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Ceramics: Beginner + Intermediate Handbuilding

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

Almost anything made on the wheel can be handbuilt but without the steep and physically demanding learning curve of the wheel. In this class we will learn how to make functional bowls, cups, plates, vases, and other goodies by utilizing many different hand building techniques. All stages of the ceramic process will be covered including building, finishing, and glazing. This class is great for students with physical limitations and or beginners who...

(432) All levels 18 and older
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$850

17 sessions

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5 Week Beginners Wheel Throwing Workshop

MostRecklessly @ 355 Stockholm St, New York, NY

During this 5 week very intimate hands on experience you’ll learn how to create your very own one of a kind wheel thrown ceramic pieces from start to finish. Students will receive one 25lb bag of white clay to use during the session. Additional colors are available to purchase. This session will focus on the foundations of wheel throwing. We will touch on glazing with options to go more in depth during open studio hours. This session includes...

Beginner 18 and older
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$280

5 sessions

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Ceramic Music Box

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

Bring your family to the ceramics studios for a fun workshop making a kinetic ceramic sculpture with music works. You’ll choose a tune and then together create your own clay sculptures. You’ll sculpt and paint your creations and then our artists will glaze and fire your works which will be ready for pick up 10 days after the class. $75 per one child and one caretaker (each additional child or grown-up: $25)

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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Hand-Building Ceramic Artisan Tools

Bat Haus @ 459 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

Are you an artist who's dreamed of a custom paint palette or a knitter who is itching for a yarn bowl? Tap into your crafty spirit in this Brooklyn ceramics class and create your own artisan tools! This is a one-of-a-kind class where creativity meets functionality! The Artisan Tools class invites you to explore the world of ceramic hand-building, allowing you to craft personalized tools that seamlessly integrate with your artistic endeavors. From...

(14) All levels 10 and older
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$105
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Ceramics: Beginner + Intermediate Wheel Throwing

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

In this 16-session class, we will explore wheel throwing, handbuilding, and glazing techniques. Beginners will start with a few sessions of handbuilding to develop confidence working with clay, then move on to wheel throwing and glazing, and may be surprised to learn how much beautiful, functional work can be done through handbuilding. Anything thrown on the wheel can be handbuilt! Demos will take place at the beginning of almost every class....

(432) Beginner 18 and older
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$850

17 sessions

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Private Class

Choplet Ceramic Studio @ 238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

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 they are behaved and comfortable working with an older group.

(459) Beginner 18 and older
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$140
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Beginner/Intermediate Mold Making Workshop

Choplet Ceramic Studio @ 238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

If you are thinking about commercializing one of your design or wish to introduce shape repetition in your creative endeavor, then the mold making workshop is for you! This workshop offers an opportunity to make your own two or three piece plaster mold and learn to use it with slip clay. We will also demonstrate how to clean the cast piece as well as discuss slip clay recycling, firing and glazing. Please Note: No previous experience required....

(459) Beginner 15 and older
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$265

2 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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Kids: Wheel/Hand Ceramic Day Camp (Ages 4-6)

Choplet Ceramic Studio @ 238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

Children are invited to join a professional ceramic studio and explore the numerous possibilities clay has to offer, such as hand building, sculpting, tile/mosaic making, decorating and glazing, and wheel throwing.  At our facility, students have the satisfaction of creating an artwork from scratch and bringing it to its final completion. Every day participants are encouraged to explore their creativity and begin a new project led by an accomplished...

(459) All levels 4 - 6 years old
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$480

5 sessions

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Teens: Wheel/Hand Ceramics Day Camp (Ages 10-14)

Choplet Ceramic Studio @ 238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

Children are invited to join a professional ceramic studio and explore the numerous possibilities clay has to offer, such as hand building, sculpting, tile/mosaic making, decorating and glazing, and wheel throwing. At our facility, students have the satisfaction of creating an artwork from scratch and bringing it to its final completion. Every day participants are encouraged to explore their creativity and begin a new project led by an accomplished...

(459) All levels 10 - 14 years old
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$390

5 sessions

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Art and Biography

The Jewish Museum @ 1109 5th Ave, New York, NY

Consider how works of art can contribute to the understanding of an individual’s life story, and how a biographical treatment can assume many different creative forms. Experience works of art in the highly anticipated exhibition, Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything along with works of art in the Jewish Museum’s collection, and participate in a hands-on workshop that integrates art making and writing.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Making Museums Accessible to All

The Jewish Museum @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn about ways that the Jewish Museum welcomes students with learning differences through partnerships with special education schools and programs designed for students with a range of disabilities. Included is a visit to the Museum’s galleries and hands-on art activities in the art studio, where Jewish Museum educators will model techniques for engaging special education students. Price includes light refreshments

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Advanced Wheel Throwing

Stilclay

At this level, we begin to explore the more advanced techniques of throwing. Personal development, and style is encouraged. Techniques such as sgraffito, and altering forms are introduced. Students also have the option of using specialty clay bodies. More complex forms are also introduced such as teapots, jars with lids, and much more!  Clay included Prior experience on the wheel is recommended Glazing= 4 cents per cubic inch 

Advanced 18 and older
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Templates and Ceramic Forms

92nd Street Y

In this class students will about the use paper templates to plan out future vessels. Form and function will be discussed. Through the use of non-traditional materials, we will experiment with texture and explore pattern. Ideas generated in this class will be able to be transferred and used once back in the studio. Click below for the supply list: Supply List

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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Raku Weekend Retreat Workshop

Choplet Ceramic Studio

Escape to a weekend of intense and fun pottery firing at the tranquil Sullivan County retreat. Experiment with over 20 glazes and create stunning turquoise, red/bronze, and white crackle pieces. Immerse yourself in the Raku firing technique for a fulfilling and creative experience.

(459) All levels 15 and older
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$435

3 sessions

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Greece, Egypt, Byzantium, Persia, Weiner Werkstatte

92nd Street Y

Greece, Egypt, Byzantium, Persia, Weiner Werkstatte and More  Elisabeth Kley discusses her work and historical sources and influence  Elisabeth Kley is a New York artist known for her black and white ceramic sculptures, drawings and site-specific paintings. She draws motifs from historic ornamentation found in cultures and styles including Roman, Egyptian, Byzantine, Islamic and Wiener Werkstate. Collapsing geography and history, she...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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Beginning / Intermediate Ceramics

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

For students new to ceramics and for continuing students, learn how to use the potter’s wheel and hand-building techniques to create decorative and functional objects such as bowls, cups, vases or plates. Discover pottery techniques such as slips, glazes and embossed surface decorations to finish and enrich the forms. Individuals with prior experience will learn new skills such as creating handles, lids, spouts and other finishing...

(29) Intermediate 18 and older
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$355

8 sessions

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Ceramic Mug Workshop

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

In this 2-hour hand-building workshop, students learn to roll out slab, emboss patterns into the slab, cut out the parts of the mug, and join the parts together by scoring and slipping. Mugs will be bisqued, glazed, and glaze fired for students. Please allow two weeks before picking up finished mug.  Materials fee included. Note: Workshops are non-refundable and date/time specific. Workshops cannot be rescheduled.

(29) All levels 18 and older
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Intro to the Arts Night - Free Open House

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

Channel your inner artist at our free open house and enjoy an evening filled with hands-on activities, art, jewelry and ceramics demonstrations, private music lessons, food and wine tastings, dance performances, and much more. This is a great opportunity to meet our staff, tour our new music facilities and art studios, and get help selecting the perfect class. Hands-on Activities & Demonstrations Fine Art & Design Watercolor (demo) ...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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Free
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The Figure in Clay: Large Scale Handbuilding Techniques

92nd Street Y

In this course students will learn fundamental techniques to design and construct a large scale figurative composition through the use of slabs. We will cover creating blueprints, sourcing clay bodies, tools and equipment, as well as drying protocols and firing cycles to ensure success. Live demos will show precisely how a large composition comes together and we will include a Q&A segment to further clarify ideas and expand on the material....

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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