About

Waterbrook Potters Studio is a community of potters sharing space, equipment, and passion for clay arts. 

The Studio provides members with:

  • the space and use of equipment for creating ceramic art

  • a meeting space for clay community of the New York Capital Region (including Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs)

  • relevant workshops and classes for sharing knowledge and techniques.

Waterbrook Potters Studio has no profit motive and is designated as a 501(c)(7) non-profit social club.

Leadership

Waterbrook Potters Studio is managed by a Board of Directors. With terms beginning on July 1, 2023 and pictured left to right above, are Cherie Bramley, President; Maureen Hanley, VP; Matthew O’Connor, Treasurer; Eunseon Park, Operations Manager; Jamie Gahtan, Secretary; and Jennifer Morrison, Membership.

For more information on WPS Governance:

Working Members

WPS currently has seven working members who are the backbone of studio day-to-day operations, ensuring that the studio is clean, stocked and safe and that members are well-informed. Be sure to say “Hi” and “Thank you” when you see them around the studio.

A little about our working members. . .

Mary
Mary brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to the Waterbrook community, having worked for 31 years as an indispensable employee at Northeast Ceramic Supply. She’s excited to be back working in clay after a too-long hiatus (and we’re excited she’s back, too!).

Eunseon
Eunseon specializes in designing and creating simple modern ceramic wares under the name Lilo Ceramic Design. You can find her on the web and on Etsy! She’s excited to be a part of great working member crew and is looking forward to continued learning and growth with the WPS community.

Kim
As an active member at WPS Kim is thrilled to be the newest working member. After discovering pottery 4 years ago, she loves working with and learning from the pottery community. In her spare time, Kim enjoys long walks, salsa dancing and baking.

Theresa
Theresa was one of the many potters displaced and adrift when Monroe Clayworks closed its doors. A founding member of Waterbrook and an active member of the Collar City Clay Guild, Theresa manages the WPS website and coordinates bulk clay orders for members, and keeps her hands in clay every chance she gets.

Chris
I have been with Waterbrook for about a year and will be scheduled from 8-10am on Saturday mornings! I hope to assist the studio with whatever is necessary over the next year and look forward to meeting everyone. 

Chad
Chad throws multiple forms and then stacks to create unique pieces. Making everything from lamps to mugs. He is not afraid to try something at least once.  If you have questions feel free to ask. He has been mixing and spraying glaze now for a bit.

Our Story

When Monroe Clayworks and Northeast Ceramics Supply closed their doors in November 2019, potters far and wide said farewell with deep gratitude for their many years of service to the extended clay community. Waterbrook Potters Studio was established by a group of displaced potters to carry on the legacy that Barbara Reeley and Dennis Smith left in our care. Our intent was to provide an environment in which members new and old can continue to create and learn and where potters at all levels feel welcomed and inspired.

Watervliet is Dutch for “water brook,” hence the studio’s name. Watervliet was once known as West Troy, the home of West Troy Pottery, a 19th century stoneware manufactory which created and shipped pottery west and north on the Erie and Champlain Canals. We can’t imagine a more perfect location to call our home.