The scent of wet clay hangs in the air. This is Bklyn Clay. This isn’t just any ceramics studio. It’s a story of passion. It’s a story of community.
Bklyn Clay started in 2018 in the South Slope. Founder Jen Waverek a fine arts major and graphic designer couldn’t find open studio hours. So she created her own. It became an instant success. Classes sold out quickly. Bklyn Clay needed to expand.
Enter Laura Vogel the operations director. Laura had a ceramics minor in college. She met Jen in a ceramics class. She was managing social media for celebrities. She joined Bklyn Clay. It’s now her second full-time job.
Their Tribeca location is a beautiful space. Think whitewashed brick original columns and barn doors. It’s bright and well-ventilated. Air purifiers minimize clay dust. The goal was to create something far removed from your grandmother’s basement. They’ve even added a beer and wine license. Perfect for parties and events.
Bklyn Clay offers everything. Memberships classes private lessons parties and corporate events. They have 14 wheels in each classroom. There’s a kiln for outside work. Open studio hours are available. They even produce their own dinnerware line. Their signature crater cups are made right here in Tribeca.
The staff is amazing. Gustav Hamilton and Sarah Allwine the studio and creative directors respectively ensure a smooth process. They handle the tricky parts of production. You can focus on being creative. They do the rest.
Bklyn Clay isn’t just a studio. It’s a community. It’s a place where passion meets creativity. It’s a place where dreams are shaped. It’s a testament to the power of following your dreams. A place where anyone can discover the joy of creating art with their hands. And that is the enduring legacy of Bklyn Clay.