Geared toward experienced ceramicists,
we set our members up to succeed and thrive by
providing first-rate equipment in a thoughtfully designed space, where everyone has their own dedicated workstation
being attentive to the needs and ambitions of every member
fostering a community that is greater than the sum of its parts
Spaces and Pricing
Semi-Private
3’ x 30” x 6’ desk with shelves
$350 / month
Large Semi-Private
3.5’ x 30”x 6’ desk with shelves
$380 / month
Private
6’ x 4’ wraparound workstation
w/ 7’ x 8’ shelving unit
$525 / month
Potter’s Booth
Semi-enclosed 3.5’ x 30” x 6’ workstation
w/ 3’ x 6’ shelving unit & designated floor area (e.g. for wheel)
$560 / month
All spaces come with a personal cubby, 15” x 15” x 18”
Additional shelving is available a la carte.
A minimum of two years experience working with clay is required.
Members load and unload their own work from the kilns. There are no studio techs.
Ready?
Application is non-binding. Please allow up to one week for response.
Contact us to schedule a studio tour.
Membership includes
24-hour access to the studio
unlimited use of all communal equipment (detailed at right)
inclusion in the on-site showroom
promotion on studio social media
regular events with fellow artists, designers, and friends
lounge area and kitchenette with fridge, microwave and coffee maker
3-pronged electrical outlet(s) at all workspaces
A/C, heat, and air filtration
Equipment
2 electric kilns, Skutt and Olympic (firing to cone 6)
3 Shimpo Whisper pottery wheels
slab roller
communal hand building table
select common-use glazes and glazing equipment
wedging table
slop sink
hand-extruder
paper wrapping machine for shipping
assorted small equipment: plaster bats, banding wheels, scale
Further details:
Firing
We have two electric kilns, one medium-sized, with 7 cubic feet interior, and one large, with 8.34 cubic feet interior. Fees for firing are $160 for the medium (full kiln) and $190 for the large (full). Fees are prorated according to volume used.
Showroom
Members are encouraged to sell their work in our on-site showroom, which operates on a consignment basis with a 60 / 40 split (60% to member).
Quick facts about our home, the Brooklyn Army Terminal:
10-minute walk to the 59th Street N/R subway (express stop, 2 stops to Barclays/Atlantic Ave.)
12-minute ride to Lower Manhattan on the NYC Ferry (ferry stops on pier, steps from the studio)
B11 bus stops out front
CitiBike rack behind Annex building
Large public parking lot on pier 4
Dedicated bike parking in front of Annex building
Freight and passenger elevator
24-hour security in the Annex lobby and throughout the facility
100+ purpose-driven businesses, including MOMO Test Kitchen, Norwegian Baked, SBIDC, ChaShaMa, and FABSCRAP
Picnic tables and outdoor seating in car-free recreation area
Walking path with benches along shoreline
Host to cultural events and programming
Historic landmark designed by Cass Gilbert and built in 1918-1919 (guided tours available)
Owned and operated by the NYC Economic Development Corp.