# Event Details - **Event Name**: Intro to Hand Building Pottery - 2.5 hours - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: This 2.5 hour workshop introduces fundamental techniques for shaping clay without the wheelAbout this EventUnleash 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)Wedmesday August 19th - 6 - 8:30pmWednesday, September 9th - 6 - 8:30pmPRICING:$85 - Non-Members$75 - Members$15 - Materials feeADDITIONAL 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 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/intro-to-hand-building-pottery-25-hours/100001996294646025 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: MakerSpace NYC - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 97.88, max: 108.55, 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**: Intro to Hand Building Pottery - 2.5 hours - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/cac65e39fe8b844b46f37e989067b8b6f7d72b387095f9c8e486945355967976-rimg-w1024-h768-dcd8d8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1785820717 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Intro to Hand Building Pottery - 2.5 hours being held? - **A:** Intro to Hand Building Pottery - 2.5 hours takes place on Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at MakerSpace NYC, 140 58th Street, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Intro to Hand Building Pottery - 2.5 hours? - **A:** Intro to Hand Building Pottery - 2.5 hours is organized by MakerSpace NYC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Intro to Hand Building Pottery - 2.5 hours 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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