Please Join Us for Our Fabulous Second Annual Open House Party!

May 4, 2024, 11am-3pm!

This is truly a fun event showcasing pottery and ceramics arts and a great place to shop for wedding and Mother’s day gifts!!

FREE! Live music!
FREE! Pottery wheel demos!
FREE! Ceramics giveaways!
FREE! Make & glaze your own piece of pottery!

Click here for more information. We hope to see you there!

We are also excited to announce that this year, many other artist’s studios throughout the building the will be open for the same day for the “May the Forth Be with You” event!

Including more pottery and ceramics studios, fine arts, fiber arts and more!

ceramic heart dish

Little Sparrow Ceramics–
The studio Rochester is falling in love with!

Little Sparrow Ceramics studio is one of the best places to take a pottery class in Rochester, NY! We offer hand-building & wheel-throwing pottery classes in a large bright studio, with small class sizes and friendly, knowledgeable instructors. Our studio is more than just a place to craft pottery; it's a community. One that’s built on kindness, support, and most importantly, fun!

So, if you’re looking for ceramic classes in Rochester NY, consider Little Sparrow Ceramics! Your ultimate pottery class sanctuary!

Want to see our beautiful studio?

We encourage folks to visit our studio & gallery store. If you are looking for unique, handmade pottery, just curious, or you want to learn more about our ceramics classes, you can stop in during our open hours on Thursdays or Saturdays, 11-4pm, or by appointment (call 585 730-0766 to set up a studio visit). We’d love to share our space with you!

students working in class

Explore your unique creative spirit!

Whether you want to explore the art of making pottery by hand or on the wheel, our classes cater to individuals of all skill levels and interests! Beginner ceramics classes feature structured lessons, while our Open Studio sessions are perfect for those who prefer a more independent learning experience. Click the button below to view our current class schedule and find the perfect Rochester pottery class for you!

The pottery studio
Jonah McGrath and Margaret Abell

WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT OUR POTTERY CLASSES…

Erin C. at work hand-building a large pod.

Erin C.

I can't say enough good things about Little Sparrow Ceramics. Margaret and Jonah are incredibly talented ceramic artists; they share their knowledge and experience generously. The studio is beautiful, the vibe is inspiring and extremely pleasant. I have had so much fun learning how to build ceramic sculptures with their guidance and encouragement!

Jennifer G.

I’m torn between telling the world about this incredible place and keeping it all to myself! But I’ll do the right thing and put the word out on this gem of a pottery studio. I began taking one on one wheel lessons with Jonah. I have experience from college but it was a great refresher and he’s a true expert.
Flash forward a year and Little Sparrows open studios is my weekly refuge. It has everything I would want to produce my colorful, quirky cups and mugs with cat decor and occasionally the more traditional piece. I share the time and space with an eclectic and kind group of artists and we all draw inspiration from each other. And Margaret is both an incredibly talented artists and a fun and approachable person happy to share her knowledge. So thrilled I found this place!

Rene L.

I love my time in this bright studio packed with tools, glazes, help and camaraderie! Time goes by too fast! I can’t wait to go back each week. There is every level of talent and individuality is celebrated.

John W.

I had no ceramics experience before taking classes at Little Sparrow and I had a great time and created some really beautiful mugs, bowls and other creations over the course of 6 classes with guidance from Peggy and Jonah. I really appreciated the freedom to experiment and play while having guidance available on request. I highly recommend this studio!

Meaghan Shields

Little Sparrow is a jewel, I am so glad I found the studio. It is a beautiful, light-filled space with everything available to students. I have been to open studio, Jonah's wheel class and a hand building class and they were all fantastic. While I am very much a beginner I saw people of all skill levels. Margaret is an accessible and supportive resource, and if my schedule were more flexible I would be there more often!