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.
October 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!
six week class registration dates
upcoming workshops
Ceramic Charcuterie Workshop & Wine Tasting: Friday Oct 24th and Saturday Nov 15th 6pm-8:30pm Click here to sign up!
Halloween Altar Building Workshop: Friday Oct 31st 6pm-8pm Click here to sign up!
winter Session
Saturday PM Beginner Wheel Throwing w/ Gleidymar (Winter I): Nov 15th- Dec 20th (Every Saturday), 2-4:30pm Register Now!
Tuesday PM Beginner Wheel Throwing w/ Miguel (Winter I): Nov 18th-Dec 23rd (Every Tuesday), 6:30-9pm
Wednesday PM Handbuilding w/ Maya (Winter I): Nov 5th-Dec 10th (Every Wednesday), 6-9pm. Join the Waitlist!
Wednesday** PM Beginner Wheel Throwing w/ Katrina (Winter I): Nov 19th & 26th and Dec 3rd, 6:00-8:30pm; Dec 7th (Sunday) 12pm-2:30pm, Dec 10th & 17th, 6:00-8:30pm.
**Note that this class includes five Wednesdays and one Sunday class to finish before the winter holidays.
Thursday** PM Intermediate Wheel Throwing w/Alexa (Winter I): Dec 4th, 11th, 18th, and Jan 8th, 15th, and 22rd, 6:00-8:30pm. Join the Waitlist!
**Note that this class skips two weeks for the winter holidays.
Saturday AM Beginner Wheel Throwing w/Miguel (Winter I): Dec 6th, 13th, 20th, Jan 3rd, 10th, & 17th, 10am-12:30pm Join the Waitlist!
Classes Starting in 2026:
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!
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
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. 21+
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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Have some experience and want to create 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 either taken a class at our studio or be able to demonstrate prior experience with ceramics.
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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!