Studio Membership
at Sweet Art Emporium
Studio Members have access to clay, glaze, pottery wheels, storage, and firing services. This membership is perfect for the intermediate potter, to foster individual study and growth. Is it not intended for the novice or production potter. Studio members are expected to have completed a ceramics class within the last 10 years, be proficient at wedging, have a complete understanding of the clay body they intend to use, understand the basics of glaze firing, and understand safety standards for working in clay.
Time to create
Pottery Studio memberships
Wheel-throwing membership
Interview and orientation are required
$125 per month
To include 1 bag (25 lbs) of wet clay
Dedicated shelf storage space (1 shelf =16 deep x 32 wide x 12 high.)
Wheel reservation app (reserve 4 hours a week and then unlimited drop-in)
https://calendly.com/sweet_art/wheel-throwing-studio-reservation
Two guaranteed 2-hour reservations during weekend open studio plus unlimited drop in during all open studio times.
Access to 3 studio glazes
Firing service a la carte, based on size
Maximum 12 memberships per month
Member studio hours are:
11 AM- 1 PM Sunday, by reservation for Shimpo wheels, or drop in on Vevor wheels
1 PM- 3 PM Sunday, by reservation for Shimpo wheels, or drop in on Vevor wheels
12-2 PM Saturday, by reservation for Shimpo wheels, or drop in on Vevor wheels
2-4 PM Saturday, by reservation for Shimpo wheels, or drop in on Vevor wheels
4-6 PM Saturday, by reservation for Shimpo wheels, or drop in on Vevor wheels
Noon-6 PM Monday-Friday drop in: first come, first serve
Hand-building membership
Interview and orientation are required
$80 per month
To include 1 bag (25 lbs) of wet clay
Dedicated shelf storage space (1/2 shelf =16 deep x 16 wide by 12 high.)
Unlimited drop in during open studio times.
Access to 3 studio glazes
Firing service a la carte, based on size
Maximum 6 memberships per month
Student Membership
Student (currently enrolled in a class at Sweet Art Emporium) open studio hours are:
11 AM- 3 PM Sunday, by drop in, on Vevor wheels only: first come, first serve, 2-hour limit
Noon-6 PM Saturday, by drop in, on Vevor wheels only: first come, first serve, 2-hour limit
Noon-6 PM Monday-Friday drop in on any available wheels: first come, first serve
*teachers may offer additional supervised open studio hours
To protect our kilns and the work of other students or members, you may only use studio-approved/purchased clays.
In stock:
Standard White 105 low fire clay Cone 06-04 with or without grog.
Standard Hazelnut 211 Cone 4-6.
Other colors can be pre-ordered (Standard red 108, 308, 414, or brown 112, 153, 266, 306.)
No white high or mid fire clay will be approved. White clay will be fired to low temps only. Colored clays will be fired to mid/high temps only. No exceptions. Clay purchased outside of the studio will not be fired.
Material prices
10-piece tool kit $17
25 lbs Low fire Standard white clay $18 or .72 per pound
25 lbs Low fire Standard white clay with grog $18 or .72 per pound
25 lbs Mid fire Standard Hazelnut brown clay with grog $22 or 1.14 per pound
Firing TBD
Bring your own apron and lap towel. We do not have a laundry service.
