membership

Membership is our primary financial support system that helps us sustain and enrich your studio experience. Our success is contingent on our relationships with studio members. We aim to facilitate experiences that engage, listen, and raise questions to grow together as a community.

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Member Resources

What your
membership
includes

    • Unlimited studio access during normal studio hours.

    • Full access to studio equipment.

    • Use of conference room by request.

    • 8 Brent pottery wheels (1 standing wheel) Shimpo Whisper wheel, 1 Lockerbie kick wheel.

    • 2 Bailey extruders, 4” and 9”

    • Slab roller

    • 3 electric L&L kilns

    • 2 Raku kilns

    • 1,500 sq ft of hand building workspace

    • A large variety of hand building molds, textures and tools

    • 800 sq ft glazing studio with access to a variety of glazes, brushes and tools.

    • 5,000 sq ft of fully air conditioned studio space

    • Personal cubby storage with your extended membership

    • Various mid-fire clays for purchase

    • Cone 6 electric firings

    • Special firings (luster + decal)

    • Scheduled raku firing events

    • Operated by our experienced members

    • Full access to our 2,000 sq ft gallery and painting space

    • Painting space flooded with natural light

    • As a member, you are able to sell and showcase your works in our beautiful gallery space

    • The sale of your work is a 70/30 split with the Studio

Membership levels

family clay studio membership:
$320 per year

Eligibility:

  • Limited to 3 people maximum living at the same residential address, except for a minor members living apart from the adult member

  • At least one member must be 18 years or older (primary account holder)

  • All family members must be listed on membership application

  • Proof of shared residence required

Benefits Include:

  • All benefits of Clay Membership for up to 3 family members

  • Access to clay studio during designated hours

  • Access to shared shelving for clay storage and works in progress

  • Access to gallery space for exhibition opportunities

  • Each adult account holder has voting rights

Restrictions:

  • Minor family members may use studio facilities when supervised by an adult family member.

policy for minors:

Children 5 and up are allowed in studio, with a member only, with direct parental supervision and as an occasional guest. Full minor policy, read here +

clay studio membership:
$200 per year

This full membership allows you access to the entire Studio; this includes: all workspaces, equipment and supplies, glazes, hand building tools, firing, gallery, conference room and full access during Studio hours.

student clay membership:
$120 per year

Are you a student with a valid student ID? This is the membership for you! Enjoy the benefits of a full clay studio member at our reduced student rate. Are you under 18 years of age? All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times.

For complete rules: Full minor policy, read here :

GALLERY membership:
$50 per year

The Gallery Membership provides you with the opportunity to showcase and sell your artwork in our beautiful gallery. Please note, this membership does not include access to the clay studio equipment, but it does grant you the use of the gallery space for painting.

TRIAL GALLERY MEMBERSHIP:
$10 FOR 2 MONTHS

This trial memberships allows the same perks as the Gallery Membership for a 2-month period only. This membership may only be purchased once

CUBBY ADD ON:

Are Clay Memberships are eligible for an upgradee to include a dedicated storage cubby (2’ x 2’ x 2’) for your personal tools and equipment. The annual cost is $50. Please check with membership@bbclaystudio.org for availability or to get on the waiting list.

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