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.
July & 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
KIDS & TEEN SUMMER CAMP:
⭐ New Haven Pottery Studio Kids + Teen Summer Camp!
Join us this summer for a week of creativity, learning, and hands-on clay fun at New Haven Pottery Studio! Our Kids & Teen Summer Camp is designed to inspire young artists while building confidence, creativity, and new pottery skills in a supportive studio environment.
Session Dates:
Session 1: July 6–10th
Session 2: August 3–7th
Session Details:
Kids Handbuilding Camp (Ages 8–12) 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Young artists will explore the world of clay through handbuilding techniques such as pinch pots, coil building, slab construction, sculpting, and creative surface decoration. Campers will complete a variety of projects while learning foundational ceramic skills and expressing their creativity.
Snack & Movement Break: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Teen Wheel Camp (Ages 12+) 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Teen campers will learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing, including centering, shaping forms, handbuilding, trimming, and glazing. Whether they're trying the pottery wheel for the first time or looking to build on existing skills, students will receive individualized instruction and plenty of time to practice.
Snack & Movement Break: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Important Camp Information:
All materials and firing fees are included.
Daily snacks and movement breaks are provided for all campers.
Registration forms and required camp paperwork will be sent to parents/guardians and must be completed and returned prior to the first day of camp.
All pieces made will be ready 2-3 weeks after camp session ends.
Spaces are limited. Reserve your spot today and spend the summer creating, learning, and making lasting memories with clay and new friends!
june & july: 6 week classes
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!
⭐️Tuesday PM Beginner Wheel Throwing (Summer 2): June 23rd-July 28th, 6-8:30pm, 6 weeks, $315 Class is Full!
⭐️Monday PM Beginner Wheel Throwing (Summer 2): June 29th-Aug 3rd, 6-8:30pm, $315 Class is Full!
⭐️Wednesday PM Beginner Wheel Throwing (Summer 2): July 1st - August 5th, 6-8:30pm, $315 Class is Full!
⭐️Wednesday PM Handbuilding (Summer 2): July 8th - August 12th, 6-9pm, $335
Registration Opens for Current Students on June 17th
Registration Link is sent to the Early Access Email List on June 24th
Link is put on the website on July 1st
⭐️Saturday AM Beginner Wheel Throwing (Summer 3): August 1-Sept 5th, 10-12:30pm, $315
Registration Opens for Current Students on July 11th
Registration Link is sent to the Early Access Email List on July 18th
Link is put on the website on July 25th
⭐️Tuesday PM Beginner Wheel Throwing(Summer 3): August 4th-Sept 8th, 6-8:30pm, $315
Registration Opens for Current Students on July 7th
Registration Link is sent to the Early Access Email List on July 14th
Link is put on the website on July 21st
⭐️Monday PM Beginner Wheel Throwing (Summer 3): August 10th-Sept 21th (Skips Sept 7th), 6-8:30pm, $315
Registration Opens for Current Students on July 13th
Registration Link is sent to the Early Access Email List on July 20th
Link is put on the website on August 3rd
⭐️Wednesday PM Beginner Wheel Throwing (Summer 3): August 12th-Sept 16th, 6-8:30pm, $315
Intermediate 8 week classes
⭐️Thursday PM Intermediate Wheel Throwing (Summer 2): July 2nd- Aug 20th, 6-8:30pm, 8 weeks, $420
Sign Up Here!
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!