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

July 18th - August 22nd
Fridays 9:30 AM - Noon
6 weeks / $330
Includes $25 firing fee and 6 hrs of open studio time
(no wheel experience required)
Taught by local potter Meryl Freeman

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

July 16th - August 20th

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

Private Classes for 1-2 People:

1-2 people: 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 11/2 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.

Cost: 1 person $75 / 2 people $125

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

Private Parties or Events for 3-8 People:

Available upon request are small private classes where we are pleased to welcome you and your friends to learn hand building, while taking turns learning the basics of wheel throwing (centering, opening, pulling).

Cost: Depends on group size and date
If interested, please email: uglymudstudio.org or text: 646-329-4291