Pottery Wheel Throwing Class

Learn how to throw clay on the potter's wheel in this hands-on ceramics class in NYC.



2 hours Location Midtown West Class size 1 to 14 (public classes), 15 to 20   $96

Get Ready to Play with Clay

Get Ready to Play with Clay

Step inside this light-filled Manhattan studio and get comfy. With all materials provided and expert guidance throughout, you're all set for a fun, hands-on session.


Meet Your Wheel

Meet Your Wheel

Get introduced to the pottery wheel and watch your expert instructor demo how it spins and how to shape your clay into something special.


Get Your Hands Muddy

Get Your Hands Muddy

Plop your clay on the wheel and feel it take shape under your fingers. You’ll learn how to center, pull and mold your very own bowl, cup or vase.


Shape Your Ceramic Creation

Shape Your Ceramic Creation

With help from your teacher, refine your technique and experiment with different forms. Whether it’s perfecting the cylinder or going bold with curves, you’re in total control.


Prep Your Piece for the Kiln

Prep Your Piece for the Kiln

Once your shape is just right, you’ll tidy it up and choose your favorite piece to leave behind. The studio will glaze and kiln-fire it so it’s durable and food-safe.


Collect Your Clay Creation

Collect Your Clay Creation

Your finished ceramic will be ready for collection one week later – the perfect handmade keepsake from your time on the wheel. Works must be picked up within 14 days.


If you're curious about pottery making and want a crash course on the basics, give this NYC class a go! It's a chance for complete beginners to try their hand at wheel throwing. No experience is necessary.
In this pottery class, you will be shown the basics via a short demonstration of how to make a cup or bowl shape on the pottery wheel. Then, you'll be guided along as you try it yourself. You'll be able to try and try again until you get a piece that you love. The last fifteen minutes of class is dedicated to clean up. This class includes one fired piece per person to be fired in one week and picked up within 14 days of the class date.
Whether you're looking for date night ideas, team-building activities, or just something fun to try this weekend, this pottery wheel class is a great option. Come sink your hands into some clay and make a piece of glazed pottery that you'll be sure to treasure!

Upcoming dates for Pottery Wheel Throwing Class

Times are New York time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 6:49pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

11 upcoming dates between 15 Nov 2026 and 29 Nov 2026.

  • Sun, Nov 15 2026, 1pm-3pm
  • Fri, Nov 20 2026, 7pm-9pm
  • Sat, Nov 21 2026, 1pm-3pm
  • Sat, Nov 21 2026, 4pm-6pm
  • Sun, Nov 22 2026, 1pm-3pm
  • Sun, Nov 22 2026, 4pm-6pm
  • Fri, Nov 27 2026, 7pm-9pm
  • Sat, Nov 28 2026, 1pm-3pm
  • Sat, Nov 28 2026, 4pm-6pm
  • Sun, Nov 29 2026, 1pm-3pm
  • Sun, Nov 29 2026, 4pm-6pm
What you'll get
Materials to work with, plus one fired piece that will be glazed for you and available for pickup in one week. Finished works must be picked up within 14 days of the class date.
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Knowledge required
None, totally beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy and tie your hair back. We suggest trimming your nails before the session and removing jewelry from your hands and wrists.
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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Recent reviews of Pottery Wheel Throwing Class

  • 5/5 from Vanessa Ceballos, attended Nov 2026: All was great and I would do it again! My instructor did pretty well and all people was nice
  • 5/5 from Patrick Rayner, attended Nov 2026: Really enjoyed my experience at Zerimar Clay. Pete was a great teacher, very encouraging and helpful. Looking forward to seeing my piece after it's been fired.
  • 5/5 from Jazmin Jimenez, attended Nov 2026: Class was very nice and calming. The instructor was friendly and helpful. We also loved the cats! :)
  • 5/5 from Clancy Homewood, attended Oct 2026: Our instructor was very helpful and the class was great fun. We were able to make multiple pieces which really helped learn the process (about 5 pieces)
  • 5/5 from Joelle Rodriguez, attended Oct 2026: Teacher was great! I can’t wait to come back many times and master pottery/ceramics
  • 5/5 from Katie Grooms, attended Oct 2026: I really enjoyed the laid back setting and direction of this class. I’d never done a pottery wheel course and this was the perfect way to understand the basics without spending too much on a weeks long course.
  • 5/5 from Cristina Tzunun, attended Oct 2026: Anniversary with my gf. Super good atmosphere, loved just being free to play and have guidance if needed. Thanks!
  • 5/5 from Lacy Seim, attended Oct 2026: Had a great time! Patrick was an awesome teacher! He was there to guide us but also let us explore on our own. I liked that we were able to make several different items.
  • 5/5 from Zita Featherstone, attended Sep 2026: So informative and fun, I loved the experience.
  • 5/5 from Zixuan Ding, attended Sep 2026: Kind nice instructor. I made 3 bowls haha
  • 5/5 from Anna Cummings, attended Sep 2026: Amazing instructors super kind and helpful, and plenty of personal space and great bright studio
  • 5/5 from Charlotte Roe, attended Sep 2026: Loved this experience!! So beginner friendly and the instructors/workers were so helpful and kind. Everything was set up so well and I would definitely come back again. It sells out so quickly for a reason!!
  • 5/5 from Kenia Coronel Gonzalez, attended Sep 2026: It was my first time doing this! The host were great and they were encouraging to continue working on the pieces!
  • 5/5 from Lauren Wilson, attended Sep 2026: The class was great! Juliet and Noah were patient, kind, and really fun to hang out with. I went in knowing absolutely nothing about pottery and a little intimidated by the wheel, but they made it feel completely approachable. They encouraged us to make mistakes, try again, and just get a feel for the clay. It was also surprisingly therapeutic. You really get into a zone where everything else gets quiet. Such a fun experience, and I’d definitely do it again!
  • 5/5 from Ze Lin Dong, attended Sep 2026: The instructor was nice. And it was fun learning something new.
  • 5/5 from Kayon, attended Aug 2026: It was just for fun. It was a fun experience. I would go back
  • 5/5 from Erica Lee-Ruiz, attended Aug 2026: Took my daughter to this venue to celebrate her upcoming birthday. She mentioned while back that she wanted a pottery class. She was excited and this seals the deal. Nevertheless we all had fun and we took some remnants home with us as well. Make sure you take a change of clothing. The venue had notified us in advance though. Time well spent with loved ones.
  • 5/5 from Hadi Khan, attended Aug 2026: I surprised my friend with this class and we had such a fun time! The staff was so nice and helpful and this was the perfect weekend activity. I highly recommend this to anyone!
  • 5/5 from Cami Sandoval, attended Aug 2026: Incredible! Thank you for everything! Teacher was amazing.
  • 5/5 from Bryanna Santos, attended Aug 2026: The teacher was very kind and encouraging and there to help if needed. I had so much fun making my little bowl, and I'm so excited to pick it up soon! Perfect for a casual date night or small outing with friends.
  • 5/5 from Jainabu Waggeh, attended Aug 2026: Amazing instructor, Amazing class!!
  • 5/5 from Kristy, attended Aug 2026: I really enjoyed the class, it was basically throwing clay down to make simple objects. It was so much fun and a bit messy, completely worth the experience! I really got a chance to get my hands dirty and practice with so many pieces before deciding which one I wanted! Will absolutely do that again!
  • 4/5 from Philip Mo, attended Aug 2026: Had a great demo and a sufficent amount of time
  • 3/5 from Aleksandra Kats, attended Aug 2026: Unfortunately, the pottery wheel throwing class was disappointing and very disorganized. The overall setup did not feel well managed, and there wasn’t even a working light in the bathroom. What bothered me most was that after the class, we were expected to clean and wash our own work area and equipment. I understand cleaning up after yourself to some extent, but when you’re paying for a class and coming to relax, learn, and enjoy the experience, I believe the facility providing the service should handle the main cleanup. Overall, the experience felt less professional and enjoyable than I expected.
  • 5/5 from Kishan, attended Jul 2026: This class is so much fun! We came in with no experience at all. It was extremely challenging, but Patrick is super patient and helped us get comfortable. It’s clearly a difficult skill to teach with verbal instructions, but he helped us through every step. Definitely a great and fun experience — would recommend for a date night for sure.
  • 5/5 from Daniella Liguori, attended Jul 2026: So much fun we loved trying something new! The instructor was great and helpful.
  • 5/5 from Shanieka D. Brooks, attended Jul 2026: I had a wonderful experience at Zerimar Clay! The class was welcoming, well organized, and perfect for beginners. The instructor was patient, encouraging, and made everyone feel comfortable trying the pottery wheel. The atmosphere was relaxed and creative, making it a fun activityfor all. I appreciated the hands-on guidance throughout the class, and it was exciting to create something I could take home after it was fired. I highly recommend a wheel throwing class at Zerimar Clay. It's a great way to unplug, learn a new skill, and have a lot of fun. I'll definitely be back!
  • 5/5 from Morghan S, attended Jul 2026: Very thorough with the instructions and willing to help whenever I had trouble. The teacher made the class fun.
  • 5/5 from Caroline Devincenzo, attended Jul 2026: Great class with a great teacher!
  • 5/5 from Charlee Garcia, attended Jul 2026: Girlfriend’s Birthday Gift; It was honestly such a great time and I’m glad I chose this activity. Will definitely recommend to my friends moving forward.
  • 5/5 from David Kim, attended Jul 2026: Noah was our teacher. Very supportive and kind. Super fun activity and was able to learn a lot from him.
  • 5/5 from Channy Bakst, attended Jul 2026: super instructor NOAH. thank you very organized class, started on time. felt bad that people came late but he helped them after. his instructions were clear. i took two teenagers and they really enjoyed
  • 5/5 from Nicole Niles-Springer, attended Jul 2026: This class was sooo great! More AC for hot days. The instructor was very helpful
  • 5/5 from Teuta Rugova, attended Jun 2026: Had the best experience. Haven’t taken a class in so long and this brought me right back to the last time. The instructor was knowledgable and kind, she did not rush us and provided support. I can’t wait to come back!
  • 5/5 from Raen Barcelon, attended Jun 2026: My partners birthday, he hasn’t done pottery wheel before. Our host was mindful, great at explaining, and encouraging. The atmosphere was chill welcoming and I loveeeeed coco!!!! I enjoyed how the I felt challenged enough to try new things and encouraged to continued to do more!
  • 5/5 from Brian Crum, attended Jun 2026: Pete and crew were great; thanks for a fun and educational class
  • 5/5 from Kaitlyn Deguzman, attended Jun 2026: Loved this class and would love to go again! Very kind and encouraging teacher!!! She gave a demonstration with helpful advice before letting us create some pottery by ourselves. You get to make as many pottery as you can with multiple tries (with as much clay as you need). Then choose a glaze for one of your pottery and pick it up in one week.
  • 5/5 from Todd Brody, attended Jun 2026: Great class. Pete was very helpful and informative and Coco was so cute. I can’t wait to do more pottery. And I actually was able to make a bowl.
  • 5/5 from Lauren, attended May 2026: Juliette was a great teacher, very helpful with instructions, kind and generous. Would love to come back!
  • 5/5 from Alexandra Dantec, attended May 2026: This was a fun beginner class and was gifted to me for my birthday! The teacher was funny and engaging- thank you
  • 5/5 from Kayla Stewart, attended May 2026: Fun class. Brilliant teachers. If your body is relaxed, it shows in your work. If your body is tense, it shows in your work. Really great class for all experience levels.
  • 5/5 from Luke Ware, attended May 2026: It was super fun!
  • 5/5 from Kasia Hojdas, attended May 2026: We had such a great time. The instructor was fantastic.
  • 5/5 from Kaushik Sambamurthy, attended May 2026: I had a great time at this class! Our teacher was great, we had a quick demo and a lot of time to try (and fail) and try again. She was super helpful and paid attention to everyone in the group. I'd definitely try this class again!
  • 5/5 from Jeffrey Amberger, attended May 2026: Great staff, fun class! Can’t wait to pick up our masterpieces!
  • 5/5 from Sam Ario, attended May 2026: The teacher was extremely helpful and guided us through each step! Would recommend!
  • 5/5 from Victor Malvaez, attended May 2026: Excelente clase! Grandes instructores!!!
  • 5/5 from Lisa Ciszewski, attended May 2026: I received a gift certificate for my birthday and what fun it was. The instructions were so clear Mari and Noah were awesome, always available if you got stuck with your piece! Would highly recommend for an afternoon for creativity and fun
  • 5/5 from James D Lopez, attended May 2026: teachers were great.
  • 5/5 from Fatimah Mozawalla, attended May 2026: Staff was great and very fun experience.
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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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