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Art Mango
- Atmosphere
- Holiday
- Teacher
“I would definitely recommend Art Mango to anyone looking for a judge free, friendly and welcoming atmosphere.”
Best Pottery Classes near Manhattan, NY
These studios serve Manhattan from nearby bases in towns including New York, Brooklyn and Hoboken, NJ.
24 studios listed · 1 open 24/7 · 22 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Sandy Mones Pottery
- Patient
- Wheel
- Studio
“Sandy is extremely patient and gives personal attention and guides you very well, an amazing person and very attentive and patient with kids too, my 7 year old nephew thoroughly enjoyed himself.”
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The Paint Place
- Patient
- Music
- Instructor
“No rushing but timely painting, she assisted frequently with whatever questions you asked, and she took her time to come around to see how your doing and if you needed advice or help on your painting progress, she is more than happy to assist..”
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Morningsun Art School
- Learn
- Artistic
- Skills
“Learning under this school has helped me achieve so many prestigious awards, including PTA Reflections (1st place, Award of Excellence, Advance to States) and Scholastic Art Awards (gold, silver key).”
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Artshack Brooklyn Ceramics
- Community
- Artists
- Space
“They offer a range of classes from beginner to advanced and the instructors are so patient and really are there working one on one with you throughput the lesson.”
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Painting Lounge
- Book
- The Atmosphere
- Bday
“Teacher @Cray C was very good 😌 I would have preferred more directions on how to correctly paint the flowers / vase so that it would look more realistic and less amateur.”
The 24 studios listed for Manhattan, NY teach pottery and ceramics. Whether they run wheel classes, hand building or open studio membership, and what the fee covers, comes from what each studio publishes itself.
Area overview: Manhattan, NY
The 24 studios on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,413 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "atmosphere", "patient" and "community". 1 is open around the clock; 21 are open on Saturdays and 17 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 4 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
Can I reserve a pottery class online with studios listed for Manhattan?
3 of the 24 studios take bookings through their own site. Wheel places are limited by how many wheels are in the room, so evening courses fill early. If a studio has no booking page, call: waiting lists for the wheel are usually kept by hand.
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La Mano Pottery
- Wheel
- Clay
- Studio
“The classes aren't overly structured and you have to be proactive about asking questions if you want to improve as there are other students trying to learn at different levels.”
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The Painted Pot Park Slope
“The prices are a little high but in my mind it was more of making a fun memory together that will last forever as well as a little token we get to have that we made together.”
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Spark- Art
- Summer Camp
- Party
- Artist
“At a recent camp they started the morning learning how to draw bright and beautiful floral pictures, becoming familiarized with blending colors, shadows and the portrayal of diverse textures via different strokes and lighter vs stronger pencil pressu...”
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Pottery NYC
- Wheel
- Fun
- Patient
“She explained the process in detail at the beginning of the class and then gave us time for the rest of the class to try it out ourselves (while always being present to provide assistance/guidance/advice).”
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Fun Time Pottery Inc
- Paint
- Party
- Price
“It is very helpful having small tile samples with the name of the color and what it will look like after firing mounted right beneath the bottles of paint.”
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Cre8sart School Fort Lee NJ
“It is easily understood, and great for an art enthusiast's like myself, as well as teachers of other subjects who wish to incorporate more art into their classrooms.”
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Muddworks
- Paint
- Candle
- Kids
“They were attentive, helped with ideas, offered assistance with details, painting techniques, colors, and even helped entertain a 2 year old so he wouldn't mess up his older brother's work.”
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Bklyn Clay
- Understand
- Space
- Studio
“Incredibly well-designed in every sense (the space, the light, the community dynamics), it's everything you need and want to make with clay in a Brooklyn community.”
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Painting Pottery Cafe
- Studio
- Party
- Kids
“We have only done pottery painting and when you go in, you choose the piece that you want (theres a lot in all different price ranges) they provide 3 colors, you paint for 2hrs and then yiu have to leave the piece to be glazed and baked.”
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Gasworks NYC
- Community
- Organized
- Studio
“When I first signed up I thought the price was wild, but after realising I get unlimited studio + material access PLUS weekly instruction - I realized it's actually a really reasonable price for what you are getting.”
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Plaster Palace Pottery
- Party
- Painting
- Kids
“Everything was seamless and so much fun for the kids, without being chaotic or overwhelming- which can often be the case at children's birthday parties.”
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Hudson Heights Art Studio
- Community
- Projects
- Summer Camp
“While the space is small it is very well-organized and Jeff tailors the experience to each student, recognizing their individual gifts and skills and encouraging them to create art that is meaningful to them in a thoughtful, fun and good-humored way.”
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Bridgeview School of Fine Arts
- High School
- Learned
- Skills
“The amount of improvement seen in her skill in phenomenal, and the increased study/portfolio building allowed her to get accepted into her #1 choice for High School.”
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Ashcan Studio of Art
- Skills
- Scholarships
- Environment
“I've been a student at Ashcan and the space and environment here helped me develop my technical skills, helped me to be more critical about the art making process, and made me more excited about making artwork all while making new friends & having fu...”
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Project Studios LLC
- Community
- Space
- Creative
“Everything an artist might need as well as plenty of opportunities for the public to visit and participate and a supportive creative community among the other artists here.”
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Jewelry Arts Inc
“I love the teacher, she is really great at what she does.”
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New York Studio School
- Painting
- Artist
- Marathon
“I'm an alum of the MFA program- and I can honestly say that my work reached unexpected and new levels due to the dedication of the faculty and the conversations with my peers in the studios.”
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Blue Skies Pottery
- Space
- Fun
- Studio
“Additionally, it is so inspiring seeing all of the pieces people have completed on display throughout the space which makes it impossible not to come back and create more.”
Pottery Tutoring Services in Manhattan, NY Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$94
Maximum cost
$625
National Average
$313
Avg Per Hour Rates
$113
$250
$437
Average price range is based on 426 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near Manhattan
- “The conversation was pleasant and professional. I would recommend this class to anyone wanting to learn pottery or just have a different experience on their day off.” — from a review of Sandy Mones Pottery
- “24/7 access for members, a fantastic selection of glazes, a gas kiln, and a supportive creative community- these are a few of my favorite things at Gasworks NYC!” — from a review of Gasworks NYC
- “Loved the 4 week pottery class! Lou was an incredible instructor, so friendly and patient.” — from a review of Pottery NYC
- “Emily was a great teacher! After thoroughly explaining the process, we were able to start using the clay.” — from a review of Bklyn Clay
- “Great summer camps, my 6 years old daughter had fun and improved her drawing and claying skills.” — from a review of Cre8sart School Fort Lee NJ
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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