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
Classes Starting March 2024
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!
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.
Upcoming Events
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Pop Up: Trinity Church Fair
All Day on the Branford Green
Come catch me selling my artwork and doing wheel throwing demos. The fair will also have a blueberry pancake breakfast, tag sale, jewelry table, and more! Hit the Browse button below to see the items that will be available for purchase!
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Pop Up: Cultivator's Cup at Cannabreeze Farm
Enjoy the beautiful farm and fall weather at Cannabreeze Farm during their 5th Annual Cultivator's Cup, where I will be selling my fall collection! The event will features many other vendors that includes CBD and THC infused baked goods, food, music, and more. Click the link below to check out the event on their website!
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Make Your Own Pipe: at Cannabreeze Farm
Come paint your own pipe at Cannabreeze Farm on Nov 5th! Various sizes and types of pipes will be available for participants to paint with glazes. All pipes will be dipped in clear glaze to ensure complete coverage, and fired at my home studio. All pieces will be mailed to you within 3 weeks.
Support our growth
Opening a brick and mortar has been an incredibly expensive process. I have both invested all of my savings, and taken out a loan to finance this dream. Any donation - big or small - will help establish this community resource!