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April Newsletter & Updates

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April Newsletter & Updates

April news and studio updates
 
 

News & April Updates
 
 

Dearest gentle reader,


I have dillied and dallied for the last few weeks, pushing this newsletter aside, never feeling ready to write my novel. Not that I am now. It takes a long moment of silence to sit down and write; lots of thoughts and ideas circling up there, but never a quiet moment.


So here we are, already in April!


Over the last month or so, I’ve been racking my brain about this business, trying to get it right! It’s my 4th business. Wedding cakes in Montreal, then chocolates in SF, and Ariella Ceramics in NY, Slip Studio feels like an amalgamation of them all. I’m trying to use everything I’ve learned along the way. I may not be going to wedding trade shows or The Fancy Food Show, but this isn’t that far off.


Hobby Jobs – I like to call them. I haven’t been able to unhitch myself from them. I pick jobs (not careers) that seem cutesy and fun-looking (from the outside). Jobs that have a reputation of being “easy”, anyone can do them. “You must love what you do” – jobs. “You must not be doing it for the money” – jobs. Businesses with small margins. lol


This is NOT on purpose, of course. I do like to make money. I think this is precisely *why I like these kinds of jobs. It’s an adult version of a lemonade stand. Think back to how excited you were when someone paid you a nickel, a dime, or a dollar for something you made with your hands. YOU made it. Not a computer, or someone down the hall. YOU.


This is why I like working with my hands. It’s satisfying. Skilled trade jobs tap into a part of ourselves beyond the bottom line; they satisfy our human nature in many different ways. I’ve known this all along, but a quick Google search will easily confirm that “working with your hands is rewarding because it acts as a ‘behaviorceutical’, using physical labor to directly improve mental health, reduce stress, and boost brain function” – Psychology Today.


Working with your hands is good for your soul- come into Slip Studio and give it a try!


-xo Ariella

Changes!!!


I decided to cancel my kids’ clay camp for the summer. Maybe I’m just too new to the camp fold, because I only got one sign-up after all those promos and plugs! I think a cooking + clay camp is an awesome idea, maybe next year?!


Why are we so focused on kids time anyway? Adults are the ones who need more fun!


I’ll be dedicating this spring and summer to perfecting what’s working: classes and workshops!


Make something in one-go. A berry bowl, a mug, a cheese plate or candle holder, a chess board, or a planter. In a workshop, you’ll make something from start to finish in a 2hr-2 1/2hrs. I’ll fire and glaze your pieces for you.


Or better yet, come back into the studio for [new] Drop-in Studio Time and glaze your piece just the way you like it!

[new] Studio Time!


Introducing new studio time hours for students, members and everyone!

I’ve received so many phone calls and emails about dropping into the studio for unstructured clay time. No instruction. Just clay and tools, brushes, slips and glazes.

So that’s what we’ll be doing…



Starting in April I’ll be offering Drop-in Studio time – open to the public

on Fridays & Saturdays.


Members and students will be able to access the studio from Tuesday-Saturday for

Open Studio hours. More studio time, Full access. No instruction.

Open Studio


Members and enrolled students get access to the studio equipment, tools, clay, slips and glazes. All the reg stuff. NO instruction. Free reclaim clay. Firing fees apply.

$40 per session for enrolled students


  • Tuesdays 1-5pm
  • Wednesdays 1-5pm
  • Thursdays 1-5pm
  • Fridays & Saturdays- selected hours

Drop In Studio Time


Open to the public studio hours for teens and adults. NO instruction. Limited to hand building tools, slips, glazes and clay. Work on the project you want to make. Firing fees apply.

$50 per session open to the public


  • Fridays 2-6pm
  • Saturdays 2-6pm
Studio Time

[new] Memberships Tiers



I’m bringing in another wheel and letting you use mine! You heard that right! This hand-building studio is opening it’s door to wheel throwing members:)


Everyone keeps asking, so why not…

I am NOT offering wheel classes. I am opening my studio to a new kind of membership –

if you want to work on your own in the studio, look no further and

become a Slip Studio Member!

Fire & Glaze Member


Work at home? Need kiln access? Underglazes and glazes? Looking for a community of cool and artistic humans?


Become a member at Slip Studio and join the club with hands-on pottery junkies. Seriously, we’re fun and cool… and it’s a chill studio atmosphere.


Studio access:

  • Tuesdays 1-5pm
  • Wednesdays 1-5pm
  • Thursdays 1-5pm
  • Fridays & Saturdays- selected hours
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Wheel & Studio Member


If you know what you’re doing and want to come into the studio to hand build and work on the wheel, become a member and use the studio on your schedule.


Clay for purchase. Manage your own reclaim. Firing fees apply.



Studio access:

  • Tuesdays 1-5pm
  • Wednesdays 1-5pm
  • Thursdays 1-5pm
  • Fridays & Saturdays- selected hours
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Spring & Summer Schedule
 

[new] Workshops & Lunch!
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Friday April 24th!!


I’m super excited to invite Kate Solomon to the studio on Friday, April 24th, for a [working lunch] workshop. We’ll be making ceramic pasta texture boards for rolling your own homemade pasta.


Kate will show us how to mix, knead, and roll homemade pasta dough, then we’ll make our own ceramic pasta boards.


Once we’re done, we’ll sit down for a delicious lunch prepared by Kate; homemade pasta (two kinds of pasta and sauces), a salad of some kind, and dessert of course:).


Tickets $125 per person

includes all materials, demo, and lunch

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Visiting Artists & Chefs


Starting this spring, I’ll be offering workshops on Fridays and Saturdays with visiting artists and chefs! From pasta and coffee, to pottery techniques, weaving, nerikomi, block printing, kintsugi and more…


Workshops are a great way to get your hands dirty and try something new! It’s good for your brain, your hands and your ❤️.


I keep adding more workshops all the time- so check back into the calendar often!!!
Workshops
 
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Spring Session- Weekly Classes


Join a weekly pottery class – starting April 14th!


9 weeks of hand-building in clay. Each week, we will develop new hand-building skills and explore a variety of surface decorating techniques. Work at your own pace and bring your own creativity and inspiration. Your projects will carry over from week to week, as you learn about the different stages in pottery.  


By the end of each session, you will walk away with several glazed and finished pieces, plus the experience of creating something out of clay with your hands.


Spring Session info here…
 
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Private Parties


Come and celebrate your special event at Slip Studio. Parties are hands-on fun for groups of up to 12 people.


  • Girls’ night out – Paint and Sip
  • Bookends for Bookclubs
  • Girl Scouts – Jewelry dishes
  • Bridal shower – Make a matching set
  • Team building, Birthdays, Bnei Mitzvahs and more….
Private Parties
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Mar 2026- Spring is on the way!

Newsletters

Spring is on the way!

Happy March! Spring is on the way..

How time flies when life gets busy! I’m into my 6th month at Slip Studio, and things are plugging along… I’m always struck by how time can simultaneously move so quickly and stand still all at once.

The juice fueling this little engine is the connections I’m making—the very thing that seems to be missing for many. Connection.

Working with your hands can ease anxiety. This is a gift to yourself.

MEMBERS UPDATE!
kiln access is ready. I’m working on regular Open Studio hours!

NEW! Woodfire Experience

Try an atmospheric firing in Peekskill. 5-day climb up to 2300deg!

TICKETS

Summer Clay Camp!

6 weeks during July & August.

 CLAY CAMP INFO

Handbuilding focus. Max 10 campers.

Nerikomi Workshop

Mar 13 – Colored clay workshop with David Jo. $90.00

REGISTER

Spring Session – Registration Open!

April 14th to June 11th. Max 6 students!

CLASS INFO
David Jo from flint Marble is coming is Featured during a nerikomi workshop at Slip Studio in White Plains NY

Feb 2026 – News & updates

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Hello Feb!

Ariella founder of Slip Studio in Bali

This picture was taken in Ubud, Bali, in April 2025, while on Vessel Retreats. I’ve managed to carry this feeling of inner calmness and love for what I’m doing into the studio every day.

Friends are good. In times like these, we need to invest in good people and good company. I hope to see you in the studio soon!

Wayfinders on Hudson x Slip Studio

I’m excited to be partnering with Wayfinders on Hudson for an afternoon of clay and nature at Lenoir Preserve on April 29th & 30th. Find out more.

Valentine’s Day!

What says I LOVE YOU more than bubbly and chocolate?

Feb 12th | 7-9:30pm

TICKETS

Chocolate Mousse

  • 6oz bittersweet chocolate
  • 6oz unsalted butter
  • 4 large eggs
Full recipe click here..

Warm your bones in Industry City with me!

Take a sip. Make a cup.

Partnering with Brooklyn Kura for sake making.
Sun Feb 22nd, 3-5 pm | $125

TICKETS

Clay Camp Summer 2026

6 themed weeks, from French pâtisserie to Japanese foods. Focus on process and detail.

*AM: 3rd-5th graders
*PM: 6th-8th graders

 Camp Registration

Spring Session – Registration March 2nd!

Runs April 14th to June 11th. Tuesday – Thursday classes. Max 6 students!

Class info and registration

Nerikomi Workshop with David Jo

Nerikomi Workshop

Mar 13 – Layered colored clay. Beginner-friendly. $90

REGISTER

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10 County Center Rd Suite 127, White Plains

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  • Avatar randi finkelstein ★★★★★ 2 weeks ago
    My experience at Slip Shop exceeded my expectations. Took a Tile Mug workshop and cannot believe how beautifully it turned out. The shop is roomy and inviting; it was so organized, I felt immediately comfortable to set up a work area. Firstly, … More I engaged in some light chatter with friendly strangers sharing lovely charcuterie and beverages. Ariella made her own bread; yes please! Back to the clay: there are works to inspire, some finished and works in progress. I saw uniquely designed platters that make me want to sign up for a series of classes so I can make my own. Great experience!
  • Avatar Diane ★★★★★ 4 months ago
    This is an amazing new studio and I am so happy that it is close to my home. I took my kids - three different ages - to family clay day on a day off of school. The studio is beautiful, clean and comfy. Really nice. Ariella was helpful in … More the planning of the projects, was supportive giving tips and ideas. The kids all commented on how nice she is! There was lovely conversation with everyone. It was just a great experience. I could have spent another hour or two there. My hope is for my daughter to join one of her classes, and for me to join an adult class. We all felt right at home there. Ariella is a very talented artist and teacher.
  • Avatar Brooke Busi ★★★★★ 2 months ago
    Slip studio is a warm and inviting atmosphere where I could just relax and create. As someone who had never taken a class like this before, I didn’t know what to expect but I ended up having the best time. I’m sooo proud of my board!!! … More
    I also feel like this could be a bachelorette or book club party waiting to happen.

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Jan 2026 – My first newsletter

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Snow Day Feature

Greetings from snowy New York!


I’ve been meaning to send a newsletter for ages, so what better day than a snow day to catch up on things!


I’ve added a whole bunch of new workshops to the winter calendar from February until the last week of March. Thinking up fun workshop ideas and hosting newbie potters has been such a pleasure for me. Workshops are where my love of food and pottery come together, and I just love creating these experiences. I am also learning SO much each time I host, so please bear with me as I’m trying to deliver a BIG project in 2 hours. I think workshops are a lot of fun- tell me what you think, I’d love to hear from you!


Speaking of workshops… I’m so touched and excited that they’ve been well received and have been SELLING OUT quickly! Thank you for coming, and please book your spot if you see something you like. My studio is small, and space is limited to 12 students!


Winter session is now in full swing, and I’m happy to say my weekly classes are getting fuller with each session:). The wall extruder is IN, and we’re having fun learning how to use this GIANT playdough machine!


Spring session is right around the corner, and I’ve started putting together my spring calendar and summer camp schedule. I’ve also decided to reduce enrollment to 6 students for weekly classes, so that we have enough room to spread out.


Spring session runs for 9 weeks from April 15th to June 11th. I figure by mid-June we’ll be well into end-of-school-year mayhem, so who has time for pottery?! Registration for the spring session opens March 2nd.

New workshops are now live!

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Slip Studio updates:

I’ve been working hard getting the studio into shape for so many students and members to come through. Unlike my home studio, everything needs “a place”, it needs to be cleaned and replaced, organized and labeled. My friend Steph was gracious enough to teach me the basics of mixing glazes, so that’s what I’ve been doing… mixing and learning and testing new colors, but boy… does all this take a shit-ton of time?! lol


Being a potter is one thing and being a teacher is another, but running a studio has taught me that I know very little and there is always MORE stuff to do!! Handbuilding creates a ton of reclaim, and so I’m learning how to manage, mix, and wedge everyone else’s reclaim. Now I understand where the pug mill comes into play!!


Seriously, I’m learning so much, and I really love that. Even though I’m not making as much as I’d like, I’m taking pleasure in the business side of things and using all the things I’ve learned along the way. Building things is FUN:)


Winter Classes are in full swing! Registration for spring session opens March 2nd.


Memberships are available for clay artists who work from home and are looking for community and kiln access. In addition to glazing and firing, Slip Studio offers monthly Member Meet-ups, a get-together for members to make, connect, and share ideas in the studio. Our first Member Meet-up is Friday, Jan 30th, from 12-2 pm. Check the calendar on the website for upcoming dates.


I had SO much fun creating the Matcha Workshop with Naoko from Cream Bomb NYC, it reminded me how much I love to learn about FOOD! I’m really excited about the upcoming collab on extra virgin olive oil with Tamara from Agape Premium. If you’re free, snag your spot (if there are any left?!).


Is it too late ot wish you a Happy New Year? Stay warm and happy:)

Looking for a new summer camp?

Slip Studio will be offering 6 weeks of summer camp in July and August. Camp sessions will be broken up into morning and afternoon sessions for kids in 3rd-8th grade.


If your kids like pottery, art, food, and nature, this is the camp for them! We will be in small groups of 10 kids, making stuff out of clay, incorporating food, texture, nature, and art into our themes.


Stay tuned for curated themed camps, registration opens Feb 1st.


ps. if your kids want to try out clay, sign up for our next Family Clay Date on Fri, Feb 20th.


Coming up in February…


  • We’ll be pouring our candles into our handmade vessels on Feb 4th with The Copper Faucet Soap Company.
  • A Valentine’s Day workshop- Bubbles & Bubbly for a fun date night!
  • My first Test Tile Mug Workshop sold out quickly! Book your spot today, the next one is coming up on Feb 17th.
  • Wanna make your own salt cellar? Book your spot for Feb 19th
  • Are your kids obsessed with Minecraft? Mine are. Come and get them off screens and into the studio for Family Clay Date.
  • Amazing collab workshop with Agape Premium. Learn about extra virgin olive oil. Book your spot today!

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Slip Studio IconSlip Studio

10 County Center Rd Suite 127, White Plains

5.0 13 reviews

  • Avatar Alicia Arinella ★★★★★ 4 months ago
    There are few teachers like Ariella. She brings confidence and fun to every class, making the work feel both joyful and approachable. Whenever I made a mistake, she showed me simple, effective ways to fix it, so I didn’t have to start from … More scratch. Those small, smart tips helped me grow because I could build on what I’d already learned instead of beginning again each time.
    Ariella is not only a beautiful artist but also a gifted teacher and a genuinely kind person. Her calm energy and passion for what she does are absolutely contagious. I can’t wait to take another class with her; it’s truly my happy place.
  • Avatar randi finkelstein ★★★★★ 2 weeks ago
    My experience at Slip Shop exceeded my expectations. Took a Tile Mug workshop and cannot believe how beautifully it turned out. The shop is roomy and inviting; it was so organized, I felt immediately comfortable to set up a work area. Firstly, … More I engaged in some light chatter with friendly strangers sharing lovely charcuterie and beverages. Ariella made her own bread; yes please! Back to the clay: there are works to inspire, some finished and works in progress. I saw uniquely designed platters that make me want to sign up for a series of classes so I can make my own. Great experience!
  • Avatar Diane ★★★★★ 4 months ago
    This is an amazing new studio and I am so happy that it is close to my home. I took my kids - three different ages - to family clay day on a day off of school. The studio is beautiful, clean and comfy. Really nice. Ariella was helpful in … More the planning of the projects, was supportive giving tips and ideas. The kids all commented on how nice she is! There was lovely conversation with everyone. It was just a great experience. I could have spent another hour or two there. My hope is for my daughter to join one of her classes, and for me to join an adult class. We all felt right at home there. Ariella is a very talented artist and teacher.

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