Early Winter 2024 – Semester Adult Wheel Classes
All semester classes include 4 different clays, 30 glazes, as well as unlimited open studio time to practice.
Registration will open:
- to current students on October 9 at 5pm
- to the general public on October 16 at 5pm (classes are password protected until then)
Beginner Only: for students who have never taken pottery before or have had only 1 semester and would like to remain with students completely new to pottery.
Beginner/Intermediate: mixed level class. There may be complete beginners and also return potters looking to focus on foundational skills and forms.
Intermediate Only: for students who have taken 3 or more semesters. You do not need to have mastery of centering and basic forms, but must have a foundational understanding and want to learn about forms and skills past simple bowls, plates, and cups.
Advanced Only: for students who have near or full mastery of basic skills like centering and have had exposure to, or already made, more complex forms like jars, teapots, or thrown and altered pieces.
Capacity: 14 Seats (8 Seats for Beginner-Only Classes)
Choose from our classes below:
Monday | November 4 – December 9
Intermediate Only Morning Session – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm – Instructor: Julie Knight
Beginner/Intermediate Evening Session – 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm – Instructor: Noah Heil – SOLD OUT
Beginner Only Evening Session – 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm – Instructor: Xenia Lane
Tuesday | November 5 – December 10
Beginner/Intermediate Morning Session – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm –Instructor: Lilian Wu Finckel
Advanced Only Evening Session – 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm – Instructor: Marie Arlet – SOLD OUT
Beginner Only Evening Session – 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm – Instructor: Eital Schattner-Elmaleh
Wednesday | November 6 – December 11
Beginner Only Morning Session -10 am to 1pm – Instructor: Emmalea Chan
Intermediate Only Evening Session – 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm – Instructor: Marie Arlet – SOLD OUT
Beginner Only Evening Session – 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm – Instructor: Michele Godwin
Thursday | October 31 – December 12 (no class 11/28)
Beginner/Intermediate Morning Session – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm –Instructor: Elena Sonnenfeld – SOLD OUT
Intermediate Only Evening Session – 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm –Instructor: Elena Sonnenfeld – SOLD OUT
Friday | November 1 – December 13 (no class 11/29)
Beginner/Intermediate Evening Session – 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm –Instructor: Xenia Lane
Saturday | November 2 – December 14 (no class 11/30)
Beginner/Intermediate Morning Session – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm – Instructor: Melissa Stanley
Sunday | November 3 – December 15 (no class 12/1)
Beginner/Intermediate Morning Session – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm – Instructor: Jessica Ayala
Beginner Only Afternoon Session – 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm – Instructor: Susannah Wilson
Open Studio Hours
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In addition to your class, you also have access to the studio for independent practice when classes are not happening.
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You must reserve open studio time in advance using our scheduling system.
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Members: Monday through Sunday, 24/7/365 Access to studio.
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Students: Sunday-Thursday 10:00am-6:30pm. Friday 10:00am-9:30pm. Saturday 1:00pm-9:30pm.
We no longer provide outside firings or walk in services for the ClayHouse Brooklyn studio.
Additional Fees
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Firing fees are an additional $.06 per cubic inch (covering both firings) and can be paid through your account on our website.
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Students will need to provide their own tools or purchase a tool kit at our studio.
Cancellation Policy
Class cancellation made more than 7 days prior to the scheduled start date will be eligible to receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to the scheduled start date will receive a 50% virtual credit that is valid for 6 months from issuance. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the class start will not be eligible for refund or credit. Please be aware that once the class begins we are unable to offer refunds, credit, transfers to other classes, or deferrals to other semesters. Our policy is non-negotiable and exceptions cannot be made. To request cancellation of a class, please email: pottery@
Make-Up Classes
ClayHouse Brooklyn is not responsible for providing make-up classes or issuing reimbursements for classes changed or missed due to illness, emergency, COVID-19, pandemics and weather closings, substitute teachers, or other events beyond our control. Students may make-up up to 2 missed classes by attending a similar level class within that same semester.
Pottery Pickup
Fired pottery will only be held at our studio for 1 month. Please bring your own bag to take home pottery - bags will not be provided.