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Zerimar Clay See all classes by this school @ 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.
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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Wilcoxson Brooklyn Ceramics See all classes by this school @ 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.
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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Choplet Ceramic Studio See all classes by this school @ 238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY
Unwind in a creative pottery experience where you'll pick up the basics of wheel throwing in a relaxed, fun environment. Guided by experienced instructors, you'll shape your own piece while enjoying a favorite drink with friends. Whether you're a complete beginner or refining what you know, this hands-on workshop blends art, socializing, and good vibes for a memorable evening.
Nov 6th
7:30–9:30pm ET
Nov 13th
7:30–9:30pm ET
Nov 20th
7:30–9:30pm ET
Choplet Ceramic Studio See all classes by this school @ 238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY
Get comfortable on the wheel at the well-respected Choplet Ceramic Studio. This hands-on workshop covers the basic techniques of wheel throwing, and you will keep a finished bowl or cylinder you made yourself. Open to every skill level, with the option to glaze and fire extra pieces for a small additional fee.
Nov 7th
4–6pm ET
Nov 8th
10am–12pm ET
Nov 14th
4–6pm ET
Nov 15th
10am–12pm ET
Nov 21st
4–6pm ET
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Pottery Studio 1 See all classes by this school @ 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.
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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Open Studio sessions are tailored for individuals who possess prior experience in ceramics and are comfortable working independently.
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Open Studio is for those who are familiar with the ceramic process and feel confident working independently. Must have prior ceramics experience or must be enrolled in our instructional class. A studio monitor will be present to assist as needed.
Students registered for an instructional class can choose one 4-hour open studio to attend each week in order to continue working on their works in progress independently.
Any missed open studio can be made up before the session ends. Only one missed class can be made up with one open studio before the session ends.
Prerequisite: At least one Handbuilding: Beginners Plus class at the West Side YMCA required.
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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