Pottery Classes

Wheel Throwing

The Potter's Wheel offers you a peaceful and supportive work environment where you can freely express your creative talents. Those with little or no experience are welcome. Knowledgeable teachers will show you how to use the wheel and instruct you in the exciting technique of wheel throwing. Classes are held in our fully equipped studio and limited to ten to enhance the development and advancement of each students' throwing skills. A wide variety of classes ensures that you will receive teaching appropriate for your skill level. The class is for ten weeks and meets once a week for 2-1/2 hours. Tuition for the class is $370.

Hand Building

Learn to build and create forms by hand using slab rolling, coiling and pinching techniques. Attention is focused on how clay can be shaped, manipulated and decorated to create both functional and decorative works of art. All levels of students are welcome. Teachers will instruct and inspire everyone from beginner to advanced. Some time will also be devoted to glazing and sculpting. The class is for ten weeks and meets once a week for 2-1/2 hours. Tuition for the class is $370.

Spend an eventful Friday or Saturday in Westchester firing your pottery pieces by the ancient Japanese method called Raku. Focus on the techniques that relate to this heavily reduced glaze effect and you will become amazed and excited with the ancient process. Course includes 25 pounds of Raku clay, glazes and outdoor firing (maximum six pieces). The course does not include studio time, bisque firing or transportation. All potters are welcome. Tuition for Raku Pottery is $95.

Raku Dates: To be determined.

Classes are open to children between the ages of 7 - 12. The children are taught various hand building techniques and learn to form decorative or functional pieces while having a good time. Kids Clay! includes all clay, glazes and firing fees. The class is for ten weeks and meets for 1-1/2 hours on Sundays from 9:00 - 10:30 or 11:00 - 12:30. Tuition for the class is $245.

The workshop rate is $2.00/hour for registered students and $10.00/hour for unregistered students. The workshop package alone is $370, which includes 20 hours/week for 10 weeks.

The workshop is an excellent opportunity for all registered students to develop their skills through practice and exposure to experienced potters. One of the advantages of this friendly environment is that it provides a stress free and supportive place in which to practice this beautiful and timeless craft.

It has been our experience that observation and practice, among the different skill levels of the studio potters, is a very strong part of the curriculum. There is a tremendous amount to be learned during workshop and it is strongly encouraged for all students.