Learn the process of creating colorful pottery from start to finish in this New York ceramics course. This class is an introduction to color in clay and includes both wheel and handbuilding techniques taught over eight consecutive sessions.
This pottery class is welcome to all levels, from experienced potters to beginners ready to jump into a new hobby. Beyond the technical skills, this class is all about discovering the joy of color in clay. You'll experiment with different hues, patterns, and textures, bringing your own creative touch to every piece you make. With plenty of hands-on practice and guidance, you'll leave with vibrant, one-of-a-kind pottery—and the confidence to keep creating long after the course ends!
Schedule
- Week 1: Mixing primary and shading colors (no wheel time)
- Week 2: Throwing on the potter's wheel
- Week 3: Color part II, secondary and custom colors.
- Week 4: stacking vs inlay vs spiral
- Week 5: Nerikomi and laminating the cylinder. Trimming.
- Week 6: Bisque deadline if lustering.
- Week 7: Glazing (or naked clay)
- Week 8: Luster application. All fired works to be picked up in one week.
If you're looking for a new hobby or pottery classes in Hell's Kitchen, get started on your ceramics journey with this hands-on course.
You will be able to pick up your finished glazed works one week after class. Open studio is available at an additional cost.
Note:
We are excited to share the joy of clay with you! Please note that when you book a class with us, you are paying for the instructional experience, studio time, materials, and the guidance of our instructors, rather than a guaranteed finished product.
Ceramics is an unpredictable art form that goes through many stages—from shaping and drying to complex bisque and glaze firings. While we do our very best to guide your pieces safely through the kiln, ceramics can occasionally crack, warp, or break during the firing process due to natural physical properties.
Complimentary Firing: As a complimentary part of the class experience, we include the firing and glazing for one piece per person (selected by you at the end of the session).
No Guarantees: Because of the inherent risks involved in firing pottery, finished pieces are not guaranteed, and studio fees are non-refundable in the rare event that a piece is damaged during the firing process.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to getting our hands dirty with the creative process together!
