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Pottery Wheel Throwing Class
4.9 (316)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Manhattan
1 to 20
label $96
Neriage Wheel Throwing Class
4.8 (29)
date_range Runs regularly
location_on Manhattan
1 to 20
label $105
Pottery Wheel Throwing Course
5.0 (23)
date_range 4 Dec, 5 Dec
location_on Manhattan
1 to 20
label $250
Pottery Wheel Throwing Class: Drip Marbling
5.0 (2)
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Manhattan
6 to 20
label $96
Pottery Wheel Class: Nemadji
5.0 (1)
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Manhattan
6 to 20
label $79
Pottery Class: Niloak Mission Swirl
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Manhattan
6 to 20
label $85
Pottery Wheel Workshop for Team Building
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Manhattan
10 to 40
label $150
Neriage Wheel Throwing Course
date_range Your choice of time
location_on Manhattan
6 to 20
label $325
Pottery Wheel Throwing Class: Splatterware
date_range Contact for details
location_on Manhattan
1 to 20
label $96
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Imagine plunging your hands into a lump of clay, feeling it transform beneath your fingers into a work of art that you've crafted with your own creative vision. Wheel throwing is a pottery technique that uses a spinning wheel to shape clay into various forms. As the wheel spins, it pushes the clay outward as you use your hands to shape it against that force.
At wheel throwing class, you’ll learn how to control the speed of your wheel and how to shape your clay vessel or sculpture. It may sound difficult, but with practice, even beginners can learn how throwing pottery works.
Your teacher will demonstrate this skill, walking you through each step so you feel more at ease at the wheel. Clay class is the best way to learn because you get expert guidance from an experienced instructor. Plus, your class will be full of new students who are at the beginner level so there’s no need to feel intimidated.
You’ll show up to class with all of the equipment and supplies you need ready to go. All you have to do is put on an apron and get ready to have an incredible time. Don’t forget to wear clothes that you can throw in the washing machine because it’s called throwing ceramics for a reason!
From controlling the potter’s wheel with your foot to learning techniques like trimming and chattering for surface design, you can move from beginner moves to more advanced skills. You’d be surprised what you can make in just a few hours.
You’ll love being with other aspiring potters and being inspired by the artisans that work magic on the potter’s wheel. It's always a pleasure to meet new people even if you've lived in the city your whole life. A workshop can also make a great date idea if you want to find new ways to connect with your partner.
Engaging in a pottery throwing class doesn't just hone your artistic skills. It's also a powerful tonic for your mental health. As the wheel spins and the clay takes shape, you'll find yourself immersed in the rhythmic motion of your hands and the tactile sensation of the clay. It can be incredibly soothing, allowing your mind to unwind from life in the city.
Creativity knows no bounds, and taking a pottery wheel throwing class in NYC can help unlock new ways for your imagination to soar and a sense of well-being to take root. As you experiment with different techniques, textures, and designs, you'll develop a connection with the material.
It’s a great way to discover your artistic style as you make different pottery pieces and experiment as you go. If you’ve never gotten into meditation but have wanted to try something meditative, throwing pottery may be the answer for your creative well being.
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