Northwest Pottery Collective Membership
Studio Membership
Ready to go out on your own? As a studio member, you will have access to studio equipment, glazes, and tools during open studio hours.
Benefits
Use of studio equipment, tools, and maker space during open studio hours
Unlimited monthly hours for $199/month
Firing and studio glazes included with membership (clay must be purchased from or approved by Northwest Pottery Collective)
15% off 3 and 6 week adult class registration at Northwest Pottery Collective
Specialty tool, glaze, and clay requests — if we don’t carry something, let us know and we will do our best to get it for you!
Connect with other ceramic artists in the community!
Requirements
Must be 18 years or older to join
Have prior clay experience and be able to use the facility unsupervised and appropriately
Must have a current and basic knowledge of ceramic principles, including joining, finishing, throwing (not required if only hand building in the studio), and glazing
Use clay purchased from or approved by Northwest Pottery Collective
Outside glazes must meet Northwest Pottery Collective’s Glaze Guidelines
Attend new member orientation prior to becoming a member (Mondays & Tuesdays 3:00pm - 3:45pm)
Open studio reservations are required for Saturdays and Sundays at least 48 hours in advance; weekend reservations canceled within 48 hours of scheduled time will be charged a $10 cancellation fee for each 1-hour appointment
Reservations are recommended but not required Monday - Friday to ensure equipment availability
Membership dues will be charged monthly until cancelled
One-time $50 start-up fee to join
Clay and outside tools/glazes may not be stored in the studio
Work may not be left in the studio for longer than 30 days at any stage of the process (greenware, bisque, glazed)
Work produced outside of Northwest Pottery Collective may not be fired or glazed at Northwest Pottery Collective
