Studio Rules for classes / workshops

All rules are subject to change within a month's notice; except for rules that apply to firing fees, health and safety, which are subject to change without advance notice.

Courses

Refunds: Workshops are non-refundable this is due to the planning and purchasing of materials that takes place before each workshop is run. 

Missed Classes: We are not able to give “makeup” classes. The instructor will try to catch you up on what you missed in the next class.

Members

Members are required to sign up for studio time on the weekly sign-up sheet. If you need to cancel last minute please email the studio and or post to the member’s Facebook page to give the opportunity to another member to come in. Members are allowed to use the shelves assigned to them according to the membership type purchased. Members recycling their own clay or glaze must use their assigned space to do so.

Clay

Prices: The price of the clay at the studio includes use of glazes and underglazes, and two firings (bisque and glaze). Prices are posted at the studio. We use PSH 519 cone 6 clay at the studio.

Outside Clay: Only Level 2 members can bring in non studio clay. Must be cone 6. It requires testing glazes on the new clay. They must pay for their clay (firings and glaze use ) when it is brought to the studio. Prices are posted at the studio.

Material Left Behind

Work created during workshops or classes must be picked up within 45 days of the last class, unless alternative arrangements have been made with with the studio. After 45 days, the work will be thrown away. This also applies to clothing or equipment left behind at the studio when membership/classes are not renewed. Pieces that have not been labeled on the bottom will with thrown out if unclaimed after 10 days. Pieces created during classes that have not been claimed 6 weeks after the end of class will be thrown out. Members who discontinue their membership must take all work (and other possessions) home immediately.

Health and Safety

Members and students are expected to mop the floor space used during open studio hours and class time. This includes around the wheel area and around any tablespace used.

Members and students are expected to clean out their wheels and wipe the basin with a sponge so that the wheel is always ready for someone else to use it. Tables must also be wiped down so that no dust or pieces of clay are left. Coloured clay must be wedged on the separate counter-top piece labeled for coloured clay (this applies to level 2 members only).

Those mixing glazes must use the ventilation station with the fan on and wear a mask. No sanding of dry clay to reduce clay dust.