Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Local Pottery Studio in New York, NY
Established in 1987, Mugi Pottery has been a cornerstone of the Upper West Side community, offering pottery classes for all ages and skill levels. Our small class sizes ensure personalized instruction from experienced, patient teachers, fostering creativity in both children and adults. The studio features a gallery showcasing unique, functional pottery by professional artists, ideal for gifts or personal use.We host field trips, workshops, and special events like birthday parties and corporate team-building sessions. Our commitment to quality, community engagement, and accessible art education has made us a trusted local destination for over three decades.
Services
Pottery Classes
Workshops
Gallery Sales
Field Trips
Birthday Parties
Open Studio Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized pottery instruction since 1987 with small class sizes.
- Our gallery features one-of-a-kind functional pottery for special occasions.
- We host creative events like birthday parties and corporate team-building workshops.
- Students gain access to field trips and advanced practice opportunities.
- Flexible open studio hours accommodate individual pottery practice schedules.
What people say
Skilled instructors
Creative environment
Unique pottery
Great team-building
Memorable birthday parties
Services
Pottery Classes
We offer pottery classes for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced students. Our small class sizes ensure personalized attention from experienced instructors. Classes include wheel-throwing, hand-building, and glazing techniques.
Open Studio Sessions
Registered students access open studio hours for independent pottery practice. Sessions include wheel and hand-building access with limited capacity to ensure quality. Porcelain-specific time slots maintain clean workspace conditions.
Field Trips
We organize educational trips to other pottery studios for immersive learning experiences. Participants gain access to specialized firing techniques and expert guidance from professional potters in collaborative environments.
Birthday Parties
Our studio hosts interactive birthday parties with guided pottery projects for children. Professional instructors lead step-by-step sessions while handling cleanup. Parties combine creativity with memorable hands-on experiences for all ages.
Gallery Sales
The studio gallery showcases unique functional pottery by professional artists. Available items include mugs, platters, teapots, and vases designed for everyday use and special occasions. Pieces represent diverse styles and techniques.
People
Outi Putkonen
Owner & Lead Potter
Outi Putkonen has led Mugi Pottery since 2012, emphasizing creative exploration over production. Her philosophy focuses on intuitive pottery-making that respects tradition while embracing innovation. She organizes educational field trips and maintains the studio's community-focused mission.
Questions
What pottery classes do you offer?
We provide wheel-throwing, hand-building, and glazing classes for all skill levels. Sessions include beginner introductions and advanced techniques with personalized instruction.
Can I practice pottery outside class hours?
Registered students access open studio hours for independent practice. Limited capacity ensures quality workspace with wheel and hand-building stations available.
Do you host corporate events?
Yes, we offer team-building workshops and special events for corporate groups. Activities focus on collaborative creativity and hands-on pottery experiences.
Are gift cards available?
We offer gift cards redeemable for classes or pottery purchases. Digital and physical options provide flexible gifting solutions for any occasion.
How do field trips work?
Registered students join studio visits to other pottery facilities. These educational trips include specialized firing techniques and expert guidance from professional potters.
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Reviews (4)
La Mosa
Dec 29, 2021
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Nice aesthetic, 8week poetry session. Around $50 a week. If youre interested or having anxiety or depression must try couple classes.
Sean Gelles
Oct 30, 2021
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This place is a treasure for the community. Its an incubator for creativity and positive vibes. Peace and love can be felt even before one enters.
Becky F.
Apr 22, 2021
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I signed up for an eight week pottery course at Mugi with a friend and we were so excited about it. Unfortunately, we both left feeling really disappointed. The classes say they're for both beginner and intermediate potters but there was barely any hands on instruction and I was totally overwhelmed trying to teach myself. I had never used a pottery wheel before this course and I expected more of a teaching environment. The website literally says: "All adult pottery classes focus on wheel-throwing techniques and accommodate skill levels from a total beginner to very advanced pottery veteran
Anastasia Sylwia Vogelgesang
Jul 26, 2020
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I haven't taken any classes yet but I like that they offer beginner classes and private sessions and book studio time! You wear a mask and they limit to how many people come in. It would be 5 star rating if I had taken a class but I was visiting a friend who was making ceramics.
