Pottery Classes in NYC, New York

Learn classic wheel throwing techniques used to make teapots, vases, coffee mugs, and practically any functional and sculptural works you can can imagine in a supportive, friendly environment. This "trial" class is a hands-on intensive wheel class taught by the school's expert instructors. Q&A Q: Can I take what I make home?  A: No,...

A one day ceramics-making class for adults and teens.  Appropriate for absolute beginners and those more experienced.  While it's a great way to sample clay work, it's also an opportunity for those more experienced with clay but too busy for an 8-week term to squeeze some quality clay time into their lives. We notify students about a month...

The workshop is a hand building course using slabs of porcelain to build functional objects. In the workshop, we will apply colored clay "slips" to the surface of the clay and create decorative patterns in blue, black, gray, pink and red. Workshop participants will make at least 1 planter that will be finished with glaze. The planter can be picked...

Students attending this class will learn classic ceramics techniques used to make teapots, vases, coffee mugs, and practically any functional and sculptural works they can imagine. This class is "trial" class is a hands-on intensive (2 1/2 hours). "Handbuilding" is a process whereby the potter shapes, assembles and embellishes pots from clay that...

Investigate how the activity of making pottery can be a wonderful vehicle for quieting the mind. Not unlike meditation, working with clay can also help us to be more present and focused in the moment.  In this class, we will learn and develop various skills of working on the wheel, while exploring how at whatever level this can be a useful means...

TGIF! Looking for something truly different and fun to do Fridays? In a relaxed and fun atmosphere learn the rudiments of throwing on the pottery wheel in this hands-on class taught by one of our experienced ceramics instructors. Great for beginners and experienced, date nights and ladies night out!  Please feel free to bring your own refreshment...

Beginners will learn the basic skills of throwing on the potter’s wheel and glazing techniques. Intermediate students will work on individual projects to further develop their skills and unique personal expression.  Demos and critiques will be given regularly.  

This class will focus on developing sensitivity to the various internal relationships and subtleties of the vessel form. Weekly demos encourage expanding into new forms and personal expression on the wheel.   Students will also work on individual projects to further develop their skills.

This workshop is a hand building course using slabs of porcelain to build functional tableware, mainly tumblers, or cups, perfect for coffee, tea or any other beverage. In the workshop, we will apply colored clay "slips" to the surface of the cups and create decorative patterns in blue, black, gray, pink and red. Workshop participants will make at...

Touch is the first sense to develop when we are born. Yet most of our life is experienced through sight. During this unique experience, we will take you back to the very beginning. Explore your sense of touch by sculpturing...without sight. You will receive an introduction to basic clay handling. Then you will sculpt...blindfolded! Using only your...

Have you always wanted to try out the the pottery wheel but not quite ready to sign up for an entire session? This one time introductory class lets you get your hands dirty on the wheel without the time commitment. You will experience how thrilling it is to get the clay spinning on the wheel while we explain the basics of centering and pulling up...

Students attending this class will learn to develop a solid foundation in the craft by completing simple projects like vases, bowls and platters. Roll up your sleeves and plunge into basic ceramic techniques, handbuilding and wheel. Pottery wheel demos and practice will include wedging and centering clay on the wheel, pulling up a cylinder, trimming...

Pinch, roll, coil, or flatten to make functional or sculptural pieces. Learn the basic hand building techniques with enough guidance to inspire your unique creativity. Between classes, students are welcome to practice at no additional charge, providing the studio is open and classes are not in session. Due to space limitations, we cannot offer make-up...

This workshop will introduce you to the basic skills of throwing on the potter's wheel. No prior experience is required. You will get to keep the bowl or cylinder you have successfully created. We will glaze and fire it for you with our glaze pick of the week. Important Things to Note: We will contact you approximately 3 weeks after the workshop...

Join us for small class wheel throwing serious fun. With a maximum of 10 participants, this 15 hours program is the perfect class for beginners and intermediate level students who would like to learn or perfect their skills on the potter’s wheel, in a short time period. Evening Sessions: Evening classes will meet twice a week for 2 weeks. An additional...