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Choplet Ceramic Studio

Choplet Ceramic Studio and Williamsburg Ceramic Center offer ceramic classes and studio space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. With a variety of amenities and a focus on nurturing creativity, they provide opportunities for both newcomers and professional artists to explore and develop their skills in clay art.

Choplet Ceramic Studio

Upcoming Classes at Choplet Ceramic Studio

  • One Day Wheel Throwing

    Learn the art of wheel throwing at the renowned Choplet Ceramic Studio. This hands-on workshop teaches you the basic techniques of the potter's wheel, with the opportunity to create and keep your own beautiful bowl or cylinder. All skill levels are welcome, and additional pieces can be glazed and fired for a small fee.

    Next start date: Friday, Mar 29th, 7:30–9:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $90
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  • Wheel/Hand Ceramic Day Camp (Ages 6-14)

    Unleash your child’s creativity in a fun and engaging ceramic arts program set in a dynamic studio environment. Let them explore the world of pottery through hands-on experiences and expert instruction catered to their age group. Watch as their skills and imagination flourish in this exciting and enriching camp.

    Next start date: Monday, Jun 17th, 9:30am–12:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $500
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  • Kids After School Pottery (Ages 6-14)

    Unlock your child's creativity and artistic potential with our fun and engaging after-school pottery program. They will learn pottery techniques, gain confidence in the arts, and develop creative thinking skills in a professional studio environment. No experience is required.

    Next start date: Wednesday, Apr 3rd, 3:30–5:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $715
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238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Choplet Ceramic Studio
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
238 Grand St
Btwn Driggs Ave & Roebling St
Brooklyn, New York 11211

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Description

Choplet Ceramic Studio combined with Williamsburg Ceramic Center offer ceramic classes and clay studio space in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn in NYC. Choplet Ceramic School and Studio is home to 2600 square foot dedicated to the art of clay in all its form and welcomes newcomers to pottery and ceramic art as well as professional artists: 23 electric wheels, a kick wheel, hand building tables, 2 extruders, 2 slab roller, a glazing spray booth, a drying closet, 5 kilns and an amazing garden are some of the amenities the studio has to offer. Our amazing garden is also equipped of 8 electric wheel, one quick wheel and hand building tables, making it a perfect outdoor ceramic studio! Our inventory consists of: 8 clay bodies, 2 casting slips, 40 – 50 glazes, various colored engobes and pottery plaster. Williamsburg Ceramic Center is the perfect place for independent clay artists in need of a lot of storage space and 24 hours studio access. Our goal is to inspire creativity, foster self-discovery, and nurture an appreciation for art through our pottery programs and workshops and access to our studio, clay center and gallery.

During our 8 weeks ceramic classes our accomplished artist/instructors will demonstrate and assist you with wheel throwing, hand building, tile making and sculpting techniques as well as surface decoration and glazing. Our philosophy is to nurture individual expression: We do not give “cookie-cutter” assignments but rather encourage students to let their instructor know what they would like to achieve to develop their own original ideas and vision. Classes are built around group demonstrations followed by individualized help. Students also receive unlimited open studio access 7 days/week.

Choplet ceramic studio also offers a variety of Adult programs ranging from a fun one time trial (One day adult wheel classes), to semi private intensive wheel throwing classes or specialized ceramic skills such as mold making for slip casting and Raku firing. Our children programs include After school classes as well as Summer clay camp. At Choplet Studio, 7 years old and up will receive lessons on the potters wheel and they love it.

FAQs

What are some of your most popular classes that you offer on CourseHorse?

  • In order, I would say sip and spin, weekend one day workshop, mold making workshop, wheel throwing intensive.

How long have you been in business? Can you share a bit more about your history?

  • Choplet Ceramic Studio opened its doors 10.5 years ago. In 2006, Nadeige Choplet opened up the doors of her personal ceramic studio to a few artists and neighbors who expressed an interest in trying a medium they were not familiar with. Since then, Choplet Ceramic Studio expanded and grew to fulfill the needs and interest in clay of the tri-state community but conserved its friendly, homey atmosphere. One of the best compliments to receive from students and members is that Choplet studio has become their second home.

What is your average class size?

  • Our average class size is 11-13 people for one day workshops, 10 for mold making, up to 8 for wheel throwing intensive.

What is your typical student like? What are their goals?

  • Our students are typically with no experience and become very serious about clay after a few sessions. We have many success story of students who have quit their job and become full time ceramic artists/designers.

Can you recommend activities to do in the neighborhood before or after class?

  • This is Williamsburg. Bars, Restaurants, music venues, bowling, shopping, Park, Smorgasbord on the week end, Craft shows, outdoor swimming in the summer are recommended activities.

Reviews of Choplet Ceramic Studio

(4.6-star rating across 459 reviews)
  • One Day Wheel Throwing

    Anonymous review on 1/29/2024
    Class was too large for instructor to handle. Lack of follow up after initial instructions. Discouraging experience for anyone who actually has an interest in learning this skill. Would not recommend this.
  • One Day Wheel Throwing

    Reviewed by Don M. on 1/8/2024
    It was brilliant, I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience with pottery, and the teachers were amazing!
  • One Day Wheel Throwing

    Reviewed by Lucia L. on 11/11/2023
    Fantastic instructor who was very enthusiastic, supportive and instructive. Really fun class!
  • One Day Wheel Throwing

    Anonymous review on 11/7/2023
    Awesome value, friendly staff and learned a lot!
  • One Day Wheel Throwing

    Anonymous review on 10/29/2023
    Great class! Detailed instructions and assistance
  • Wheel Throwing Intensive

    Anonymous review on 10/31/2022
    I really loved the energy of the instructor, how kind and knowledgeable she clearly was and the facilities of the class. I did miss having some sort of structure to the class: I had never done pottery before and felt that the class might not have been for me, because we went over the basics very quickly and didn't have a lot of structure. Overall, it was a fun experience but I would not recommend for beginners.
  • One Day Evening Wheel Throwing Pottery Class

    Reviewed by Ricardo A. on 7/6/2022
    I attended the class yesterday and had a lot of fun. It was a bit hectic given the class size but the instructor provided a great demo and guidance throughout. I had a great time and would love to attend a future class.
  • Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

    Anonymous review on 2/1/2021
    The class was good! The instructor was friendly and did a demo in the beginning, then walked around and helped us individually once we got started on the wheels. The studio is a bit cramp and messy, but fine for the price of this. Plus, you get to keep a piece after they fire it/glaze it for you. In terms of COVID safety, everyone wore masks and they take your temperature at the door and the wheels are "kinda" spread out with clear panels between people sitting in front of each other. I had wish there were like 2-3 less people just because the space is kinda narrow and when cleaning up, you do have to be right next to each other since there's only one sink. But if you're fine with that, then def take it as a beginner class to get your feet wet!
  • Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Saturday)

    Reviewed by Billie P. on 1/25/2021
    Such a fun class! Instructor was very helpful, attentive and made throwing pottery (for the first time), extremely enjoyable and successful! Will definitely be back!
  • One Day Evening Wheel Throwing Pottery Class

    Reviewed by Hazel O. on 1/23/2021
    Wonderful evening. My instructor Lev was super great at helping me for my first time. Hoping to come back soon.
  • Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Saturday)

    Reviewed by Linda K. on 12/20/2020
    This class was really great! The instructor was very nice, helpful and informative.
  • One Day Evening Wheel Throwing Pottery Class

    Reviewed by Gianne J. on 12/19/2020
    This class was fantastic! My professor lev was very knowledgeable and patient. Nadeige was very warm and friendly and exhibited great customer service. The studio is very spacious and clean, I can not wait for the summer to try wheel throwing in their garden
  • Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

    Anonymous review on 11/3/2020
    The class was enjoyable. Two things I wish were different was I specifically took this class because in the comments someone mentioned they had their class outside due to COVID, but my class was held inside. I would have liked to know this ahead of time. The other thing was a few of us got lost after the 20 min demonstration so would have liked to see steps on the wall or have us all do it together step by step.
  • Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Saturday)

    Anonymous review on 10/21/2020
    The wheel throwing pottery class was so fun! This was my first time ever and the instructor was so helpful. She provided a demonstration in the beginning of the class and walked around to provide guidance to everyone. I would definitely recommend this class!
  • Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Saturday)

    Reviewed by stefano g. on 9/6/2020
    The class was great very well explained in a very beautiful backyard.
  • Sip & Spin Pottery Workshop

    Reviewed by Teresa R. on 6/24/2020
    Mike, the instructor, was great. My husband and I had fun and we got a memento to take home.
  • Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Saturday)

    Anonymous review on 2/24/2020
    So much unexpected fun! Addicting!!!
  • Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Saturday)

    Anonymous review on 2/22/2020
    Given to my wife and I for Xmas by our son. I thought that was going to be a boring day, but to my surprise it was fun and the time passed faster than I expected.
  • Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Saturday)

    Reviewed by Holly S. on 2/16/2020
    This class was sooo fun! I tried for an entire semester in high school to throw ONE pot and failed! In this 2-hour class I threw FOUR pots, each one easier and better than the last! Cory is a great teacher, helped us all understand the process and technique and he was very encouraging with giving everyone tips and reminders on the initial instruction. I got this as a Christmas gift to do with my sister and we both loved it so much we signed up for an 8 week class!
  • Sip & Spin Pottery Workshop

    Anonymous review on 2/9/2020
    The teacher was extremely helpful and ensured we all created a nice piece to fire.
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students have generally positive things to say about classes at Choplet Ceramic Studio. They appreciate the knowledgeable and friendly instructors who provide helpful guidance and instruction throughout the class. They appreciate the chance to create multiple pieces during the class and to keep a glazed piece as a memento. Many said they were hoping to come back soon to learn even more skills. Quotes: 1. "The instructor was very helpful, attentive and made throwing pottery (for the first time), extremely enjoyable and successful!" 2. "This class was sooo fun! In this 2-hour class I threw FOUR pots, each one easier and better than the last!" 3. "My instructor was super great at helping me for my first time. Hoping to come back soon."

Teachers at Choplet Ceramic Studio

  • Alberto Bustos
  • Alex Vo Duy
  • Biata Roytburd
  • Bobby Croze
  • Brooke Winfrey
  • Cassandra Kellam
  • Corey Halbert
  • Damien Garcia
  • Danielle Pomorski
  • Dominic Sparano
  • Dustin Barzel
  • Elise Wilken
  • Helen Levi
  • Jake Ziwich
  • Jaleh Fazel
  • Jasmine Zimmerman
  • Jen D'Arbenzio
  • Jennifer Cotton
  • Jessica Cohen
  • Jory Shareff
  • Larisa Daiga
  • Michael Gundlach
  • Michelle McLaughlin
  • Miguel -
  • Nadeige Choplet
  • Nadeige Choplet & Chela Edmund
  • Peter Pincus
  • Sabri Ben-Ashour
  • Sara Catapano
  • Sarah Hussaini
  • Sarah Leber
  • Will Hubbard
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