02/11/2025
Our beloved Kids, Teens and Private Lesson handbuilding instructor, Jacob Reinstein , who also teaches at Clay Space has work in an exhibition titled, From the Heart, an exhibition of works from faculty and staff of Clay Space. This exhibition opens this Thursday February 13th from 6-9pm at Yashar Gallery, which is located at 276 Greenpoint Avenue in Brooklyn. We can't wait to see what funky cool sculpture Jacob has installed!
02/09/2025
Studio Assistant Hal Klopper's has been working quietly for months making hundreds of these clay fish - more than 400 to date - which he has used to create an extraordinary installation in his bathroom. The is a wonderful example of how a simple repeated form that is installed in a creative way can totally transform a space and become a thing of beauty!
02/06/2025
Breaking News! If you thought you missed the window to enroll in a pottery class at Brickhouse this winter you are in luck. There are still a few spots left in our Wednesday and Thursday morning wheel classes. Act fast as these remaining spots won't last long! Use this link to register online, https://brickhouseny.com/collections/classes. The first week of classes of the new winter semester begins on February 11, 2025.
02/05/2025
Just a snapshot of our busy studio life here at Brickhouse. If you wonder if the studio is always a hub of creative activity, just take a look at this photo taken yesterday late morning of the associate artist studio. This image confirms that the answer is a resounding yes. Each week, we also have more than a dozen group wheel and handbuilding classes happening in addition to dozens of private lessons. It does not matter the time-of-day, Brickhouse is always buzzing with energy.
02/01/2025
How to combat the cold and colds this winter? With some vitamin C! Juicing lemons, limes and oranges would be a treat with the gorgeous juicer by studio Assistant, Alina Smirnova, . It almost looks to lovely to use! Not only will you love using it, you will want to have this piece out on display!
01/29/2025
We had to share this new vessel by wheel student Bert Kupferman! Bert, who is a regular presence at Brickhouse, is a keeper of detailed glaze notations, which he refers to constantly. Clearly his meticulous attention to detail and note taking has paid off, as seen in the beautiful glaze outcome on the piece in this photo!
01/25/2025
Last Chance to see associate artist, Colin Radcliffe's, work in The Brooklyn Artists Exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum. The show closes tomorrow January 26, 2025. Go check out Colin's playful and provocative work! This exhibition is not to be missed!
01/24/2025
Associate artist Fernanda Riberio is getting ready to load a glaze kiln tonight. Not only is she super organized but she has made our glaze room look so gorgeous and atmospheric in this shot. Fernanda always manages to fit an incredible amount of work into any kiln. This is only a small part of what will be stacked into a kiln this weekend.
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01/22/2025
This blue grey vessel by associate artist Stefany Mohebban, .studio just seemed to be the perfect match for this bright but very wintery January day.
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01/18/2025
Just a reminder that Brickhouse will be closed on Monday, January 20th, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no classes, benchtime, or access to the studio except for key holders. Normal hours will resume Tuesday, January 21st at 10 am.
01/15/2025
Another figurative vessel-y sculpture by by associate artist Vivian Lee, . We are loving this earthy colour palette too!
01/13/2025
We are obsessed with all things water tower by associate artist Jose Vara, Water towers are everywhere in New York city and we love how Jose utilizes this iconic NYC landmark in both his functional hand built and wheel thrown forms we have featured in past Instagram posts, and his sculpture as seen in these two slides. Jose is both a great sculptor and painter and we thought these colourful works were a great way to energize us on this cold winter Monday!
01/10/2025
We are pleased to share that associate artist Peter Speliopoulos, has an upcoming solo exhibition, titled Chasma, at Ateliers Courbet, . Chasma runs from January 14 - March 15, 2025. Don't miss the beautiful, provocative and prolific work of Peter! We know this will be a stunning exhibition!
01/08/2025
Something about this beautiful handbuilt vase and floral arrangement by student Corinne Berthiaume, just feels like winter!
01/06/2025
A few large works in progress by Patrick Hillman . Most of us took a break over the holidays but a few diligent key holding associates were working away, including Patrick. We are excited to see how these big pots turn out!!
12/31/2024
Brickhouse wishes everyone a happy, healthy and wonderful New Year! We look forward to seeing you in 2025.
12/27/2024
We are loving this black and white plate by associate artist Clara Rae, .rae.ceramics. It has the perfect colour palette for this snowy holiday season and would make quite the statement as a center piece on a table.
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12/24/2024
Wishing everyone a happy, safe and healthy holiday season!