The Best Place to Take a Pottery Class!

Make lasting friendships, and experience the fun of making with clay by taking a pottery class or by joining pottery club at the Wheel & Slab Pottery and Clay Center on Mt. Hope Avenue in Rochester, NY.

SPECIAL EVENT

Holiday Ornament Making Workshop

Open to all ages, join us November 30th, and make your very own ceramic holiday ornaments!

Lead by our resident artist Sydney Gape-DeRoo, use cookie cutters, texture tools and underglazes to make one-of-a-kind ornaments, that are great as gifts. Parental supervision is required.  Don’t miss it, signup today!

Classes, Workshops, Rentals and Date Nights at Wheel & Slab

Don’t see a class or workshop opening? Contact us to join our waitlist or schedule a custom option. Better still, consider joining pottery club! It’s a great way to make friends, and new spots are always opening up. No experience necessary, and clay, glazes and firings are all included!

Pottery Classes

Structured Learning, with Dedicated Instruction

Our pottery classes are fun, flexible, and designed for people of all skill levels. Whether you are a beginner, or someone with experience looking to improve your skills we are here for you.

  • We don’t just put you at the pottery wheel, we walk you through a clear set of tangible steps for centering and opening clay.

  • We believe that every student is unique, and they learn in different ways. Thats why we take special care and consideration in how we present information and design our projects, ensuring we repeat steps and provide easy to follow examples.

  • We are passionate about our classes, and proud of the success our students have. We are confident you’ll enjoy our approach, and we hope you'll join our next round of classes.

Pottery Club

Work, Socialize and Learn at Your Own Pace

A unique offering in Rochester, NY, our pottery club format is an all inclusive, pottery studio membership option that helps you dedicate time towards enjoying a hobby, and making new friendships.

  • Pottery club is very much individually driven. Meaning you decide what you want to make, and how you want to make it.

  • Club members work together to achieve their goals, making pots and making friendships all at the same time!

  • Clay, glazes, shelf space, and firings are included in a simple, easy to manage monthly fee!

Rental Options

More Studio Access for Your Unique Schedule

Looking for more time and space in the studio? Learn more about our rental options, including private studio spaces, shelf rentals, and other add-ons.

  • We believe a hobby is especially important in today’s fast paced world. Our rental options are designed to give you options for enjoying the studio that fit your unique schedule.

  • Rent a shelf or private studio and gain access to a wide variety of clay bodies, glazes, and finishing options not available to our club members.

    Purchases of speical supplies and materials are done through the studio.

  • We are always looking for new ways to make the pottery more accessible for everyone.

    We have private studios, shelf rentals, and space rentable by the square foot. Find an option that works for you your busy schedule and creative needs.

Special Events

Date Nights, Parties, and Corporate Events

Our studio makes for a great place to celebrate loved ones, and build team culture. We can arrange our space to accommodate events of 50+ people, and can add various types of clay workshops to your event, helping you create a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

  • We have a prescheduled date night sessions that are perfect for any couple looking for a fun morning, afternoon, or evening together.

    We can also customize your date night experience, letting you decide on a type of project or theme.

  • Clay is a fun, accessible format, that even someone with little to no experience can enjoy. Contact us to discuss options for your party, from project types to food, we can help you create a birthday celebration to remember.

  • Looking for a space you can meet, work, and then play? We have a large open 50+ person event space, perfect for training sessions, presentations, and more.

    When work is done, we can break out the clay and give you team members a chance to express their creative sides after a successful work session.

    Contact us to discuss options for your next corporate event!

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