Pottery Wheel, Ceramics, Clay Sculpture Adult Art & Crafts Classes, Lessons, Workshops ~ Yonkers Pottery Studio ~ Westchester County, NY, New York City, Northern Manhattan, Washington Heights, Inwood, Riverdale, Bronx, Rivertowns, Hastings, White Plains, Scarsdale, Bronxville, Tuckahoe, Woodlawn, Eastchester, Dobbs Ferry, Greenburgh

 

Adult Classes

Now Registering for our Spring 2025 10-Week Class Term Which Begins March 18!

*Space is limited, early registration recommended. Last class of term is 5/22/25.

Cost is $500

Register online via Class Payment page, click on enroll buttom at page bottom, or call the studio

Meets weekly for 10 weeks for 2 1/2 hours each class

Missed classes may be made up WITHIN the term (must arrange w/teacher).

NO EXCEPTIONS. NO REFUNDS after class begins.

Cost includes instruction, glazes, washes, slip**

Purchase clay by the bag

Firing fees are currently 6-cents/cubic inch ($25 minimum)

Bring your own tools OR purchase a basic set at the studio for $20

Wear appropriate clothing, bring apron. Clay is messy!

Bring a TOWEL to every class session, please!!!

Wheel Throwing and Hand-building, All Levels

Working with clay offers an endless range of possibilities. Learn wheel throwing and handbuilding in our classes. Students create simple and complex ceramic forms, including pinch, slab, coil, sculpting/modeling. Various throwing projects, glazing and surface techniques will be explored. Students will learn to use studio equipment including the slab roller, extruder and wheel to make mugs, bowls, plates, teapots and more! A small group size ensures individual guidance.

Tuesdays, 12-2:30pm (handbuilding & pottery wheel - All Levels) - 3/18-5/20

Tuesdays, 6-8:30pm (handbuilding & pottery wheel - All Levels) - 3/18-5/20

Wednesdays, 6-8:30pm (pottery wheel & handbuilding - All Levels) - 3/19-5/21

Thursdays, 11-1:30pm (handbuilding & pottery wheel - All Levels) - 3/20-5/22

Thursdays, 6:30-9pm (pottery wheel & handbuilding - All Levels) - 3/20-5/22

When registering for a pottery class, please choose the class day and time that best fits your schedule for the entire session. During the check out process you are also required to choose a 2nd day/time option.

*Studio class shelf storage is available for projects & clay only, not for towels, tools, clothing or other personal items. Space is at a premium.

Firing Fees:

Current firing fees for enrolled adult students are 6-cents/cubic inch ($25 minimum) and covers bisque AND glaze firing. In addition to glazes, a selection of oxide and mason stain washes, and several slips are available.

For all classes, please make sure to bring to every class:

An apron (or wear clothing you don't mind dirtying). Making pottery is messy business.

A towel you don't mind dirtying.

Pottery-Making Tools (8-piece sets are available for purchase at your first class for $20.)

If you have it, the studio is always in need of dry cleaner's clothing plastic covers. We wrap our drying projects in plastic. If you don't have this DON'T WORRY. We will have some on hand for you.

Yonkers Pottery Holiday Gift Sale 2024, Dec. 7 & 8, 10am-5pm, Westchester Arts Christmas, Hanukkah Artisan Local Handmade Craft & Ceramics Sale, Handmade Gifts, Riverdale, Bronx, Northern Manhattan, Bronxville, Inwood, WaHi, Washington Heights, Woodlawn, Hastings On Hudson, New York City

Mark Your Calendars!

3rd Annual Holiday Pottery & Craft Sale

Saturday, December 7th, 10am-5pm & Sunday, December 8th, 10am-5pm

• Purchase one-of-a-kind handmade ceramics and crafts from our lively and skilled community of potters and ceramic artists while supporting a local Westchester and Bronx, New York cultural art establishment.
• There will be work from even more artists this year than last!

We hold pottery sales and public arts and craft events throughout the year. Connect to us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date!

Pottery Classes, Yonkes NY, Westchester County Clay Lessons, Riverdale, Bronx, Inwood, Washington Heights NYC Sculpture & Handbuilding Workshops, Adults, Hastings, Bronxville, Dobbs Ferry, Mt. Vernon, Fleetwood, Art Community and Ceramics Shop

Cultivating Community, Courage & Creativity in Clay Winter 11-Week Class Term Begins January 9th! $550. Register online or call the studio (646-316-0554). ~ Playing With Fire! ~ "Unlike other artists, I get to play with fire. Having a dragon breathe on my work has pitfalls, but it affords me unending surprises" Contemporary British ceramist Gareth Mason eloquently captures part of the pottery making process that is at once blessing and curse. Keep warm by the kiln fire this winter. Play clay with us! Our next class term begins in 2024, January 9th. The classes are 2 1/2 hours long and this term runs ELEVEN weeks. Register Online!   *Classes fill quickly. Early registration is recommended.* ~ Other Studio Information ~ Studio Memberships - For experienced potters--Full access to a professional ceramics studio. Work independently, as part of a dyanmic, creative community. 3-Shelves Gallery Gift Shop - Shop for unique gifts from our 3 Shop Shelves! We're stocked with a slew of ceramics handmade by our community--cups, bowls, vases & more! *Call or email to make appointment outside of open hours listed on website. Purchase gift certificates online or call (we email directly to your inbox for SPEEDY printing). **WINTER 2024 Class Schedule** Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 12-2:30pm Adult Class (handbuilding & wheel - Beginner & Intermediate), *Weekly 1/9-12/19 Enroll 11am-1:30pm Adult Class (handbuilding & wheel - Beginner & Intermediate), *Weekly 11/1-12/20 Enroll   6-8:30pm Adult Class (handbuilding & wheel - Beginner & Intermediate) *Weekly 10/31-12/19 Enroll 6-8:30pm Adult Class (wheel & handbuilding - Beginner Only) *Weekly 11/1-12/20 Enroll 6-8:30pm Adult Class (wheel & handbuilding - Beginner & Intermediate) *Weekly 11/2-12/21 Enroll       Monday, March 13, 2023 Yonkers Pottery Was Featured in The REDFIN | Blog ~ Decorating with Pottery: Elevating Your Space with Handcrafted Pieces Dating back centuries, pottery has always been a popular form of artistic expression and has played a critical role in creating a captivating space. Pottery is beautiful in both form and function, purpose and practicality. It’s created to evoke joy through everyday use. After all, there’s no denying that drinking from a handmade mug or serving dinner in a bowl created by a local artist means so much more. From dishes and decorative pieces to flowerpots and lamps, finding a unique piece to add beauty in any room of the house can make all the difference. While there aren’t many rules when it comes to expressing your personality and style through pottery, one thing’s for certain –  it shouldn’t be stored away in a cupboard. To help you get started, we reached out to artists to share their best piece of advice when using pottery as part of your home decor. So whether you live in an apartment in Atlanta, GA, or a home in Portland, OR keep reading to see how you can begin decorating with ceramics and bring your interior to the next level. Read the full article here to see Cori's contribution: Decorating with Pottery: Elevating Your Space with Handcrafted Pieces Friday, March 10, 2023 Spring Pottery Classes, Westchester, New York, Riverdale, Bronx, LoHud, Inwood, Washington Heights - Adults, Ceramics, Art, Sculpture, Clay, Craft, Hobby, Bronxville, Scarsdale, Hartsdale, Hastings, NY, Hastings On Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington, New Rochelle, White Plains, Wheel, Handbuilding       Cultivating Community, Courage & Creativity in Clay Spring 2023 10-Week Class Term Begins April 4th! $500. Register online or call the studio (646-316-0554). ~ Come Fly With Us! ~ The famous Sarah Lawrence professor Joseph Campbell once said, "Art is the set of wings to carry you out of your own entanglement." Fly with us this Spring! Join our cozy clay community. Pottery making classes for adults resume April 4th. The classes are 2 1/2 hours long and the term runs TEN weeks. Register Online! *Classes fill quickly. Early registration is recommended.* ~ Other Studio Information ~ Studio Memberships - For experienced potters--Full access to a professional ceramics studio. Work independently, as part of a dyanmic, creative community. 3-Shelves Gallery Gift Shop - Shop for unique gifts from our 3 Shop Shelves! We're stocked with a slew of ceramics handmade by our community--cups, bowls, vases & more! *Call or email to make appointment outside of open hours listed on website. Purchase gift certificates online or call (we email directly to your inbox for SPEEDY printing). ~~~ Our Classes are appropriate for absolute beginner to intermediate students. **SPRING 2023 Class Schedule** Tuesday, 12-2:30pm Adult Class (handbuilding & wheel),  *Weekly 4/4-6/13 Enroll ~~~ Tuesday, 6-8:30pm Adult Class (handbuilding & wheel) *Weekly 4/4-6/13 Enroll ~~~ Wednesday, 11am-1:30pm Adult Class (handbuilding & wheel), *Weekly 4/5-6/14 Enroll ~~~ Wednesday, 6:30-9pm Adult Class (wheel & handbuilding) *Weekly 4/5-6/14 Enroll ~~~ Thursday, 6:30-9pm Adult Class (wheel & handbuilding) *Weekly 4/6-6/15 Enroll ~~~ Yonkers Pottery 379 McLean Avenue Yonkers, New York 10705 www.yonkerspottery.com Tuesday, April 2, 2019 COMMUNITY MEMBER PROFILE - Yonkers Pottery Studio - Serving Westchester County & New York City Neighborhoods in the Bronx including Riverdale & Morris Park & Northern Manhattan Neighborhoods of Inwood & Washington Heights This is the first in a new series in which we will periodically profile our pottery studio community members.  It seemed obvious that Meghan Sutton should be our first community member feature. For over a year and a half she has been our resident artist doing a work-trade. Her strong work ethic, friendly presence, and supportive attitude are integral to the smooth running of our robust and homey ceramics studio. Her artistic vision and skill and indefatigable willingness to experiment and push her own work forward serve as excellent example and inspiration for all of us. When she leaves (not imminent), we will be hard pressed to find a resident tech as good a fit for our community as she is. So without further ado, let’s get on with the interview! For those who don’t know you, share a little about yourself.  In addition to being the studio tech at Yonkers Pottery, I’m also a working potter, building up my own business. I’m married to my husband Jesse for just over a year and together we have a Labrador dog named Mose. I grew up in rural PA and currently live in Pelham, NY. What brought you to ceramics making? I studied painting in college, and took a ceramics class as an elective. I fell in love with the craft and immersed myself in the field after I graduated by doing a work exchange job in the ceramics department at GoggleWorks Center for The Arts. There, I not only was able to continue learning how to throw clay, but I also started learning the ropes running a ceramics studio. I still feel very fortunate for my time there. I was just starting out and didn’t know much, but the studio manager was very encouraging and patient with me! What brought you to Yonkers Pottery? After living in California and taking some time away from clay, my husband and I moved back to the east coast in 2017 and got married. I promised myself I would get back into clay when we moved to New York and I found Yonkers Pottery while looking for a community studio to throw at. Coincidentally, Cori was also looking for a resident tech for the studio, so we were really able to help each other out. How has your time at the studio changed or impacted you and your work? What’s been your experience here? And what’s your favorite thing about working with clay?! Working in a community studio has always benefited my work. It’s inspiring working side by side other potters and it constantly forces me to push the boundaries. That’s my favorite thing about pottery making, it keeps you on your toes like that. It’s very humbling. We are always students! Just being the studio tech here has given me the confidence, that I did not have before, in running the day to day operations of a pottery studio. Of course there is still so much to learn, but I’m at a much better place than when I first started.  I’m grateful to have found this small community studio in Yonkers. My experience here has been positive, the environment warm and inviting. We help each other expand our pottery making knowledge and improve our work. It feels like a supportive clay family. *END* Meghan's pottery is available for sale in person at our studio and via her online shop . Monday, November 20, 2017 ~ 2nd Annual Holiday Pottery & Craft Sale ~ Westchester, New York, NY, Yonkers Pottery, Craft Sale, Handmade Sale, Handmade Gifts, Handmade Christmas, Handmade Holiday, Hanukkah, Bronxville, Hastings On Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Riverdale Bronx, Bronx, Scarsdale, Fleetwood, Irvington, Tuckahoe, Greenburgh, Tarrytown, Portchester Pelham, New Rochelle, LoHudNYC Mark Your Calendars! 2nd Annual Holiday Pottery & Craft Sale Saturday, December 9, 12-6pm & Sunday, December 10, 11-6 Purchase one-of-a-kind handmade ceramics and crafts from our lively and skilled community of potters and ceramic artists while supporting a local Westchester and Bronx, New York cultural art establishment. There will be work from even more artists this year than last! 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