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Mon, Apr 28, 2025 - Jun 16, 2025
10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Class Experience
Our all-level hand-building course welcomes students of all skill levels. Beginners will learn the basics of pottery, including pinching, coiling, slab building, and using the extruder. The course also covers basic glazing and surface decoration techniques using slip and glazes. For advanced students, there is an opportunity to work on individual projects and achieve personal goals.
Notes
To request a cancellation or class transfer, you must email us at info@doclaynyc.com.
All refunds for multi-week classes and workshops will charge a $45 processing fee, subtracted from the full or partial refund.
Cancellations requested at least 10 days prior to the class start date will be fully refundable minus the processing fee.
Cancellations requested 5 days prior to the class start date will be 50% refundable minus the processing fee.
Any cancellations requested 1-4 days prior to the class start date will not be refunded.
Missed classes are non-refundable. Each student will be able to make up only once per semester and all make-ups can only happen during the same semester. We will try our best to accommodate missed classes but we can not guarantee we will have availability.
If enrollment goals are not met, we reserve the right to cancel a class or workshop. In the event of a cancellation, a full refund will be granted.
What you'll learn
- Pinching, coiling, and slab building skills.
- Create more complex and larger structures.
Sample Class Format
- Each class will be 3 hours long with a maximum of 10 students. Please arrive 10 minutes before the class starts.
- Students are encouraged to book appointments to come in during open studio times to practice what they've learned in class.
- Students will have access to our recycled house clay & glazes.
- Open studio runs from 10am - 10pm, everyday.
- Firing fees at $0.04/cubic inch per single firing.
Other Things To Know


Please refer to the cancellation section in our studio policy page
What To Bring
- We provide aprons, and bringing your own towel is strongly recommended!
- Tool kits ($15 + tax) + various tools are available for purchase!
- Recycled house clay is included in the semester fee; other clay bodies are available for purchase!
Reviews for All Level Hand-Building Class
5.0 out of 5
Based on 16 activity ratings
Cecile C.
Jan 31, 2025
Loved:
The instructor's knowledge and his teaching style.
Improvements:
We have more shelf space now which is such an improvement!
All Level Hand-Building Class
Location: DOCLAY | Instructor: Johnathan Huang
Deborah G.
Jun 26, 2024
Loved:
Support given for individual direction of work.
Improvements:
Thanks for cleaning tables and chairs so well. It was great to see clean environment.
All Level Hand-Building Class
Location: DOCLAY | Instructor: Ivana Brenner
Sue A.
Jun 20, 2024
Loved:
Jonathan has created a supportive environment
Improvements:
N/a
All Level Hand-Building Class
Location: DOCLAY | Instructor: Johnathan Huang
Barbara S.
May 3, 2024
Loved:
Ivana is very attentive .... explains thing well .... she's friendly
Improvements:
nothing
All Level Hand-Building Class
Location: DOCLAY | Instructor: Ivana Brenner
Sue A.
Apr 5, 2024
Loved:
Jonathan is the best. His work is an inspiration and he supports all his students efforts
Improvements:
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