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Unleash your creativity with pottery classes in NYC. Learn the art of shaping clay into stunning works of art and discover the therapeutic benefits of working with your hands.

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Form and Surface

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

This class will focus on developing forms and building relationships with surfaces. We’ll delve into techniques; slips, oxides, waxes, inlays and complex glazing. This will give you the opportunity to really experiment and establish new ways of working with cone 10. Supply List

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$250

6 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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Ceramics: Beginner Handbuilding

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

Discover the art of hand-building with clay in this introductory course. Learn basic construction methods, decoration techniques, and essential vocabulary. Join us at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan and explore the endless possibilities of ceramics.

(432) Beginner 18 and older
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$850

17 sessions

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Pottery Wheel

AlterWork Studios @ 30-09 35th Ave, Long Island City, NY

This class will introduce you to the skills needed to center, form shapes, trim and finish pots using the wheel. You will also learn decorating and glazing techniques to be able to complete your own pot, bowl or cup by the end of the session. Includes clay, 2 firings, tools, glazes, storage, 18 hours of studio time. We are a working art studio and the student should always come dressed in clothes that can be dirtied, are comfortable and do not...

(9) All levels 15 and older
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$375

6 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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Ceramics: Handbuilding Judaica Workshop

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

Unleash your creativity and craftsmanship in this unique workshop, where you'll learn hand-building techniques to create one-of-a-kind Judaica ceramic pieces. From functional holiday items to artistic masterpieces, discover the joy of pottery in a welcoming and inspiring environment. Join us and explore the ancient art form of ceramics with a modern twist.

(432) All levels 18 and older
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$400

8 sessions

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Handbuilding: Beginners Plus

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

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. Instructional classes come with a free open studio session - please inform the membership team in person or by phone to indicate which open studio day/time you would like to select.

(113) Beginner 18 and older
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$290

5 sessions

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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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Mother's Day Special: A Family Affair

Choplet Ceramic Studio @ 238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

Get creative this Mother's Day! In this workshop, participants will learn different hand building techniques and utilize a multitude of textures and colors to make a fun and unique gift with Mom & for Mom! The whole family is welcome! 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...

(459) All levels 21 and older
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Handbuilding Beg/Int

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

This class is an introduction to various methods of working with clay by hand such as coil and slab building. Students will learn surface techniques of slip painting and glazing as well as exploring their own ideas in clay.

(30) Beginner 18 and older
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$345

8 sessions

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Hand Building: Photo Techniques for Clay

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

Learn to transfer your photographs, drawings or patterns on a ceramic surface by using laser transfer and rice paper printing techniques.

(113) All levels 18 and older
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$290

5 sessions

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Ceramics: Jewelry class

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

Discover the art of creating unique statement jewelry using porcelain in this ceramics class. Explore image transfer techniques, add semiprecious stones, and unleash your creativity with decorative underglaze designs. No experience is required—join us and unleash your inner artist.

(432) All levels 18 and older
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$900

17 sessions

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Image Transfer on Clay - Wheel or Handbuilding

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

An introduction to transferring imagery by photographic processes onto a ceramic surface. This class will explore several techniques including exposing your images onto photo sensitized fabric for multiple prints, and laser transfers that can be hand colored.

(30) All levels 18 and older
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$275

7 sessions

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Sources of Inspiration (Int/Adv)

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

In this intermediate level handbuilding class, students pursue their own individual handbuilding projects with occasional class assignments and demonstrations. Instructor critiques, slides, readings, films and field trips are also included. Must be skilled in working with clay.

(30) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$345

8 sessions

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Handbuilding: Advanced

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

This class explores advanced hand building techniques and the refinement of forms. Previous hand building experience is necessary.  Prerequisite to have taken at least one wheel or handbuilding class at the West Side YMCA required.

(113) Advanced 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$245

5 sessions

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Ceramics

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

In our 5-week course students will learn to make bowls and cups and discover pottery techniques such as slips, glazes and embossed surface decorations. All pottery projects are customized to ability and interests. Students with prior pottery experience will learn new skills such as creating handles, lids, spouts and other finishing applications.

(29) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$475

10 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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Wheel and Handbuilding: Exploratory Clay Play (Intermediate)

Choplet Ceramic Studio @ 238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

This class is designed to open creativity and push participants to try new things. Through a variety of games/activities that stimulate collaboration, a little friendly competition, and new ways of approaching projects, this class will energize your journey with clay and expand ways of thinking. This Level Up class is appropriate for students who have taken the equivalent of one 8 week session before. In this intermediate level class, you will...

(459) Intermediate 15 and older
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$573

8 sessions

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Visiting Artist Workshop: Alberto Bustos

Choplet Ceramic Studio @ 238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

“Filaments and textures” workshop with Alberto Bustos, member of the International Academy of Ceramics and Honorable Master Zibo (China) 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....

(459) All levels 15 and older
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$690

3 sessions

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