Centered on the art of ceramics and clay crafts, Yonkers Pottery, located in historic Park Hill on McLean Avenue, serves the lower Hudson Valley, Westchester County, Riverdale, Bronx, Inwood and Washington Heights in New York City.
Encouraging a warm relaxed environment inspiring creativity and regard for art and fine handcrafts, we teach hand building and wheel throwing classes to beginner and intermediate students. We have studio space for experienced clay artists and an artisan gift shop.
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!
"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 are2 1/2 hours long and this term runsELEVEN 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 certificatesonline or call (we email directly to your inbox for SPEEDY printing).
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.
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 are2 1/2 hours long and the term runsTEN 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 certificatesonline or call (we email directly to your inbox for SPEEDY printing).
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Our Classes are appropriate for absolute beginner to intermediate students.
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 thingabout 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 .
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!
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!
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Register Now--New Term Starts 10/30!!
Cultivating Community, Courage, and Creativity in Clay
Late Fall/Early Winter 8-Week Class Term Begins 10/30!
The cost is $280. Register online or call the studio.
~ Studio News ~
Last term many of us participated in a wood firing at a local clay artist's Japanese style Anagama-Noborigama cross-draft kiln. This term we'll be hosting and participating in a day-long raku firing.
Mark your calendars for our 2nd Annual Holiday Pottery and Craft Sale, December 9th & 10th, and remember we have gift certificates available. Call or purchase online.
Please note that Adult classes (except the Clay Soirée) are appropriate for mature teens, too.
The Thursday evening class is back!
Scroll down the page for this coming class term's schedule.
KIDS & TEENS SERIES CLASSES (new format)Get your children together with their friends and school classmates!
In FOUR 1.5 hour pottery making sessions we explore handbuilding, sculpture, and wheel throwing by completing fun, engaging clay projects. Each class is designed for your children and scheduled to meet your needs. Teachers work exclusively with your group. Ages 6 & up.
Come together with your children, their friends (parent or caregiver)!
In FOUR 1.5 hour pottery making sessions work cooperatively and bond with your young ones, while exploring handbuilding, sculpture and basic pottery wheel techniques by making fun clay projects. Each class is designed for you and scheduled to meet your needs. Teachers work exclusively with your group. Ages 3 & up.
7-9pm Adult Class (wheel & handbuilding), *Meets weekly 10/30-12/18 Enroll
12-2pm Adult Class (handbuilding & wheel), *Meets weekly 10/31-12/19 Enroll
7-9pm Adult Class (wheel focus) *Meets weekly 11/1-12/20 Enroll
12-2pm Adult Class
(handbuilding & wheel),
*Meets weekly 11/2-12/21 Enroll
11am-3pm Open Studio (practice time for students enrolled in series classes)
10:30am-12:30pm Adult Class (wheel), *Meets weekly 11/4-12/23 Enroll
12 - 4pm Pottery 101, Adults & Teens (Once monthly. See page for dates & details.) Enroll
6:30-8:30pm Adult Class (handbuilding & wheel), Meets weekly 10/31-12/19 Enroll
6:30-8:30pm Adult Class
(handbuilding & wheel),
*Meets weekly 11/2-12/21 Enroll
7-9pm Clay Soirée, Adults (3rd Fridays, monthly. See page for dates & details.) Enroll
12:30-3:30pm Open Studio (practice time for students enrolled in series classes)
3-6pm Open Studio (practice time for students enrolled in series classes)
Gift Certificates
Remember we always have gift certificates available for purchase. Order online or call to arrange. **We email your printable certificate directly to your inbox!
Book a Private Pottery Lesson or Host a Clay Party at The Studio
Private pottery lessons and parties are great for all ages. They are FUN and ENRICHING. Consider them for making meaningful and decorative keepsakes, for date nights, friend get-togethers, family holiday and weekend activities, scout, club, church, temple, mosque and office events. Call to find out more.
Stay Connected!
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