Skip the Mall: Gift a New Hobby at Our Rochester NY Pottery Studio
Finding the perfect holiday gift in Rochester, NY for your loved ones can be challenging. What do they like? What do they need? What do they want? Sometimes it feels impossible to tell, or maybe they insist they already have everything they could possibly need.
You want to show you care and that you put thought into your gift. That’s where the gift of an experience comes in.
Whether they have been thinking about learning something new ike for example pottery? Or if they just love to try new things, a hobby based class is the perfect way to meet new people and exercise those creative juices.
Our co-founder Danielle and one of our club members Mitch in the pottery studio.
Experience Based Classes in Rochester, NY
Rochester, NY is full of fun and exciting class options for new and serious hobbyist. From pottery to welding, if you look hard enough you are sure to find an option with courses that make the ideal gift option. Here is a short list we’ve complied to help you out:
Pottery Courses: Learn to hand-build with clay or use the pottery wheel to make one-of-a-kind pieces of ceramic art! Not only do we offer classes here at Wheel & Slab, we’ve also compiled a helpful list of locations in Rochester that offer ceramics classes.
Print and Photography Courses: Master camera operation, lighting, and even how to develop your own film and prints at one of the many print and photography courses available at ther Flower City Arts Center. Bonus: did you know that film photography is seeing a resurgence? Consider Scott’s Rochester Photo Supply for a vintage film camera and film stock!
Welding and Forging Courses: Shape metal using heat, covering skills from basic welding to blacksmithing. That’s right, metal working courses right here in Monroe county!
Courses for Makers and Tinkerers: Explore a world of making possibilities and pickup skills like 3D printing, electronics, lasering and more at the Rochester Makerspace.
Cooking Classes: Improve your cooking skills by learning specific techniques and try your hand at new cuisines. A cooking class is a practical and enjoyable way to upgrade your daily meals.
Sewing, Knitting, and Crochet: Use needles and yarn or fabric to create custom clothing, textiles, and accessories. Visit Sew Green for fiber arts courses and create your own unique, wearable items.
Why Choose Pottery Classes?
Here at Wheel & Slab we’ve created pottery courses for all skill levels, meaning getting started is accessible, and growing your skills is so obtainable! Whether your friend, partner or loved one is completely new to clay or have worked with clay in the past, gifting a pottery class or learning experience for them (or to treat yourself!) is perfect!
Here is a breakdown of just some of the pottery courses we offer:
Pottery 100: Intro to Pottery for New Students
A course perfect for individuals with no clay experience. Students get to explore both handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques while learning the foundations of ceramics, and how a pottery studio operates.Pottery 101: Beginner Wheel 1 – Basics of Wheel Throwing
For students who want to focus on the wheel, learn how-to center, pull and build confidence in shaping basic forms. A great course for new and returning students for sharpening their wheel skills!Pottery 102: Beginner Wheel 2 – Exploring Forms and Styles
Already comfortable with centering and interested in exploring new possibilities? This class explores clay building techniques through historical ceramic forms like moon jars, harvest jugs, and more.
A Convenient and Welcoming Space
Wheel & Slab was designed to make learning a new hobby enjoyable and accessible for everyone on your list.
Our 8,000 square foot, fully accessible studio offers:
30+ Pottery Wheels and ample table space.
Onsite parking and easy, no-stairs access.
Heated and Air-conditioned comfort for year-round classes.
A supportive community and instructors who make pottery fun, social, accessible, and educational.
