# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ceramics Afterschool classes- Brooklyn - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 03:45 pm – Wed, 25 Nov, 2026 at 05:45 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for 6-weeks of afterschool ceramics classes designed for young makers ages 7-12!About this Event6 Week Ceramic Afterschool ClassMondays & Wednesdays | 3:45–5:45 PM | Ages 7–12 | October 14th - Nov 25thGet your hands dirty and get creative with clay!Join MakerSpace NYC for a six-week afterschool ceramics program designed especially for young makers ages 7–12. Students will explore the fundamentals of ceramics through a combination of wheel throwing and hand-building, learning how to turn clay into functional, sculptural, and totally unique creations.With professional instruction, hands-on demonstrations, and plenty of time to experiment, students will build confidence in the ceramics studio while developing their own creative ideas.No previous ceramics experience is required.DATES AND TIMES:October 14th – November 25th, 2026Mondays & Wednesdays3:45–5:45 PMClass datesWednesday, October 14Monday, October 19Wednesday, October 21Monday, October 26Wednesday, October 28Wednesday November 4thMonday November 9thWednesday, November 11thMonday, November 16thWednesday, November 18thMonday, November 23rdWednesday, November 25thAges: 7–12Minimum enrollment: 6 studentsMaximum enrollment: 12 studentsPRICING:12-class session: $600Commit to the full 6-week, 12-class session and pay $50 per class.This ticket reserves a student's place for the entire 6-week, 12-class session.Drop-In: $70 per classCan't commit to the 12-class full session? Drop-in registration is available for $70 per class, subject to availability.All materials are included in the ticket price.There is no separate materials fee.WHAT TO BRING:Students should wear:Comfortable clothes that can get messyClosed-toe shoesClothes appropriate for working with clay and glazePlease bring a water bottle if desired.All necessary ceramics materials and studio equipment are provided.Important Information for Parents & GuardiansThis is an in-person, hands-on ceramics program for children ages 7–12.Please make sure all emergency contact and authorized pickup information is accurate when registering.WHAT WE'LL EXPLORE:Throughout the program, students will learn:Basic ceramics techniques and studio practicesHand-building with pinch, coil, and slab methodsIntroduction to wheel throwingCentering and shaping clay on the wheelBuilding and refining formsTexture and surface decorationUnderglazing and glazingBasic ceramics vocabulary and studio etiquetteHow clay is dried and firedCreative problem-solving through hands-on makingStudents will create multiple pieces during the session and have the opportunity to take home finished work after firing.A Creative & Supportive StudioThis class is about exploration, experimentation, and having fun with clay.Students will receive individualized guidance while being encouraged to develop their own ideas and artistic voices. Some pieces may work exactly as planned, while others may surprise us - that's part of the ceramics process!Our goal is for students to leave with new skills, greater confidence, and a collection of things they made themselves.MATERIALS:All standard class materials are included.Students will have access to clay, studio tools, underglazes, and glazes needed for class projects.Please note that ceramics is a process-based medium. While we take great care with students' work, pieces can occasionally crack or break during drying or firing.INSTRUCTORS:MattyMatty 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, Matty has worked for multiple ceramics studios throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. He has also worked as a fabricator and studio assistant for multiple artists and on large community-based public art projects.Matty has been working at MakerSpace NYC since fall 2025, when he designed and built the ceramics studio, which he now runs and operates.AssataAssata is a MakerSpace NYC educator who works with students through the organization's hands-on, project-based youth programming. MakerSpace NYC's school programs emphasize creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and learning through making.ABOUT THE CERAMICS STUDIO:Classes take place in MakerSpace NYC's ceramics studio at Brooklyn Army Terminal. The studio includes pottery wheels, hand-building tables, a kiln, clay extruders, community tools, and a variety of clays, underglazes, and glazes.LOCATION:MakerSpace NYC at Brooklyn Army Terminal140 58th StreetBuilding B, Unit 1CBrooklyn, NY 11220REFUND POLICY: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. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/ceramics-afterschool-classes-brooklyn/100002000501410571 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, it - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: MakerSpace NYC - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 76.54, max: 642.09, 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**: Ceramics Afterschool classes- Brooklyn - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/ac9a04b98d4921468404699eb1f5382a25b2eaeed059a51dea69b710331ebafb-rimg-w1200-h1600-dcd8d8c8-gmir.jpg?v=1789552404 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ceramics Afterschool classes- Brooklyn being held? - **A:** Ceramics Afterschool classes- Brooklyn takes place on Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 03:45 pm to Wed, 25 Nov, 2026 at 05:45 pm at MakerSpace NYC, 140 58th Street, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ceramics Afterschool classes- Brooklyn? - **A:** Ceramics Afterschool classes- Brooklyn is organized by MakerSpace NYC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Ceramics Afterschool classes- Brooklyn 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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