Studio Etiquette 

1. Respect 

• Treat the studio, equipment, and all members with care and respect.

• Offer assistance to fellow members but refrain from giving unsolicited criticism.

• Please do not touch or move any artwork that is not your own.

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2. Cleanliness 

• Maintain a clean workspace as you go and always wipe down surfaces with a clean, wrung-out cloth.

• If you finish working in one area, please clean it thoroughly before moving to another.

• After using the wheel, be sure to clean the wheel, splash pan, table, chair, and water bucket.

• Dispose of clay scraps and slip in the designated reclaim bucket.

• Rinse out any used sponges and clothes and store them away clean.

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3. Project Management

• Clearly label ALL your personal projects and greenware with your name and the date.

• Apply a unique Maker's Mark or clearly write your name on your work to ensure easy identification and prevent accidental mix-ups

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4. Firing:

• Ensure your work is completely "bone dry" before firing to prevent issues in the kiln.

• We cannot fire glazed greenware or work with glazed bases.

• Solid or extremely thick pieces (nothing thicker than 3cm) are not suitable for our kilns.

• Firing of foreign objects within clay is strictly prohibited.

• Hollow, fully enclosed pieces must have a hole poked in them.

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4. Materials and Equipment

• The use of outside clay or glazes is not permitted in the studio.

• No clay, glazes, slips, tools, or any studio equipment should be removed from the premises.

• Please note that we do not accommodate production work; creating more than 20 mug-sized pieces per month is considered production and is not allowed.

• Cost of materials are calculated separately from studio time, applicable to members and adult class attendees:

  • Bisque fire: $5/100g, must be prepaid for firing.

  • Glaze cone 6 firing: 50¢/cubic inch, $10 minimum for small items

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5. Pick-Up of Finished Work

• Kindly bring your own box and packing materials when collecting your finished pieces, as we do not supply these items.

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6. Open Studio Access

• Open Studio membership is available to individuals aged 16 years and older, who have attended at least 8 lessons or those who can demonstrate prior ceramics knowledge and have paid the membership fee.

• Members utilizing Open Studio must possess the knowledge and confidence to take their pieces through the entire ceramic process, including glazing.

• Members are not allowed to bring unapproved guests. 

• Non members may not use equipment, tools, or materials without explicit permission. This includes clay, wheels, kilns, and glazes.

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7.Unclaimed Work: 

• After 30 days, unattended greenware will be reclaimed.

• After 60 days, unclaimed bisque-ware will be discarded .

• After 6 months, unclaimed glaze-ware will be discarded.

• The studio is not responsible for breakage during firing.​​

• Annual Purges: Take home all personal projects and greenware during annual purges.

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8. Safety Guidelines

• Minimize dust-creating activities. When sweeping trimmings, please do so slowly and carefully with the large squeegee.

• Always switch off wheels before cleaning them.

• Wash and return all community tools to their designated places before leaving.

• Before reclaiming clay from throwing buckets, please check for any tools that may have been left inside.

• Clean glaze tools thoroughly between different glazes and after use to prevent contamination. Please be aware that glaze contamination may result in charges for materials and replacement time.

• Use the designated studio clay sink for all clay and glaze-related washing. Please wash your hands before using the bathroom.

• Familiarize yourself with fire extinguisher locations, first aid kits, and emergency exits.

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9. Surveillance:

The studio is monitored by security cameras 24/7 for everyone's safety.

 

Please remember that these policies may change. The current version is always available on our website, and updates will be posted here. Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a positive studio environment!