NEW HAVEN POTTERY STUDIO
We are an educational studio offering pottery classes, workshops, try it nights, and BYOB date nights, as well as open studio access for practicing artists.
December CLASSES NOW BOOKING!
You don’t need to be an artist to be creative and have fun!
Come take a class and let us guide you through the ceramics process in a relaxing and welcoming studio!
CLASS & EVENT SCHEDULE
upcoming kids workshops
Kids Thanksgiving Break Workshops:
Ceramic Ornament Making (all ages): Sat Dec 13th 12pm-2pm, $50 Register Here
upcoming adult workshops (byob!)
Ceramic Jewelry Making: Sat Dec 6th, 11am-1pm, $50 Register Here
Clay Gingerbread House Luminary: Two Dates!: Sat Dec 6th, 6-9pm & Friday Dec 12th, 6-9pm Register Here
Ceramic Ornament Making: Sat Dec 13th 3-5pm, $50, Register Here
Hand-built Travel Mug: Fri Dec 19th 6-8pm, $60, Register Here
Ceramic Charcuterie Workshop & Wine Tasting: Sold Out!
winter I Session
Saturday AM Beginner Wheel Throwing w/Miguel (Winter I): Dec 6th, 13th, 20th, Jan 3rd, 10th, & 17th, 10am-12:30pm Register Here
Classes starting in 2026 (winter ii)
Tuesday PM Beginner Wheel Throwing (Winter II): Jan 6th-Feb 10th, 6:30-9pm Join the Waitlist!
Wednesday PM Beginner Wheel Throwing (Winter II): Jan 7th-Feb 11th, 6:00-8:30pm Join the Waitlist!
Wednesday PM Hand building Class (Winter II): Jan 14th-Feb 18th, 6-9pm Register Here!
Thursday PM Intermediate Wheel Throwing (Winter II): Jan 29th- Mar 4th, 6:00-8:30pm Join the Waitlist!
Saturday AM Beginner Wheel Throwing (Winter II): Jan 24th-Feb 28th, 10am -12:30pm Join the Waitlist!
Saturday PM Beginner Wheel Throwing (Winter II): Jan 3rd-Feb 7th, 2-4:30pm Join the Waitlist!
Our Services
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Want to get creative, but don’t know where to start? Try one of our one day workshops where you will be guided through a project with one of our talented instructors.
Workshops usually last between 1.5 to 3 hours. Pieces are either available to take that day, or will be available in 3-4 weeks, depending on the project.
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One Night Spin is your chance to try wheel throwing pottery in a relaxed and fun environment! Never tried throwing on the pottery wheel? Looking for a fun night out with friends or a new date night idea? Bring your bestie or your beau, a favorite bottle of wine or other libation, and get ready to get those hands dirty.
This is hosted every Friday and Saturday 7-9pm. In this 2 hour class, one of our instructors will guide you through the process of throwing on the wheel. Participants will get to choose two pieces to have glazed and fired by our studio assistants. Pieces will be ready for pick up in 3-4 weeks at the studio.
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Try one of our six week classes to learn the full process and make your own pieces to bring home! In our six week classes you will learn how to center the clay, form the walls of the vessel, trim and refine the shape, and lastly how to glaze your finished pieces.
Classes are offered for beginners through advanced students. All classes include up to 25 lbs of clay, and unlimited glazing and firing during the class.
Classes repeat every six weeks and run for 2.5 hours.
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Taken one of our six week classes and want to continue practicing on your own time? We offer studio memberships for artists ready to branch out on their own. Memberships include your own shelf, unlimited use of studio glazes, unlimited firing on items made in the studio, discounts on workshops, early access to classes, and more!
Interested artists must have taken a six week class at our studio. Once you have taken a six week class, email us to be placed on the Interest List, and you will be emailed as spots open up!
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Looking for a more private experience? One on one lessons are available with Alexa Rucinski as scheduling allows. These are great for beginners looking to try get a headstart, or advanced students needing help mastering a specific skill.
Support our growth
Opening the studio has been a dream come true! It’s taken years of financial planning, and is 100% self funded. If you would like to contribute to our success and celebrate this achievement you’re invited to purchase a gift for our studio from our registry here or donate below!