Your Hands. Your Clay. Your Story
Whether you’re here to unwind, explore your creativity, or connect with fellow makers, Island Pottery & Studio offers a welcoming space to shape something uniquely yours—no experience required.
We’re not an art school. We’re a Studio for a creative community where people of all ages and backgrounds gather to create with clay, share ideas, and grow at their own pace. Our sessions are
guided by experienced makers, so you’ll always have support without the pressure of lessons, grades, or homework.
Dive into the tactile joy of hand-building with techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab construction. Perfect for beginners and seasoned makers alike, these relaxed sessions let you create sculptural or functional pieces entirely by hand—no wheel needed.
Join our communnity through our multi-week programs
Get grounded at the wheel as you learn to center, pull, and shape your own bowls, mugs, and vases. Our experienced studio guides offer hands-on support to help you discover your rhythm and develop confidence through practice.
Join our communnity through our multi-week programs
Specially designed for younger creators, our teen wheel and kids’ hand-building sessions offer a safe, joyful space to explore clay. Emphasis is on imagination, experimentation, and fun—not formal technique.
Join our communnity through our multi-week programs
A fun, adults-only evening event. Grab some friends and try your hand at the potter's wheel under studio lighting.
Saturdays 7-9 pm / Capacity: 8 guests max.
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Exclusive membership for experienced potters with dedicated shelving and firing services to pursue independent work.
Join our community by monthly subscribtion.
For our community members:
Open Studio Hours
Drop in during open hours to work on your own projects. Whether you’re refining a technique or trying something new, you’ll find space, supplies, and creative energy here.
Sell What You Make
Made something you love? We offer consignment opportunities in our storefront so you can share your work with the local community.
Ready to Clay With Us?
New members begin their pottery journey with us at the start of select months: January, March, May, September, and November. During the summer, we welcome new makers in both July and August—giving everyone a chance to settle in with extra support during our quieter season. This intentional onboarding schedule allows our studio guides to offer focused, hands-on time with new participants as they explore clay for the first time.
See the current schedule below.
Schedule
Explore our schedule of find the right time for you.
💳 Payment Options: The prices shown above are our standard cash prices. Credit and debit card payments are always welcome and include a 4% processing adjustment. No minimum purchase is required. Thank you for supporting our creative community!
How to Join
We don’t do online sign-ups—all registrations happen over the phone or in person.
Why? Because we believe in connection. We’d love to hear your story, answer your questions, and help find the right fit for you.
Call us at (516) 493-9490 or stop by the studio to get started!
Securing Your Spot
A $50 deposit reserves your place in a session.
The deposit is non-refundable, but It can be applied toward any studio service or retail item
(clay, tools, finished work, firing, etc.) within 30 days of your deposit date.
A Note About the Schedule
Our session calendar is subject to change based on studio capacity and community needs. We also maintain a waitlist when sessions fill up—so don’t hesitate to reach out even if your preferred time seems full!
For the most up-to-date availability, give us a call. We’re happy to help. New members begin their pottery journey with us at the start of select months: January, March, May, September, and November. During the summer, we welcome new makers in both July and August—giving everyone a chance to settle in with extra support during our quieter season. This intentional onboarding schedule allows our studio guides to offer focused, hands-on time with new participants as they explore clay for the first time.
See the current schedule above.