CERAMICS STUDIO MEMBERSHIPS

Manchester Arts offers a limited number of monthly memberships which provide studio access to adults with prior experience working in clay. Memberships must be approved ahead of time by Stacy Gates and all new members must attend a studio orientation prior to being able to use the space.

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Members will have access to the studio from 6am - 10pm daily except when a scheduled ceramics class or lesson is being held. Memberships are currently capped to 8 members per month. Members must reserve time for the studio in advance on the online studio calendar. There are three levels of membership depending on how many hours you anticipate using the studio.

 

The ceramics studio has 2 pottery wheels, a large electric kiln, a slab roller and a wide variety of available hand tools. All members must purchase clay from the studio which is a low-fire Laguna 10 earthenware clay. There are also more than 65 glazes and underglazes available. Each member will also have their own shelf for supplies and projects.

 

Membership prices vary from $25 - $130/month.

 

In addition, the cost of a 25 lb. bag of clay is $50 and is there is a $.05/sq. inch glaze firing charge per item.