Ceramics Classes New York

Polymer Clay Workshop

**Polymer Clay Workshop -** **October 25, 2-4pm (Sunday)** **Learn the art of Polymer Clay and create coasters to use at home or give as a gift to someone you love. This program is for Paramus Residents 18+.** **This program will be filled by lottery. Registration begins on October 5 through [www.paramuslibrary.org](http://www.paramuslibrary.org/). Out of town residents should email [Adultservices@paramus.bccls.org](mailto:Adultservices@paramus.bccls.org) with their name, phone number, and library card number to be placed on a waiting list.**

Make Your Own Pottery in Brooklyn

North Madison will be hosting a pottery experience with included refreshing beverages at the wonderful Joy Flower Pot in Williamsburg, NYC, on Saturday, 19th September 6:30-9:30PM. Whether you're a complete beginner or a more experienced craft hound, this workshop is a wonderful opportunity to hone in on your skills and broaden your knowledge and experience working with this raw, dynamic material. This fun, relaxed and playful workshop will focus on making a variety of hand-built vessels such as tea-ware, mugs and vases, and bringing your own ideas and projects is heavily encouraged. Take your first step as a potter or ignite an old passion with this inspirational, open and educational workshop experience. Step away from the digital world and instead, relax into bringing your own ideas alive through guided, hands-on art-making. After this workshop, you will be ready to make your own pottery from home. At $110, this event includes all materials, including ceramic paints, clay and various texture choices, professional firing and glazing, and light in-house made beverages. North is an artist and potter from New Zealand with almost a decade of practical experience and a BFA from Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design. She has collaborated with and studied under some of New Zealand’s leading artists and designers, and has led over six hundred art workshops across New Zealand, Hawai‘i and mainland USA, in settings as varied as markets, forests, galleries, high schools, festivals and Buddhist academies. She moved to the New York area earlier this year to continue spreading the good word of mud to the East Coast. 📍 **Location:** Joy Flower Pot, 713 Lorimer St, Brooklyn NY 11211 📅 **Date:** Saturday, 19th September 2026 ⏰ **Time:** 6:30-9:30PM Pieces will be available for pick-up at Joy Flower Pot 2\~3 months after the event.

Tai Chi (beginner) Private Class w/optional lunch

Thusday Evening Montclair Pick-up Soccer

Chen Style Tai Chi. 1 1/2 Hr Class

PLEASE CALL MASTER YU FOR DETAILS: 917-535-3916. --- Learning basic steps , posture , and the name of the movement . We will also explain how it can be applied as the martial art aspect. $20 fee of this first Meetup are for all new first time students who want to try out this class; following classes are $40 per class. Master Yu is also available by appointment for private classes: 917-535-3916

Tuesday Evening Montclair Pick-up Soccer

An Intro to Soldering

Welcome to our soldering basics class! This class is for beginners and designed to teach you a few important fundamentals on soldering, an essential skill for anyone interested in electronics or DIY projects. We’ll go over solder types, soldering temperatures, and basic through hole component soldering. You’ll learn techniques and tips on how to properly flow solder into a joint, and how to inspect it to ensure you have a good connection. All of this will be taught on a custom circuit board designed for practicing a variety of different circumstances and techniques, which is yours to take home after the class. No experience is necessary, and all equipment and tools will be provided for you to use during the class. The class will run around 1.5-2 hours.

Argentine Tango Classes & Practice

Argentine Tango Classes with Dragan & Olga Classes start on Saturday, January 7, 2023 Ripley Grier Studios: 131 W, 72nd Street (Between Amsterdam & Columbus Avenue), Room 2R 1 hour Technique Class, Half an Hour Practica for Participants of either Class 1 hour Combination Class 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Technique Class (Beginners welcome) 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. Practica for Everyone 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Tango Combinations (Intermediate Level) $25 - 1 Technique Class ($80 for a month with 4 Saturdays) $50 - Both Classes ($160 for a month with 4 Saturdays) P.S. If there are 5 Saturdays in a month, monthly rate will be 25% more

Wednesday Evening Inline Skate Class on Pier 76

PLEASE NOTE THAT LOCATION OF THIS CLASS IS NOT IN CENTRAL PARK We will be meeting in Pier 76 on Hudson River Park This inline-skate lesson is intended for beginner to intermediate levels. You need a complete set of protection gear (helmet, wrist guards, knee pads, and elbow pads) to participate in class. Cost of this class is $25 per individual. Fees are collected before class begins. We recommend that you pay in advance, using the PayPal option. (If you want to buy classes in bulk, the cost is $45 for 2 classes, or $60 for a package of 3 classes. Discount packages should be paid in full.) We will meet just inside of pier 76 at 06:15PM; please walk inside of pier and keep to the left side (South side) of the pier under the overhead canopy Please check your gear to see if it fits properly, before coming to class. Make sure the wheels, buckles, straps, snaps, laces and everything else is in good working order. If it is raining or the lesson surface area is wet, we will NOT have the class. Cancellation of class will be posted in advance. If you have any other questions, please post them on this page or send me a private message via Meetup. Please note that Central Park Sightseeing is no longer renting skates!

Tai Chi & Qigong - an hour of calm and quiet

This meeting is in person in our studio on 29th Street. We start with a Qigong warmup, Tai Chi basics, and the practice and learning of the Yang 24 Tai Chi form. We start with this classic Yang 24, and them move on to the "Wu system" - elegant, slow, powerful. The Yang 24 introduces all the basic Tai Chi elements and you'll get a good sense of what makes Tai Chi so special. Stick with it, and you can your way your way to sword, saber, cane, fan and more! Depending on who is attending, we end class with a Qigong set suitable for the moment (5 Elements, 13 Luohan or something else intriguing.) Of course, "Push Hands" is part of any Tai Chi system, and we often end the class by exploring Tai Chi moves with a partner. This meetup in intended to give you space to focus - on breathing, on your body, your mind, and on your health - without distractions. We relax and move with awareness and balance. We're at 227 W. 29th Street between 7th and 8th. If you have questions, please email us at info@northskykungfu.com because we don't always check messages here. This class is $25 for Meetup members, and you can pay when you come to class!

SECOND TUESDAYS Life Drawing Session

Grab your pad and drawing tools and escape the world for a couple of hours with your friends at The Old Stone House Park! Draw the human figure! Join us for a 2 1/2 hour life drawing session, 1 & 1/2 hour of gestures and short poses, ending with 1 hour of long poses, give or take. Bring your tools (no acrylics, oils or sprays please). Seats provided, some boards available. ***RSVP HERE DOES NOT GUARANTEE A SEAT! TO PURCHASE A TICKET AND GUARANTEE A SEAT GO TO THE EVENTBRITE LINK BELOW!*** 18 tickets will be sold on EVENTBRITE . **BUY YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE IN ADVANCE TO GUARANTEE A SPOT.** Seating is limited, and we typically sell out. Link will be posted and go live 8/25/26 2026 at 12:00 noon ON EVENTBRITE. EVENTBRITE PAYMENT LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/life-drawing-september-2026-tickets-1990938775472 $13.00($15.71 with fees) in advance at Eventbrite $10.00 for students $20.00 at the door -- CASH PLEASE SEEYA SOON!!

Bachata footwork

We are breaking away from partnerwork for one hour every Wednesday to focus entirely on **you**. This class is designed to build a rock-solid foundation in traditional Dominican footwork, helping you master the syncopations, rhythms, and authentic flavor. We will bridge the gap between classic roots and modern social dancing, teaching you exactly how to drop eye-catching footwork and smooth body movement seamlessly into your dance. **What you will master this month:** * **Dominican Essentials:** Traditional steps, syncopated rhythms, and playful musicality. * **Body Isolation & Styling:** How to add natural flavor, hip movement, and poise without looking stiff or forced. * **Weight Transfers & Speed:** Build the agility and balance needed to nail fast footwork effortlessly. * **Social Floor Confidence:** Learn when and how to break apart from your partner and shine on your own. **No partner required. All levels are welcome, but be ready to challenge your rhythm** PRICE $20 TO PEOPLE FROM MEETUP. $30 general