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.

 

These policies may be subject to change. Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a positive studio environment!