About the Studio
Mission:
Provide the community with the environment, resources and learning opportunities to discover and use clay as a means of artistic expression. It is our intent to offer our services to all ages, regardless of physical abilities, as a means of developing their self-exploration and self-esteem. In addition, we provide master potters with the equipment, glazes, kilns, exhibitions and necessary support services to enhance their skills and to improve their access to the general neighborhood and Brooklyn's expanding artistic communities.
Facilities:
Clayworks on Columbia operates in a 2000 square foot storefront space located at 195 Columbia Street (between Sackett and Degraw) in Brooklyn, New York. Ammenities include:
- Gallery: Our gallery hosts work by artists who are Clayworks teachers and renters. Find out more.
- Glazes: The studio provides over 18 glazes.
- Clay: A choice of brown and white earthenware clays is provided for students.
- Wheels: Clayworks has eight electric wheels for throwing.
- Handbuilding: A slab roller, a clay extruder, and a work table with tools are accessabile in the studio. The back yard provides another work area during good weather.
- Firing: Clayworks operates three electric kilns (5, 8 and 10 cubic feet) for firing up to cone 6 and another kiln (5 cubic feet) for firing up to cone 08.
Directors:
Deborah D. McDermott, President
Marie Pindus, Vice President
Roseann Sofianopoulous, Secretary & Treasurer
Toby Brickner, Director
John F. McDermott, Director
Jeanette Selles, Director