Mud Sweat Tears Pottery

This pottery joint is not your average Color Me Mine, but don’t let the name fool you—sculpting a vase at this Hell’s Kitchen spot is a lot less painful than it sounds. In fact, its upcoming class paired with a wine tasting doesn’t sound too bad at all (September 12, register online). First-timers can get down and dirty with mud during Try It Tuesdays or Throwin’ on Thursdays, a $55 class in which instructors teach you how to work the wheel and make a bowl. Or start a new weekend ritual with friends during Friday Night Out ($45), a BYOB class where you’ll hand-build plates and mugs every week