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Porcelain Planter Workshop

Porcelain Planter Workshop

Wilcoxson Brooklyn Ceramics @ 69A West St, Brooklyn, NY

Design and hand-build your own porcelain planter using slab construction in this creative ceramics workshop. Add character with colored clay slips in blue, black, and pink, layering bold decorative patterns that turn each planter into a functional piece of art.

(141) Beginner 18 and older

Oct 25th

2–5pm ET

Nov 1st

2–5pm ET

Nov 7th

1–4pm ET

Nov 8th

2–5pm ET

Nov 14th

1–4pm ET

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Sun. Oct 25th, 2–5pm ET (3 hours)

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Porcelain Mug Workshop

Porcelain Mug Workshop

Wilcoxson Brooklyn Ceramics @ 69A West St, Brooklyn, NY

Hand-build elegant, functional tableware from slabs of porcelain in this hands-on workshop. Apply colored clay slips in shades of blue, black, gray, and pink to create striking surface designs and personalized patterns on a set of custom mugs.

(141) Beginner 18 and older

Oct 25th

2–5pm ET

Nov 1st

2–5pm ET

Nov 7th

1–4pm ET

Nov 8th

2–5pm ET

Nov 14th

1–4pm ET

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Sun. Oct 25th, 2–5pm ET (3 hours)

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Pottery Wheel Throwing (Hell's Kitchen)

Pottery Wheel Throwing (Hell's Kitchen)

Zerimar Clay @ 402 W 51st St, New York, NY

Discover the fundamentals of wheel throwing in a hands-on pottery experience designed for beginners. Learn essential techniques to shape clay into a unique ceramic piece with step-by-step guidance from an experienced instructor. Create a handmade keepsake while enjoying a fun and creative activity perfect for individuals, couples or groups.

(48) All levels 18 and older

Oct 23rd

7–9pm ET

Oct 24th

1–3pm ET

Oct 30th

7–9pm ET

Oct 31st

1–3pm ET

Oct 31st

4–6pm ET

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Fri. Oct 23rd, 7–9pm ET (2 hours)

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Wine and Handbuilding

Wine and Handbuilding

Quicksand Ceramics @ 96 Bogart St, Brooklyn, NY

Enjoy a relaxed, creative experience while exploring the fundamentals of handbuilding with clay. Learn techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab building as you craft a functional or decorative piece in a welcoming, social atmosphere.

All levels 21 and older

Oct 24th

3:30–5:30pm ET

Oct 24th

6–8pm ET

Oct 25th

3:30–5:30pm ET

Oct 25th

6–8pm ET

Oct 25th

6:30–8:30pm ET

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Sat. Oct 24th, 3:30–5:30pm ET (2 hours)

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Wheel Throwing & Hand-building

Wheel Throwing & Hand-building

Wilcoxson Brooklyn Ceramics @ 42 West Street, Brooklyn, NY

Explore the art of hand-building ceramics as you create functional dinnerware and decorative pieces such as vases, bowls, and plates. Using techniques like clay slabs, coils, and pinching, you'll learn to shape and mold your creations into beautiful, custom-designed objects with both artistic and practical value.

(141) All levels 18 and older

Nov 4th

6:30–9pm ET

Meets 6 Times

Nov 7th

10am–12:30pm ET

Meets 6 Times

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Wed. Nov 4th, 6:30–9pm ET (15 hours over 6 sessions)

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Intro Handbuilding 3-Week Workshop

Tribeca Clayworks

4.3 87 reviews

Discover the timeless art of pottery through foundational handbuilding techniques using simple tools, bisque molds, and stamps. Learn to create functional ceramic forms as you explore slab building, pinch pots, and coil construction—no prior experience required.

Beginner
18 and older
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120 Warren St, New York, NY
7 hours & 30 minutes over 3 sessions

Intro Handbuilding 3-Week Workshop

Intro Handbuilding 3-Week Workshop

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Start Dates (0) $200/person

Price includes additional non-refundable minimum $20 fee towards firing.

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Description

Handbuilding is an ancient pottery-making technique that involves creating forms without a pottery wheel, using the hands, fingers, and simple tools. This class will introduce the basic handbuilding techniques used to build functional pottery forms. The class will focus mostly on slab building techniques using bisque molds and stamps, but will also cover the basics of pinch pots and coil building. No previous experience in clay is needed for this class. The first 2 classes you will be building your projects and the 3rd class you will glaze.

There is a 2-week turnaround for pick up.

Refund Policy

CANCELLATION POLICY: To request a cancellation and refund, you must email [email protected]. Refunds requested more than one week prior to the first class are refundable tuition minus $100 administration fee. Refunds requested within one week of the first class are 50% refundable. There will be no refunds once the class begins under any circumstance, nor can we transfer you to a later semester. We cannot be flexible on this policy for any reason. Should a class not fill sufficiently, we may cancel it one week prior to the first class session.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Tribeca Clayworks (87)

(4.3-star rating across 87 reviews)

This class: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review

Intro Handbuilding 3-Week Workshop

Anonymous • August 15, 2025

So fun!

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Tribeca Clayworks

Tribeca ClayWorks, established over 30 years ago, is a community-focused ceramics studio offering classes in handbuilding and wheel throwing for all ages and skill levels. Now part of the Manhattan Youth Downtown Community Center, it provides a fully equipped space for creative exploration and artistic growth.

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