Betty's Ceramics Club

Just off Newark Avenue’s foot traffic, the block of 9th Street still holds stubborn pockets of calm. Betty’s Ceramics Club calls this stretch home, offering classes for all ages above the sidewalk noise. Wheel-throwing sessions share space with hand-building workshops, and yes, the kids’ section keeps little hands busy while parents watch from the sidelines. The studio sits at 224 9th St in Jersey City, NJ 07302, tucked between a laundromat and a florist that’s been in the family since the ’80s. Glazing techniques and pinch-pot fundamentals rotate monthly, while weekend family days let parent-child pairs try the same project side by side. If you’re curious about texture before firing or how to center clay at your first lesson, the front desk can point you to the next open seat. To reserve a spot or swap a date, call 201-555-0198. Need the fastest route? Grab directions straight from the map before you leave: 224 9th St on Google Maps.