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Pottery studio builds creative memories piece is fired and glazed, and within a few For Lori Neff, As You Wish Pottery isn’t days, it can be picked up. just about painting pottery. It isn’t just parents and grandparents The company she owns with her with children or other adults who husband, Scott, is about creating participate in classes, though the memories with loved ones and friends. daughter date nights are popular for “We really like family members, the connection Neff said. The between people,” pottery “creates Lori Neff said. special memories “They can for those who mean reconnect and so much to you,” build memories Neff said. While the with each other.” studio specializes The studio, with in “paint your own” eight locations pottery, a canvas is throughout the available for special Phoenix area, events. including Chandler The studio is a and Mesa, will be great place for social celebrating its 20th gatherings, Neff said. anniversary in “We offer September as the birthday parties and state’s first “paint Scott and Lori Neff have opened three more team building for your own pottery studios since purchasing As You Wish Pottery companies to come studio.” eight years ago. Submitted photo in, too,” she said. Patrons can Scout troops, bridal create a piece of pottery, a plate, mug showers and field trips are also welcome. or dish, with loved ones, and that piece Young and old can let their creative is part of the memory of that loved one. juices flow and strengthen connections, The process is simple: choose a piece of whether those connections are personal pottery, design and decorate it, then the or professional. BY KEN ABRAMCZYK
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As You Wish Pottery was founded 20 donated more than $100,000 in funds, years ago with a location in Scottsdale. goods and services to enhance the lives The Neffs purchased of children and their the company eight years families in 2014, regularly ago when four Arizona raising money for the locations were open Arizona branch of the and now, the Neffs have Make a Wish Foundation nearly doubled that and involved with the number. “We now have Girl Scout community. seven,” Neff said. “We As You Wish will have a fantastic staff offer special deals and which has allowed us to discounts to celebrate expand.” As You Wish the 20th anniversary Pottery employs 85 from Sept. 18 to Sept. 20, workers. including $20 Gift Card There are seven locations of As She said she believes You Wish Pottery studios, including raffles and discounted the company has grown Chandler and Mesa. Submitted studio times. It is also because of word of offering special deals for photo mouth from patrons. $25 on summer classes “People will move and they will see a that begin up until July 24. new location and say, ‘I remember going For companies, the activity “creates a there,’ and ‘I want to come back.’” camaraderie with co-workers,” Neff said. Neff said the studio has “created a Neff said time with loved ones is name for ourselves.” limited, so it is important to enjoy good Customers are drawn to the pottery times with them. piece itself when they make it with a “We don’t have much quantity time, loved one. “They are drawn by their so quality time is a must,” Neff said. emotions and excited because it will be As You Wish Pottery is located at 1649 with someone who they care about,” S. Stapley, Suite 101, Mesa. For more Neff said. information, call (480) 539-8400 or visit As a local business, As You Wish is www.asyouwishpottery.com. involved in community causes and
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