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Pottery Wheel Throwing (Hell's Kitchen)

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.

(48) All levels 18 and older
$96
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Private Wheel Throwing Class for Two

Centerpoint Ceramics See all classes by this school @ 355 Stockholm St, Brooklyn, NY

Enjoy a personalized introduction to wheel throwing in a private lesson designed for one or two participants. All materials, tools, and your choice of glaze are included. Create as many pieces as you like at a standard fee, and return to pick up your handcrafted creations in 3–5 weeks.

(7) All levels 18 and older
$245
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8-Week Pottery Wheel Throwing Course

Ceramics on 10th See all classes by this school @ 756 10th Ave, New York, NY

If you are curious about pottery and want an in-depth course covering the full process from start to finish with plenty of practice time, this NYC ceramics class is a great fit. It is designed for total beginners to try the wheel, with no prior experience required. You will leave with a working understanding of clay as a material and a real foundation in the art form.

(29) All levels 18 and older
$535

8 sessions

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Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Turtle Bay (Midtown East)

Pottery Studio 1 See all classes by this school @ 140 E 52nd St, New York, NY

Explore the art of pottery in a hands-on creative experience guided by skilled instructors. Whether you prefer shaping clay on the wheel or building by hand, you'll design and create your own unique piece, fired and ready to take home. Welcoming to beginners and experienced artists alike, this is a relaxing, rewarding way to express your creativity—no prior experience needed.

(10) All levels 18 and older
$90
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One Day Wheel Throwing (Williamsburg)

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.

(483) Beginner 12 and older
$97.99
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Wheel Throwing Intensive (Greenpoint)

Get hands-on at the potter’s wheel in an immersive program designed to build confidence and technique. Beginners will learn essential throwing fundamentals, while experienced students refine their skills and experiment with new forms. With small class sizes and focused guidance, participants shape, create, and finish their own ceramic pieces, culminating in a glazing session that brings each work to life.

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  • 14 and older
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  • 121 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn, NY
  • 15 hours over 5 sessions

Start Dates (0) $457.28/person

  • Glazing: Wednesday 11/18 from 6:30 -- 9:30 PM

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Class Description

Description

Clay Camp but for teens and adults! This pottery program is designed for anyone who wants to quickly learn or strengthen their skills on the potter’s wheel in a supportive, hands-on environment.

This Intensive “adult clay camp” focuses on basic wheel throwing techniques. Beginners will learn the fundamentals of throwing while more advanced students will review their techniques and target their difficulties while challenging themselves with new shapes and sizes. The glazing class will meet one week, to a few weeks later.

With small class sizes and focused instruction, this program offers a fun and rewarding way to dive into wheel throwing, whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills.

This 15 hours program is the perfect class for beginners and intermediate level students who would like to learn or perfect their skills on the potter’s wheel, in a short time period.

  • Evening Wheel Throwing Intensive will meet twice a week for 2 weeks

  • Day Time Wheel Throwing Intensive will meet 4 times in one week or twice a week for 2 weeks.
To complete the experience, students return for a 3-hour glazing workshop where you will glaze your finished pieces and watch your creations come to life.

What's Included

  • 25lbs of house stoneware clay
  • 8 Hours of bench time between the first and last wheel throwing class
  • Firing: 4 cents per cubic inch

What you will need for class

Participants should bring their own individual tool kit, apron and towel to each class.

Specialty clay bodies are available for sale.

Refund Policy

One Day Wheel Classes:

  • No Refund. 3 months valid credit if cancellation is made in writing to CourseHorse 6 business days prior to the class.
  • Please note, a class can only be rescheduled once, and 6 business days advanced notice is required.
  • Classes and/or Workshops booked less than a week prior to the start of the program are final sale; there will be no refunds or rescheduling available.
  • There will be a $10 rebooking charged for each registration that is rescheduled.

7 or 8 Week Class Session:

  • $125 deposit is non-refundable. The balance will be refunded for cancellations made in writing to CourseHorse no later than 8 business days prior to the start of the 7 or 8 week session. No refunds available thereafter.
  • In the event CDC guidelines change before or during the course of the session and/or a studio shut down occurs, the class will transition to online instruction. Due to the impact of Covid-19 on small businesses, we will be unable to provide refunds or credits, even though online classes may not provide the same instruction than in person instruction.
  • Please make sure you only register if you are comfortable with this policy.

Wheel Throwing Intensive:

  • $280 will be refunded for cancellation made in writing 6 business days prior the start of the Wheel Throwing Intensive session. No refund or credit will be available after that.
  • There is no make up class available for the wheel throwing class portion of these workshops, but the glazing class can be made up in a different session as long as absence notice was given in writing the week prior.

Clay Camp:

  • $160 deposit is non-refundable. The balance will be refunded for cancellations made in writing to CourseHorse no later than 8 business days prior to the start of the camp.
  • No refund or credit will be issued for missed 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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Choplet Ceramic Studio (Greenpoint)

Our Greenpoint, Brooklyn studio — opened November 1, 2025 — for beginners & advanced students to explore clay through guided instruction & open studio time. Each class fosters creativity, experimentation, & personal expression in a boutique space for comfort & inspiration.

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