ALL BCAT 2023 EVENTS
1. TEND GREENPOINT
Clay in the Garden: Gardening shop Tend Greenpoint will exhibit Kabec Ceramics’ Goddess sculptures, as well as showcasing additional works by New York Handcrafted and other artists
252 FRANKLIN ST, BROOKLYN, NY
FRI + SUN 10a-7p
2. YARO STUDIOS
Yaro Studios will be hosting a Kids’ Ceramic Art Exhibition, showcasing ceramic artwork created by kids ages 6-12. Opening reception Saturday at 2pm!
76 KENT ST, BROOKLYN, NY
FRI + SAT + SUN 11a-5p
EVENT SAT 2PM
3. CLAY SPACE & GREENPOINT HANDMADE
A day of clay experiences with hands-on clay making, tours of Clay Space studio, demos, and throwing competitions! Greenpoint Handmade is an open-air market in the lot next to Clay Space, featuring locally made art, crafts & food.
275 CALYER ST, BROOKLYN, NY
SAT + SUN 10a-4p
EVENT SUN 6p-9p (closing party!)
4. CHOPLET CERAMICS STUDIO
Choplet Studio will be exhibiting the work of community members from Choplet Ceramic Studio and Williamsburg Ceramic Center, as well as work from alumni. There will also be a Throw on Demand event, potters making work that people can commission on the spot and help design.
238 GRAND ST, BROOKLYN, NY
FRI + SAT + SUN 1p-7p
EVENT SAT 1p-7p
5. + 6. ATELIER MIRO + CAFE BUREAU
A “Grand” Showcase of Ceramic Vessels: an exhibition by Choplet studio, at local shops, Atelier Miro and Cafe Bureau.
ATLELIER MIRO: 193 GRAND ST, BROOKLYN, NY
CAFE BUREAU: 251 GRAND ST, BROOKLYN, NY
FRI + SAT + SUN 1p-7p
7. WILLIAMSBURG CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Clay Clique: Class of 2023 Ceramics: Student exhibition and sale including traditional woodfired or anagama pieces as well as contemporary ceramics. Also featuring ceramic workshops, presentations, live demonstrations, music, and refreshments. All ages welcome.
198 VARET ST, BROOKLYN, NY
SAT 11a-3p
8. BUSHWICK CERAMICS
There will be an exhibition of resident work and a Sunday hand building workshop, teaching the basics. Please enter the studio through the garage.
698 HART ST GROUND FLOOR, BROOKLYN, NY
FRI + SAT 12p-6p
SUN 12p-3p
9. CENTERPOINT CERAMICS
Students and instructors at Brooklyn People’s Pottery will be demonstrating techniques for surface decoration and wheel thrown assemblage, along with exhibit and sale of porcelain wares. Entry is to the left of the main building stairs, please ring doorbell if the door is closed.
355 STOCKHOLM ST, BROOKLYN, NY
SAT + SUN 11a-6p
10. THIS IS LATIN AMERICA
Mezcal Tasting, Demo Class, and Gallery: Build your own Copita on Saturday, 3p - 5p. You will create or paint a shot glass using clay and glaze. It’s a 30 minute donation based demo class and you will be able to pick up your pieces 10 days later at This is Latin America. Mujer Barro Exhibition opening reception at 6p.
70 JOHN ST, BROOKLYN, NY
FRI 12p-7p SAT + SUN 12p-6p
EVENT SAT 3p-5p
11. WEDGE CERAMICS
Wedge Works: A Member Art Exhibition, celebrating the work of the members in an intimate residential setting. Clay and Currents: a 45-min demonstration on how to wire a ceramic lamp. You’ll learn the technical skills necessary to create a safe and functional ceramic lamp. Workshop is on Saturday.
10 GRAND AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR, BROOKLYN, NY
SAT 1p-5p
DEMO SAT 3p-4p
12. CLAY ON BALTIC
A sale of thrown and hand built ceramics by women. Functional and sculptural objects and more.
104 BALTIC ST, BROOKLYN, NY
SAT + SUN 10a-4p
13. CLAYWORKS ON COLUMBIA
A studio exhibition all weekend! As well as a Saturday clay demonstration for hand building and wheel throwing. Then on Sunday there will be a collaborative community mosaic project for kids and more kid clay fun.
195 COLUMBIA ST, BROOKLYN, NY
SAT + SUN 12p-5p
DEMO SAT 12p-3p + SUN 12p-4p
14. BROOKLYN COLLECTIVE
Brooklyn Collective is a gallery + boutique space for artists, makers, and members of the handmade movement. This retail event will be spotlighting local ceramic artists. Every purchase from Brooklyn Collective helps fund an artists’ creative freedom
212 COLUMBIA ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11215
SAT + SUN 1p-7p
15. BROOKLYN FARMACY
Store window display of artist’s take on ice cream bowls.
513 HENRY ST, BOOKLYN, NY
ALL DAYS 2p-10p
16. CLAYHOUSE BROOKLYN
Clayhouse Brooklyn will be hosting a demonstration on staining and marbling porcelain both on the wheel and by hand. All are welcome to observe and we will be exhibiting and selling marbled porcelain pieces made by our staff/members.
229 SMITH ST, BROOKLYN, NY
FRI + SAT + SUN 10a-7p
DEMO SAT 2p-4:30p
17. RENEE MURRAY STUDIO
Ceramic Sculpture, from Abstract to Architectural: Three clay artists showing their sculptural work; handbuilt and wheel thrown elements. Artist Reception on Friday, with snacks and beverages.
472 BALTIC ST, BROOKLYN, NY
FRI 3p-6p
SAT + SUN 2p-5p
18. A. MANO BROOKLYN
On Thursday, there will be an Artist Talk with the BKLYN Clay artists in residence, Meiasha Gray and Tyler Green, moderated by Anders Hamilton. Followed by the Opening Night Reception for BCAT. Throughout the weekend, ceramic work will be featured and for sale.
585 DEAN ST, BROOKLYN, NY
THUR 7p-9p (opening party! RSVP required)
FRI + SAT 9a-7p SUN 11a-5p
19. BROOKLYN PEOPLE’S POTTERY
Instructors at Brooklyn People’s Pottery will be demonstrating techniques for surface decoration and wheel thrown assemblage, along with exhibit and sale of porcelain wares. Located between Carlton and Vanderbilt St, ring #3.
603 BERGEN ST #104, BROOKLYN, NY
FRI 2p-6p
SAT 2p-5:30p
20. BROOKLYN METALWORKS
Picnic in a Night Garden exhibition will feature the work of Melissa Weiss, Suzanne Sullivan & Maggie Boyd. Half of the show will take place In the Gallery at Brooklyn Metal Works (BKMW) and the other half will be installed In the Garden at BKMW.
640 DEAN ST, 2ND FLOOR, BROOKLYN, NY
MON - SUN 11a-6p
21. THE SHIRLEY PROJECT SPACE
Unearthed: The works in this exhibition read as rediscovered artifacts of unknown origins. These objects are at once mysterious and mundane, treasured and trashed, forged in the past but anchored in the future. Artist reception + music performance by Sonic Mud on Saturday 4p-6p.
609 WASHINGTON AVE, BROOKLYN, NY
FRI 11a-5p SAT 11a-6p
SUN 11a-5p
22. BEAN MONGER COFFEESHOP
Join Bean Monger Coffee Shop for a fun, outdoor ceramic sale!
620 UNION ST, BROOKLYN, NY
SUN 11a-5p
23. POWERHOUSE ARTS STUDIO
There will be a group show of members and staff work. Powerhouse Arts will provide timed tours of the facility and have our 3D printer on for demonstration through the day.
322 3RD AVE, BROOKLYN, NY
SAT 11a-5p
24. THE OLD AMERICAN CAN FACTORY
The Can Factory Clay Sale: Exhibition of ceramic work of local ceramic artists. All work will be on display and for sale to visiting guests.
232 3RD ST, BROOKLYN, NY
FRI + SAT + SUN 11a-5p
25. PRINCIPLES GI COFFEE HOUSE
Every Day Clay : Handmade Cups & Plates from Local Artists: At the coffee house, there will be cups, mugs and plates for sale
139 9TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY
SAT + SUN 11p-4p
26. GOWANUS GALLERY BY LARISA
MINGLED: A ceramic gallery and studio coming together! Gowanus Gallery owner, Larisa Krasner, and 3rd Ave Clay director, Adrienne Yurick and current and former students of Third Avenue Clay will present sculptural and functional pieces.
161 12TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY
SAT 12p-6p SUN 12p-5p
27. BROOKLYN HORTICULTURE
Plant Me Baby One More Time is an exhibition of wheel-thrown and handbuilt planters in a local plant shop. Opening reception will be on Friday, May 19th 6-8PM. 10% discount in store if you mention BCAT!
541A 3RD AVE, BROOKLYN, NY
FRI + SAT +SUN 12p-7p
EVENT FRI 6p-8p
28. GASWORKS NYC
Atmospheric Magic: This will be a sale of local wood-fired work AND an artist talk featuring two wood-firing artists. There will be time for Q and A as well for folks interested in atmospheric firing opportunities in the region.
673 5TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY
SAT 6p-9p
29. PISCINA
Piscina will be showing work from the ceramic studio with live demos of large jar coil building on the wheel, barrel firing, and Raku. There will be handmade dinnerware to purchase alongside woodfired pizza.
125 DIKEMAN ST, BROOKLYN, NY
SUN 12p-6p
30. BWAC
The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition is celebrating 45 years as a venue for artists and staple of Red Hook Community! The large gallery is presenting 2 spring shows, Beyond Mud: Ceramics in 2023, a juried show and Fired Up! a BWAC member exhibition juried show.
481 VAN BRUNT ST, DOOR #7, BROOKLYN, NY
FRI 4p-7p
SAT + SUN 1p-6p
31. NEWCOMB STUDIOS
Newcomb Studios will present an exhibition of ceramics inspired by the natural world. There will also be a plant sale!
898 ROGERS AVE, BROOKLYN, NY
SAT 11a-5p SUN 11p-4p