Membership

 

Members have access to the shared studio space and all equipment in the studio on a first come, first served basis. Studio hours are:

• Monday 9am-9pm
• Tuesday 9am-5pm
• Wednesday 9am-9pm
• Thursday 9am-5pm
• Friday 9am-5pm
• Saturday 10am-6pm
• Sunday 10am-6pm

Classes will be taking place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-4pm, and on Saturdays from 3-5pm in the shared studio space. Students will have priority to the shared space and equipment including throwing stations at these times. We recommend working around these hours in order to accommodate students and teachers during these times. 

 

Tools - 

 

Members should be aware that tools and towels are not provided by the studio. We recommend bringing your own tool kit and water bucket. If you do not already own them you may purchase a tool kit from on our site or directly from the studio manager or monitor for $20 which includes basic tools, one sponge, and a water bucket. We also recommend bringing a towel or rag for personal use and cleaning purposes. 

 

Clay - 

 

Clay is not included in monthly membership fees. Clay can be purchased from the studio manager or monitor on duty. 

 

We are offering 7 different pre-mixed cone 10 clay bodies from Laguna Clay Company in addition to our own cone 10 studio reclaim which will be a mixture of clay for $30/25lbs. We do not allow for outside clay bodies for a few reasons:

 

1. To insure the safety of the kilns
2. Because we are including the cost of firing and glazing in the cost of clay. This allows us to fire work without having to charge members and students per cubic inch for kiln space or glazes. 
3. All of our studio glazes are formulated for cone 10

 

CSSB Clay bodies

 

B-MIX W/ GROG

(stoneware) $40/25lbs.

 

LONG BEACH BLEND 

(stoneware)

$40/25lbs.

 

B-MIX W/ PAPER

(stoneware)

$40/25lbs.

 

AMADOR (red brown)

(stoneware)

$40/25lbs.

 

DARK BROWN

(stoneware)

$40/25lbs.

 

BABU PORCELAIN

$50/25lbs.

 

ENGLISH 

PORCELAIN

$50/25lbs.

 

Outside clay and glazes - 

 

Clay Studio does not allow outside clays to be used in the studio. Outside glazes will be approved on a case by case basis by the studio manager. Please email or stop by the office during business office hours to receive approval for glazes. It will be helpful to us if you can provide the original labeling or information about commercial glazes. Do not use outside glazes without approval. 

Handbuilding -

 

Hand builders will have access to our four canvas tables on site as well as wedging tables and member storage shelves. The tables are available on a first come first serve basis. On Tuesdays and Thursdays students will have priority over the shared spaces 9AM-5PM but we expect that to be able to accommodate hand builders at these times. We have a slab roller as well as an extruder, turning wheels, ware boards, and some shared tools. We ask that you bring your own basic tool kit or purchase one from us for $20. 

 

Cleaning - 

 

Please leave at least 15 minutes at the end of each session for cleaning. Make sure to leave the space as clean or cleaner than you found it at the start of your work day. This includes any equipment used such as the slab roller, extruder, spray booth, wedging tables, wheels, etc. 

 

Firing -

 

Please allow 2 weeks for your work to be fired once it is left on the shelf. It is likely that your work will be processed faster than this however, it is important that for gifts, deadlines, etc. that your work be ready to be fired two weeks prior to the date you will need it completed. Keep in mind that each firing i.e. bisque and glaze should be taken into account when assessing deadlines. If you are not satisfied with a piece upon completion and do not want to keep it please move it from the shelf to the designated donation area. 

 

All work must be picked up and removed from the studio within one month after it has been fired. Work that is not picked up will be thrown out or donated after months has lapsed. If you are not satisfied with a piece upon completion and do not want to keep it please move it from the shelf to the designated donation area. 

 

Using Studio Equipment - 

 

If you are unsure of how to use a piece of equipment for example the slab roller, extruder, spray booth, wedging tables, wheels, etc. do not use it without taking to the studio manager or studio monitor on duty. We will be happy to walk you through the basics of using and cleaning any of the available equipment. This helps to prevent these tools from being damaged as well as prevent personal injury. Cleaning equipment is an important part of the process. If you are unsure of how to clean any piece of equipment please ask. 

 

Membership Fees and Cancellation policy -

 

Membership fees are collected on a month to month basis. You may cancel your membership at any time however, please give two weeks notice. Please email the studio manager to notify us of any cancellations.

 

Respecting others -

 

We expect you to treat all other members and students sharing the space with the utmost respect. If you have an issue with someone else's behavior or work please be respectful in approaching them. If you are struggling to communicate respectfully with someone else in the studio about policies or sharing workspace please take this up with the studio manager or monitor.

 

Sexual Harassment Policy - 

 

It is very important to us that we are cultivating a space that feels safe for anyone present. Sexual harassment is not tolerated in the studio do not under any circumstances sexually harass anyone else in the space including members, students, teachers, monitors, guests, and anyone else within our grounds. Violating these terms can result in a loss of access to the facilities. 

 

Lost and found - 

 

Please bring any personal items found to the studio manager or monitor on duty. To retrieve any lost items please stop by the managers office during office hours.

 

Personal Property - 

 

We ask that you do not use another student of members tools without asking them for permission beforehand. When arranging work on shared shelves please approach others work with caution if you need to move anything. If you do not know how to safely move someone’s work please ask the studio manager or monitor on duty for help. We strongly encourage you to handle others work as cautiously as you would hope for your work to be handled by another.

 

Guests, Children and Animals - 

 

We welcome you to bring your children or guests to come view your work and the space on occasion. We urge you not to make a regular practice of bringing guests who are not members or students as a courtesy to members and students who are working.

 

We ask that you do not bring animals with you to the studio space with the exception of permitted service animals.

Students

 

The basics -

 

Open studio time for students will be available from 4-10pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

We recommend that students purchase a tool kit on our site or directly from the on our site or directly from studio manager or a monitor or monitor for $20 which includes basic tools, one small sponge, and a water bucket. We also recommend bringing a towel or rag for personal use and cleaning purposes. The Clay Studio does not allow outside clays and glazes to be used by students in the studio. 

 

Clay - 

 

Clay is not included in class registration fees. Clay can be purchased on our website in advance on our site or in person from the studio manager or monitor on duty. Prices are listed on claystudiosb.org

Cleaning -

 

Cleaning is a part of each class session, you must clean your workspace during class not after. Please leave at least 15 minutes at the end of each session for cleaning. Make sure to leave the space as clean or cleaner than you found it at the start of class and collect all personal property including clay, tools, water buckets, towels, bats, etc. 

 

Make up classes -

 

If you are unable to attend a class for any reason you will have the option of attending one on makeup class. Please schedule time with the studio manager to make up for your missed class. If you are making up a class please arrive a few minutes early to check in and introduce yourself to the teacher.

 

Firing schedule and end Firing procedure and of term term deadlines - 

Please allow 2 weeks for your work to be fired once it is left on the firing shelf. It is likely that your work will be processed faster than this however, it is important that for gifts, deadlines, etc. that your work be ready to be fired two weeks prior to the date you will need it completed. 

 

Deadlines for firing work prior to the end of the term will be posted and strictly adhered to. All work must be picked up and removed from the studio within one month after it has been fired. Typically this will be 4-6 weeks after your last class session. Work that is not picked up will be thrown out or donated after one month has lapsed. If you are not satisfied with a piece upon completion and do not want to keep it please move it from the shelf to the designated donation area. 

 

Cancellation policy -

 

You may receive a full refund for class registration up to one week prior to each term start date. Up to three days prior to the class start date a 50% refund will be issued cancellations. After this point you can no longer receive a refund. 

 

Personal Property - 

 

We ask that you do not use another student or members tools without asking them directly for permission first. When rearranging work on shares, please approach others work with caution if you need to move anything to accommodate your work. If you do not know how to safely move something please ask the studio manager or monitor on duty for help. We strongly encourage you to handle others work as cautiously as you would hope for our own work to be handled by another.

 

Lost and found - 

 

Please bring any personal items found to the studio manager or monitor on duty. To retrieve any lost items please stop by the managers office during office hours. 

 

Guests, Children and Animals -

 

Please do not bring guests, children, or pets with you while you are attending a class session. We welcome you to bring guests to come check out your work and the space outside of class during business hours.