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Discover the art of pottery in the heart of NYC with clay classes that teach beginners and experienced artists alike to hand-build functional ceramic pieces or learn the techniques of wheel throwing.

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Standard Sip 'n Sculpt @ Lantern Hall

Sip 'n Sculpt @ 52 Harrison Pl, Brooklyn, NY

Price includes sculpting kit and event. Craft Beer + Craft Making is a great combination! Lantern Hall in Bushwick offers a fine selection of craft beers and food. Sculpt with talented Guest Sculptors and fun materials! Please note: Our classes are located in bars and restaurants, and therefore meant to be whimsical, creative, and fun. We focus on techniques conducive to polymer clay and compounds. Look for the Chinese takeaway containers!

(4) All levels 21 and older
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Clay VJ Night

e.e.ceramics @ 622 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY

Join us for a casual clay hang with a curated ceramic themed video playlist projected in the studio, for learning and laughing. Clay will be provided for playing. Drinks will be had.  This is meant to be  an activity night/ hang out, NOT workshop. We welcome any experience level, but please be aware that there will be no instruction. Come enjoy some tunes, crafty times, and new friends.  Materials will be provided. 

(34) All levels 18 and older
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Sip 'n Sculpt with Unlimited Materials @ Lantern Hall

Sip 'n Sculpt @ 52 Harrison Pl, Brooklyn, NY

Price includes unlimited materials. Sculpt a skyscraper if you want! Guest Sculptors keep things interesting. Lantern Hall in Bushwick offers a fine selection of craft beers and food. Mention Bushwick Daily, and your first 2 house drafts are on us! Please note: our classes are located in bars and restaurants, and therefore meant to be whimsical, creative, and fun. We focus on techniques conducive to polymer clay and compounds. Look for the Chinese...

(4) All levels 21 and older
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Sculpting with Clay (Grades 3-5)

One River School @ 319 Franklin Turnpike , Allendale, NJ

From high and low relief sculpture to free standing sculpture in the round, students will learn the diverse styles and methods of working with the versatile medium of clay. Through the processes of experimenting and working with clay, students will learn fundamental sculpting techniques, and demonstrate their understanding of three-dimensional art making.

(13) All levels 8 - 10 years old
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$385

5 sessions

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Polymer Clay

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

Not your grandma’s polymer clay! Reinvented and rediscovered by today’s makers, this versatile material comes in many colors, can be blended to make any color, and can be used to make a multitude of patterns that imitate millefiori, mosaic tiles, wood, stone, or even ceramics. You can fire it in a toaster oven! Bring your creativity and your ’80s inspiration and make some very cool jewelry or small objects. This program is taking place remotely....

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$99

3 sessions

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Ceramics and Clay Sculpting: The Art of Ceramics

Craftsman Ave @ 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY

Understanding ceramics begins with an understanding of the clay you’re working with. In this class, Danielle will introduce the basic techniques for working with clay. How to build unique forms and objects by coil building, pinching, and slab construction. This class is directed by the objects each student chooses to create. Danielle will guide them using foundational tools and traditional methods. After the initial creation, you will learn how...

(525) Beginner 18 and older
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$165

2 sessions

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Eddie Dominguez: From Garden to Studio to Table

92nd Street Y

In this workshop, Eddie Dominguez will share his unique approach to translating his love of nature and Hispanic culture into utilitarian ceramics. He will explain his use of low fire earthenware and his techniques for carving in clay. He will also demonstrate the application of commercial underglaze and glazes. The workshop will take place over two separate sessions to allow participants to practice techniques shown in the first class. This program...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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Bas Relief Sculpture: Animals

New York School of the Arts

Working with water based clay. this class will provide the knowledge to create a Bas (low) Relief of an animal of the students choosing. Working from an image of the pet: cat, dog, bird, domestic or wild.  Issues of comparative anatomy will be addressed and the student will learn to apply the aspects of depth, perspective, lighting, form, and narrative to the work.   This work will be ready for firing, (for a separate fee). Open...

(76) All levels 18 and older
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Architecture

Ashcan Studio of Art

This course introduces students to designing interior and exterior spaces, using conceptual approaches to design problems and solutions. Students learn about rendering, materials, methods, and techniques, as well as color theory. Learned techniques and materials are applied to structural drawings, plans, and elevations. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: Yes. students may make up any class within 4 weeks Q: Is a certificate...

(3) All levels 13 and older
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Make your own Molds

Cook's Arts & Crafts Shoppe @ 80-09 Myrtle Ave, New York, NY

Are you tired of buying molds every time you have to create something out of clay or fondant? You no longer have to, you will learn how to make your own molds in this class. All supplies are included and you will make some molds in class ready for immediate use.

(6) Beginner 10 and older
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Polymer Clay at Home

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

We will be working with polymer clay, also known as Sculpy or Fimo. Create small, fun projects such as ring bowls, magnets, mezuzahs, and pendants. Most of the tools you need can be found in your kitchen. We’ll learn how to prepare, mix, sculpt, and harden the clay Supply List: Sculpy Premo clay in 2 oz. packages (5 packages of assorted colors, one being white) Rolling pin, either wood or acrylic Exact-o knife Assorted cookie cutters ...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$99

13 sessions

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Sculpting with Clay - Portrait (Grades 3-5)

One River School @ 49 N Dean St, Englewood, NJ

From high and low relief sculpture to free standing sculpture in the round, students will learn the diverse styles and methods of working with the versatile medium of clay. Through the processes of experimenting and working with clay, students will learn fundamental sculpting techniques, and demonstrate their understanding of three-dimensional art making.

(13) All levels 8 - 10 years old
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$385

5 sessions

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Texture and Clay

West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY

In this class, we concentrate on all construction techniques for making vessels, sculptures, wall pieces, and tiles. Glazing and painterly surface techniques explored to enhance and embellish forms. Personal projects are encouraged and one-on-one help given as well as class demonstrations. All levels welcome.

(30) All levels 18 and older
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$345

8 sessions

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What is So Special About a Spoon?

Oxum NYC @ 67 West St, Brooklyn, NY

Well, there are many types and many uses; spoons can be units of measure – teaspoons, tablespoons, some people collect souvenir spoons, and they can even be used as musical instruments and yada yada yada. But primarily, spoons represent access to the most basic nourishment – a warm cup of soup, a hearty bowl of oatmeal, and a simple dish of rice and beans, all consumed with a spoon. And as we know, too many neighbors and families don't always...

All levels 16 and older
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$205
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Ceramic Club by kaitlynsgood

kaitlynsgood @ 84-26 37th Ave, Queens, NY

Unleash your artistic potential in a supportive environment. From sculpting to painting, explore the versatile world of clay with expert guidance. Elevate your creations with food-safe glazes for functional, personalized pieces to cherish.

All levels 18 and older

Tiny Worlds: Art in Miniature

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Create a universe in miniature! Artists will develop techniques using clay, cardboard, and other materials to create their own model world. Inspired by the work of artists who specialize in miniature sculpture, students will create everything from a tiny bakery, to a tiny playground, to a tiny planet. The week will conclude with a show-and-tell where friends and family members are invited to join for a celebration of the artwork created during...

(10) All levels 7 - 10 years old
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$595

5 sessions

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Gardens

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Flower gardens, zen gardens, veggie gardens, and more today at the clay bar! Will take place in the Clay Bar The Clay Bar is one of our busiest stations, so sign up upon arrival is required. Here’s how it works on busy days: When you arrive, head to the Clay Bar and sign your child up for a 35 minute session. Please note that to accommodate crowds on very busy days, we stagger our sign up sheet throughout the day. Once you’ve signed...

(10) All levels 5 and older
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