Best Pottery Classes in New York, NY

22 studios listed · all 22 in New York · 15 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+

The Paint Place

The Paint Place

4.9 48 reviews
“We had a lot of fun and got to do something new we wanted to do for a while.”
Since 2014Online lessons
243 W 72nd St 2nd Floor
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Painting Lounge

Painting Lounge

4.8 34 reviews
“Excellent place with equally excellent instructors that are willing to help and are super nice and knowledgeable.”
Since 2011Prices online
Storefront, 15 W 116th St
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La Mano Pottery

La Mano Pottery

4.0 12 reviews
“This studio is welcoming, filled with knowledgeable teachers, bustling with creativity, and has amazing tools and supplies.”
Coupons & offersSince 2001
110 W 26th St
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Spark- Art

Spark- Art

5.0 32 reviews
“We were late in enrolling our daughter however, the staff and owner were very courteous and are extremely helpful in navigating this experience.”
Online lessons
162 W 72nd St 5th floor
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Pottery NYC

Pottery NYC

4.9 35 reviews
“I definitely Recommend booking a private session and bringing a little Prosecco or tequila to get those juices flowing!”
Since 2022
South Store, 786 9th Ave
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Hudson Heights Art Studio

Hudson Heights Art Studio

5.0 20 reviews
“Initially we just signed him up for one week, but he's asked to come back week after week, and wound up going pretty much the entire summer.”
From $80/hrSince 2022
819 W 187th St
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The 22 studios listed for New York, 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: New York, NY

All 22 studios we list here are in New York itself. We have 32 studios in New York on file; this page shows the highest-rated 22. The studios on this page are rated from 3.6 to 5.0 across 794 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient" and "skills". 13 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 22 of the studios on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 4 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.

Are there more pottery studios than the ones listed here?

Yes. We hold 32 studios on file for New York and show 22 of them on the page. Ceramics studios need three-phase power and floor space, so they cluster in old industrial units rather than on the main street.

Jewelry Arts Inc

Jewelry Arts Inc

5.0 4 reviews
“I love the teacher, she is really great at what she does.”
BBB A+Since 1977
22 E 49th St, Fourth Floor
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New York Studio School

New York Studio School

4.3 10 reviews
“The process went very smoothly and everyone from NYSS has been very helpful.”
Since 1964Prices online
8 W 8th St
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Doclay NYC

Doclay NYC

5.0 8 reviews
“First, she is an incredibly talented potter, but she is also an amazing teacher.”
Since 2019
38 W 32nd St 7th FL
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Book onlineBook
Art and Design High School

Art and Design High School

4.4 9 reviews
Since 2008
245 E 56th St
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Minerva's Drawing Studio

Minerva's Drawing Studio

4.8 8 reviews
“Awesome cosy little studio for life drawing- people are very nice”
Since 2001
91 Canal St #3f
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Upper West Art

Upper West Art

5.0 3 reviews
“Thank you for your love, patience, respect for children and the special atmosphere of warmth in your lessons!”
From $63/classSince 2014Online lessons
West-Park Presbyterian Church, 165 W 86th St
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New York School of the Arts

New York School of the Arts

4.6 7 reviews
“Regardless of your age or creativity this is a wonderful ( nurturing) place to be involved with.”
Since 2017
315 E 62nd St 2nd floor
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Mud Matters

Mud Matters

4.7 6 reviews
“Always have a great time doing pottery here & have taken classes for almost a year”
Since 1982
654 10th Ave
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Earthworks Pottery

Earthworks Pottery

5.0 5 reviews
“To summarize, if you're looking for a place to start getting serious about pottery, earthworks should be the first thing lace you go to.”
From $8/hrSince 2003
1705 1st Ave.
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Ceramics on 10th

Ceramics on 10th

4.2 4 reviews
“Celia was an awesome teacher - patient, explained everything well and made it super fun!”
Since 2023
756 10th Ave
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The Art Center

The Art Center

5.0 2 reviews
“Very cool place and friendly staff.”
423 E 75th St
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For Art's Sake

For Art's Sake

5.0 1 review
“She has gotten students into the most prestigious art schools in NYC.”
Since 1997
148 W 77th St #1A
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Wet Paint! Art Studio

Wet Paint! Art Studio

Since 2005
118 Chambers St 2nd Floor
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Paint Along NYC

Paint Along NYC

4.6 8 reviews
“2 hours sounds like a long time, but once you're near the end, you will probably find yourself wishing you had more time 😊.”
Since 2010
129 E 27th St #2
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Mel Smothers Art Studio

Mel Smothers Art Studio

Since 2004
backroom) Pivot Gallery, 530 W 25th St #407
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Chambers Pottery Classes

Chambers Pottery Classes

3.6 2 reviews
Since 2003
153 Chambers St
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