CLAY SPACE Ceramic Center

Best ceramic studio in NYC! I started out by taking a hand building class with the lovely / talented Olive and quickly fell in love with the space so I joined as a member and have now been part of this amazing community for just over 1 year. The people are all so friendly and willing to share tips / tricks and the space itself is large and super clean. The staff is wonderful and helpful. I couldn't recommend Clay Space more - it has become one of my favorite places and communities!

What an amazing day! We had a private class with the lovely, kind and super talented Atlas. He was encouraging and offered suggestions to help us create our best work, while making our visions come to life. Looking forward to picking up our final pieces!

I have been a member of clayspace for several years and I think its one of the best studios in NYC. It is beautiful, the classes are great, the members could not be nicer and the team that keeps the studio running are knowledgeable and kind. A++++

Clay Space is a happy place filled with people doing what they love. The studio is a beautiful industrial space with incredibly high ceilings and tons of windows and natural light with an awesome outdoor space. A hidden gem.

I can't say enough good things. The studio is clean and well-organized. Students get their own shelf space (and there are overflow shelves if needed). There is great selection of glazes, colored slips, and oxides. Most valuable of all, there is a lovely community of ceramists; the founder, instructors and techs are so kind and willing to help. This studio quickly became my second home. If you're looking for a new studio, Clay Space is a top notch choice!

The best space, the kindest people, just the coolest over all. What did I ever do without Clay Space?!

I was a member at Clay Space for about a year+ and loved it! The staff is helpful and nice, they have a variety of glazes, the kiln wait time is reasonable, it's clean and there are so many talented people working here it easy to be inspired. Would recommend to take a class or become a member here. Plus nice and sunny with all the windows!

We did a private sculpting class with Jacob and made dragons. Was so fun and creative, we had a great time!! Highly recommend!!

Best ceramic studio in NYC! I started out by taking a hand building class with the lovely / talented Olive and quickly fell in love with the space so I joined as a member and have now been part of this amazing community for just over 1 year. The people are all so friendly and willing to share tips / tricks and the space itself is large and super clean. The staff is wonderful and helpful. I couldn't recommend Clay Space more - it has become one of my favorite places and communities!

If you're in search of a fun outing with a date or friend, look no further. I did the Single Class TryNight and it was a fun experience. This particular class is 2 hours and you get to be hands on with the clay and wheel. Class is $85/person. FYI, you will get messy, so dress accordingly. This was my first-time doing clay pottery, but the class goes through the basics quickly. Attaining mastery over crafting clay pottery won't exactly happen for first goers in this class. Some people spend decades perfecting their craft, so it made me wonder if I needed to do an intro class beforehand. Rest assured the instructor and aide are informative and helpful - they helped me several times to fix my messes. The teacher and aide were also down-to-earth and held a good sense of humor, so the vibes were enjoyable and easy-going. Towards the end, you clean up and also pick out which clay pottery you want to keep and glaze/fire. They'll call you back when your piece is ready for pick-up. I recommend folks to support this local spot!

I fell in love with clay at a "try it night" pottery class in NJ with a friend, and wanted to find classes closer to home in Brooklyn. I have taken 2 classes at Clay Space, and absolutely love it. The physical space is spacious and well organized with a lot of windows and natural light. The owner and instructors foster a welcoming, nurturing environment for folks of all ages and experience levels to find their creative voice. The instructors are incredible artists who break down concepts and techniques for the whole class, and provide individual attention and guidance to help students meet their personal goals. Clay isn't an inexpensive medium, but costs are definitely comparable to other studios, and include 3 hours of bench time, clay, large equipment (wheels, slab roller, extruder, formers, etc) and access to a good array of glazes, slips and some oxides. There is a firing fee per piece, and you do need to purchase your own tools for semester long classes - basic tools are provided for on Try It nights which are super fun and supportive. There can sometimes be a 1-2+ week wait for pieces to be fired during busy times in the semester, but class schedules are organized so that everyone can have at least a couple of completed pieces by the end (I purchased unlimited bench time and completed over 15 pieces in 12 weeks). They also have membership with dedicated space for more seasoned ceramists. The students and members alike are helpful and kind. I have found a warm community feel that fosters inclusion, celebrates diversity, allows for artistic risk taking and a variety of styles. I have learned so much, and the playful freedom I have found there has enhanced every aspect of my life. If you are new to clay, I highly recommend a try it night or intro class which covers wheel and hand building techniques - you'll get a fantastic foundation to discover what methods of making work best for you.