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Rochester's Best Place to Learn About Pottery!

Experience clay and make lasting friendships in Rochester, NY by taking a pottery class or by becoming a member of our pottery club.

Our pricing is simple, and when you join you’ll enjoy great benefits like access to free clay, custom mixed studio glazes, and more!

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Pottery Classes in Rochester, NY

Explore endless creative possibilities with an 8 week pottery classes at Wheel & Slab Pottery Club. Nurture your artistic talents, meet new people, and make awesome pots! New to making pottery? Try our intro course and learn the basics. Have some experience? Improve your skills in our skill building course. Looking for more self guided options? Consider joining our pottery club.

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Skill Building Course

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our pottery club is a social club dedicated to creating a fun, stress-free, creative, social experience for individuals of varying skill levels.

    Members of our club enjoy unique benefits, including access to unlimited clay, glaze, and firings.

  • Our club has a limited number of open spaces. If you are interested in signing up, visit our membership page, complete our simple application and we’ll be in touch!

    All members complete a short interview, where we get a chance to discuss your goals, interests, and see if the space is the right fit.

  • Our pottery club is a stress free, social experience for individuals of all skill levels.

    Pottery club membership is recurring, members can cancel at anytime. Instruction is limited, but available.

    Our pottery classes are structured learning experiences, with set dates and time. Instruction is more hands-on and a course syllabus drives weekly projects.

    Learn more about the differences of the two formats here.

  • We offer a variety of pottery classes at Wheel & Slab. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis, and can be completed online. If you have issues registering online, or need assistance you can always reach out.

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Don’t let the Rochester gray get you down! At Wheel & Slab, we believe the best way to survive the Upstate chill is to keep your hands busy and your soul warm. From our brand-new specialty courses to our welcoming community of makers, find out why grabbing a seat at the pottery wheel is the ultimate way to beat the winter blues and make new friends this season.

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Galentine’s to Valentine’s: Clay Workshops for You and Those You Love!

At Wheel & Slab Pottery Club in Rochester, NY, we believe the best way to celebrate love, whether romantic, platonic, or familial, is by getting your hands a little dirty and creating something lasting together.

So, while we truly believe that really is the thought that counts (go ahead and get that bouqet!), we wanted to let you know we have some options to help you plan a lovely evening together.

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Hey Rochester! Here are Some Great Gift Ideas for Potters in your Life!

Whether they're a beginner who just got hooked in their first class at the Wheel & Slab Pottery Club, or an experienced artist creating beautiful work on the wheel and with slabs, one thing is certain: Potters love their tools and supplies! Continue reading this article to see our full list of gift ideas.

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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.

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    Team Building Workshops

    Strengthen connections and collaboration with hands-on ceramic activities for your team.

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    Hangout with Your Besties

    Enjoy a fun, creative experience with friends, making one-of-a-kind clay creations.

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    Private Date Nights for Couples

    Spark romance and creativity with unique ceramics-focused date nights perfect for couples.

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    Family Focused Workshops

    Bring the family together for a memorable and engaging ceramics workshop that everyone will enjoy.

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