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.
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
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!
beginner 6 week classes
⭐️ Monday PM Beginner Wheel (Winter I): December 21st-February 1st, 6-8:30pm (skips December 28th)
Registration Opens for Current Students on November 30th
Registration Link is sent to the Early Access Email List on December 6th
Link is put on the website on December 14th
⭐️ Tuesday PM Beginner Wheel (Winter I): December 8th-January 19th, 6-8:30pm (skips December 29th)
Registration Opens for Current Students on November 17th
Registration Link is sent to the Early Access Email List on November 24th
Link is put on the website on December 1st
⭐️ Wednesday PM Beginner Wheel (Winter I): December 16th-January 27th, 6-8:30pm (skips December 30th)
Registration Opens for Current Students on November 25th
Registration Link is sent to the Early Access Email List on December 2nd
Link is put on the website on December 9th
⭐️ Wednesday PM Beginner Handbuilding (Winter I): January 6th-February 2nd, 6-9pm (skips December 29th)
Registration Opens for Current Students on December 16th
Registration Link is sent to the Early Access Email List on December 23rd
Link is put on the website on December 30th
⭐️ Saturday AM Beginner Wheel (Winter I): December 5th-January 16th, 10-12:30pm (skips December 26th)
Registration Opens for Current Students on November 14th
Registration Link is sent to the Early Access Email List on November 21st
Link is put on the website on November 28th
Intermediate 8 week classes
⭐️Sunday Intermediate Wheel Throwing (Fall II): November 29th-January 24th (skips December 27th), 10-12:30
Registration Opens for Current Students on November 8th
Registration Link is sent to the Early Access Email List on November 15th
Link is put on the website on November 22nd
⭐️Thursday Intermediate Wheel Throwing (Winter I): January 7th-February 25th, 6:8:30pm
Registration Opens for Current Students on December 17th
Registration Link is sent to the Early Access Email List on December 24th
Link is put on the website on December 31st
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!