I attended Clay Fusion with my 7 yr old daughter for a friend's birthday party. While I found the supporting staff pleasant and helpful, the owner was extremely harsh and brash. She came in during the party to criticize the children on painting the eyes of their ceramic animals. At that point, she announced that all the parents should be out of the room to enable the children to paint their animals themselves. I tried to lighten the dark tone she had and joke around with her to which she replied parents could paint their own animals at a 10% discount in the front of the store. After a few uncomfortable moments, she then spoke harshly to a dad that was helping his son shouting across the room, "" I was talking to you too dad"". The parents of the birthday girl were upset by her comments as well as several other parents present. My daughter looked terrified to ask me for any more help on her animal. I work with children for a living and realize the dynamics between children and their parents. I have never seen someone with so little concern for children's feelings. I did not want to upset the party or my daughter so opted to call the owner after the party. She offered an insincere apology but continued to defend her brash behavior. I would strongly discourage anyone from going to Clay Fusion.
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