A Fun Thing: Ceramics at 92NY

I love the 92nd Street Y, or what’s now known as 92NY. You can always find a cool lecture by an incredible author, chef, celebrity, etc. And they have tons of great classes, too. Over the past decade, I’ve taken the ceramics sessions a few times and it’s one of my favorite-ever things to do in the neighborhood.

The 92NY studio is one of the best in the city with 25 electric wheels, a gas reduction kiln, and three electric kilns. The classes are small and you’ll get plenty of time with the instructor—and in pre-Covid days, students would bring wine and snacks for a convivial vibe—let’s hope that comes back soon.

This is a fun activity to do as a couple (my husband took one of the sessions with me), friends, or solo. I love that it’s a chance to spend a few hours without a cell phone (your hands will always be in clay!), chatting with fellow students who all want to make pretty art. Plus, your apartment will be filled with a million tiny bowls.