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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
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* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Eight-Week Pottery Wheel Throwing Course - Advanced
Learn pottery from start to finish in this eight-week pottery wheel throwing course in Manhattan.
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Hell's Kitchen
1 to 14 guests
$535
What you'll do
During this intensive hands-on pottery course, you'll meet for eight consecutive weeks and be able to fire works of art during the term at an additional cost. This advanced class is designed for students with prior wheel-throwing experience who are ready to explore sophisticated ceramic techniques.Prerequisites: Completion of a beginner pottery course or equivalent wheel-throwing experienceCourse Outline:Week One: Advanced Wheel Forms & Clay Preparation Review advanced centering techniques and explore complex forms like tall cylinders, wide bowls, and closed forms. Learn advanced clay preparation methods and wedging techniques for consistent results.Weeks Two to Three: Advanced Throwing Techniques Master challenging forms including lidded containers, teapots, and large-scale pieces. Focus on wall control, proportional relationships, and creating sets of matching pieces.Week Four: Surface Design & Texture Develop skills in advanced surface treatments including carved details, impressed textures, and slip trailing. Learn to plan surface design that complements your forms.Week Five: Advanced Trimming & Finishing Perfect your trimming technique for complex forms and learn advanced finishing methods. Explore foot ring variations and how trimming affects the final aesthetic of your pieces.Week Six: Handles, Spouts & Attachments Master the art of pulling handles, creating spouts, and attaching elements. Learn proper joining techniques and how to maintain structural integrity in functional pieces.Week Seven: Advanced Glazing Techniques Explore sophisticated glazing methods including layering, resist techniques, and wax application. Learn how different application methods affect final results.Final Class: Portfolio Review & Professional Finishing Complete final glazing, conduct a comprehensive portfolio review of your work, and discuss advanced ceramic practices. Professional presentation and documentation techniques covered.This advanced course is perfect for experienced potters ready to push their skills to the next level. You'll develop the technical expertise and artistic vision needed to create sophisticated, professional-quality ceramic work.Please note that clay and firing fees are not included and incur an additional cost.
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Perfect for beginners!
Session repeats
This class series runs over 8 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.
Location
Ceramics on 10th - 756 10th Avenue, New York, NY
This venue is within walking distance of 50 St, 49 St and 7 Av stations
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Recent reviews of Eight-Week Pottery Wheel Throwing Course - Advanced
- 5/5 from Jennifer Hastings, attended Sep 2025: Lou is an amazing teacher. She is relaxed, creative, and nonjudgemental. In this way she made me try things I was scared to try and no fear was involved in the end. - One change I would suggest: charge to fire pots just once for bisque, not twice. It’s excessive, and class is already expensive.
- 5/5 from William D Johnston, attended Sep 2025: Lou is an amazing instructor and incredibly helpful
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Pottery NYC is a one-of-a-kind pottery studio tucked into the heart of Manhattan, proudly claiming the title of the smallest — and possibly most charming — wheel space in the city! Nestled at just around 100 square feet on 9th Avenue, it's a cozy, high-energy haven where anyone, regardless of experience, can step away from the noise of the city and lose themselves in the meditative rhythm of the wheel.What makes Pottery NYC truly special is its commitment to keeping clay accessible to everyone. They've made it their mission to offer the most affordable pottery classes in New York City, without sacrificing the quality of instruction or the authenticity of the experience. Students get real wheel-throwing fundamentals, friendly expert guidance, and — best of all — one finished piece, clear-glazed, fired, and ready for pickup in just one week. It's real pottery, no pretension, and absolutely no reason not to give it a spin!
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