# Event Details - **Event Name**: Beginning Wheel Throwing - 6 week class (Sundays) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Discover the joy of wheel-throwing clay in this hands-on 6 week beginners' class!About this EventDiscover the joy of working with clay in this hands-on beginning wheel throwing class! Over six weeks, you’ll learn the essential techniques for creating functional pottery forms such as bowls, cups, and cylinders. This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience needed - and includes 6 additional sessions of built in optional bench (practice) time.COURSE OVERVIEW:Centering and shaping clay on the potter’s wheelForming basic vessel shapesTrimming and refining thrown piecesApplying underglazes, and glazes for finishing touchesWedging techniquesStudio etiquette and best practices for working safely and efficientlyEach session includes demonstrations, guided practice, and individualized instruction. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation in wheel throwing and a small collection of your own finished ceramic pieces to take home.Class includes 6 additional sessions of optional bench time for students to come in and practice what they've learned.CLASS DATES AND TIMES: (please arrive 15 minutes early for the first session)6 Sundays - class timeJune 14thJune 21stJune 28thJuly 12thJuly 19thJuly 26th1 - 4pm5 Wedesdays - optional bench (practice) timeJune 17thJune 24thJuly 1stJuly 8thJuly 15th6:30 - 9:30pmPRICING:$400 - Non-Members$360 - Members$35 - 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. Note: clay must be purchased from Makerspace NYC.INSTRUCTOR 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-wheel-throwing-6-week-class-sundays/100001990510234695 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 423.34, max: 466.02, 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 Wheel Throwing - 6 week class (Sundays) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/78f92903772e69c3bb450662f4e8bbfba6266a943088472896076b6d8b918d7d-rimg-w1023-h682-dcddd1c1-gmir.jpg?v=1780198585 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Beginning Wheel Throwing - 6 week class (Sundays) being held? - **A:** Beginning Wheel Throwing - 6 week class (Sundays) takes place on Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at MakerSpace NYC, 140 58th Street, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Beginning Wheel Throwing - 6 week class (Sundays)? - **A:** Beginning Wheel Throwing - 6 week class (Sundays) is organized by MakerSpace NYC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Beginning Wheel Throwing - 6 week class (Sundays) 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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