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WATERBROOK POTTERS STUDIO INC
watervliet, NY · EIN 843700097 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE A20 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · waterbrookpotters.com
revenue
$52K
expenses
$48K
net assets
$28K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

As a 501(c)7 Social Club- provide space and equipment for pottery and ceramic arts

profile · synthesized from sources

Waterbrook Potters Studio is a 501(c)(7) social club based in Watervliet, NY, providing shared studio space and equipment for ceramic artists in the New York Capital Region. The organization supports a community of potters through member-led operations, workshops, and collaborative firing events. It was founded in 2019 by displaced potters following the closure of Monroe Clayworks and Northeast Ceramics Supply.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Donation Program
Initiative enabling members to donate pottery to support external fundraisers, such as the Daughters of Charity Pottery Show & Sale benefiting refugee and immigrant services.
Glaze Mixing 101
Three-part workshop teaching participants to mix base glazes (gloss, floating, matte) and conduct tests using oxides and stains; includes instruction on glaze chemistry and resources.
Raku Firing Events
Community raku firings held seasonally, providing members and non-members access to raku kilns, glazes, horsehair, and feathers; requires participant preparation and adherence to safety guidelines.
Woodfire Collaboration with Capital Ceramics
Annual wood-kiln firing event where participants prepare work, wad pieces, load the kiln, and take shifts stoking over a 24–30 hour period; emphasizes communal participation and traditional techniques.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Community Art Education Workshops 4 activities
    • Facilitates access to ceramic materials through on-site supply store and bulk purchasing
      Hosts Capital Ceramic Supply on-site, offering clay, underglazes, glazes, and equipment from Skutt and Shimpo; also coordinates bulk clay purchasing for members to improve cost efficiency and material access.
    • Hosts raku firing events with material support and participant guidelines
      Organizes raku firing events (e.g., July 11 and August 22, 2026) where participants may fire 3–4 ceramic pieces, using provided raku glazes, horsehair, and feathers; limits participation based on kiln capacity and charges $25 for members and $30 for non-members.
    • Provides shared studio space and equipment for pottery and ceramic arts
      Offers studio space, tools, and equipment for members and the broader clay community in the New York Capital Region to create ceramic art, functioning as both a social club and artistic workspace.
    • Supports community clay programs for women
      Runs a community clay program that enables women to explore ceramics, develop artistic skills, and build social connections through shared creative practice.
  • Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
    • Collects and donates ceramic pieces for fundraising and charitable causes
      Organizes donation of pottery created by studio members for inclusion in community fundraising events and other charitable causes.
  • Community and Public Broadcasting Services 1 activity
    • Maintains studio operations through member-led systems
      Manages studio cleanliness, safety, supply availability, and internal communication via a system led by seven working members responsible for ongoing maintenance and support.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Produces and distributes periodic newsletters
      Creates and shares newsletters, such as the July–September 2026 edition, to communicate updates, events, and organizational news to members and the community.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Offers ceramic workshops and classes in techniques such as glaze mixing
      Provides educational programming including a 3-part workshop series where participants learn glaze mixing fundamentals, prepare base glazes (glossy, floating, matte), conduct tests at cones ^5 and ^6, and review results with guidance on glaze chemistry and online learning resources.
    • Operates wood-kiln firing events requiring participant labor
      Runs 24- to 30-hour wood-kiln firings that require members to contribute labor through assigned six-hour stoking shifts and tasks like wadding to maintain operations.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$52K
Contributions & grants$3K6%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$48K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$28K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$28K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Barbara Reeley Partner — Carries on the legacy of Barbara Reeley, former operator of Monroe Clayworks
  • CCCG Partner — Co-participant group offering membership-based pricing for raku events at Waterbrook Potters Studio
  • CCCG Partner — Co-recognized with Waterbrook Potters Studio for member pricing eligibility in event participation.
  • Capital Ceramic Supply Partner — Adjacent ceramic supply store that provides materials and equipment to Waterbrook Potters Studio artists.
  • Capital Ceramics Partner — Collaborates on organizing the September woodfire event
  • Capital Ceramics Partner — Collaborates with Capital Ceramics on woodfire events.
  • Collar City Clay Guild Network — Multiple working members of Waterbrook Potters Studio are also members of the Collar City Clay Guild, indicating shared affiliation and professional network integration.
  • Daughters of Charity Partner — Collaborates on a pottery show and sale, donating artwork to support their community clay program for refugee and immigrant women.
  • Dennis Smith Partner — Carries on the legacy of Dennis Smith, former operator of Monroe Clayworks
  • Melissa Schuman Partner — Reporter who visited the studio during National Clay Week to cover the organization.
  • Monroe Clayworks Partner — Established to carry on the legacy after Monroe Clayworks closed
  • Northeast Ceramics Supply Partner — Established to carry on the legacy after Northeast Ceramics Supply closed
  • Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE) Partner — Beneficiary organization of a fundraising pottery show supported by Waterbrook Potters Studio.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Building Through Shared Labor and Events
    methodology: community-building through shared labor
    By organizing collective activities like raku firings and shared kiln labor, the organization strengthens community bonds and continuity, because participation in high-engagement, hands-on events creates shared experience and mutual investment in the studio’s legacy.
  • Experiential Learning in Ceramics
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By using hands-on, participant-driven methods such as creating and testing custom glazes, the organization promotes confidence and skill development in ceramic arts, because direct experimentation fosters deeper understanding and independent practice.
  • Shared Studio and Working Member Model
    methodology: shared_studio_model
    By sharing studio space and requiring working membership, the organization fosters a collaborative, self-sustaining community that supports both operational continuity and artistic development, because shared labor and responsibility build engagement and collective ownership.