Basic classes introduce fundamental handbuilding techniques, including pinch, coil and slab construction and wheel throwing to make bowls, vases, cups, plates and other vessel forms.

Intermediate/Advanced classes assist you in developing personal work. Use of slips, glazes and surface decoration are covered at all levels.

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  • Handbuilding & Wheel (basic)

    First Session: Tue, May 28, 2013, 10 am - 1 pm

    Instructor: Carol Lewis  show bio

    Carol Grocki Lewis has been on the faculty at the 92nd Street Y since 1995. She earned her M.A. in Museum Studies and Art History from the Gallatin Division at New York University in 1992 and her B.S. in Art Education from SUNY College at Buffalo. She has been a teaching ceramic artist from 92nd Street Y at P.S. 37 (River East K-5) in East Harlem (An Empire State Partnership). In addition to teaching at 92Y, Lewis has taught ceramics and art at Earthworks, Marymount Manhattan College and various public and private schools. Her work was most recently included in an exhibit, History in the Making: Ceramic Traditions and Contemporary Pots in Rochester, NY and received an honorable mention from the juror, Ron Meyers. Her work has also been included in Strictly Functional Ceramics Exhibits.

    Day(s): Tuesday

    Sessions: 6

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    Location: Lexington Avenue at 91st St

    Room: S369, 3rd Fl, South Building

    Price: from $260.00

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  • Handbuilding & Wheel (basic)

    First Session: Tue, May 28, 2013, 7 pm - 10 pm

    Instructor: Caitlin Applegate  show bio

    Caitlin Applegate earned a BFA from the Hartford Art School, finished a year of post-baccalaurreate study in Anchorage, AK and a residency at the Mendocino Art Center in Northern, CA. In 2004, Caitlin moved to Lincoln, NE to pursue an MFA from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. During this period of study, Caitlin received honors including several awards from the University, a commission from the Lincoln Arts Council, and a grant from the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation. After finishing her graduate study, Caitlin went on to work as an artist in residence at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts in Omaha, NE.

    After leaving Nebraska, Caitlin moved to Upstate NY where she maintained an active studio practice in addition to teaching at SUNY Cortland and at the Cornell Ceramics Studio. In the year following, worked as a Visiting Assistant Professor in ceramics at the School of Visua...for full instructor biography click here.

    Day(s): Tuesday

    Sessions: 6

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    Location: Lexington Avenue at 91st St

    Room: S369, 3rd Fl, South Building

    Price: from $260.00

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  • Handbuilding & Wheel (basic)

    First Session: Wed, May 29, 2013, 7 pm - 10 pm

    Instructor: Bethany Pelle  show bio

    Bethany Pelle is a sculptor and educator living in Queens, NY. Her work investigates subjective and collective desire through the examination and manipulation of domestic material culture. Bethany received her BFA in ceramics from the University of Miami in 2007 and her MFA in ceramics from Tyler School of Art in 2012. As a University Fellow at Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, she taught undergraduate ceramics courses and assisted with day to day studio operations. Prior to graduate school, Bethany worked as a studio assistant to Bonnie Seeman, an instructor at the Ceramics League of Miami and an intern at the St. Petersburg Clay Co. In addition to teaching an adult course at 92Y,  Bethany is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor at Pratt Institute and an editor for the Nicola Midnight St. Claire. More of her work can be seen at ...for full instructor biography click here.

    Day(s): Wednesday

    Sessions: 5

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    Location: Lexington Avenue at 91st St

    Room: S369, 3rd Fl, South Building

    Price: from $235.00

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  • Handbuilding & Wheel (basic)

    First Session: Sat, Jun 1, 2013, 10 am - 1 pm

    Instructor: J.J. Peet  show bio

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    Day(s): Saturday

    Sessions: 9

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    Location: Lexington Avenue at 91st St

    Room: S366, 3rd Fl, South Building

    Price: from $365.00

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  • Handbuilding & Wheel (basic)

    First Session: Mon, Jun 3, 2013, 7 pm - 10 pm

    Instructor: Chadwick Augustine  show bio

    Chadwick Augustine is a visual artist whose work explores the lyrical network of materiality, landscape, and the nature of objects to imply myth. He has earned his MFA in 2004 from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, and has exhibited his work throughout the U.S. and abroad including the Usdan Gallery at Bennington College, Jingdezhen International Ceramics Museum in China, and upcoming exhibits at Arena1 Gallery in Santa Monica and Vox Populi Gallery in Philadelphia. He lives and works in New York City.

    Day(s): Monday

    Sessions: 5

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    Room: S369, 3rd Fl, South Building

    Price: from $235.00

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  • Handbuilding & Wheel (basic)

    First Session: Mon, Jul 8, 2013, 7 pm - 10 pm

    Instructor: Caitlin Applegate  show bio

    Caitlin Applegate earned a BFA from the Hartford Art School, finished a year of post-baccalaurreate study in Anchorage, AK and a residency at the Mendocino Art Center in Northern, CA. In 2004, Caitlin moved to Lincoln, NE to pursue an MFA from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. During this period of study, Caitlin received honors including several awards from the University, a commission from the Lincoln Arts Council, and a grant from the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation. After finishing her graduate study, Caitlin went on to work as an artist in residence at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts in Omaha, NE.

    After leaving Nebraska, Caitlin moved to Upstate NY where she maintained an active studio practice in addition to teaching at SUNY Cortland and at the Cornell Ceramics Studio. In the year following, worked as a Visiting Assistant Professor in ceramics at the School of Visua...for full instructor biography click here.

    Day(s): Monday,Wednesday

    Sessions: 8

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    Location: Lexington Avenue at 91st St

    Room: S369, 3rd Fl, South Building

    Price: from $330.00

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  • Handbuilding & Wheel (basic)

    First Session: Tue, Apr 2, 2013, 7 pm - 10 pm

    Instructor: Caitlin Applegate  show bio

    Caitlin Applegate earned a BFA from the Hartford Art School, finished a year of post-baccalaurreate study in Anchorage, AK and a residency at the Mendocino Art Center in Northern, CA. In 2004, Caitlin moved to Lincoln, NE to pursue an MFA from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. During this period of study, Caitlin received honors including several awards from the University, a commission from the Lincoln Arts Council, and a grant from the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation. After finishing her graduate study, Caitlin went on to work as an artist in residence at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts in Omaha, NE.

    After leaving Nebraska, Caitlin moved to Upstate NY where she maintained an active studio practice in addition to teaching at SUNY Cortland and at the Cornell Ceramics Studio. In the year following, worked as a Visiting Assistant Professor in ceramics at the School of Visua...for full instructor biography click here.

    Day(s): Tuesday

    Sessions: 7

    Supply List: Click here to view list

    Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd St

    Room: S369, 3rd Fl, South Building

    Price: from $285.00

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  • Handbuilding & Wheel (basic)

    First Session: Wed, Apr 3, 2013, 7 pm - 10 pm

    Instructor: Bethany Pelle  show bio

    Bethany Pelle is a sculptor and educator living in Queens, NY. Her work investigates subjective and collective desire through the examination and manipulation of domestic material culture. Bethany received her BFA in ceramics from the University of Miami in 2007 and her MFA in ceramics from Tyler School of Art in 2012. As a University Fellow at Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, she taught undergraduate ceramics courses and assisted with day to day studio operations. Prior to graduate school, Bethany worked as a studio assistant to Bonnie Seeman, an instructor at the Ceramics League of Miami and an intern at the St. Petersburg Clay Co. In addition to teaching an adult course at 92Y,  Bethany is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor at Pratt Institute and an editor for the Nicola Midnight St. Claire. More of her work can be seen at ...for full instructor biography click here.

    Day(s): Wednesday

    Sessions: 7

    Supply List: Click here to view list

    Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd St

    Room: S369, 3rd Fl, South Building

    Price: from $285.00

    In session, call 212.415.5563 or email to register.
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  • Handbuilding & Wheel (basic)

    First Session: Mon, Apr 8, 2013, 7 pm - 10 pm

    Instructor: Chadwick Augustine  show bio

    Chadwick Augustine is a visual artist whose work explores the lyrical network of materiality, landscape, and the nature of objects to imply myth. He has earned his MFA in 2004 from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, and has exhibited his work throughout the U.S. and abroad including the Usdan Gallery at Bennington College, Jingdezhen International Ceramics Museum in China, and upcoming exhibits at Arena1 Gallery in Santa Monica and Vox Populi Gallery in Philadelphia. He lives and works in New York City.

    Day(s): Monday

    Sessions: 6

    Supply List: Click here to view list

    Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd St

    Room: S369, 3rd Fl, South Building

    Price: from $260.00

    In session, call 212.415.5563 or email to register.
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