Membership

For Members of the studio only.
If interested see below.

Home Memberships - Now Available!

NOW OFFERING – Get Creative… Work from Home! Join our Home Membership. Open to all levels.

Are you a Member?

This page is for Members with prior experience working with clay.  If you are new to clay, please see the Classes for new students.

Email [email protected] for more info.

Membership Overview

Cost:

In Studio Monthly membership with 1 class per week           $200
In Studio Monthly independent membership (no class)     $185
In Studio Monthly open-key membership 24/7 access       $240

Home Membership                                                                          $150
Home Family Membership                                                            $175

Full-size Wheel Rental                                                                     $65
Tabletop Shimpo Aspire Wheel Rental                                       $35

Membership includes:

  • 30 buckets of cone 5 dipping Glazes
  • 15 buckets of cone 10 dipping glazes
  • Colored Slips / Assorted Raku Glazes
  • Raku Firing (75% discount) $25 for Studio Members
  • Pit Firing (75% discount) $25 for Studio Members
  • Woodfiring (30% discount) $150 for Studio Members and *Priority enrollment
  • Soda Gas Firing (25% discount) Measurement-based
  • Cone 5/6 Oxidation firing *Included in Membership
  • Cone 10 Reduction firing *Included in Membership
  • Storage Cubby (for In-Studio Memberships Only)
  • Pick-up/Drop-Off & Glazing (for Home Memberships Only)
  • Use of studio for Key Members
  • *Key Volunteer exchange when volunteering 1.5 hours monthly

*ask for more details at Orientation

Storage Cubby (for In-Studio Memberships Only)

 

 

Clay used must be purchased at the studio.

Other benefits of membership include participation in the free raku firing, pit firing, Cone 5 Oxidation Firing and Cone 10 Reduction Firing.  Wood & Soda Firing is seasonal.

The studio is open to members 9am-1pm and 6:30-9pm on weekdays. Weekend hours, 9am5pm. (Unless you’re a Key Member)

3 MONTH MEMBERSHIP COMMITMENT IS REQUIRED

Need more information? Email the studio, and we will answer all your questions: [email protected]

Home Memberships

Overview:

With home memberships all production is done at home, coming to the studio to drop off, pick up and glaze work. Includes all firing & glazing. The maximum production is 4000 square inches of firing capacity monthly(approximately 50lbs of wet clay)

 

Includes access to:

  • Raku Firing
  • Pit Firing
  • Woodfiring
  • Cone 5/6 Oxidation
  • Cone 10 Reduction

$150.00 / a month  (Video Library of Projects Included)

Classes

Wheel Throwing Class

Intermediate/Advanced Class

Tuesday 6:30-9:00 PM

Instructor:
Dave Alexander

Experienced potters learn more about form, surface design and continue with exploring their own ideas and style of work. Two new projects offered and demonstrated monthly. Reduction firings in our gas kiln are offered in this class.  Studio members may choose this ongoing course as part of their membership.

Wheel Throwing Class

Mixed Level Class

Wednesday 9:30-12:00 Noon

Instructor:
Margaret Tassi

This class is for students who have mastered the basic throwing skills and are now challenging themselves with projects, ideas and working with larger amounts of clay. Two new projects offered and demonstrated monthly. Studio members may choose this ongoing course as part of their membership.

Advanced Glazing and Surface Design

Intermediate/Advanced

Tuesdays 6:30-9:00 PM

Instructor:
Patricia Chuson

Learn a variety of glazing and surface techniques. Both Hand builders and wheel throwers are welcome! The instructor’s name is Patricia Chuson. Wheels and Handbuilding supplies available, all materials included! Studio members may choose this ongoing course as part of their membership.

Wheel Throwing Class

Beginner/Intermediate

Thursdays 6:30-9:00 PM

Instructor:
David Arnegard

The emphasis is on developing good throwing techniques. Learn and understand simple forms like bowls, mugs, plates, and vases. New projects and demonstrations are given monthly. Studio members may choose this ongoing course as part of their membership.

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Wheel Throwing Classes

Beginner/Intermediate

Saturday 9:30AM-12:00 Noon

Instructor:
Jo Fox

The emphasis is on developing good throwing techniques. Learn and understand simple forms like bowls, mugs, plates, and vases. New projects and demonstrations are given monthly. Studio members may choose this ongoing course as part of their membership.

Hand Building Class

Beginner/Intermediate

Monday 6:30-9:00 PM

Instructor:
Heidi Locicero

Clay slab, coil and pinch techniques. Projects range from decorative and artistic to functional pottery such as cups, bowls and plates.

There are two concurrent classes. For students using clay for the first time, all materials are provided, and the course is 8 weeks long. Tuition is $350 for the full course.

Studio members may choose the ongoing course as part of their membership.

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Sculpture Class

Beginner/Intermediate

Thursday 6:30-9:00 PM

Instructor:
Cindy Chan

Learn how to make a 3 dimensional design on ceramic tiles or a simple beginning clay sculpture. All glaze and colored slip techniques included.

There are two concurrent classes. For students using clay for the first time, all materials are provided, and the course is 8 weeks long. Tuition is $350 for the full course.

Studio members may choose the ongoing course as part of their membership.

Happy Students

Great place to learn pottery and enjoy the community of artists.

-Amy DeLorimier

Had a great time learning how to center and shape clay. Amazing to see how a shapeless clay is transformed into a usable object. Owner was great and made our experience with pottery fun!

-BeckyC M