Intro to Hand Building Pottery - 2.5 hours

MakerSpace NYC is a non-profit, community workspace for makers, builders, tinkerers, hardware developers, hobbyists, artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone with a curious mind who wants to make something. We offers tools, equipment, resources, workshops, and over 50,000 sq ft of space for you to make your ideas come to life.  We have two locations, Staten Island MakerSpace and Futureworks MakerSpace at the Brooklyn Army Terminal.

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This 2.5 hour workshop introduces fundamental techniques for shaping clay without the wheel

Unleash your creativity and get introduced to the timeless art of handbuilt ceramics! This 2.5 hour workshop introduces fundamental techniques for shaping clay without the wheel, making it perfect for beginners or anyone looking to explore a more sculptural, hands-on approach to pottery.CURRENT SESSIONS: (choose one- please ensure you select your preferred date)Satuday, June 13th - 2 - 4:30pm Tuesday, June 16th - 6:30 - 9pmTuesday, June 23rd - 6:30 - 9pmThursday, June 25th - 6:30 - 9pmSunday, June 28th - 4:30 - 7pm PRICING:$85 - Non-Members$75 - Members$15 - Materials fee ADDITIONAL FEES:We will trim and glaze pieces students intend to keep for $10/piece. They will be available for pick up in 2 weeks.PREREQUISITES:This is open to anyone 16 and up. No experience necessary. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.MATERIALS:Your materials fee pays for clayINSTRUCTOR BIO:Matty is a sculptor and ceramicist originally from Boston. He received a Bachelor’s degree in studio art with a concentration in sculpture from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, where he also started the university’s only ceramics program. With 10 years of ceramics experience, he has worked for multiple ceramics studios between Massachusetts and Connecticut. Aside from ceramics, Matty has worked as a fabricator and studio assistant for multiple artists, as well as, large community-based public arts projects. He has been working at MakerSpace NYC since the fall of 2025 when he designed and built our ceramics studio which he now runs and operates.REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS:Class size limited to 6 students. Minimum 2 students. We reserve the right to cancel the class if we do not have the minimum amount of students. If we cancel, we will refund you and notify you. You may cancel and get a refund up to seven days before the class. After that, refunds are contingent on us being able to fill your seat. Under no circumstances do we offer refunds to individuals who cancel on the same day. Please note, Eventbrite fees are non-refundable if you cancel.LOCATION:Makerspace NYC Brooklyn Army Terminal 140 58th St Building B, Unit 1CLocated on the first floor next to Pete's RestaurantFor detailed directions by car (free parking), subway or ferry go to:https://www.bklynarmyterminal.com/location

Intro to Hand Building Pottery - 2.5 hours

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