Thank You for Your Interest in a Studio Membership! If you are not a current student and have less than 3 years experience, we ask that you start by taking classes. This allows us to get to know you and assess your ability to succeed. Our Community Studio is for those who have a working knowledge of the clay process. You don't need to be an expert, though, you have to work well with others, keep the studio spotless, and respect the equipment.Since our Community Studio DOES NOT have an employee on staff and is run on the honor system, we need to ensure that all new members are self-sufficient & responsible. The Monthly Rental Fee is $200 every month. It can be paid by any of the following methods: Venmo Neighborhood Clay, check, cash, CC or online under Studio Membership Renter's receive a 30% discount on all of our classes, while they are actively renting. Leave No Trace:You will be completely responsible for safety, security, and cleanliness while working in the studio. Since it is a shared space, cleaning up after yourself is imperative! Not only to foster great relations with the other renters, but, to maintain the health and wellness of all of our members. Materials and Firing are NOT included. The Member's Studio is similar to creating your own studio at home, only we've sourced the more costly, equipment for the Renter's to use. Just as if you created a workspace at home, you're responsible for your tools, materials, and glazes. While we encourage experimentation, using caustic chemicals, of any kind, are NOT permitted CLAY: You may purchase clay individually at Portland Pottery. We fire to Cone 5. We use Laguna #65and Laguna #60 stoneware. You are welcome to add your clay to our recycling if you are using either of these two clay bodies or keep your own recycling in your storage space. Any other clay must be approved before use in the studio or firing. FIRING: The fee for firing is $25 a shelf up to 6" tall (shelf size is 17" diameter). 1/2 shelf is $15 up to 6" high. GLAZES: Many of our renters prefer pre-mixed, paint-on glaze( i.e. Amaco, Laguna, Mayco, Spectrum, Aardvark, etc…). Studio glazes may be used at a fee of $5 per pot up 6 cubic inches (216 cubic Inches)While kiln and glaze usage will be monitored, please also keep track for your own proposes.
