Group Classes

All classes include a $25 firing fee (about 4-5 mug size pieces), after that we charge our standard member firing fee of .05 sq/in.

Classes can fill up quickly, please text Paris at

646-329-4291 to reserve your spot. Thank You!

Current Ongoing Classes

Beginner Wheel Class

September 11th - Oct 16th
Thursday 9:00 AM - 11:30
6 weeks / $330
Includes $25 firing fee and 6 hrs of open studio time
(no wheel experience required)
Taught by Paris Smeraldo

Learn how to use a potters wheel to basic functional ware like cups, bowls and vases. You'll work with our instructor to learn different trimming and glazing techniques. All of the work will be fired in our kilns and are food and dishwasher safe.

Intermediate Throwing Class

September 10th - October 15th

Wednesdays 9:30 AM - Noon

6 weeks / $330 Includes $25 firing fee and 6 hrs of open studio time ( wheel experience required)

Taught by local potter Meryl Freeman

If you have some wheel experience and want to build on that experience, this is the class for you. Learn how to throw different shapes, useing serface decoration and various glaze techniques. All of the work will be fired in our kilns and are food and dishwasher safe.

Private Classes

Individual Private Classes:

Available upon request are an easy way to quickly immerse yourself in working with all aspects of clay. Our classes include a demonstration and a lot of individual attention, either on the wheel throwing or hand building. The classes are 1 1/2 hrs and include all materials. For additional fee, you can choose a glaze and we will fire your finished work, to be picked up 4-5 weeks after your class date. Shipping is also available.

Cost: 1 person $75 / 2 people $125

please email: uglymudstudio.org or text: 646-329-4291

Group Events, Team Building, Parties up to 8 People:

We offer one time group classes in a private studio setting where you and friends can learn the basics of working with clay in either hand building or wheel throwing - (centering, opening, pulling). All pieces will be glazed and fired to be pickup at a later date. Shipping is also available

Cost: 3-4 people $65 each / 5-6 people $50 each /7-8 $45 each
please email: uglymudstudio.org or text: 646-329-4291