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Handbuilding Classes in NYC are rated 4.6 stars based on 264 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

• Hand-Building Ceramic Dinnerware

  Reviewed by Julia W. on 8/5/2024
  The instructor was so kind, encouraging and knowledgeable!

• Hand-Building Ceramic Witchcraft Ritual Tools

  Reviewed by Jessica D. on 3/24/2024
  I had a wonderful time! The instructor was knowledgeable and friendly, and I can't wait to see how my pieces came out.

• Hand-Building Ceramic Dinnerware

  Anonymous review on 3/24/2024
  I loved this class! The instructor offered clear steps, individualized help, and it was overall a lot of fun!!

• Hand Building for Beginners

  Reviewed by Mary Y. on 3/13/2024
  Fun class! She was kind, helpful, and patient. I would definitely recommend anyone to take a class here.

• Hand-building Ceramic Workshop

  Anonymous review on 3/3/2024
  Seda was an excellent host and teacher! She was extremely generous with her time and knowledge. I would take another class with her!

• Hand Building for Beginners

  Anonymous review on 1/31/2024
  Eleni was a great teacher and I really enjoyed this workshop. The time flew by. I can't wait to see my finished piece after firing and glazing!

• Hand-building Ceramic Workshop

  Anonymous review on 12/4/2023
  I had such an amazing time! The instructor was kind and knowledgeable. She continuously checked on everyone and guided us through the process. I would definitely take the class again!

• Hand Building for Beginners

  Anonymous review on 6/23/2023
  Really fun class. Eleni is a great teacher and very patient! Would definitely recommend.

• Hand Building for Beginners

  Reviewed by Jennifer A. on 12/22/2022
  Enjoyable class with patient and lovely instructor!

• Hand-building Ceramic Workshop

  Reviewed by Camille E. on 11/14/2022
  It was very informative and fun. Would definitely do it again!

• Hand-building Ceramic Workshop

  Anonymous review on 11/14/2022
  This was a great class. Our instructor showed us a few techniques so we could make some nice pieces ( I made 3 bowls). It was so much fun to play with clay and make something. I had a great time. The instructor was awesome. There were plenty of supplies and everything was set up nicely for us to work.

• 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!

• Virtual Intro to Mold Making Lecture

  Anonymous review on 4/26/2020
  The instructor was very patient and answered my questions many times till I understood how the mold is made. I felt that he has a lot of experience and expertise in the subject and was able to give me direction for the project that I am working on. Many thanks again !

• Hand-Building Workshops

  Reviewed by Shayna B. on 12/17/2019
  So fun!

• Hand Building for Beginners

  Reviewed by Cecilia on 12/9/2019
  First, I LOVE my mug - it's a little too big, it's a little too thick to drink from, but i love using it very very much and it brings me a lot of joy! Second, but really part of the first - I love my mug so much because of the experience that i had making it! Eleni is wonderful at explaining technique and supporting each person's interpretation of their creation (and of the technique she is teaching). It was a WONDERFUL way to spend an evening!

• Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

  Reviewed by Tim S. on 7/29/2019
  Great first-time experience! I went alone and it was really fun, and can see it being a great idea with the SO. Learned a lot and had a great time.

• Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

  Reviewed by Ebba Z. on 7/2/2019
  I had the absolute best time in this class. I bought it as a sort of bonding experience and gift for my younger sister who just graduated college. She had an incredible time and so did I. The instructor was friendly, encouraged socialization, and really took his time with each student to make sure they were making the progress they wanted. I came to this class from a printmaking background, so I had to work harder to shift my approach to get the desired results I wanted. Dominic worked extra hard with me to make that connection in my brain and my hands so I could learn new skills. He was also extra careful to understand what each student was comfortable with, something I really appreciate as a former educator. I’m looking forward to taking one of their 8 week classes!

• Beginner Hand-Building Workshop

  Reviewed by Kim l. on 6/2/2019
  I LOVED IT. Tina was great stressing that clay is forgiving - you dont like it, you start over. it was a comfortable, fun, relaxing time with clay. I dont consider myself to be a creative type so I made your basic bowl shapes and then i got brave, pinched a spout and put a handle on it...voila, a creamer. And you know what, i left feeling creative!! I cant wait to pick up the finished pieces and use them at my dinner table !

• Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

  Anonymous review on 4/28/2019
  So much fun, loved it

• Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

  Anonymous review on 2/25/2019
  The class was great! Dom, the teacher was great too. It was the right amount of hands on teaching to let you get a feel for the process, but also allow you to walk away wit something if you didn’t take to it as much as you'd hoped. I would highly recommend the class to anyone looking to give pottery a whirl... there’s a pottery pun. The end.

• Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

  Reviewed by Ashley R. on 2/25/2019
  This class was so fun!! You really learn a lot. Dominic was really helpful and made sure to help out everyone individually.

• Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

  Reviewed by Bora C. on 2/25/2019
  Super fun, 5 stars, teachers were great. I really enjoyed the class and have found a new love in throwing! I was happy with 3 of my work. The class was well organized and so relaxing. wish we got to glaze them too or something!

• Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

  Reviewed by Claudia v. on 2/25/2019
  Fun, informative, stress-free. Dominick was a helpful and clear instructor. I liked that I had finished projects to take home with me.

• Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

  Reviewed by Joanne K. on 2/19/2019
  Fun class with a great instructor, Dominic! ... friendly participants in a relaxing, no stress environment- great way to learn how to throw a pot...and fortunately, the very-talented Dominic finished them into pieces of beauty!!!

• Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

  Reviewed by Maria C. on 2/18/2019
  Class was interesting and a nice change of pace for me. Teacher was very helpful and fun! My two daughters and I were very happy to have attended!

• Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

  Reviewed by Bianca L. on 2/17/2019
  I bought this class as a gift for my dad for Christmas from my sister and I. We had an absolute blast and are thinking about taking some of our other family members for a round 2! Dominick was talented, knowledgable, and made the class enjoyable for all! The perfect activity for a winter Saturday. I definitely don't want to give less than 5 stars, but I do have some suggestions: - 2 hours might seem like a long time but it flew by, especially with prep and clean up (I was thankful that Dominick extended our class time to accommodate for some traffic related delays). I think the class could probably be 3 hours to allow for more time actually on the wheel. With all of the help necessary for mess ups to be remedied, teaching, set/up clean up... 3 hours would allow for more creative working time. - I also think it might be helpful for a teacher's assistant to facilitate quicker restarts after mess ups. A lot of us were not succeeding in our first few attempts and required assistance in removing used clay and centering new clay etc. We often spent time waiting for Dominick to come back around after helping the rest of the class. Further, the key to success (as we all found out) was to just STOP tweaking, this meant that we had to stop and wait to have our piece removed and a new piece of clay centered before we could begin working again... this led to more idle time. A teacher's assistant might have helped to eliminate some of this idle time that could have been better spent. -Dominick is a pottery master and did an incredible job fixing up even the seemingly irredeemable pieces. However, that meant that some of the pieces I made became his instead of my own. If you're like me and want to feel proud of what you did yourself rather than someone else perfecting just for looks, ask Dominick to leave your piece as is!! He did that for me upon request. Despite the little imperfections, I like the pieces that were all my own better (though some may feel otherwise). Maybe instead of automatically fixing, Dominick could ask the person first or simply just provide feedback/instruction on how to fix themselves. I realize that this goes against the interest of time, but it's just a thought. If you're interested in pottery at all, I highly recommend this class as an introduction. I look forward myself to returning!

• Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

  Anonymous review on 2/11/2019
  Awesome class! Dominic is great and helped us make plenty of things

• Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

  Reviewed by Denise D. on 2/4/2019
  I loved this class! Dominic was an amazing and patient instructor. The class was perfect for newbies and intermediate levels. I'd definitely recommend it.

• Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

  Reviewed by Stephanie I. on 1/26/2019
  So much fun. Instructor (Dominick) was professional, knowledgeable, and patient. Can’t wait to go back!

• Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

  Reviewed by Carol I. on 1/26/2019
  I really enjoyed this pottery class. Dominick and Danielle were great! It was informative and fun. My daughter gave this to me as a Christmas gift and I have to say it was thoroughly enjoyable. We can’t wait to pick up our creations! Carolann Insalaco

• Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

  Reviewed by Catherine B. on 1/19/2019
  I was a little worried going into the class not knowing anything about pottery but it was more fun that I thought. Plus you aren't just told what to do and then left to your own devices. There is plenty of help to be had.

• Ceramic Music Box

  Reviewed by Ella R. on 1/14/2019
  Carol and Erin were a wonderful team for the music box class. Carol was welcoming, very clear with directions and very supportive. My holiday gift to my granddaughter was a great success. Thank you, Fran Dillon

• Doll Making Workshop

  Reviewed by Sara G. on 1/13/2019
  My friends and I had so much fun taking this course. None of us had really worked with ceramics since high school. It was really neat getting the chance to play around with dyed clay. Eleni was knowledgeable, helpful, and an all around super cool person. I can't wait to see how our dolls turned out once they're fired and assembled.

• Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

  Anonymous review on 10/14/2018
  Had a great time! Would definitely recommend it.

• Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

  Reviewed by Johannes H. on 9/30/2018
  Dominic was a great instructor and I would definitely recommend this class.

• Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

  Reviewed by Jane R. on 8/13/2018
  So much fun! The instructor was funny and informative. The class started and ended on time. Wheel throwing is definitely harder than I expected but I loved it. I made two bowls and a planter. Even though only one pot/bowl/etc. is included in the course fee, the bowls come out pretty nicely since the instructor will help you finish off whatever you make.

• Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

  Reviewed by Aisha J. on 8/12/2018
  The instructor was very knowledgeable and explained everything so it was easy to follow along. I had a great time wheel throwing and can’t wait to take more classes.

• Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

  Reviewed by Amanda D. on 7/16/2018
  This class was so awesome and fun! Dominic is a great teacher- explained things clearly, and was really good about going around the class to help everyone. I wasn't sure if I would come out of it with anything I wanted to keep, since this was my first time trying the wheel, but I managed to actually make four pieces that weren't too bad. Definitely want to take more.

• Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

  Reviewed by Guisella R. on 5/20/2018
  We had a great time! Thank you Dominick for making the class a lot of fun.

• Weekend Wheel Throwing Pottery (Sunday)

  Reviewed by Rachel R. on 5/19/2018
  great instruction for a first time experience! In this class you will probably make 3 to 4 pieces depending on your speed. The first piece is free and all subsquent ones that you want to keep are $8 each. and you recieve them in 3 weeks.