Clay Space is a 3868 sq. foot, fully equipped community ceramic studio and teaching facility dedicated to nurturing NYC ceramic artists and makers. Learn more about membership, adult classes, and our children’s after school program. and summer camp.

Clay Space is located in Greenpoint, 275 Calyer Street, Brooklyn, NY  11222.  Find us here.

Clay Space is open by appointment only for visitors. We currently do not have walk in lessons. Our business hours are 10am-9:30pm Monday through Saturday and 10am-9pm on Sundays. If you are looking to tour the space for membership, we welcome you to apply for membership and we will get back to you. If you are looking to do a lesson please fill out this private lesson request form (we ask for 24 hours notice on any request).

If you are picking up a piece from a private lesson, TryNight, or event, please follow the directions on the email you received from “Sawyer” (our booking platform) about picking up your work during business hours. Be on the lookout, you will receive an email when work is ready, about 4-6 weeks after your event.

• For a comprehensive list of amenities & benefits for members & students, please see here.

• Membership (24/7 membership, including semi-private and private workspaces)

• Semester-long adult classes for wheel throwing, handbuilding, and combo techniques

• Semester-long kids’ afterschool programs

• Kids’ summer camps

• One-off lessons and events for adults, teens, and kids (5 years old+)

• Yes, all our membership levels require a strong foundation in clay. We expect members to have taken multiple classes and/or have commensurate experiences as the basis for membership.

• For those who haven’t begun their clay journey or have only some basic knowledge, we suggest you start with one of our beginner or intermediate classes. You will gain more knowledge and experience from our instructors through that support system with the opportunity for an unlimited amount of time to practice your skill building. We encourage you to inquire about membership once you have at least one year of solid experience.