Greenwich House Pottery

Category: Studio Also called: GHP; Greenwich House Pottery West Village; GHP Chelsea Last checked: 2026-09-03

What it is

Greenwich House Pottery is a community ceramics studio and school in New York, NY. Its official site describes a ceramics program for every level, with classes in wheel throwing, handbuilding, mold making, slipcasting, and special topics, plus workshops, exhibitions, residencies, and artist membership.

Who it’s for

Beginners can take introductory wheel or handbuilding classes with no experience required; returning students can choose mixed-level or intermediate/advanced courses. The program also serves children and teens, workshop participants, resident artists, and experienced independent artists seeking the separate Artist Membership Studio.

Why it’s listed

This is a first-party New York ceramics education and studio program with two class locations, a printed 2026 fall term, public gallery programming, and detailed equipment information.

• The official classes page says Fall 2026 classes begin Wednesday, September 9; the last day is Friday, December 11 at West Village and Saturday, December 12 at Chelsea. Fall registration is described as open.
• West Village at 16 Jones Street has two handbuilding classrooms, two throwing classrooms with 28 wheels, mold-making/slip-casting space, one gas kiln, five electric kilns, two slab rollers, two clay mixers, three de-airing pug mills, an extruder, and a spray booth.
• Chelsea at 80 Eighth Avenue has a handbuilding classroom, throwing classroom, mixed-use studio, three electric kilns, a slab roller, and an extruder; its listed focus is mid-range firing with two clay bodies and cone 6 glazes.
• The Jane Hartsook Gallery at 16 Jones Street is free and open to the public, with hours listed as Tuesday–Sunday, 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. The upcoming exhibition page lists The Watchers with an artist talk and opening reception on September 17, 2026, and GHP Artists Exhibition 2026 opening on November 19, 2026.
• The separate Artist Membership Studio at 27 Barrow Street is for independent artists with at least two years of clay experience. The page lists Monday–Saturday access from 9 a.m.–10 p.m., six wheels, a slab roller, a dedicated shelf and cubby, and a printed price of $360 per month.

Official URL

https://greenwichhouse.org/pottery/

Classes: https://greenwichhouse.org/pottery/classes/

About: https://greenwichhouse.org/pottery/about/

Contact and locations: https://greenwichhouse.org/pottery/about/contact/

Fall 2026 course schedule: https://greenwichhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GHP-Fall-2026-Course-Schedule.pdf

Jane Hartsook Gallery current exhibition: https://greenwichhouse.org/pottery/about/current-exhibition/

Upcoming exhibitions: https://greenwichhouse.org/pottery/jane-hartsook-gallery/upcoming-exhibitions/

Artist Membership: https://greenwichhouse.org/pottery/about/current-students/artist-membership/

Location

Greenwich House Pottery West Village, 16 Jones Street, New York, NY 10014. Greenwich House Pottery Chelsea is at 80 8th Ave, 6th Fl. #601, New York, NY 10011. The Artist Membership Studio is at 27 Barrow Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10014. The official contact page lists the relevant studio hours and notes that West Village is not ADA accessible.

Notes

• Category is Studio. This listing covers a community ceramics school/studio, not a guild or clay supplier.
• Class dates, hours, equipment, and the Artist Membership price are transcribed from official pages checked on 2026-09-03 and may change.
• Not affiliated with Clay Plaza.
• No Clay Plaza contact, purchase, booking, or publication action was taken.

FAQ

Q: When do Fall 2026 classes begin?
A: The official classes page says classes begin Wednesday, September 9, 2026. West Village classes end December 11 and Chelsea classes end December 12.

Q: Where are Greenwich House Pottery’s studios?
A: The two class locations are 16 Jones Street and 80 8th Ave, 6th Fl. #601, both in New York, NY. The Artist Membership Studio is at 27 Barrow Street, 4th Floor.

Q: Is the Jane Hartsook Gallery open to the public?
A: Yes. Its official page says admission is always free and open to the public; it lists Tuesday–Sunday hours of 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., or visits by appointment.