Membership in our Open Access studio is great for novice makers who want to practice at their own pace, beyond classroom hours, and for established hobbyists who would like to use the studio on flexible terms, and have a project in mind.
The studio is open regularly 4 days a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. We use 3 types of stoneware clay, and a range of dipping glazes is available for all members. Firings are carried out regularly by experienced studio staff, and our kiln turnaround is within 2 weeks for a regular piece of pottery.
There is access to specialst kiln firings within the studio provision, and staff who handle work have years of experience. We support members development and making process where possible.
Members recieve an assigned personal storage space (35 x 84 x 40 cm) and they can make use of common area storage within reason. Open access workshop is equipped for modelling, hand-building, throwing, and glazing. We won’t be able to accommodate slip casting.
The studio is a collective of makers, and everyone is practicing side by side. There is no need to book one’s studio time, and we do not limit attendance hours.
Subscription fee: £223.90 pcm, with £36 joining fee to cover studio induction.
Materials fee will be charged at £4.18+VAT p/kg of leather-hard pottery, and £5.48+VAT p/kg for bone dry work, and cover glazing and firing costs.
Access to the studio membership is open to those who did at least one 12-week term with People’s Pottery Class within the last 12 months, and are confident enough to practice independently.
Open Access Studio Membership is not intended for production potters.
Opening Hours:
Tuesday 11am – 9pm
Thursday 10am – 8pm
Friday 11am-5pm
Saturday 10:30am – 6pm