# Event Details - **Event Name**: Beginning Hand-Building Ceramics - 6 week class - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: This six-week class introduces fundamental techniques for shaping clay without the wheel, making it perfect for beginners.About this EventBeginning Handbuilding Pottery: 6-Week ClassPlease note: this 6-session class also includes 5 additional sessions of bench (practice) time.Unleash your creativity and learn the timeless art of handbuilt ceramics! This six-week 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.Through step-by-step instruction and guided projects, students will learn to:Work with slabs, coils, and pinching methodsBuild functional and decorative forms such as mugs, planters, and sculptural piecesUse texture, carving, and surface design techniquesApply underglazes and glazes to finish and personalize your workEach session includes demonstrations, individual guidance, and plenty of open studio time to experiment and develop your own style. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have some unique, handbuilt ceramic pieces to take home and a solid understanding of clay construction techniques.CLASS DATES AND TIMES: (please arrive 15 minutes early for the first session)6 Tuesdays - class timeJanuary 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27thFebruary 3rd, and 10th6:30 - 9:30pm5 Mondays- bench time (optional)January 12th, 19th, and 26thFebruary 2nd and 9th 6:30 - 9:30pmPRICING:$400 - Non-Members$360 - Members$30 - Materials feeADDITIONAL CHARGES:Glaze firing costs: 6 cents per cubic inch - glazes included. Bisque firing is included in clay costs.PREREQUISITES:This is open to anyone 16 and up. No experience necessary. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:Your materials fee pays for your first bag of clay and a basic toolkit.3 Shimpo RK-2 Potter’s wheels3 Amaco No. 15 Potter’s Wheels1 Creative Industries Clay Boss WheelHand building work tablesClay extruderVariety of underglazes and glazes3 different clay bodies and opportunity for speciality claysCommunity hand building toolsSkutt’s tallest electric kilnINSTRUCTOR 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 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/beginning-hand-building-ceramics-6-week-class/100001977104074509 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 418, max: 460.68, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: MakerSpace NYC - **lat**: 40.6451278 - **long**: -74.02420630000002 - **full address**: MakerSpace NYC, 140 58th Street, Brooklyn, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Beginning Hand-Building Ceramics - 6 week class - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/446feac193702e12bea557d10b2f90677b4c39c359b57394d1614e3f0fd65cc0-rimg-w682-h1023-dc45332d-gmir.jpg?v=1765622000 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Beginning Hand-Building Ceramics - 6 week class being held? - **A:** Beginning Hand-Building Ceramics - 6 week class takes place on Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 pm at MakerSpace NYC, 140 58th Street, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Beginning Hand-Building Ceramics - 6 week class? - **A:** Ticket prices for Beginning Hand-Building Ceramics - 6 week class range from USD 418 to USD 461 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityNon-member - Beginning Hand BuildingUSD 461 + USD 31 feeAvailableMember - Beginning Hand buildingUSD 418 + USD 28 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Beginning Hand-Building Ceramics - 6 week class? - **A:** Beginning Hand-Building Ceramics - 6 week class is organized by MakerSpace NYC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Beginning Hand-Building Ceramics - 6 week class is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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