STUDIO MEMBERSHIP

At The Potters’ Studio, we’re committed to a welcoming, creative environment that is safe and comfortable for all people interested in clay to learn and work. Membership fees contribute to the financial vehicle that allows us to support our Staff, offer extensive resources for our Members and Students, expand our Studio outreach programs, and continue The Potters’ Studio Mission. Membership includes access to all of our equipment and facilities.

ALL MEMBERSHIP STREAMS INCLUDE

  • 24/7 studio access (after 1-month trial period)

  • Being part of a thriving community of local ceramics artists

  • Use of our throwing wheels, hand-building tables, damp room, etc.

  • Our staff fire your work in our numerous bisque & high-fire kilns (firing fees apply)

  • Free trainings for firing, making glazes, and equipment use

  • Use of the studio’s twenty cone-10 glazes, plus colored slips & stains

  • Access to studio slab roller, spray booth, extruder, grinder, etc.

  • 18 different kinds of high-fire clay (clay fees apply)

  • Access to a fully stocked, well-ventilated glaze mixing lab + free training

  • A storage cubby for clay and tools + additional storage spaces available for rent

  • Members can sell their work in our gallery and participate in bi-annual Parking Lot Sales and annual Holiday Sale

  • Access to an extensive ceramics library

  • Monthly Members-only workshops on specific topics to help Members expand their clay knowledge

  • Members-only pre-registration and discounted rates for workshops/demos from visiting artists and studio classes with our expert teaching staff

Membership is offered on a sliding scale at the following levels:

Sustaining $210/month
The market rate that keeps the doors open and the lights on.

Supporting $250/month
A generating price point that helps create a more equitable community. Pay-it-forward and increase access to others in the community.

Supported $170/month
A below-market discounted rate to reduce financial barriers for marginalized/under-represented folks in our community (application process required and availability depends on how many community members come in at the Supporting level)

We’d like to thank and acknowledge the following sources for their inspiration and guidance in making arts and community more accessible:

Gasworks Ceramic Studio, NYC, Alexis J. Cunningfolk at Worts & Cunning Apothecary, Soul Fire Farm, Brooklyn Grange, Brooklyn Acupuncture Project, Rock Steady Farm, Zenger Farm

Membership Request

Please let us know a bit about your experience with ceramics. A prerequisite for Membership is intermediate to advanced experience with clay. If you are a beginner, we encourage you to start taking classes with us.

We currently have a short waitlist for membership! As soon as you’re off the waitlist we will contact you with next steps.