After School Pottery Program · East Brunswick, NJ

Kids Pottery Classes in East Brunswick, NJ

Our After School Pottery Classes introduce students to ceramics fundamentals — handbuilding, surface design, glazing, and introductory wheel throwing — in a small, home-studio setting.

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What Makes Our Kids Pottery Program Different

Small Group Setting

Classes stay small and personal so every child gets real hands-on guidance, not just a demonstration from across the room.

Real Skills, Not Just Crafts

Working with clay builds fine motor control, patience, and focus — skills that carry well beyond the studio, taught by a longtime educator.

Flexible Pricing

Join for a single class at $60, or save with a 4-class package at $220 — a great option for a school break or an ongoing after-school activity.

What Kids Learn in Our After-School Pottery Program

After School Pottery Classes are designed for school-age students and cover the real fundamentals of ceramics: handbuilding techniques, surface design and decoration, glazing, and an introduction to the pottery wheel. Kids leave with actual finished, fired pieces — not just a craft project.

Classes are taught by Fran, who spent more than 30 years working with students as an educator, supervisor, and coach before opening Second Fire Studio. That background shows up in how classes are paced and how much individual attention each child gets.

Pricing is $60 for a single class or $220 for a 4-class package, which works well for building on skills over several weeks. Wear clothes that can get a little dusty, and expect to leave with clay under your fingernails and something you made yourself.

Drop-off, pick-up, and any accommodations for your child can be worked out directly with Fran — call or text (203) 258-3571 with any questions before booking.

How Kids Build Skills Over Time

A single after-school class introduces the basics of handling clay — shaping, smoothing, and adding simple surface texture. Kids who come back regularly, whether through the 4-class package or by enrolling in multiple sessions, start layering on more advanced techniques: cleaner surface design, more controlled glazing, and eventually a first try at the pottery wheel.

Because Fran spent decades working with students of all ages before opening the studio, classes are structured the way a good after-school program should be — enough repetition to build real confidence, without ever feeling like a lecture. Many families treat it as a standing weekly activity rather than a one-time try.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ages are the kids pottery classes for?

After School Pottery Classes are designed for school-age students. If you have a specific age or grade in mind, call or text Fran at (203) 258-3571 to confirm it's a good fit.

What will my child make in class?

Kids work through ceramics fundamentals including handbuilding, surface design, glazing, and introductory wheel throwing, and take home real finished, fired pieces.

How much do kids pottery classes cost?

A single class is $60, or you can save with a 4-class package for $220.

Can my child take multiple sessions to keep building skills?

Yes — many families book the 4-class package or enroll in ongoing sessions so their child can progress from basic handbuilding toward more advanced techniques and, eventually, the pottery wheel.

How do I sign up for a kids pottery class?

Use the Book a Kids Class button above to open the booking calendar, or call or text Fran at (203) 258-3571 with any questions first.

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