Unleash Your Creativity

Pottery Classes for Adults (18+)

A painted and fired ceramic bowl with a rose on top created during an adult pottery class in Jersey City, NJ

Semester Wheel Classes
Develop your pottery wheel skills with structured, multi-week courses. Ideal for both beginners and those looking to refine their technique.

Semester Handbuilding Classes
Learn traditional handbuilding techniques in semester-long classes, perfect for creating unique pottery pieces.

One-Time Classes
A fun, no-commitment introduction to pottery. Create a masterpiece in one session—great for date nights, friends, or trying something new.

  • Wheel Throwing one time class

  • Handbuilding one time class

  • Glazing one time class

Membership
Enjoy unlimited studio access with a membership. Benefits include extended hours, discounts, and exclusive events.

Parties and Events
Host birthdays, corporate events, or private parties in our studio for a creative, memorable experience.

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Ceramics | Our Services

  • A student using the pottery wheel during a one time wheel adult ceramic class

    ONE TIME WHEEL CLASS

    FEE $85 2hrs.


    Unleash your creativity with an unforgettable pottery experience where all equipment, clay, and glazes are provided—you just need to bring your imagination!

    Our friendly, expert instructors guide you through the process, making it easy and enjoyable to shape, spin, and mold clay into unique creations.

    Enjoy unlimited clay usage, personalized tips to boost your skills, and over 20 dipping glazes to make your pieces truly your own.

    With a firing fee of only $0.05 per cubic inch/cm, you can keep your keepsakes affordably, and in about 4 weeks, your finished masterpiece will be ready for pickup.

    No prior experience is needed—Each session concludes with a 15-minute cleanup period. Students should arrive on time, dressed in comfortable clothing that can get messy.

    Sign up today and let your creativity shine!

  • A top view of ceramic tools during a semester long adult ceramic class

    SEMESTER WHEEL CLASS

    FEE $325 FOR 6 WEEKS

    For beginners and Intermediate Students

    This weekly class offers 2 hrs per session, perfect for beginners or intermediate level students looking to enhance their pottery skills.

    Hands-on instruction in centering, pulling, shaping, trimming, and glazing techniques.

    Including all, equipment, tools, clay (12.5 bls) , access to studio glazes, a personal shelf for storing works-in-progress, and free open studio days/time (btwn. 1st and last class) to practice and explore your creativity beyond class time.

    With a firing fee of only $0.05 per cubic inch/cm, you can keep your keepsakes affordably, and in about 4 weeks, your finished masterpiece will be ready for pickup.

    No prior experience is needed—Each session concludes with a 15-minute cleanup period. Students should arrive on time, dressed in comfortable clothing that can get messy.

    All you need to bring is your enthusiasm!

  • A person painting a piece of pottery during their adult ceramics class in Jersey City, NJ

    MEMBERSHIPS

    We offer three membership options tailored to fit your pottery needs:

    Full-Time, Part-Time, and In-Home memberships.

    Each is designed to suit different schedules and preferences, giving you the flexibility to create on your terms.

    Check out the link below for detailed information on each membership option and find the perfect fit for you!

  • A student taking a one time hand building adult ceramic class

    ONE TIME HAND BUILDING CLASS

    FEE $85 FOR 2hrs.

    Discover the joy of hand-building with clay in an immersive, hands-on experience where all equipment, clay, and glazes are provided—just bring your imagination!

    Friendly, expert instructors will guide you every step of the way, making it easy and enjoyable to shape and mold clay into unique creations.

    You'll have unlimited clay usage and receive personalized tips to enhance your skills.

    With a firing fee of only $0.05 per cubic inch/cm, you can keep your keepsakes affordably, and in about 4 weeks, your finished masterpiece will be ready for pickup.

    No prior experience is needed—Each session concludes with a 15-minute cleanup period. Students should arrive on time, dressed in comfortable clothing that can get messy.

    Sign up today and let your creativity shine!

  • A series of coasters and cups created by students during a one time glazing adult ceramic class

    ONE TIME GLAZING CLASS

    FEE $85 FOR 2hrs.

    The One Time Glazing Experience offers a unique, interactive opportunity to glaze pottery. Unlike traditional "paint-a-pot" activities, this experience encourages creativity and community engagement.

    Participants can bring their own bisque piece (previously made in a class) or choose from a selection of pre-made bisque-ware on display, typically including plates, bowls, and mugs.

    With guidance from experienced instructors, you’ll learn techniques like dipping, brush-on glazing, stenciling, and taping to decorate your pieces.

    With a firing fee of only $0.05 per cubic inch/cm, you can keep your keepsakes affordably, and in about 4 weeks, your finished masterpiece will be ready for pickup.

    No prior experience is needed—Each session concludes with a 15-minute cleanup period. Students should arrive on time, dressed in comfortable clothing that can get messy.

    —just bring your enthusiasm!

  • A man painting his pottery piece during a try night ceramics adult class

    TRY NIGHT !

    FEE $75 FOR 1.5hrs

    Join us on Monday nights from 7–8:30pm for a fun, no-commitment pottery class—perfect for date night, a girls' night out, family time, or even a solo adventure!

    In this relaxed, 1.5-hour session, our instructor will guide you through the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel, helping you get hands-on experience.

    The class includes one pot, and if you’d like to create more, additional pieces can be fired for a fee of $0.05 per cubic inch/cm, with finished pieces ready for pickup in 4 weeks.

    With a firing fee of only $0.05 per cubic inch/cm, you can keep your keepsakes affordably, and in about 4 weeks, your finished masterpiece will be ready for pickup.

    No prior experience is needed—Each session concludes with a 15-minute cleanup period. Students should arrive on time, dressed in comfortable clothing that can get messy.

    You're welcome to BYOB (we occasionally have wine, too!).