Really cool experience. A bit pricey - 90 per person. I tried the Spin Wheel and Sip experience. It was a ton of fun, spinning is not as easy as it looks lol. Daniela was amazing instructor, thank goodness. She gave a great demonstration and was helpful throughout the whole 2 hour experience. Some recommendations: we didn't all get an apron which would of helped, they need more towels here, and maybe some light music to get the creative juices going. read more

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It was my first time at a ceramic studio! I went on a solo date and took their 2 hr workshop which is perfect for beginners. They teach you how to make the piece, guide you and you basically have time to make as many pieces as you want. I ended up making 4 and only buying 1! Pro tip: Bring cash so you can buy extra pieces! I wished I did but I didn't expect to be happy with more than one piece cause I thought they'd all be bad for my first time. read more

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This was my first time working with a pottery wheel, and let me tell you, it's much harder than it looks. It's also incredibly calming, though--like a peaceful, messy escape. Speaking of messy, definitely wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. If you've got plans afterward, bring a change of clothes because clay has a way of sneaking onto everything! The 2-hour session is well-structured. You get an intro and demo to start, followed by free time to create and then a cleanup session. Honestly, time flies because you spend most of it practicing and experimenting, especially as you get used to the wheel. If you're coming with friends or a date, be sure to arrive early to snag seats together--it's first-come, first-served, and you might end up separated if you're late. At $90, it's a bit of a splurge for a one-time experience, but it's definitely worth it if you're looking to try something new. You get to keep one piece you make (they fire it for you), but I'll admit none of mine turned out exactly how I wanted. Still, I picked one just because it was my own creation. Would I do this all the time? Probably not. But for a one-off creative adventure, it's totally worth it. Highly recommend if you're looking to try something new! read more

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It was my first time at a pottery studio and this was a great first experience. The instructor was great! She started the class with an instructional section and then came around to help us out so that we can actually produce something! A 2 hour session is a great amount of time! We are able to practice about 4 times and we get to choose what we bring back. The space is cool! There is a decent amount of stations for people to take the class. There is also a beautiful outdoor garden and a separate section where they glaze things A few things that were inconvenient: To book the experience, it was a bit inconvenient that we couldn't book as a group- which made it so we had to book independently! For a group of 4 people, that was just difficult, especially because the seats book up fast. We also had to clean up after, which is totally fine but I didn't expect for us to spend so much time washing off all the pottery stations read more

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Very cute little spot in Williamsburg, I bought this class for me partner and I as part of a Christmas gift! We did a Saturday evening class and it was my first time throwing on a wheel. It was harder than it looks but the time flew by. A lot of hands on and quick instruction which I appreciated. You get to keep one piece which they glaze white and fire for you (pictured). It has become a bowl I use to whisk my matcha! Obsessed! My partner couldn't get over the fact that they make you clean the last 15-20 minutes but I thought it was a great and fun experience! read more

Choplet - fired piece - Art Schools Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have been a studio potter at Choplet since Sept. I really enjoy working in this studio. There are many wheels & several studios to work in, and an outdoor space too. The people who work at Choplet are very nice and I feel welcome to do my own thing. There are many different class options at Choplet, both group & private, for kids & adults. My 15 year old daughter took a private lesson as a Bday gift & she loved it!! It's great to see all the interesting & beautiful work made by the studio potters, teachers & students. I recommend. read more

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I have worked in clay for over 40 years and have been associated with incredible studios! Choplet is one of the special places, one of the incredible ones! . They have 2 wheel rooms and a hand building room. They also have a garden you can work in all year with heaters in winter to keep you warm. They have classes for all age groups, very helpful and friendly staff as well as the community of artists that make this Williamsburg studio a wonderful place to take your first pottery class or become a member and work 24/7 if you like. They have many clay bodies to choose from and your own shelf so your work doesn't get damaged. I can't say enough as to how great Choplet is and how lucky I am that I found it. read more

Choplet - A tree made in the garden at Choplet - Art Schools Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

If you want to have fun with clay and learn some basics at the same time, this is a great place. They have 2 hour classes on weekends for people that are absolutely new to pottery - definitely give that a shot. My partner and I went here today with a few others for a 10 AM class. The class was amazing, and fun. The level of instruction was understandable, and we made some amateur pieces of pottery ourselves that we were honestly impressed by. The teacher came by to each wheel and helped us as needed. read more

Choplet - Art Schools Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My kids have done the after school program for a few semesters now. We appreciate they learn real skills, terminology and use real materials. It's not dumbed down for kids, yet moves at their pace. They get to understand the process of ceramics, the patience involved and build on their skills weekly, in hand building or on the wheel. It seems like a sweet little community. read more

I had a " Ghost Themed" private class at Choplet for my birthday. My friends are still telling me that we have to do it again . The owner and staff at Choplet were so welcoming and friendly . Special thanks to Rachel who was so professional and attentive in assisting me to set up this event . I highly recommend requesting Alison as your instructor, she was so patient and encouraging. Thank you Choplet ! We will be back read more

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I took a one day hand-building exploration class at Choplet and I am hooked! In one class I was able to make myself a breakfast set with a plate, a bowl and a spoon. There was a small fee for firing extra pieces but I was prepared for it since it is mentioned on their website. I plan on registering for a 8 week hand building and wheel throwing session next! read more

Great community with talented artists who are welcoming to beginners. The front staff is so nice!

Amazing experience here. I've loved coming here in general. A real sense of community at the studio exists. read more

Choplet - The outdoor garden - Art Schools Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have been having a BLAST taking classes here! I love how Choplet gives me the flexibility to reschedule a class from home if I need to and offers such fun experiences meeting different instructors and learning new techniques unique to their practice. I started by not even knowing how to wedge clay and now I have made bowls for my kitchen, candlestick holders, and even an octopus ring holder. Thanks, Choplet, for helping me turn my project ideas into a reality read more

Scammy business practices and horrible customer service. I registered for an evening wheel class but unfortunately got COVID last minute. I let them know immediately by phone and email, and they agreed to give me class credit if I sent a positive COVID test. I sent two and never heard back. Only received a response almost three weeks later, after I had filed a dispute through my credit card and uploaded screenshots of our emails where they had promised me class credit. They then tried to lie and pretend I had had credit all along and that they had called me informing me (then changed strategies to blaming me for opening a credit card dispute after I pulled up my phone logs disproving that.) Oh, and forget about refunds, they'll just ignore you. I've been to a bunch of ceramics studios in the city (Brickhouse, Studio Barro, Brooklyn Clay Industries, Potter's Wheel) and never had any issues like this. Save yourself the trouble, and go to those studios instead. read more

Two-hours of pottery class was overall fun. I definitely enjoyed learning and bringing home my creation! It was always a curiosity of mine and I am glad I tried it. If you are coming here with a group, come earlier so that you can pick seats next to each other. When everyone arrives, the instructor will greet the class and go over some housekeeping rules. There will be about 15 to 20 minutes of instructions on how to use the wheel and how to mold the clay. After the instructions, you are on your own. When you think you got something, you should stop and let the instructor finish it and get it off the wheel for you. You can keep one of your creations for free, which comes with the class and others will be $8.00 each (which is not bad). They will ceramic the one you chose for your pick up in about two-weeks. I came here with my friends and we liked the activity. In terms of customer service, it felt rush and in a sense, their impatience towards beginners, comes off as unfriendliness. It is funny that I am even commenting about the customer service because the instructor of my class joked about comments about their unfriendliness so they have to be nicer to us. Funny joke for beginning of the class but yeah, they really need to be more friendly. Ironic, much? (lol) read more

I took a great one-week beginner's class at Choplet this past summer, and immediately signed up for a membership. From the knowledgeable instructors, to the dedicated staff, Choplet creates a wonderful environment in which to grow as a potter. The thing I've enjoyed most throughout my membership is the community of supportive fellow potters at Choplet. I can always count on the other members and students for encouragement, information and even a little bit of friendly competition. If you're a total beginner, still honing your skills, or a seasoned ceramicist, Choplet is an excellent choice of studio, and I highly recommend it! read more

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I am not a ceramicist but I wanted to try something new. I had a lot of fun learning from Melanie. She carefully showed us how to use all of the different tools in the studio and then some techniques for building with clay. Melanie also glazed and fired our pieces for us after class had finished so I could pick up a completed item! read more

highly recommend! Heather was our instructor and she was very helpful. It looks so easy to make, but apparently you have to be patient. my husband and I had a plan to make 2+ vases and 2+ bowls lol, but we ended up making a few bowls during 2 hours.. We just had so much fun! cleaning equipment can be time consuming.. wish there are more sinks so it reduces time for cleaning. I also wish it was for 3 hours, not 2 because time goes by so quick (explanation took 30 mins..) highly recommend! read more

Great value , instructors are great. The classes + practice time make it worth the value.

We went there for our team outing after a long day of work. It was my first time trying the pottery class. I knew it would be fun, but I didn't expect it to be this fun! I guess a huge part of it was because the teacher did a great job in guiding us to appreciate the beauty and fun of making potteries! Also, need to show off my first piece of work, ever. read more

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A beautiful studio open to both new and experienced ceramic artists. They have all of the wheels, kilns, glazes and tools you would ever need and the staff is very helpful. Would recommend to anyone in the Brooklyn area. read more

In 2020 I started teaching myself ceramics at home and was using Choplet for their firing services, but potting alone in my apartment was getting boring and decided to take the All Levels class with Sara to see if I could make some friends in the community. I made great friends and fell even more in love with clay and I've been a member ever since, my knowledge in ceramics has grown immensely and Choplet has become my second home. My studio mates are kind and respectful, my instructors were the most helpful and patient and my experience has been nothing short of wonderful read more

59 minutes agoNEW-Edit There are so many things I love about Choplet. All of them make Choplet a very important place in my life. Here they are and not necessarily in any order: 1. Friendly and warm environment-The top-down model is very apparent here. The owner, Nadeige, is a very kind and helpful person and so are all the staff at Choplet. Sadly, this is not typical of other pottery studios. Everyone is so kind here. 3. There are many different classes and the instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful. 4. I love it that I can sign up for studio time so that I can come in and practice at my convenience. 3. The studio has a huge amount of wheels and hand building equipment, but best of all, is the outdoor garden. I love working outside. There are even heaters for cold weather. 3. There is a large assortment of clays and glazes. My pretty ordinary bowls come out looking beautiful (see my photos). I must sound hyperbolic, but I always feel so happy when I walk into the studio. read more

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Amazing 8 week course! I learned so much! Great teachers, great studio space, and great vibe. I'm now an obsessive potter and will be at the studio often. read more

We took a sip & pottery class here through Course Horse, and I really regret spending so much money on this ($72pp) because it is not worth it. First of all, our instructor was horrible. She didn't have a good attitude and she barely got to help us because the class was so big. I think there were at least 12-15 people all in a very tiny area. When we did get help, she seemed super frustrated at us because she had to go around to so many people needing help. It's not our fault for not having any pottery experience (because that's what this class is for....) Thankfully, the woman sitting next to me had experience and she was much more helpful than the instructor was. Make sure you don't wear anything that you care for, and try to wear short sleeve shirts. They have aprons at the studio, but they are pretty dirty. BYOB is their biggest selling point, but honestly you can do that anywhere. In the end, we finally made one bowl each, and we have to come back in 2-3 weeks to pick up the fired up pieces. We'll see how they come out, but please save your money and look for another studio. read more

Choplet - Sip and spin - Art Schools Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Had a great time here on a Saturday morning for their two hour wheel throwing class. I took the bf here for his birthday and we had so much fun! Dominic was our instructor and he made sure we all had a good time with laughs, music, and pottery expertise. This is a great class for beginners. There's room for about 10 people in the class and they provide all materials for you. You learn how to make a cylinder and bowl, and you can make up to 4 pieces in the two hour class. From the ones you make, you get to keep one for free. All others you'd like to keep are $8. We chose 5 total for the both of us Make sure you wear clothes and shoes you don't mind getting dirty because you'll definitely get some clay/clay water on you. This is a great creative outlet. It was actually very relaxing and therapeutic. The only thing I'd like is to learn more than a cylinder and bowl shape. read more

I purchased a one day class (2 hrs) for my friends birthday and myself. Prior to this class I had done a pottery class at another studio in Brooklyn and this class was so much better. First of all, they are way more helpful here. The instructor comes around and checks to see if you need any help and offers guidance if you need it. They will also offer to help you center your clay if you're struggling. The instructors are encouraging and friendly and I left feeling proud of my clay pieces. I definitely want to look into doing the wheel throwing pottery semester course. read more

Choplet Ceramic Studio is exactly what we were looking for our 9y daughter and 12y old son as an afterschool program. That place has a great vibe, super porfessional, and at the same time you feel like at Nadeige's home, she is passionate, her staff is lovely and always very welcoming and patient. At the end of a semester, they bring all their beautiful creations, that we collect now! And the kids also make presents to family members for Christmas or other celebrations, it's awesome! We can also tell the progress they make throughout the year, it's really enjoyable. read more

I've tried a few ceramics places and Choplet is unique. With lots of different indoor and outdoor garden nooks to work, whether you want to be more secluded or around others working on their pieces, you will find a spot. The support staff - Ling, Eleanor and Sarah - exude warmth and such willingness to help in a pinch. It was a great place to begin 8 years ago and it continues to be a special place to advance the practice. read more

amazing place had such a great time taking a class here with some friends. The space was super cool too and excited to come back again soon

Not friendly or inclusive - will not accept refunds, even if you are sick, or any credit. Will be unprofessional and make personal attacks - owner and staff members. read more

This place is cruel. I booked a class but a few days before my friend died. I emailed asking to come in another day and they asked me for the OBITUARY. This is so heartless to someone grieving. Who would make up their friend dying? I understand places can have policies but this is evil and cruel. I will obviously never be going here and would never support a business that has zero empathy. I'm just pissed they have my $90. People should be kind. It's a $90 ceramics class. They also wanted me to pay an EXTRA $10 for rescheduling. I can't even imagine how they thought this behavior was okay. Truly terrible of them. Don't go here. read more

I came here for a Saturday morning wheel throwing class. The instructor was very welcoming, knowledgable, and helpful. He gave an introductory presentation and put us to work right away. He spent time with everyone individually. He was great at finishing pieces, saving others, and remained encouraging when a piece became a lost cause. It was a full class in a small, tight space. I came alone but the couples sitting close to me and the others in the class were friendly and supportive. It was a great group, everyone just wanted to have a good time. I ended up making 3 small bowls. By the end of class, everyone had something to bring home and felt successful in their work. I wish we had more glaze options but the white speckle glaze is pretty classy. I'm looking forward to picking up my pieces in a few weeks! Tip: (1) Wear workout clothes and sneakers, or clothes and shoes you don't care about getting messy. They have smocks but the clay splatters and it's hard to wash out of clothing. (2) Bring cash in case you want to keep/ glaze more than one piece. read more

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Nadeige created custom ceramic crocks for our kitchen and we couldn't be happier. Living in New York, my wife and I were confronted with the challenge of organizing a kitchen in a small space. We were looking for something to place on our countertop to hold garlic and onions. Our countertop is visible throughout our one bedroom apartment, so we were looking for something that was interesting. We searched for pre-made containers high and low, but ultimately we couldn't find anything that matched the colors in our apartment or was the correct size. We wrote to Nadeige at Choplet to see if she would take up our project. We were delighted when she agreed to help us. After sending her a few pictures of similar items, she very quickly understood the project and quoted us a price. We were completely new to ceramics, so we arranged a time to the studio to pick out a color. When we came to the studio we asked many questions, we decided on a "CV Green" glaze on speckled clay. We came back a few weeks later and the crocks were completed to our specifications. We are very pleased with the final product. It is such a treat to have something in our home that is both functional and a one-of-a-kind work of art. Thank you, Nadeige! read more

Choplet - Custom made ceramic crocks, commissioned work. - Art Schools Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I highly recommend choplet!!! A wonderful studio full of kind people and inspiring artists. The staff are always so friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to help the students and members. This is a special spot -- It's a great place for anybody from first time potters to experienced artists. I was able to pursue and pick up my art practice after grad school through using their full time membership and I felt very supported. Their garden studio is particularly magical, and it's even heated out there so you can use it during the winter. Such a special and wonderful spot to explore clay and make friends. I don't usually write reviews but this place is something special -- highly recommend to all :) read more

Beware of the No-Refund policy that is abundantly sprinkled all around their FAQ and website, for nearly every service. I made a purchase for a ceramics class, and emailed them to ask for a refund 5 minutes later after I reconsidered. They refused adamantly. This is does not seem fair or in good faith. read more

Awesome fun! They took me last minute for a introductory Saturday class. I got to keep what I made too! The instructor (Damien?) was very helpful and reminded me of Leonard from The Big Bang Theory which was a plus. This place has me very interested in pursing ceramics as a hobby. I'm a first timer. Don't pay attention to the 1 star reviews by conceited FIT rejects. This place is on the money and very helpful for a new student. read more

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I bought an expensive private pottery class as a Christmas gift for my girlfriend. We booked a date in advance, when the day came there was a blizzard warning to stay indoors. After calling the studio and expressing concerns about our commute in a blizzard as it would be extremely unsafe, the woman on the phone was not understanding whatsoever and kept talking over me on the phone repeatedly saying "you cannot reschedule or get your money back." After emailing the studio we were finally able to reschedule. On the day of out private pottery class, we felt very unwelcome and there was definitely a judgmental vibe in the studio. The instructor ended our class very early and told us it was time to clean up... which followed by her gathering tools/materials and handing them to my girlfriend and I as we stood by the sink and washed every single tool/material by hand while the instructor starred at us. This was laborious and took a total of 20 minutes with no thank you from the instructor. For over $300 we should not be washing dishes for 20 minutes while also feeling extremely uncomfortable in this studio. When we were done cleaning up, the instructor presented us with her venmo for a tip. We are big tip people, always do 20%... but the way she presented us her venmo after making us wash dishes plus the unwelcoming atmosphere definitely made us feel even more uncomfortable. We left the studio feeling angry and confused. When it was time to pick up the pottery I still felt the uncomfortable and judgmental vibe in the studio as I stood there for a long time waiting for someone to help me and being stared at with disgusted looks by employees. Never again will I give this place my time or money. read more

This review is for anyone considering this place for monthly rental and the 8 week classes. Proceed with caution. This place is only for amateurs and BYO wheel throwing date nights in my opinion. As others have mentioned your work can go missing in the firing process. When it comes time to fire in the kiln, your pieces gets thrown in with everyone else's so if someone else's work explodes or the glaze runs - that vase you've spent a week working on becomes collateral damage. Things get stolen, broken, etc. The owner is cold and unpleasant to deal with. The space is extremely small and uninspiring. The other potters there are actually very friendly and accommodating during busy times but it's a real struggle to work on your art here. read more