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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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Wheel: Beginner

ArtWorks at West Side YMCA @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Beginners will learn the basic skills of throwing on the potter's wheel and glazing techniques. Instructors will assist students with creating individual projects and developing skills. Demoes and critiques will be given regularly.

(113) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$290

5 sessions

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Zen of Pottery: Wheel (Beginner/Intermediate)

ArtWorks at West Side YMCA @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

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 for cultivating the practice of mindfulness

(113) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$325

7 sessions

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Mugs and More: Wheel (Beginner/Intermediate)

ArtWorks at West Side YMCA @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

In this class, students will learn basic skills to create lidded jars, oval planters, vases, and other intermediate forms. Beginners develop proficiency on the wheel and learn about our studio glazes.

(113) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$325

7 sessions

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Pottery: Wheel - The Next Step (Intermediate/Advanced)

ArtWorks at West Side YMCA @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Now the you know how to throw let’s get serious about decorating and glazing.  This class will feature a variety of decorative techniques including latex resist, layering of glazes and terra sigillata.  Throwing demos included.

(113) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$360

7 sessions

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Ceramics: Intermediate + Advanced Wheel Throwing

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan @ 334 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY

Refine your wheel-throwing skills and explore advanced techniques in this ceramics course. Learn the art of glazing to add depth and complexity to your pottery and sculptures. Elevate your creativity and craftsmanship to a higher level in this challenging class.

(432) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$850

17 sessions

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Wheel Throwing Intensive

Choplet Ceramic Studio @ 238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

Unleash your creativity at a renowned ceramic studio for an immersive week of learning and hands-on experience. Perfect for beginners and intermediate students looking to master their skills, this program will guide you through the fundamentals and allow you to challenge yourself with new shapes and sizes. Don't miss this chance to create unique pottery pieces in an outdoor heated studio.

(459) Beginner 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$500

5 sessions

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Wheel and Hand Building (Beginner and Intermediate)

Choplet Ceramic Studio @ 238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn to create pieces using either hand building, throwing or a combination of both that can be used for either functional or sculptural work. Surface decoration techniques demonstrated will include applied texture, colored slips and glaze application. You are encouraged to let your instructor know of any project you may have in mind and it will be used to feed the class demonstrations.  FEE INCLUDES: Three hours class a week for 7 weeks...

(459) Intermediate 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$548

8 sessions

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Sip & Spin Pottery Workshop

Choplet Ceramic Studio @ 238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

Evenings are for letting loose and relaxing! Couples, singles and friends come join us and get a little dirty while enjoying the wine or beer you brought in. This class can be repeated many times but gives you the freedom to register one class at a time. Our instructor will show and assist you with the basic techniques of the potter's wheel and will move on to more advanced projects if you are a repeat offender.  Important Things to Note:...

(459) Beginner 21 and older
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Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

Choplet Ceramic Studio @ 238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

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 when your piece is ready to be picked up. Q&A Q: Is there a minimum age requirement to attend...

(459) Beginner 15 and older
No upcoming schedules

Wheel and Handbuilding (All Level)

Choplet Ceramic Studio @ 238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the art of creating ceramic masterpieces through wheel throwing and hand-building techniques at Choplet Ceramic Studio. Learn how to use texture, slips, and glazes to enhance your functional or sculptural pieces. This course welcomes students of all skill levels and encourages you to bring project ideas for personalized instruction.

(459) All levels 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$573

8 sessions

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Mugs and More - Wheel: Beginning/Intermediate

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

In this class, we will learn basic skills to create lidded jars, oval planters, vases, and other intermediate forms. Beginners develop proficiency on the wheel and learn about our studio glazes. Please Note: There is a firing fee charge of 4 cents per cubic inch that includes both the bisque and the glaze firing.  This includes the cost of clay & glazes and is only charged when a piece is successfully completed and ready to go...

(30) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$345

8 sessions

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Wheel: Beginner/Intermediate

ArtWorks at West Side YMCA @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

Beginner/Intermediate level students will learn the basic skills of throwing on the potter's wheel and glazing techniques. Instructors will assist students with creating individual projects and developing skills. Demos and critiques will be given regularly. Intermediate and advanced students will work on individual projects to further develop their skills and unique personal expressions. Demos and critiques will be given regularly. Previous throwing...

(113) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$290

5 sessions

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Mold Making and Slip Casting: Pottery Workshop

Choplet Ceramic Studio @ 238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

During this 2 days mold making workshop, you will make your own mold of the prototype you bring and also learn to slip cast. The prototype can be made in clay but you can also use industrial objects or nature elements, the possibilities are almost endless. Q&A Q: Is there a minimum age requirement to attend your classes?  A: Our classes are adults & young adults but we would be happy to accept someone as young as 15 as long as...

(459) All levels 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$265

2 sessions

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Wheel: Intermediate/Advanced

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

This classes explores advanced wheel techniques and the refinement of forms. Exploring combinations of studio glazes to create specialized effects.   Prerequisite: Previous throwing experience is necessary. Please Note: There is a firing fee charge of 4 cents per cubic inch that includes both the bisque and the glaze firing.  This includes the cost of clay & glazes and is only charged when a piece is successfully completed...

(30) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$345

8 sessions

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Valentine's Day Pottery Wheel Throwing

Pottery NYC @ 786 9th Ave, New York, NY

If you're curious about pottery making and want fun Valentine's date ideas in NYC, then give this pottery class a go! This is a chance for complete beginners to try their hand at the potter's wheel, with no experience necessary.

(9) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

Ceramics / Pottery

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

Learn to use the potter’s wheel and hand-building ceramics techniques to create your own decorative and functional pottery objects to take home. In our 8-week pottery courses, you’ll learn to make bowls, cups, vases or plates, and discover pottery techniques such as slips, glazes and embossed surface decorations. All pottery projects are customized to ability and interests. Students with prior pottery experience will learn new skills such as...

(29) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$395

8 sessions

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Clay Pottery (Ages 9-14)

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

Explore the world of 3-dimensional art through clay. Create vessels using the slab or coil method. Try the pottery wheel and learn how to glaze your creations.  Note: Materials provided

(29) All levels 9 - 14 years old
No upcoming schedules
$315

8 sessions

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Wheel Throwing (Beginner)

Choplet Ceramic Studio @ 238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the art of creating functional and sculptural ceramic pieces with the Wheel Throwing course at Choplet Ceramic Studio. Explore techniques such as applied texture, colored slips, and glaze application to bring your ideas to life. Perfect for all skill levels, this class offers a hands-on experience in a supportive and creative environment.

(459) Beginner 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$573

8 sessions

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Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Saturday)

Choplet Ceramic Studio @ 238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

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 fired it for you with our glaze pick of the week and we will contact you approximately 3 weeks after the workshop when your piece is ready to be picked up.  Additional work can be glazed and fire at an additional cost of $10/piece....

(459) All levels 15 and older
No upcoming schedules

Wheel and Hand Building (Intermediate and Advanced)

Choplet Ceramic Studio @ 238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

Unleash your creativity and refine your ceramic skills with expert instruction at Choplet Ceramic Studio. Discover the art of hand building and wheel throwing, and learn to create functional or sculptural pieces with applied texture and vibrant glazes. Don't miss this opportunity to take your ceramic work to the next level.

(459) Advanced 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$500

7 sessions

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