• Respect:  Treat everyone and the studio with respect. This includes not touching or moving others' work, tools, or possessions without permission.

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• Cleanliness: Clean as you go. After using any area or equipment, clean and return everything to its proper place. Dispose of clay scraps and slip in the reclaim bucket, and floor and sink debris in the trash. Rinse and put away sponges after use.

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• Organization: Label all personal tools and projects. Take home all personal projects and greenware during annual purges.

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• Firing: Only bone-dry work with a maker's mark will be fired. No glazed greenware, work with glazed bases, solid or extremely thick pieces (max 3cm), or foreign objects are allowed in the kiln. Hollow, fully enclosed pieces must have a hole poked in them.

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• Materials: No outside clay, glazes, or slips is allowed in the studio without approval. We do not accommodate production work; no more than 20 mug-sized pieces per month.

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• Pick-Up: Bring your own box & packing material when picking up your work.

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• Open Studio: Members must be 16+ years old, knowledgeable and comfortable with the entire ceramic process (including glazing). Open studio users must clean their workspace and vacate the studio 15 minutes before classes or events.

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• Unclaimed Work: Unattended greenware will be reclaimed after 60 days. Unclaimed bisque-ware will be discarded 60 days after firing. Unclaimed glaze-ware will be discarded 6 months after firing. The studio is not responsible for breakage during firing.

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• Additional Considerations:

  • Limit dust-creating activities. Sweep trimmings slowly and carefully with the large squeegee.

  • Switch off wheels before cleaning them.

  • Wash and put away all community tools before leaving.

  • Check throwing buckets for tools before reclaiming the clay.

  • Thoroughly clean glaze tools between glazes and after use to prevent contamination. Glaze contamination may result in charges for materials and replacement time.

  • Use the studio clay sink for all clay and glaze-related washing. Wash your hands before entering the bathroom.

• 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 there and communicated via email. Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a positive studio environment!