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.
August 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 workshops
Class Registration Links are sent to current students first, then to the Early Access Lists for the respective class, before being put on the website.
The links are sent to each group on the dates listed under each class.
See a class you want to join? Sign up for the Early Access List to get the registration link emailed to you!
⭐️Monday PM Beginner Wheel Throwing (Fall II): November 9th-December 14th, 6-8:30pm
Registration Opens for Current Students on October 19th
Registration Link is sent to the Early Access Email List on October 26th
Link is put on the website on November 2nd
⭐️Tuesday PM Beginner Wheel Throwing (Fall II): October 27th-December 1st, 6-8:30pm
Registration Opens for Current Students on October 6th
Registration Link is sent to the Early Access Email List on October 13th
Link is put on the website on October 20th
⭐️Wednesday PM Beginner Wheel Throwing (Fall II): November 4th-December 9th, 6-8:30pm
Registration Opens for Current Students on October 14th
Registration Link is sent to the Early Access Email List on October 21st
Link is put on the website on October 28th
⭐️Wednesday PM Beginner Handbuilding (Fall II): November 11th-December 16th, 6-9pm
Registration Opens for Current Students on October 21st
Registration Link is sent to the Early Access Email List on October October 28th
Link is put on the website on November 4th
⭐️Saturday AM Beginner Wheel Throwing (Fall II): October 24th-November 28th, 10-12:30pm
Registration Opens for Current Students on October 3rd
Registration Link is sent to the Early Access Email List on October 10th
Link is put on the website on October October 17th
Intermediate 8 week classes
⭐️Sunday Intermediate Wheel Throwing (Fall I): October 4th-November 22nd, 10-12:30, $420
⭐️Thursday PM Intermediate Wheel Throwing (Fall I): October 22nd-December 17th 6-8:30pm, $420
Registration Opens for Current Students on October 1st
Registration Link is sent to the Early Access Email List on October 8th
Link is put on the website on October 15th
Our Services
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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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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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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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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.
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We offer a variety of kid workshops for ages 5–16, many of which are seasonally themed throughout the year. These workshops provide a fun, creative, and hands-on experience—perfect for bonding as a family while making a unique piece of art to cherish for years to come.
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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!
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!