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

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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.

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Design and hand-build your own porcelain planter using slab construction in this creative ceramics workshop. Add character with colored clay slips in blue, black, and pink, layering bold decorative patterns that turn each planter into a functional piece of art.

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Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Financial District

Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Financial District

Pottery Studio 1 See all classes by this school @ 40 Water St, New York, NY

Discover the meditative pleasure of working with clay in this hands-on pottery class led by skilled instructors. Whether you prefer throwing on the wheel or building by hand, you'll shape and design your own unique ceramic piece to be professionally fired and taken home. A welcoming environment for complete beginners as well as those with some prior experience.

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Porcelain Mug Workshop

Porcelain Mug Workshop

Wilcoxson Brooklyn Ceramics See all classes by this school @ 69A West St, Brooklyn, NY

Hand-build elegant, functional tableware from slabs of porcelain in this hands-on workshop. Apply colored clay slips in shades of blue, black, gray, and pink to create striking surface designs and personalized patterns on a set of custom mugs.

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Pottery Wheel Throwing (Hell's Kitchen)

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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.

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Character Sculpture (Intermediate Handbuilding)

Dirtbag Arthaus
4.0 2 reviews

Bring your characters to life in clay with a workshop that blends storytelling and sculpture. Refine your handbuilding skills while exploring form, texture, and color to create expressive, one-of-a-kind pieces. With expert guidance and a supportive community, push your creativity and develop unique sculptures that capture personality and movement.

  • Intermediate
  • 18 and older
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  • 229 Cook St, Brooklyn, NY
  • 12 hours over 6 sessions
Character Sculpture (Intermediate Handbuilding)
Character Sculpture (Intermediate Handbuilding)
Character Sculpture (Intermediate Handbuilding)
Character Sculpture (Intermediate Handbuilding)
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Class Description

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Unleash your creativity and bring your characters to life in clay!

This intermediate-level course is perfect for potters looking to refine their handbuilding techniques while developing unique, illustrative sculptures.

This class is all about storytelling through form, texture, and color. Get ready to push your creativity and create something truly one-of-a-kind!

What’s included?

  • Hands-on instruction in essential handbuilding techniques
  • 24/7 studio access to practice at your own pace
  • A welcoming and supportive community

Prerequisite:

Students enrolling in intermediate handbuilding should be comfortable with coil, slab, and pinch techniques. This level is for those who can intentionally shape their pots or sculptures and are ready to explore new methods while working with larger amounts of clay.

Sample Class Format

  • Week 1 – Develop your character concept and plan the illustration-to-sculpture process.
  • Weeks 2-4 – Dive into handbuilding techniques to shape and construct your figure.
  • Week 5 – Explore surface textures and decoration using slips and other finishing techniques.
  • Week 6 – Final touches! Glazing to bring out the details and personality of your piece.

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Dirtbag Arthaus

Dirtbag Arthaus, a women-founded art studio in Brooklyn, offers inclusive and LGBTQ+ friendly art classes and workshops in pottery, drawing, and painting. This creative haven aims to inspire and nurture creativity, providing a welcoming space to escape the daily grind and unleash your artistic potential.

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