The Paint Place
“We did the paint your pet event and it was really nice to be able to bring our pets faces to life again after losing them recently.”
Best Pottery Classes in New York, NY
22 studios listed · all 22 in New York · 15 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 24, 2026
Painting Lounge
“The instructor was great and my Bob Marley pic came out cute as well.”
La Mano Pottery
“For an entirely reasonable sum ($370 for 8 weeks in Spring 2017), one receives 16 hours of instruction, all materials — including glaze, firings, etc.”
Spark- Art
“Sebastian and his team, particularly Joel, did an amazing job helping guide my daughter with her work on her portfolio pieces.”
Pottery NYC
“She made sure to go over the basics on how to shape the clay and walked around to make sure to help everyone and anyone who had questions.”
Hudson Heights Art Studio
“My daughter loved loved this place and we're so happy to have it in the neighborhood, she'll definitely keep taking art clases here.”
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+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 62 years. 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.
Can I reserve a pottery class online with studios listed for New York?
4 of the 22 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.
Jewelry Arts Inc
“Great place to learn jewelry making.”
New York Studio School
“There is a forward thinking drive among the artists that roots itself in the extensive tradition of painting and sculpture as both concept and craft.”
Doclay NYC
“I went for a private class with my family and the instructor was very friendly, professional, and fun.”
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Minerva's Drawing Studio
“One of the best drawing community in town, long time devoted students and wonderful teachers like Kate and Chuck who teaches “ the nature way of drawing “ which provides many lifetimes useful drawing exercises for whoever want take drawing and painting seriously.”
Upper West Art
“I am trying to encourage my 4(almost 5) year old girl to be more creative through the art , she isn't self-conscious about what she is doing or focused on creating a finished art , but the new art class allows her to enjoy the process of creation .”
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New York School of the Arts
“Printmaking as well Abstract Painting and Alternative Materials and Cyanotype The professors are extreemely professional and knowledege.”
Mud Matters
“Came here for a private pottery session with my boyfriend, and the staff and instructor (Rusty) were super helpful, encouraging and supportive.”
Earthworks Pottery
“It was my first time, and I had a wonderful experience.”
Ceramics on 10th
“They offer structured multi-week curriculums and all of the instructors that we've worked with have such a deep passion for ceramics and willingness to help you learn.”
The Art Center
“Very cool place and friendly staff.”
For Art's Sake
“She has gotten students into the most prestigious art schools in NYC.”
Wet Paint! Art Studio
Paint Along NYC
“Highly recommend this place for a group or solo painting party!”
Mel Smothers Art Studio
Chambers Pottery Classes
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