Pottery Studio 1 Financial District — Local services in New York

Today was the first time I ever made anything on a pottery wheel. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but Riley made it super easy to learn how to throw clay. She showed me how to slam the clay into the center of the wheel and keep it there, even though at first it was wobbling all over the place. With her help I was able to finally get it centered and stable. I really liked the way she broke down each step, from centering the clay to bringing it down to making the walls to finding the center and spreading it apart.

The whole time I never felt like I was just fighting for my life or left to figure things out on my own. She answered every question I had and made my first time throwing clay feel easy and fun. I went in wanting to make a matcha bowl, and thanks to her instruction I actually left with one. Riley even helped me paint it, and I got a really cool gradient with multiple colors. I’m excited to see how it turns out when I pick it up in a couple of weeks.

I came in planning to just try a single class, but now I’m already thinking about getting a membership because this definitely won’t be my last. Working with the clay felt like the stress was melting away. It was honestly therapeutic. Next time I come back and see Riley, I want to make an...

We were group of 7, scheduled a class for 2 hours. At the beginning they took only 4 of us to the spinning tables, while others were just sitting, watching and waiting. When the 4 finished, the rest of us (3 other people) came to the spinning tables and the first 4 moved to the tables to start painting their items. When 3 people finished with their items on the spinning tables, they moved to the regular tables to start painting. They told us that we have only half hour left. We tried to get our items done quickly, but we were constantly rushed by these teaching people and they started to take the equipment and colors away. They kept saying that our time is over. It was VERY unpleasant and definitely not fair. The pottery experience was great, but they really made it unpleasant, because each one of us paid for two hours, and it's not a little money. But half of us only had 1 hour.

It happened on February 9th, under the name of...

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5/5 — A Perfect Pottery Experience with Scout & Heaven!

I had the absolute best time at the pottery class with Scout and Heaven! From the moment I walked in, they created such a welcoming, fun, and inspiring environment. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, they guide you with patience and genuine excitement.

Scout brings such a calming presence and really takes the time to help you understand the technique, while Heaven is full of vibrant energy and creativity that makes the whole experience feel magical. They’re the perfect duo — encouraging, knowledgeable, and so much fun to learn from.

By the end of the class, not only did I create something I was proud of, but I also left feeling refreshed and inspired. If you’re looking for a unique experience that’s equal parts therapeutic and creative, don’t miss a class with Scout and Heaven. Highly recommend — I’ll...