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,...

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...

Try your hand at throwing on the wheel. Learn all the techniques of professional potters, including how to make functional pieces, like mugs, vases, and bowls. 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 or...

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...

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...

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 class will introduce you to the skills needed to center, form shapes, trim and finish pots using the wheel. You will also learn decorating and glazing techniques to be able to complete your own pot, bowl or cup by the end of the session. Includes clay, 2 firings, tools, glazes, storage, 18 hours of studio time. We are a working art studio and...

This class explores advanced wheel techniques and the refinement of forms. Exploring combinations of studio glazes to create specialized effects.  Important Things to Note: This class explores advanced wheel techniques and the refinement of forms.  Students will explore combinations of studio glazes to create specialized effects. Pre-requisite:...

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...

Play in the mud and discover the joy of working with your hands! Learn the fundamentals of ceramics and pottery in one of the best equipped studios in NYC. Study with expert teachers and learn the fundamentals of handbuilding and wheel techniques. Join our beginners’ classes for an introduction to the fundamentals of handbuilding techniques —...

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...

Various throwing projects, glazing and surface techniques will be explored in all of the classes. All classes focus on wheel throwing techniques and accommodate skill levels from beginners to very advanced. Our small group size ensures individual guidance.  When registering for a pottery class, please choose the class day and time that best...