Pottery Classes

Our pottery classes are designed for beginner to intermediate students, with a strong emphasis on mastering the fundamentals of centering and wheel throwing. Keeping class sizes small—just 6 to 8 students—allows for plenty of individualized instruction and hands-on guidance throughout each session.

For more than 25 years, Cone Five Pottery has been teaching students of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced potters, right here in Buffalo, New York. Whether you’re trying the potter’s wheel for the first time or looking to strengthen your technique, you’ll receive expert instruction in a welcoming and supportive studio environment.

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Six week wheel class ages 18 and up

In this class, you’ll learn fundamental pottery techniques, including throwing on the potter’s wheel, trimming, and glazing. (Please note that hand-building is not covered.) This Class is perfect for beginners with no prior experience with clay, as well as advanced students or repeat students looking to refine their skills. The cost is $355.00, which includes all material and firing fees. Due to the class structure and scheduling, Make-up sessions cannot be offered. If you miss a during the six-week session, there will be no make-up opportunity, so please plan to attend all six classes. However, if we need to cancel or reschedule a class, I will arrange a make-up session at a later date. All classes will be taught by Greg Link, the owner of Cone Five and an assistant . As a ceramic artist and business owner of a Studio and gallery for over 28 years, I brings 19 years of teaching experience to my instruction. Classes are two and a half hours long and run for six consecutive weeks.

Class Cancellation Policy

Due to high demand and limited capacity, cancellations must be confirmed at least two weeks prior to the class start date. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide refunds for cancellations made after this time. Thank you for your understanding. If a class needs to be canceled on our end for weather or any other unforeseen circumstances, it will be rescheduled and made up at a later date.

Open Studio

I offer Open Studio access for a set monthly fee. It is available to students who have completed at least one to two six-week class sessions or have prior experience elsewhere, with preference given to those students who have taken classes with us. Please contact me directly for availability and pricing.

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New classes starting in September 2026

We look forward to sharing our upcoming classes with you!