, family, or significant other! I went on Thursday night for ladies night and it was a great time. The owner was so helpful and nice! I’m excited to receive my finished piece and go back here soon!

This is such a great local place! It’s completely family owned and the owners are so nice! They really care about their customers! The pottery selection is huge! They have so many colors and they are more than willing to help you with designs! A great place for a date night or a girls night out!

Had a wonderful time here with my 6yo daughter. She immediately asked if she could have her next birthday party here which tells you all you need to know.

I used to love painting ceramics as a kid so when I saw that this place opened in the neighborhood I couldn’t wait to take my son. Its a quaint little place, very clean and organized. Not much of a selection when it came to the choices of ceramics, but good for a five year old. I thought that the professionalism and help that we received was great! Both of what looked like the owners came around many times to ask how we were doing, gave us tips on our painting ideas, and refilled our paint. The only downfall is that the prices are not posted for the different types of ceramics so you can imagine my surprise when it was time to pay the bill. Also your item is ready to be picked up in a weeks time– which I thought was rather long. I have not picked my items up but am looking forward to it. All in all would visit again sometime in the future.