8 Week Courses

Our goal here as educators is to lead our students to a place where they can think and work independently in clay – The ceramic world and process can feel intimidating or overwhelming at times- but we take it step by step, and focus on a strong foundation that can be built upon indefinitely, so that you can understand how to approach anything it is you want to make in this medium.

A man creating a large and wide bowl using clay

Two Schools Of Ceramic Craft That We Teach ...

Wheel Throwing (Foundation + Intermediate):

Learning how to throw a pot on the wheel is similar to learning how to play an instrument – First, you learn about the machine, and build some muscle memory in your hands. Then, you have to understand the theory behind it- How to make it say what you want. Once your body and mind get it, you have to find the wheel’s rhythm, and keep tempo with it. There are several steps and skill sets that go into making a finished pot on the wheel, all fun and rewarding in their own way.

Hand Building (All Levels):

Pottery was being made long before the invention of the wheel…
In our Hand building course you’ll learn about clay and other relevant materials,  different techniques for construction and decoration – and how to apply them to whatever it is you choose to create – Once you’re feeling confident with some new skills, your teacher will  advise and help guide you through projects of your own choosing.

 

All 8-Week Classes meet Once/Week

Foundation Wheel

Foundation Wheel focuses on the basics of making pots, from beginning to end of the process.

You’ll spend 8 weeks working on your cylinder – the foundation form in wheel thrown pottery – as well as surface decoration techniques, trimming technique, and glazing.

 

Intermediate Wheel

Intermediate Wheel courses are where you start building on your foundation, and learn to guide the clay where you want it to go.
Each week we will focus on turning that cylinder into a different form, and variation of forms – We’ll also approach more advanced subjects such as lids, throwing “off the hump”, double walled vessels, and assembled forms. 

Daily Open Studio time for practicing is included!

Monday – Friday 12 – 6 pm
Saturday + Sunday 12 – 5 pm

Foundation Wheel Classes:

A person creating a small bowl

Sunday AM Wheel

11 am – 1 pm 
2/19 – 4/16 (no class 4/9)
$300

Teacher:
Karen Jaimes 

A person creating a small bowl

Monday PM Wheel

6:30-8:30 pm
2/20 – 4/10
$300

Teacher:
Adam Clark

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Tuesday AM Wheel

12 – 2 pm 
2/21 – 4/11
$300

Teacher:
Karen Jaimes

A person creating a small bowl

Tuesday PM Wheel

6:30-8:30 pm 
2/21 – 4/11
$300

Teacher:
Adam Clark

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Wednesday PM Wheel

6:30-8:30 pm 
2/22 – 4/19 (no class 4/5)

Teacher:
Taussen Brewer

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Thursday AM Wheel

10 am -12 pm 
2/23 – 4/13
$300

Teacher:
Taussen Brewer

A person creating a small bowl

Thursday PM Wheel

6:30-8:30 pm 
2/23 – 4/13
$300

Teacher:
Karen Jaimes

A person creating a small bowl

Friday Pm Wheel

6:30-8:30 pm 
2/24 – 4/14
$300

Teacher: 
Kayla Noble

Intermediate Wheel Classes:

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Tuesday PM - Intermediate Wheel

7 – 9 pm
2/21 – 4/11
$300

Teacher:
Kayla Noble

A person creating a small bowl

Wednesday PM - Intermediate Wheel

7 – 9 pm
2/22 – 4/19 
(no class 4/5)
$300

Teacher:
Brian Recchia

A person creating a small bowl

Thursday PM - Intermediate Wheel

7 – 9 pm 
2/23 – 4/13
$300

Teacher:
David Moldover

A person creating a small bowl

Sunday Afternoon - Intermediate Wheel

10 – 12 pm  
2/19 – 4/16
(no class 4/9)
$300

Teacher:
David Moldover

Hand Building Classes:

Ceramic spoons with designs

Monday PM - Hand Building

6:30 – 8:30 pm 
2/20 – 4/10
$300

Teacher: 
Kayla Noble

Ceramic spoons with designs

Wednesday AM - Hand Building

10 am – 12 pm
2/22 – 4/19
(no class 4/5)
$300

Teacher: 
Tamara Rafkin

Ceramic spoons with designs

Saturday AM - Hand Building

11 am – 1 pm
2/18 – 4/8
$300

Teacher: 
Taussen Brewer

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Material Fee

$50

More Information: 

  • $50 Material fee due by, or at, first class – can be purchased online while registering, or in person on first day. Covers materials for entire 8 week course, including during open studio time. 
  • Firing Fees are additional, and are calculated at 5 cents / cubic inch / piece. Invoiced at end of session.
  • Bring your own apron and tools – a complete tool kit can be purchased from us for $20 on first day of class.
  • Classes are 18+ 
  •  Missed classes can be made up on different days, space permitting – please contact studio to confirm before showing up to a different class day
  • We do not offer refunds for missed classes
  • Masks are currently optional – Covid numbers in our area are closely monitored, and protocols are adjusted accordingly. 

Get in touch

Location

102 South William St
Newburgh, NY 12550

Contact Us

201-741-3552

info@thenewburghpottery.com

Our Hours

Mon-Fri
12-6

Sat + Sun
12-5