Blue Skies and the beach go together like melted marshmallows and chocolate. Located across from the Wave Hotel and next-door to Boardwalk Fun and Games, we hope you’ll join us at the studio soon!
Pier Village
15 Morris Ave. Unit 11
Long Branch, NJ
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ONE-TIME INTRODUCTORY CLASSES
Long Branch, NJ
Whether you’re planning an unforgettable date night, looking to escape the sun for a bit, or just curious about pottery and wanting to try your hand on the wheel - you’re in the right place.
Adult introductory workshops are one-time classes lasting 90 minutes. This is a great way for individuals and groups to learn the basics of pottery while also getting a feel for the wheel in a casual, relaxed environment.
You can choose to keep your finished piece(s) from this class for a fee of $15.00 per piece. However, due to the drying, firing, and glazing process, your piece will be finished by our staff and available for pickup 4 weeks after your class. We do not notify you when your piece is finished, and we will hold your piece for 4 months after your class before donating it.
All tools and aprons are included for this class.
We ask that you please arrive 5 minutes early.
Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before the start of your class for a refund. 24 hours is required to reschedule.
ADULT COURSES
Long Branch, NJ
Summer 1 Session - 6 Weeks (Registration Open!)
June 3rd - July 21st (We’ll be pausing classes the week of July 1st for the holiday).
Summer 2 Session - 6 Weeks (Registration Open!)
July 22nd - September 1st
Fall 1 Session - 7 Weeks (Registration Opens August 9th)
September 9th - October 27th
Maybe you’ve tried our one-time introductory workshops and can’t get enough, but even if you’re new to Blue Skies (or pottery!) and simply want something fun and creative to look forward to each week - this is the spot for you.
Our multi-week courses meet once weekly for 2 hours. Beginner and All-Level courses are designed to be taken multiple times, with students moving onto more advanced classes only once they’ve become comfortable centering, throwing cylinders, pulling walls, and trimming.
What’s Included:
Personal shelf space for your work.
Free unlimited open studio sessions for you to practice independently. These sessions are booked in (1) hour increments and are offered every day.
(1) 25 lb. bag of clay. Additional clay can be purchased for $25.00 per 25 lb. bag of fresh clay.
Wide selection of free glazes and underglazes to help personalize your pots.
15% discount for all students who re-enroll for the following session.
What’s Not Included:
Please bring your own tools, towel, and apron. Tool packs & Blue Skies aprons are available to purchase for $20.00 and $25.00, respectively, or $40.00 when purchased together.
Firing Fees for each piece you choose to fire in our kiln, the rate of which is $0.05 per cubic inch, and this cost covers both the bisque and glaze firing.
Dark red clay can be purchased for $35.00 per bag.
Students must be at least 18 years old. Any younger potters are welcome to sign up for our multi-week children’s courses!
Please note that while we offer makeup classes and strive to be as flexible as possible, all makeup classes and open studio sessions must be used during the session you registered in, unless you’re continuing your enrollment at the studio.
Cancellations must be made at least 1 week before the start of your first class for a full refund.
CHILDREN’S COURSES
Long Branch, NJ
Summer 1 Session - 6 Weeks (Registration Open!)
June 3rd - July 21st (We’ll be pausing classes the week of July 1st for the holiday).
Summer 2 Session - 6 Weeks (Registration Opens June 22nd)
July 22nd - September 1st
Fall 1 Session - 7 Weeks (Registration Opens August 9th)
September 9th - October 27th
Sometimes kids want to explore fun, creative activities that can turn into lifelong passions. Sometimes young teens want to be involved in activities that their schools might not offer. Sometimes parents just need a break.
That’s where Blue Skies comes in.
Our multi-week children’s courses meet once a week for 90 minutes. During our courses, kids will get to learn the basics of throwing on the wheel in a safe, fun environment, while also getting to experience hand-building with clay. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child or teen to use their imagination and create something with their hands that they can eventually take home with them.
All clay, glazes, and firings are included in our children’s courses.
Payment in full is required upon registration.
Please note Children must be at least 8 years old to sign up for the children’s course. Any children 7 years old or younger are welcome to sign up with an adult for our Grown-Up and Me course.
Make Up Policy: If your child has to miss a class, don’t worry! We offer make up classes, and they can join any of our other children’s classes during the session.
Cancellations must be made at least 1 week before the start of your child’s first class for a full refund.
Meet the Long Branch Team
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Valerie Dantone and Jordan Kirsch
We’re Valerie and Jordan, owners of Blue Skies Pottery. We’ve got an amazing group of instructors, studio techs, and creative all-stars joining our Long Branch team, and you’ll be able to learn more about them here very shortly!
Private Events & Parties
Long Branch, NJ
Ain’t no party like a Blue Skies party ‘cuz a Blue Skies party don’t stop.
(For legal purposes we must mention that all
parties do in fact have to stop eventually).
Our brand-new, fully-outfitted studio is perfect for hosting birthday parties, corporate events, team-building activities, and more. We book for a minimum of 60 minutes of instruction, with the option to reserve the space afterward by the hour for any food, drink, and party fun you'd like once your class is over. For all private events, we require a minimum of 6 guests or the cost equivalent.
Hand building: $55.00 per person (min. 60 minutes)
Wheel: $75.00 per person (min. 90 minutes)
Post-instruction room reservation: $100.00 per hour (min. 1 hour)
Private events & parties have no cap on the number of pieces you and your guests can keep. If everyone makes two pieces and wants to keep them all, we’ll fire them in our kiln and glaze them in a color of your choosing.
All pieces will be ready 3-4 weeks after your party.
To book your reservation, we ask for payment in full 7 days before the event.
We’re located in Pier Village in Long Branch, NJ, across from the Wave Hotel and next-door to Boardwalk Fun and Games.
To inquire about specific dates and party sizes, you can call our studio or email jordan@blueskiespottery.com. Please allow 24-hours for a response.
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIPS
Long Branch, NJ
You’ve been here before. You’re seasoned. Your fingernails are 40% clay.
You’re home.
Memberships are available for advanced potters, and they include shelf space, unlimited open studio time during member hours, and unlimited use of studio glazes. You will receive (1) 25 lb. bag of clay on your first day of membership, after which you can purchase our studio clay. Dark red and porcelain clay are also available for purchase.
Members also receive 10% off all workshops, classes, and merchandise!
Firing fees of $0.05 per cubic inch will apply to each piece fired.
Please bring your own tools, towel, and apron. Tool packs are available for purchase for $20 each.
LIMITED TIME FOUNDING MEMBERSHIPS are $200.00 per month. Please provide 30 days’ notice for the cancelation of membership.
Please email info@blueskiespottery for availability.
Please note that we are not a production pottery studio and will always fire student and member work in a manner that we deem fair and equitable to our entire studio community.
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Long Branch Partnerships
Long Branch, NJ
On June 29th we’ll host our first post-opening partnership with Doggie Sweets! Guests will bring their dogs and get the chance to place their paw print in clay, to be glazed and fired by Blue Skies Pottery.
