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Unleash your creativity with pottery classes in NYC. Learn the art of shaping clay into stunning works of art and discover the therapeutic benefits of working with your hands.

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Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak

The Jewish Museum @ Virtual Learning

Teachers, librarians, and school staff are invited to explore the work of renowned children’s book author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, subject of the 2005 Jewish Museum exhibition, Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak.  Arthur Yorinks, award-winning author and director, will speak about his collaborations with Sendak, including most recently, Presto and Zesto in Limboland, published after Sendak’s death, and will discuss how Sendak...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Eddie Dominguez: From Garden to Studio to Table

92nd Street Y

In this workshop, Eddie Dominguez will share his unique approach to translating his love of nature and Hispanic culture into utilitarian ceramics. He will explain his use of low fire earthenware and his techniques for carving in clay. He will also demonstrate the application of commercial underglaze and glazes. The workshop will take place over two separate sessions to allow participants to practice techniques shown in the first class. This program...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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Hand-Building Workshops

AlterWork Studios @ 30-09 35th Ave, Long Island City, NY

Hand-building is an ancient art of creating objects out of clay with just simply your hands and some basic tools. Unlike wheel- throwing, hand-building allows for numerous variations in form, so come in ready to be creative, experiment and explore. These 2 hour workshops are part of an ongoing series that will cover different hand building methods, as well as various decorating techniques like carvings, sgraffito and glazes. You can sign up for...

(9) All levels 15 and older
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Adult Artist Ceramics

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

Prospective students across skill levels are invited to join our Adult Ceramics course, where burgeoning potters will be introduced to the foundations of the medium—from using a pottery wheel to hand-sculpting and glazing—and intermediate students can take rudimentary practices to the next level by learning how to forge handles, lids, spouts, and other finishing touches that elevate basic vessel forms. Advanced participants will have the opportunity...

(29) All levels 18 and older
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$475

10 sessions

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Beginning Ceramics

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

Learn how to use the potter’s wheel and hand-building techniques to create decorative and functional objects such as bowls, cups, vases or plates. Discover pottery techniques such as slips, glazes and embossed surface decorations to finish and enrich the forms. Individuals with prior experience will learn new skills such as creating handles, lids, spouts and other finishing applications. Note: Price Includes $40 Materials Fee

(29) Beginner 18 and older
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$445

11 sessions

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Advanced Ceramics

Educational Alliance Art School

For experienced ceramic students to work on projects of their choice, while honing technical skills. Course allows for creative exploration within the medium and an opportunity for students to develop their own style and voice. For adults who have taken at least three beginning and/or intermediate ceramics courses. Prerequisite: At least four (4) beginning and/or intermediate ceramics courses

(29) Advanced 18 and older
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Virtual Ceramics: Coil Construction

Educational Alliance Art School

In this virtual five-week course, students will deepen their understanding of handbuilding with clay and create robust vessel forms from coiled clay. Students will explore a variety of techniques, focusing primarily on coil construction to produce functional tableware and decorative art objects. Students will learn how to embellish and adorn the surface of these vessel forms with stamps, etching, and underglaze.  Anyone interested in pottery...

(29) All levels 18 and older
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17 Weeks Kids After School Pottery

Choplet Ceramic Studio

17 weeks session: $916-$946 (depending on payment option) Children from PS84 will be picked up on foot at 2:45pm. We accept drop off from all others schools between 3 and 3:30pm. Upon arrival at the studio, children will have some time to eat a snack (provided by you) and play safely in the garden. At 3:30pm class will starts and end promptly at 5:30pm. Tools: Pottery tool kit is required and can be purchased for $15 at registration or on your...

(459) All levels 7 - 17 years old
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Kids and Family Pottery (3-6 yr olds)

Choplet Ceramic Studio

These ceramics pottery classes are specially geared towards fun and artistic discovery. We offer expert instruction that will lead participants on the path of creative discovery. In our friendly and relaxed environment, your child and yourself will gain knowledge and confidence in the arts, while learning creative thinking. Important Things to Note:  No make up possible, no refund for missed classes. Q&A Q: Is there a minimum age requirement...

(459) All levels 3 - 6 years old
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Child and Caregiver Pottery

Choplet Ceramic Studio

These classes are specifically geared for fun and artistic discovery for younger children and their mature classmate. Children will gain knowledge and confidence with hand building projects that can be created with 2 or 4 hands and will explore colors and textures while decorating their pieces.  Important Things to Note: Adult must take class with child. We also offer deposits for this class. Please call 212-729-4088 to request additional...

(459) All levels 3 and older
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Kids and Family Pottery (6-13 yr olds + Adult Optional)

Choplet Ceramic Studio

Children will be exposed and gain the experience of an actual professional pottery studio. During each weekly program, the students will learn to use the potters wheel as well as hand building / sculpting techniques. Multiple surface decoration techniques will be demonstrated and used. No prior experience is required. More challenging work will be assigned to students with previous experience. Parents are welcome to register and join the fun if they...

(459) All levels 6 - 13 years old
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Wheel Throwing and Hand Building Clay Camp

Choplet Ceramic Studio

Children and teens (ages 7 to 14) are invited to join a professional ceramic studio and explore the numerous possibilities clay has to offer, such as hand building, sculpting, tile/mosaic making, decorating and glazing, and wheel throwing.  At our facility, students have the satisfaction of creating an artwork from scratch and bringing it to its final completion. Every day participants are encouraged to explore their creativity and begin a...

(459) All levels 6 - 14 years old
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Kids One Day Pottery Wheel Workshop

Choplet Ceramic Studio

This 1 1/2 hour workshop is a wonderful introduction to working on the professional potter's wheel. Children will create a bowl or a goblet shape that will be fired and glazed by our studio and ready for pick up 2 weeks later. No doubt you will notice how proud your child is when using their own creation at the breakfast table! Q&A Q: Is there a minimum age requirement to attend your classes?  A: Our classes are adults & young...

(459) All levels 7 and older
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Seasonal Clay Workshop

SMB Studio Arts Inc.

Learn how to create fun animals using mediums of polymer clay! Penguins, bears, hedgehogs, & snowmen, are just a few animals students will be making using various clay tools.

(1) All levels 6 - 12 years old
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Virtual Intro to Mold Making Lecture

Cesar Castro @ Virtual Class, Online, NY

Beginner lecture for those interested in learning about mold making methods to use for your specific needs. This course will help people acquire the necessary knowledge to make molds. This course is not meant for people who make molds; this is a course for people who want to know how to make molds. Know the pros and cons of materials such as silicone, resin, polyurethane, gypsum, fiberglass. Other topics that will be covered include mold types;...

(2) Beginner 12 and older
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Introduction to Wheel Thrown Pottery

Newark Museum @ 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ

Participants will learn techniques for wheel thrown pottery. Starting with inspiration from the Newark Museum’s ceramic collections, participants will create functional and decorative objects using throwing methods to stretch and bend clay as it spins on a potter’s wheel. The course will cover the basics of working with clay and allow participants to trim, embellish, and glaze their works. Registration includes instruction, use of studio equipment...

Beginner 18 and older
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$200

6 sessions

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Wheel Thrown Pottery (Ages 15+)

Newark Museum @ 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ

During a six-session weekly course, participants will learn techniques for wheel thrown pottery. Starting with inspiration from the Newark Museum’s ceramic collections, participants will create functional and decorative objects using throwing methods to stretch and bend clay as it spins on a potter’s wheel. Registration includes instruction, use of studio equipment and tools, and 25 pounds of clay along with glaze and kiln firings. Additional...

All levels 15 and older
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$175

4 sessions

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Pipe Making Workshop

MostRecklessly @ 355 Stockholm St, New York, NY

This Pipe Making Workshop will provide a great introduction on how to create your very own one of a kind ceramic pipe. During this session Nicole will teach you how to hand build a pipe. These techniques can then be applied to creating more pieces. Then we'll add some extra flare by painting your pieces.  During the session you will learn hand building methods to create pipe. If you have something specific you’d like to make please let us...

All levels 18 and older
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Wheel: Beginning/Intermediate

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

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.

(30) Beginner 18 and older
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$360

8 sessions

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What is So Special About a Spoon?

Oxum NYC @ 67 West St, Brooklyn, NY

Well, there are many types and many uses; spoons can be units of measure – teaspoons, tablespoons, some people collect souvenir spoons, and they can even be used as musical instruments and yada yada yada. But primarily, spoons represent access to the most basic nourishment – a warm cup of soup, a hearty bowl of oatmeal, and a simple dish of rice and beans, all consumed with a spoon. And as we know, too many neighbors and families don't always...

All levels 16 and older
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$205
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