Pottery Class: Private Lesson

Join this private pottery class in NYC for a hands-on lesson!



2 hours Location Midtown West Class size 1 to 20 (public classes), 1 to 15   $115 - $200 ($200 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $145/guest for 2 guests, $129/guest for 3 guests, $115/guest for 4+ guests)

If you want to learn pottery, this private lesson in NYC will allow you to work with an experienced instructor! You'll be able to learn basic pottery skills.
The private lesson is a great way to have more attention than our public class allows, it’s also good for groups of people to create their own event.
Please note that there may be other people in the studio at the same time working or having lessons, but that you will have your own instructor.
Whether you want to learn a new hobby and want to start off on the right foot or need extra guidance to master your pottery skill, this class will inform and inspire you to create!
Please note the last fifteen minutes of class are for clean up which the student will complete.
Your pottery class includes firing one finished piece to be picked up one week after the lesson date and expire 3 weeks from the date of class.

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Upcoming dates for Pottery Class: Private Lesson

Times are New York time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 6:50pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 19 Nov 2026 and 19 Nov 2026.

  • Thu, Nov 19 2026, 3:15pm-5:15pm
What you'll get
instruction and option to save one piece
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly and intermediates are welcome!
What to bring
None
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Zerimar Clay - 402 West 51st Street, New York, NY

This venue is within walking distance of 50 St, 7 Av and 49 St stations

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  • 5/5 from Dr. Jessica Weiser, attended Jun 2026: We went to Pottery NYC for an office outing and everyone had a great time. The host was fantastic. Teaching was great.
  • 5/5 from Maria, attended Dec 2025: Our team offsite was an incredible success! We had so much fun creating (and attempting to create) different pieces, and we really appreciated our instructor’s reminder not to get too attached to any single work. His guidance was exceptional, and he kept us entertained the entire time. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to connect and spend time together as a team.
  • 5/5 from Ayelet, attended Nov 2025: The girls poetry class was very fun and ernriching activity! great Birthday activity! their teacher was so friendly, warm, with a lot of patience and warm attitude. highly recommend. One thing - is that they had to choose one piece to take with them....
  • 5/5 from Grace Kave, attended Oct 2025: Such a fun class, it was our first time trying pottery, and the teacher was really good at making us feel comfortable and helping us as we went along. Would absolutely do it again!!
  • 1/5 from Becky Berstler, attended Oct 2025: Teacher was a no-show for a 50th Birthday Private Class, and no one responded to multiple texts, messages or phone calls.
  • 5/5 from Jill Corrales, attended Aug 2025: The team has so much fun, the facility was fantastic and Celia was just the absolute best. Thank you for a great time!
  • 5/5 from Micah Lasovsky, attended Aug 2025: She kicked ass. Parvar really made me feel comfortable and taught me what I needed to do. It was a pleasure and it was just my girlfriend and I for her birthday! Made the day very special
  • 5/5 from Irma Freire, attended Jul 2025: Hi The class was great, we love it The instructor was super patient, and friendly, make us feel comfortable and confident that we were doing a good job regardless of the mistakes Excellent
  • 5/5 from Yessica Alcantara, attended Jun 2025: Our group had the most amazing time with Celia. We booked a private class for 14 people for a work event and everyone in the group had a great time. The teacher’s instruction was very helpful. They were also able to accommodate one our teammates who was in a wheelchair. Thank you!!
  • 5/5 from Lauren Rubinov, attended May 2025: This was my second time doing a private lesson and I had a blast- it was great to have the opportunity to learn new techniques and be pushed out of my comfort zone a bit (throwing a bigger piece, trying wedges). Cannot wait to book again- and so appreciative of the instructors patience and expertise.
  • 5/5 from Philipp Kostelecky, attended May 2025: We went to this clay throwing event for our monthly company social and it was absolutely wonderful. Patrick the instructor pitched the course at the perfect level for beginners, enough help to get us started but didn't hold our hand the whole way. The team loved it and we highly recommend it for anyone looking for something fun to do!
  • 4/5 from Aamodini Gupta, attended May 2025: The class was a lot of fun! we got to select a favorite piece to glaze and keep. My husband bought a gift card last year that I finally used - I had to pay an extra $14 to book the private class so the gift card only covers a certain amount of money
  • 5/5 from Austin Zudeck, attended Apr 2025: This experience was everything we’d hoped for and more! We’d always wanted to try it and so we booked a private lesson. The environment was calm and the teaching was straight forward and chill. We got to throw 3-4 times over 2 hrs, but could have done more if we’d wanted. So the 2 hr lesson affords a lot of flexibility. It was an experience we will be highly recommending. 10/10.
  • 5/5 from Scott Jakalow, attended Mar 2025: Amazing teachers and great team outing. The teachers were both hands on and let us do our own thing. The space was super new and clean and setup in a way conducive to collaboration and team building.
  • 5/5 from Christine Hoang, attended Mar 2025: What an amazing class! We had such a great time. Lu (our teacher) was super patient, supportive, and knowledgeable. We were able to work at our own pace, and make different bowls/cups (though not always on purpose!). I would definitely recommend this as an introduction to the wheel and it made me want to take additional classes. I made the mistake of not wearing old clothing--it all washed off, but that's the only thing I'd do differently.
  • 5/5 from Nivia Henry, attended Feb 2025: A fun and fantastic team event!
  • 5/5 from Dominique Newman, attended Jan 2025: Absolutely incredible! We had the best time. Booked and private class for my mom’s 70th birthday and took my 5 year old daughter. Lu was so wonderful and helpful, she’s very talented and creative in her approach. Would 100% book again! Thank you!!
  • 5/5 from Meagan Zabadal, attended Nov 2024: We had a two person lesson and it was so much fun. Our instructor was very helpful and explained everything well. It was our first time making pottery and it wasn't too difficult at all. It was helpful watching first how it should be done and then trying it. We hope to book future classes!
  • 5/5 from Lisa Duncan, attended Sep 2024: Literally life changing!! Lovely accommodations and even more lovely instructor. Haewon is amazing and such a great teacher! I am so very much looking forward to exploring this newfound craft!
  • 5/5 from Suesan Law-Faison, attended Jul 2024: Great class and instructor. We enjoyed our time!
  • 5/5 from Joel Bischoff, attended Jun 2024: I brought 17 coworkers (from a financial company) for a pottery activity. Mariana was very friendly and knowledgeable and did a great job demonstrating. The venue was easy to get to and perfect for the event. We each made a bowl or cup or two and I look forward to retrieving our objects de art.
  • 5/5 from Adina Artzi, attended Jun 2024: We had the best time! Emerson was a wonderful instructor — and the studio was great. Would definitely recommend this class to others!
  • 5/5 from Tarek, attended May 2024: Our team had an amazing time at this Pottery event! From beginning to end, the communication and ease with scheduling was worth it alone, and the experience was just the icing on the cake! Thanks so much for an unforgettable time!
  • 5/5 from Victor Lee, attended May 2024: We booked a private lesson for two and it was a wonderful experience. The instruction was top-notch and our teacher took care of all our needs, so we could focus on crafting. Such a unique and fun experience. I highly recommend it here!
  • 5/5 from Julia Tockar, attended Feb 2024: The best birthday gift, ever! My bestie and I took a private class to learn how to use the wheel. It was an amazing, rich experience, thanks to Thistle, our instructor. She taught us how to manipulate the clay and to become consistent in forming shapes. So much fun and a great value.
  • 5/5 from Grete Grubelich, attended Feb 2024: We had a fantastic four-person private class with Lou! Venue was clean and well-organized. Materials and supplies were perfect. Our teacher was so friendly, relatable, knowledgeable and fun. She was a total expert and helped us make some awesome pieces. Loved that this private class was affordable and I could book it a couple days before. We're excited to come back!
  • 4/5 from Pranav Vaid, attended Jan 2024: We enjoyed the quality of the class and the time spent with the both of us teaching the basics. The biggest issue that we had with the class was that it was 15 degrees outside and there was no heat on in the space which made it quite cold.
  • 5/5 from Nick Jablonski, attended Dec 2023: Highly recommend a private lesson! Our instructor was very knowledgeable, gave great instructions, and let us have fun and experiment. Would definitely do it again.
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Zambrano, attended Dec 2023: Class was so fun! We were able to attempt 3 sculptures with guidance from the teacher.
  • 5/5 from Von Williams, attended Nov 2023: Our firm took a group class to celebrate making our October sales goals, and we had an amazing time at Pottery NYC. The instruction was knowledgeable, pleasant and very helpful for all us beginners. It was a great experience and a lot of fun.
  • 5/5 from Niti Bagchi, attended Nov 2023: I took my parents to Pottery NYC for a private wheel throwing lesson and we had a truly lovely time. The space is welcoming and bright, the clay is fresh, and the equipment is clean and modern! Our instructor, Pete, was a dream to work with. He had the perfect balance of hands-on instruction and allowing us to make our own creative decisions. He was attentive and warm and provided one-on-one attention to each of us. We worked on a schedule that was efficient without being rushed and each created two pieces, of which we each chose one to get glazed and fired. Can't wait to use our new vases and planters. My parents have never worked with ceramics before and they had a blast. It was a great bonding experience for us and a fun new way to spend time together. Pete and the other staff at Pottery NYC were professional, super talented, and so kind. This is an amazing gem of a studio-- I highly recommend private lessons at Pottery NYC and would 100% come back with friends or family. Thank you so much for an incredible afternoon!
  • 5/5 from Ana Kostic, attended Nov 2023: Mariana is an amazing teacher and she got my seven-year daughter introduced to pottery effortlessly and lovingly. We loved our time at the studio and we will be back soon.
  • 5/5 from Shereen Ilusorio, attended Oct 2023: Great class & excellent teacher - Thistle! Very patient even she had to repeat all the steps.
  • 5/5 from Allie Cheatham, attended Sep 2023: We had an amazing experience for myself and my 12 year old daughter. The studio is very nice and comfortable and our instructor was obviously knowledgeable and talented but very capable of teaching to beginners. Would absolutely recommend.
  • 5/5 from Dustin Nguyen, attended Aug 2023: venue was incredibly cozy and intimate for a private class. mariana was amazing, very supportive and definitely helped out group build our confidence. i really loved taking the class and plan on attending more!
  • 5/5 from Denice Carlo, attended Jul 2023: The whole experience was extremely enjoyable! The teacher did a great demo and explained the steps first so that I could have more freedom to work later. The facility is beautiful and comfortable as well.
  • 5/5 from Sierra Rodgers, attended Jul 2023: Very informative and super flexible!! Was running late and still did the class with us! Definitely would do again
  • 5/5 from Tanya Barnes, attended Jul 2023: Lou was so wonderful - positive, encouraging and talented with me and my 5 year old daughter
  • 5/5 from Sam Murphy, attended Apr 2023: Had an awesome time and loved every minute! Instructor was great, personable, and fantastic at her job. Glad to have picked up a new skill and hoping to do more classes in the future
  • 5/5 from Helene Jeiven, attended Mar 2023: Excellent instructor. Pointed out key mistakes I was making when centering and pulling up the clay. Patient and encouraging. Highly recommend taking a private lesson at this store.
  • 5/5 from Mark Wilson, attended Mar 2023: Friendly and welcoming staff. Not a lot of pressure and enough time to have fun. Thank you.
  • 4/5 from Elizabeth Watts, attended Mar 2023: We had a fun experience during our private lesson! Our only complaint was that even though this was listed as a private class, there was another couple present (although we each had our own teachers). We also had to wait to start because one of the other people was late, which caused our time to be slightly shorter. But our teachers were great and we had a lot of fun! Very helpful and knowledgeable, just wish it was advertised that this was not true private class.
  • 5/5 from Emily Masseo, attended Feb 2023: Took a private class with a small group of coworkers as a bonding event and we had an INCREDIBLE time. Marianna was a phenomenal teacher and provided an amazing experience for our crew. We had a really fun time and highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Sean Brown, attended Jan 2023: WONDERFUL! really enjoyed it and will definitely be back for another class with the instructor Thank you
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Pottery NYC
Pottery NYC

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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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