Pottery Classes in Rochester, New York
Wheel & Slab is proud to offer a variety of beginner pottery classes and ceramics courses to community members throughout the city of Rochester, NY and surrounding communities like Henrietta, Brighton, Greece, Gates and Webster.
Our Pottery Class Options
You’ve come to the right place for pottery classes in Rochester, New York! Our intro to pottery course and beginner pottery courses are great for new students, while our skill building course is perfect for individuals looking to improve existing wheel throwing or hand building skills.
Our pottery courses rotate by semester and season. So keep an eye out for other options, including special workshops, or join our newsletter to get updates about classes and more. To see a complete list of classes for our next semester just follow this link or call/text (585) 789-9395 for more info.
Pottery Classes for All Skill Levels
We have pottery classes for everyone, including beginners with little to no clay experience, and intermediate to advance students who want to learn new forms and improve their skills.
Use the button below to see all available ceramics courses, or join our waitlist to receive advanced notice when our wheel throwing and hand building courses are updated.
Register online for a beginner pottery class or call / text (585) 789-9353 for more information about our offerings.
We make learning how-to make pottery fun and stress free.
We approached teaching how to work with clay differently. Our ceramics courses are built to provide you not only the know-how, but the why behind the techniques and skills you’ll learn.
We also build in time for group activities, and encourage plenty of social interaction and fun. Learning how to make pottery shouldn’t be stressful. Make friends, learn about art, and make cool stuff at the Wheel and Slab Pottery club in Rochester, NY. Hit the link below to see a list of all classes and special workshops!
Need more reasons to take a ceramics course?
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Our classes are structured to create a fun, learning environment, where social interaction is encouraged and part of the learning process. Join up, start learning, and make friends while you are at it!
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New to clay? Interested in all it has to offer? Our classes are designed by experienced pottery teachers. Teachers who want to help you learn, push your boundaries, and have fun. Stretch yourself, laugh, and make some beautiful pieces of artwork.
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A class is a great way to make time for yourself. It can be easy to get lost in the daily grind. But with our social club and class options pottery can be a creative outlet, and a way to treat yourself.
Sample Intro to Pottery Course Syllabus
What Sets Our Clay Classes Apart?
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We believe our classes should have different ways of engaging your interests. So we work hard to create a syllabus and offerings that are unique, fun, and capable of challenging all skill levels.
Our class sessions include some historical background, examples of great work, one-of-a-kind challenges, and more.
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We believe learning should be engaging, and that individuals learn in different ways. That’s why we work to include unique challenges, and visual learning aids into our instruction.
Our challenges and handouts will help you learn, push your boundaries, and create some memorable moments.
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We founded our club and studio on the idea that clay should be fun and stress-free. Our classes are no different.
We ask that our class and club members are respectful of the space, one another, and each others learning experiences.
While we will provide demos, handouts, and unique challenges. We want any student or club member for that matter, to enjoy the experience and find a sense of relief from the daily work life.
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Conveniently Located in Rochester, NY
Located on Mt. Hope Avenue, just off the 390 expressway, our studio is easily accessible from almost anywhere in Rochester. Whether you're from the Neighborhood of the Arts, the South Wedge, North Winton Village, or nearby towns like Webster, Irondequoit, or Brighton, we want to teach you all about ceramics!
If you are interested in working with clay, let’s talk. We offerer structured classes, and work at your own pace club nights, and our experienced team is ready to help find the right fit just for you.