The Downtown Boathouse offers sit-on-top kayaks for public use in the protected Hudson River embayment north of Pier 26 on the west side of Manhattan. Our free kayaking program provides an opportunity for New Yorkers and visitors to get out on the water, experience our waterfront from a different perspective, and see how far we’ve come in cleaning up the Hudson River.
New to the wheel? Come learn the art of wheel throwing in this brief introduction.
Discover the joy of wheel throwing as you try out the wheel and create your own masterpiece in this breif all-ages welcome introduction class. You'll get to keep your best piece from the session.
Your piece will be bisque fired, then coated with a clear glaze before being fired again to ensure it's food and dishwasher safe. Don't miss this chance to craft a personalized ceramic treasure!