Pottery Memberships

Obsessed with pottery? So are we. Try a membership to get unlimited studio time.

Members enjoy open studio access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, allowing them to work on projects on their own schedule. Membership also includes access to studio glazes and firing services with clay purchase. Plus, members receive dedicated shelves to keep their works-in-progress safe at the studio.

Perks include:

  • 24/7 studio access

  • Guaranteed pre-scheduled wheel time

  • Locker to store personal items (please bring your own lock)

To become a member, we require:

  • Completion of at least two multi-week pottery sessions, OR

  • Enrollment in our orientation session, OR

  • Demonstration of an intermediate skill level (as the studio is designed for independent practice).

If you're still developing your skills, we encourage you to join our pottery classes to build confidence before applying for membership.

Receive a 5% discount when you sign up for 6 months and a 10% discount when you sign up for 12 months.

FAQ:

Q: What equipment does your studio have?
A: We have 10 wheels, 2 tables suitable for handbuilding/clay prep, a slab roller, and 2 kilns. We also have ~10 studio glazes.

Q: Can I purchase clay at the studio?
A: Yes, we have clay available for purchase. We carry four clays from Plainsman; M-340, M-340S, M-350, and Coffee. We also sell bags of studio reclaim.

Q: Do I need to leave the studio during classes?
A: Absolutely not! We reserve 2 wheels for members during our classes. Even if our classes are full, our members always have space to create.

Q: Do I need to bring my own tools?
A: We have plenty of tools available for use, but feel free to bring your own!

Q: What temperature do you fire to?
A: We fire to cone 5.

Q: Can I bring my own glazes?
A: We welcome commercial glazes! We might geek out if you show us a cool glaze combination too.

Have more questions? Email pottery@artsfoundry.ca