Become a member to access our studios and equipment and develop your work beyond the class environment.
MEMBERSHIPS
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Our pottery has 7 wheels, two electric kilns and a handbuilding space with moulds and general small scale handbuilding equipment from banding wheels to scales and harps.
Membership fees £130 month. More info below.
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We have a dedicated print workshop with a gorgeous Little John etching press that we use for a wide range of printmaking including dry point, lino, woodcut and mono printing.
Membership £80 Month, more info below.
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A combined membership give you access to to both the printmaking and pottery workshops for £200 per month.
Our membership programmes are designed to support makers who want the freedom to make work outside classes or tutored programmes, without having to invest in their own studio space. You will have access to the studio spaces alongside other members and apprentices during week days, weekends and evenings, so you can work at your own pace and schedule.
“It’s so great to have access to a wide range of facilities and to be around other potters, seeing the work of visiting tutors is also hugely inspiring - you learn a lot by osmosis”
BENEFITS
Up to 15hrs worksop access per week between 10am until 9pm Tuesday-Sunday
Limited Storage space [90 x 30 x 60 cms]
Access to a lending library (books & back issues of ceramic review)
Networking at informal supper club
Opportunity to join termly shows and exhibitions
RESPONSIBILITIES
Memberships are untutored, therefore you are responsible for managing your own work and skills development. You are also responsible for tidying up after your sessions, making sure your work is stored/put away (and in the case of ceramics mange your clay i.e. wrapping your pots between sessions and recycling your own clay)
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Technicians to undertake your firings, test glazes, mix and prepare in-house glazes.
Use of wheels, tools, some kiln space and other equipment
Glazes and glaze materials
Firings charges are by weight at an additional cost to membership at £1 per 1lb for both bisque and glaze firing.
Clay is charged additional to membership fees. It can be purchased at cost price or you can access recycled clay depending on availability.
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Use of press and general tools
Opportunity to book solo access with editioning support from technician at £35/hour
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CERAMICS membership is £130 per calendar month.
PRINTMAKING membership is £380 per calendar month
JOINT membership is £200 per calendar month.
All memberships payable by Direct Debit.
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You need to be beyond a beginner level able to be self motivated to develop your own work and skills without a tutor.
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Minimum 3 month sign up. Max 12 month ‘season’ with option to renew annually.
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You can cancel your membership anytime with one month’s notice. We also reserve the right to remove membership with one months notice. Terms and terminations detail below in application form.
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Yes please do, we’re generally here but best days to visit are Tuesdays between 10am-12noon. Please call in advance to make an appointment 01803 722352
FAQs
Can I bring my own clay and glazes?
Yes. However please note that all firings are made at standard bisque and stoneware glaze to 1260 and ALL glazes must be test fired with the oversight of an apprentice technician before full firings can take place.
I don’t think I’ll use 15 hours per week, can I just come for a few days?
We don’t do daily rates, however we are flexible with your hours and know that some weeks you might not come in at all and others you might come in for three days straight, which is fine by us.
I can’t afford the rates do you do skills swaps or bursary schemes?
We don’t but our apprenticeships might be a good option for you - you trade your time (7 hours per week) and gain skills and a free membership.
APPLY NOW
Please complete the form below to apply for Membership and we will get back to you within 7 working days.