Fall 2026 September 13 - December 17
REGISTRATION OPEN ON AUGUST 5
Whether you are new to ceramics, would like to brush up on some skills or are comfortable working in clay, our Adult Ceramics Classes are open to all levels.
Our class sizes are kept small so that sessions can be structured around the individual student. The class begins with demonstrations of different techniques in both handbuilding and on the pottery wheel. Beginner students are given simple projects ranging from functional items such as cups, plates, and bowls to sculptures large and small while learning basic skills. More experienced students can work on their own projects. Our instructors help guide students down whichever path they choose while introducing new techniques and processes to the whole class along the way. We would love to help you explore this very special medium!
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POTTERY WHEEL AND HANDBUILDING
This class covers wheel throwing, handbuilding, glazing, surface decoration, and design. Whether you're interested in functional pottery or sculptural work, you'll receive individualized instruction based on your skill level and creative interests. Classes include demonstrations, technique instruction, and plenty of time to work on your own.
Enrolled students also have access to uninstructed open studio hours for additional practice. Students are required to bring their own basic pottery tools, which can be purchased through Tribeca Clay or other ceramic supply stores. We work with a variety of low-fire clay bodies and offer a large selection of dipping and brush-on glazes.
*There will be additional charges for work done after minimum fee is used up, (priced at .06 cents per cubic inch per piece for 2 firings).
Optional Additional fee: $10 for basic pottery tool kit (all students are required to have their own tools)
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Session 1: Monday 12 classes (All Levels) 6:30 PM-9:00 PM
9/14, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14
Tuition: 12 class session $720
Additional non-refundable minimum $45 fee towards firing.
TOTAL $765
Session 2: Tuesday 13 classes (Adv. Beg/Intermediate) 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15
Tuition: 13 class session $780
Additional non-refundable minimum $45 fee towards firing.
TOTAL $825
Session 3: Tuesday 13 classes (All Levels) 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15
Tuition: 13 class session $780
Additional non-refundable minimum $45 fee towards firing.
TOTAL $825
Session 4: Wednesday 12 classes (All Levels) 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16
Tuition: 12 class session $720
Additional non-refundable minimum $45 fee towards firing.
TOTAL $765
Session 5: Wednesday 12 classes (All Levels) 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16
Tuition: 12 class session $720
Additional non-refundable minimum $45 fee towards firing.
TOTAL $765
Session 6: Sunday 13 classes (All Levels) 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13
Tuition: 13 class session $780
Additional non-refundable minimum $45 fee towards firing.
TOTAL $825
Handbuilding and Surface
Handbuilding is an ancient pottery-making technique that involves creating forms without a pottery wheel, using the hands, fingers, and simple tools for a wide range of creativity. Students will also learn a variety of surface decoration techniques throughout the ceramic process—from impressing textures into wet clay and carving leather-hard pieces to working with underglazes, slips, wax resist, stencils, image transfers, glaze pencils, and other finishing methods after firing.
Enrolled students also have access to uninstructed open studio hours for additional practice. Students are required to bring their own basic pottery tools, available through Tribeca Clay or other ceramic supply stores. We work with both white clay bodies and Terra Cotta red clay, along with a wide selection of glazes and decorative materials.
Session 7: Thursday 13 classes (All Levels) 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17
Tuition: 13 class session $780
Additional non-refundable minimum $45 fee towards firing.
TOTAL $825
There will be additional charges for work done after minimum fee is used up, (priced at .06 cents per cubic inch per piece for 2 firings).
Optional: Additional fee: $10 for basic pottery tool kit (all students are required to have their own tools)
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Open studio hours for full Fall semester enrolled students:
In the Art Studio: (no pottery wheels):
Monday 6:30PM - 8:45PM
In the Ceramic Studio (pottery wheels)
Thursday 11:00AM - 2:00PM
6:30PM - 8:45PM
Saturday (time slots)
12:30PM - 3:00PM
3:00PM - 4:45PM
Sunday (time slots)
1:30PM - 3:30PM
3:30PM - 4:45PM
Cancellation Policy
Full semester session
To request a cancellation and refund, you must email susan@manhattanyouth.org. Refunds requested more than one week prior to the first class are refundable tuition minus $100 administration fee. Refunds requested within one week of the first class are 50% refundable. There will be no refunds once the class begins under any circumstance, nor can we transfer you to a later semester. We cannot be flexible on this policy for any reason. Should a class not fill sufficiently, we may cancel it one week prior to the first class session.
Missed Classes
We realize that you may have to miss a class from time to time, however, we do not issue reimbursements or provide make-up classes for those missed due to student illness or other circumstances that fall outside the Centers control. You may not attend another class as an alternate make-up class. We do not prorate for missed classes. We encourage you to make up your missed time during the numerous open studio sessions.
CANCELED CLASSES If Manhattan Youth has to cancel a class due to weather, emergencies, etc. we will schedule an extra open studio during that semester exclusively for students who are enrolled for that particular class.