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Discover the art of pottery in the heart of NYC with clay classes that teach beginners and experienced artists alike to hand-build functional ceramic pieces or learn the techniques of wheel throwing.

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Polymer Clay Jewelry

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Unleash your creativity with this exciting and versatile art material that can be used for jewelry making, sculpture, home decorations, and more. No need for expensive tools or kilns -- just a convection oven and items you have at home. Join us and discover the possibilities of polymer clay.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
$355

7 sessions

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Precious Metal Clay (Beginner)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Unlock your creativity with the unique properties of silver clay in this hands-on course. Discover the art of making pendants, earrings, and rings while learning how to embed fireable man-made gems. No heavy lifting is required - just professional-looking results.

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
$355

8 sessions

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Sculpture in Clay

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Unleash your creativity and explore the ancient art of sculpting with clay at the prestigious New York School of the Arts. Master the techniques and tools used to shape clay into stunning works of art, from detailed figurines to abstract compositions. All skill levels are welcome in this immersive course.

(73) Beginner 18 and older
$460

8 sessions

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Sculpture: Portrait

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Discover the secrets of creating lifelike human portraits in clay with a renowned instructor at the prestigious New York School of the Arts. Dive deep into facial anatomy, proportions, and expressions while mastering the art of sculpting. Unleash your creativity and bring your artistic vision to life in this immersive course.

(73) All levels 18 and older
$460

8 sessions

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Biomorphism in Clay

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Embark on a creative exploration in the world of ceramics at New York School of the Arts, delving into the fascinating realm of biomorphism. Dive into the core science and chemistry of ceramics while gaining insights into the contemporary art scene, ensuring a well-rounded experience for creators of all levels.

(73) Beginner 18 and older
$460

8 sessions

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Intro to Precious Metal Clay

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Discover the art of creating stunning fine silver jewelry using malleable, precious metal clay. Learn the techniques of molding, shaping, and refining and master the step-by-step instructions and resources to continue your creative journey. No experience necessary.

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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$205
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Polymer Clay Bowls

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn to create multicolored and patterned small bowls like nothing you've seen before made from Polymer clay. For the Supply List, Guidelines and Studio Rules please CLICK HERE

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$145
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Portrait Sculpting in Clay: The Male Head

The Compleat Sculptor @ 110 West 19th Street, New York, NY

Working directly from the life model and using a step by step classical approach students will learn how to sculpt a realistic portrait in water-based clay. Starting from using a suitable armature structure, then blocking in the basic form, to finally modeling more detailed features. This course is suitable for all levels and will accommodate beginners as well as experienced sculptors. Emphasis will be put on proportions, building the form, developing...

(44) All levels 18 and older
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$925

4 sessions

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Explorations with Clay: Wheel (Beginner/Intermediate)

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

Push your work forward by exploring functional forms in series.  We will also work on altering forms and finish up with decorative and glaze techniques.  Beginners are welcome.

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

7 sessions

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Texture and Clay

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

In this class, we concentrate on all construction techniques for making vessels, sculptures, wall pieces, and tiles.  Glazing and painterly surface techniques explored to enhance and embellish forms.  Personal projects are encouraged and one-on-one help given as well as class demonstrations.   All levels welcome.

(113) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$360

8 sessions

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Explorations with Clay Beg. Wheel

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

This class is an introduction to throwing on the potter’s wheel for beginners only, emphasizing how to create functional forms such as cylinders and bowls. Participants will also learn to enhance forms with decorating and glazing techniques.

(30) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$355

8 sessions

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Sculpture: A Study and Practice in Bas Relief

New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY

Relief Sculpture, or Bas Relief,  should be on every sculptor's inventory of skills. This exciting course will allow the student to work with confidence and critical thinking. We will examine how basic drawing skills of perspective, light, shadow, convexity, help to play a part in the construction and design of your Bar, (low) Relief incorporating the fundamentals is sculpture. Working in Clay, the student will learn how to construct...

(73) All levels 17 and older
No upcoming schedules
$350

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
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$315

8 sessions

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3 Day Workshop with Clay Sculptor: Alberto Bustos

Choplet Ceramic Studio @ 238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

The main objective of this workshop is to model the clay directly with our hands, without machinery or tools in order to communicate directly with the clay and transmit our feelings. With the “launch” technique, Alberto Bustos will make slabs and filaments of different kinds as well as textured slabs. In addition, he will share the creation of stone textures using pigmented “cookies” and the application of colored pigments and glaze (powder...

(459) All levels 15 and older
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$690

3 sessions

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Sculpt Nouveau Patina Demonstration

The Compleat Sculptor @ 110 West 19th Street, New York, NY

Come Join us for an amazing demonstration by Sculpt Nouveau... Tons of tips and tricks, light snacks as well as some free product! Seminar Schedule – 2 hour demonstration        Introduction and Basic Safety – 15 minutes      Surface Prep – 10 minutes        Traditional Patinas – 20 minutes        Black Magic on steel        Japanese...

(44) All levels 13 and older
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Creating the Buck for Prosthetic Sculpting Part 1

The Compleat Sculptor @ 110 West 19th Street, New York, NY

Fabrication of mold positives for Sculpting Prosthetics. We will supply Plaster facial Life Cast sections and take you through the steps of creating your “Buck” for sculpting. Topics to be covered: “Claying” up the piece Types of clay used How to find and correct undercuts Molding the buck Different material for molding Pouring up the positive Different materials for the positive. Discussion of “Keys”

(44) All levels 13 and older
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$125
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Creating the Positive and Prosthetic Sculpting - Part 2

The Compleat Sculptor @ 110 West 19th Street, New York, NY

This class we will take you through sculpting the piece, and the final mold.   Topics to be covered: Types of clay for sculpting How to choose the clay Sculpture techniques Pore texture Thinking ahead for application Molding (overflow, cutting edge, keys) Types and materials for making your mold. Note: Work clothes should be worn. A work Apron is a good idea Materials and tools are not included in the class price

(44) All levels 13 and older
No upcoming schedules
$125
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The Art of Portrait Sculpture (from live model)

The Decorus Atelier of Figurative Art @ 117 57th St., Brooklyn, NY

The Art of Portrait Sculpture “In the footsteps of the Masters” This intimate workshop will introduce you to the art of portrait sculpture. During the four sessions we will complete a portrait bust in  (oil based) plasteline clay while learning how to work from a live model as well as with picture references of the same model. The students will: Improve their capability of seeing and understanding human form. Gain a better understanding...

(143) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$400

4 sessions

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Nerikomi Workshop

e.e.ceramics @ 622 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY

During this 3 hour workshop you will learn to make patterns in clay by compressing and combining dyed porcelain. Make beads to send to all of your friends, or a small dish. All materials will be provided (pre colored porcelain and tools). You will be given information and resources for dying clay. Make sure to wear clothes you won't mind getting a little dirty. After the workshop, we will take your work to be fired and glazed. It will then...

(34) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$120
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Sculpt Your Date

e.e.ceramics @ 622 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY

Unleash your creative side and capture the essence of your loved one through the art of sculpting. Join us for an immersive workshop where you will learn the fundamentals of portraiture and bring your vision to life. Your masterpiece will be professionally fired, glazed, and delivered straight to your door.

(34) All levels 21 and older
No upcoming schedules
$100
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Reviews for Clay Classes in NYC

Clay Classes in NYC are rated 4.6 stars based on 1,986 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Sculpture: Portrait

    Reviewed by Carmen C. on 1/26/2024
    Our instructor was excellent! I learned so much about building an armature, clay tools, measuring out proportions of the face, and many helpful techniques for sculpting facial features.
  • Intro to Precious Metal Clay

    Reviewed by Tanasia k. on 10/23/2023
    One of the best classes and I wish they offered more clay metal classes. I would have really loved to get more time in the class as there was just so much to learn.
  • Sculpt Nouveau Patina Demonstration

    Reviewed by Keith W. on 8/26/2019
    The art supply shop "the Compleat Sculptor" was very well stocked and the Staff were SUPER Helpful. The class was very informative, especially for me, since I have had mixed success with patina applications. The course was time efficient and the presenters were dynamic, knowledgeable and entertaining. EXCELLENT Class, EXCELLENT art supply house, EXCELLENT staff. Keith Watters
  • Explorations with Clay: Wheel (Beginner/Intermediate)

    Reviewed by Sara V. on 10/29/2017
    Great class, awesome teacher!!
  • Explorations with Clay: Wheel (Beginner/Intermediate)

    Anonymous review on 8/14/2016
    The instructor was awesome, and the course included open studio time. I learned so much and can't wait to take another class!

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