OPEN HOUSE ON Sunday October 18th from 11 AM to 4 PM

Home pottery studio · East Brunswick, NJ

Pottery classes & wheel time in East Brunswick, NJ

Small, hands-on classes in Fran's home studio — for total beginners, kids after school, and potters who just need time on the wheel.

  • No experience needed
  • Glazing & firing included
  • Classes from $50
Students working on clay pieces at the Second Fire Studio worktable
Parties & events Date night · Sip & spin · Ladies night · Family bonding

Classes & booking

Find your class

Pick a class and book your spot online. All three are beginner-friendly.

Glazed handbuilt plates with stamped chevron and leaf textures
No wheel needed

Handbuilding Pinch Pots

A relaxed small-group workshop: pinch, roll, stamp, and shape small clay treasures using just your hands.

  • Per workshop$50
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Young student smoothing stamped clay plates at the studio
School-age kids

After School Pottery

Ceramics fundamentals for students: handbuilding, surface design, glazing, and an introduction to the wheel.

  • 2 classes$100
  • 4 classes$200
  • 8 classes$380
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Also at the studio

Wheel Time Rental

$30

Independent wheel time for potters who know the basics. 12:30–6:30pm whenever no class or party is booked. Clay sold separately.

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Private Class

$150 / 2 hrs

One-on-one wheel instruction with demos and tips. You'll create 2–3 finished, fired pieces.

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Parties & Events

Custom

Birthdays, date nights, sip & spin, ladies night, and family bonding — shaped around your group.

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Upcoming sessions

What's on at the studio

New sessions and one-night workshops. Spots are limited — book yours below.

Flyer: 4 Week Beginner Wheel for adults. Tuesdays 10/6 to 10/27, 10 AM to 12:30 PM, and Wednesdays 10/7 to 10/28, 6:30 PM to 9 PM. Call Fran Snowise at (203) 258-3571, East Brunswick, NJ.

4-Week Beginner Wheel – Adults

Tuesdays 10 AM–12:30 PM or Wednesdays 6:30–9 PM

Flyer: After School Handbuilding Pottery Class, ages 8 and up. Small classes with clay, tools, firing, and glazing included. Four-week sessions, Mondays or Wednesdays 4 to 6 PM, $185. First session 10/5 to 10/26, second session 11/2 to 11/23.

After School Handbuilding

Ages 8+ · Mon or Wed 4–6 PM · 4 weeks

Flyer: Adult Handbuilding Workshops. Session 1: Mondays 10/5 to 10/26, 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Session 2: Thursdays 10/8 to 10/29, 6:30 PM to 9 PM.

Adult Handbuilding Workshops

Mondays 10 AM–12:30 PM or Thursdays 6:30–9 PM

A studio built on a second act

After 30+ years as an educator, Fran came back to the clay she fell in love with at 14. Second Fire is her home studio — and an open invitation to start your own.

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FAQ

Questions, answered

Still unsure which class fits? Call or text Fran at (203) 258-3571.

Do I need pottery experience to join?

Beginner Wheel Throwing, Handbuilding Pinch Pots, and After School Pottery Classes are all beginner-friendly — no experience needed. Wheel Time Studio Rental is independent studio time, so it does require that you already know the basics of wheel throwing.

What's included in the price?

Beginner Wheel Throwing is $250 for a 4-week session, or $125 for 2 classes — both include your first bag of clay, glazing, firing, and tools. After School Pottery Classes are $100 for 2 classes, $200 for 4 classes, or $380 for 8 classes. Handbuilding Pinch Pots is $50. For Wheel Time Studio Rental, you must purchase your own clay.

What ages can join?

Ages vary by class — After School Pottery Classes are designed for school-age students, while Beginner Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding Pinch Pots welcome teens and adults. Contact us if you have questions about fit for your age or group.

Where is Second Fire Studio located?

Second Fire Studio is a home pottery studio in East Brunswick, NJ.

Can I rent Wheel Time any time I'd like?

Wheel Time Studio Rental is only available when no class or party is scheduled, so please check availability first through the Wheel Time booking calendar before planning your visit.

How do I book a class or Wheel Time?

Use the booking buttons in the Classes section at the top of the page to open the booking calendar, or call or text Fran at (203) 258-3571.

Do you host parties and events?

Yes — Second Fire Studio hosts parties and events like date nights, sip and spin, ladies night, and family bonding. Call to customize your event.

Visit & contact

Come make something

Second Fire Studio is a home studio in East Brunswick, NJ. Book online, or reach out to Fran directly with any questions.