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Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Turtle Bay (Midtown East)

Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Turtle Bay (Midtown East)

Pottery Studio 1 @ 140 E 52nd St, New York, NY

Explore the art of pottery in a hands-on creative experience guided by skilled instructors. Whether you prefer shaping clay on the wheel or building by hand, you'll design and create your own unique piece, fired and ready to take home. Welcoming to beginners and experienced artists alike, this is a relaxing, rewarding way to express your creativity—no prior experience needed.

(10) All levels 18 and older

Nov 8th

10am–12pm ET

Nov 8th

12–2pm ET

Nov 8th

4–6pm ET

Nov 8th

6–8pm ET

Nov 8th

8–10pm ET

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Sun. Nov 8th, 10am–12pm ET (2 hours)

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Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Financial District

Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Financial District

Pottery Studio 1 @ 40 Water St, New York, NY

Discover the meditative pleasure of working with clay in this hands-on pottery class led by skilled instructors. Whether you prefer throwing on the wheel or building by hand, you'll shape and design your own unique ceramic piece to be professionally fired and taken home. A welcoming environment for complete beginners as well as those with some prior experience.

(10) All levels 18 and older

Nov 5th

12–2pm ET

Nov 5th

2–4pm ET

Nov 5th

6–8pm ET

Nov 6th

10am–12pm ET

Nov 6th

12–2pm ET

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Thu. Nov 5th, 12–2pm ET (2 hours)

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Porcelain Planter Workshop

Porcelain Planter Workshop

Wilcoxson Brooklyn Ceramics @ 69A West St, Brooklyn, NY

Design and hand-build your own porcelain planter using slab construction in this creative ceramics workshop. Add character with colored clay slips in blue, black, and pink, layering bold decorative patterns that turn each planter into a functional piece of art.

(141) Beginner 18 and older

Nov 7th

1–4pm ET

Nov 14th

1–4pm ET

Nov 15th

2–5pm ET

Nov 22nd

2–5pm ET

Nov 28th

1–4pm ET

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Sat. Nov 7th, 1–4pm ET (3 hours)

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Porcelain Mug Workshop

Porcelain Mug Workshop

Wilcoxson Brooklyn Ceramics @ 69A West St, Brooklyn, NY

Hand-build elegant, functional tableware from slabs of porcelain in this hands-on workshop. Apply colored clay slips in shades of blue, black, gray, and pink to create striking surface designs and personalized patterns on a set of custom mugs.

(141) Beginner 18 and older

Nov 7th

1–4pm ET

Nov 8th

2–5pm ET

Nov 14th

1–4pm ET

Nov 15th

2–5pm ET

Nov 22nd

2–5pm ET

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Sat. Nov 7th, 1–4pm ET (3 hours)

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Pottery Wheel Throwing (Hell's Kitchen)

Pottery Wheel Throwing (Hell's Kitchen)

Zerimar Clay @ 402 W 51st St, New York, NY

Discover the fundamentals of wheel throwing in a hands-on pottery experience designed for beginners. Learn essential techniques to shape clay into a unique ceramic piece with step-by-step guidance from an experienced instructor. Create a handmade keepsake while enjoying a fun and creative activity perfect for individuals, couples or groups.

(48) All levels 18 and older

Nov 7th

1–3pm ET

Nov 8th

1–3pm ET

Nov 13th

7–9pm ET

Nov 14th

1–3pm ET

Nov 14th

4–6pm ET

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Sat. Nov 7th, 1–3pm ET (2 hours)

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Handbuilding: Beginners Plus

ArtWorks at West Side YMCA

4.6 118 reviews

Discover the essentials of handbuilding in clay, from coiling and pinch pots to slab techniques. Beginners will build foundational skills, while those with some experience take on advanced projects that enhance their technique. Create expressive pieces as you explore and refine your craft in a supportive environment.

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Small class sizes
18 and older
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5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
20 hours over 8 sessions

Handbuilding: Beginners Plus

Handbuilding: Beginners Plus

Handbuilding: Beginners Plus

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Description

During this class students will learn the basics of hand building. Coiling, pinch pots and slab techniques are taught. Students with some experience will be given more challenging projects with these techniques.

Refund Policy

The refund policy varies by branch however in most instances a refund is only given if the Y cancels a program. Program credit may only be issued in special circumstances. We don't offer any make up classes.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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(4.6-star rating across 118 reviews)

This class: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews

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Excellent class!

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ArtWorks at West Side YMCA

The ArtWorks program offers a variety of classes in the visual arts, including ceramics, stained glass, drawing, and water-color. We have been offering craft classes to the Upper West Side community for over 30 years.

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