General Studio Policies

General Conduct

A ceramic studio is a shared, collaborative space to create community and express our creativity. Wear appropriate and safe clothing and conduct yourself professionally and safely at all times. Please do not engage in loud conversation, talk on the phone, or use personal electronics excessively while within the studio. Please do not create ‘controversial’ art that may not be appropriate for a communal facility. If anyone is engaged in behavior that causes a disturbance to the studio please report the incident to the studio staff. Guests who are found to be in violation of basic etiquette will be warned and may be asked to leave.

List No’s: No weapons. No solicitation. No pets (except service animals). No smoking. No loitering. No photography or video recordings for commercial purposes.

Studio Access

Studio will be open to the public during business hours for tours, order pickups, and pottery pickups. Everyone that visits the studio must follow studio safety guidelines. If you are enrolled in a class, you are encouraged to show up 10 minutes before the start of the class to check in, or change into your clay clothes. Members, students, staff, and other guests will be charged for damages resulting from improper use of equipment, including but not limited to kilns, wheels, slab roller, extruder, shelves, electrical and plumbing lines.

Studio Cleaning

Please refer to studio safety page for cleaning tips. It is the responsibility of every individual to keep the studio clean for the health and safety of the entire community. All guests are expected to clean up their immediate work area as well as their surrounding areas. All tools and works must be put away at the end of a visit, even if you plan on coming back later in the day. Clean with wet sponge and wipe down with microfiber towels, use sweeping compound and mop for you area.

Firing Works

All individuals must take precautions to make sure their work fires safely and be placed on the correct shelf. All pieces must have members’ distinct initials or makers marks or class code. Pieces that are not ready to go into the kiln may be placed on the reject shelf. The studio does not accommodate multiple firings and refiring of works. All pieces submitted for firing must be made in the studio using studio clay. The studio offers firing services to fire works made outside the studio. Members can check on firing status by logging into their account. Students in classes will be notified when their pieces are ready for pick up through email. Do not leave pieces on the at the studio and on the common area shelves. Studio will discard unclaimed pieces after 30 days.

For Bisque Firing:

  • Place completed pieces on the Bisque Shelf.
  • Make sure that the piece is not too thick or have trapped air pockets.
  • Once your piece is bone dry it will be firing in the next bisque firing.

For Glaze Firing:

  • Wax the feet of your pieces and let the wax dry.
  • Stir glaze until it is consistent and there are no settled glaze at the bottom.
  • Use one glaze at a time. Make sure lid is on a glaze if you are not actively using it.
  • Make sure glaze is dry if applying multiple layers or using glaze combinations.
  • Make sure glazes are not too thick and are not flaking.
  • Use only approved glaze application methods and do not use any application method that may contaminate the glaze.
  • Do not add foreign substances to the glaze or to your piece such as glass shards, marbles, ash…etc.
  • Place your finished glazed piece on the Glaze Shelf.
  • When pieces are fired, smooth the feet and bottom of piece with grinding stone or sandpaper.

Lost/Broken Pieces

It is inevitable that sometimes pieces will get broken somewhere along the ceramic process. The studio will take precautions to ensure all pieces are transported and handled carefully but is not liable for any pieces that are broken in the process. All students and members are responsible for insuring their pieces will fire safely for bisque and glaze firing. Individuals whose pieces blow up in firing will be responsible for the damages caused by their piece.

Gift Cards

Give the gift of gift cards! Whether you’re shopping for that special pottery fan in your life, or just want to treat yourself, it’s hard to go wrong with our digital gift card! This digital gift card can be used on classes, supplies, workshops, or any other member services at our studio. You can also purchase physical gift cards from the studio, but be careful not to lose it!

After a gift card has been purchased, the recipient is given a digital code. All gift cards start with GC-XXXXXXX. In order to redeem a gift card, you must create a account with our studio. User can click on Billing & Card in the top right, choose Redeem Gift Card. When they enter the gift card code, the gift card amount is entered into their Account Funds. Users then can use these Account Funds towards memberships, class registration, material purchases etc.

Gift cards can also be redeemed when purchasing a class directly by entering the gift card code at checkout (instead of adding to Account Funds like above). If the total for registration is over what is on the gift card, the allotted amount will be taken from the gift card first and then charge the credit card for the remaining balance.

  • Balance only redeemable at this studio.
  • Use of gift card requires Internet access and acceptance of our studio policies and safety guidelines.
  • Gift card balance does not expire and there are no fees associated with the card. The card is non-reloadable.
  • Card balance cannot be redeemed for cash and is non-refundable unless required by law.
  • Card balance will not be replaced by the studio if the card is lost or stolen.

Liability Waiver & Indemnification

Guests acknowledges that there are inherent risks associated with participating in pottery activities, including physical injury and property damage.

Guests agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Clay All Day, its owners, employees, volunteers, and representatives from any and all claims, demands, actions, and costs which might arise out of the Member’s participation and use of The Studio facility. The Member uses The Studio and its equipment entirely at their own risk.

Membership Policies

Membership Application

In order to join membership, you must show proof of having enough experience working with clay to be safe to yourself and others and do not need supervision. For example, you can take 2 beginner classes with our studio, show enrollment information at a college or university with a B or better grade, or have a strong portfolio of work. Regardless of experience, all applicants members must participate in the studio safety tour.

Membership Pricing

Memberships are available in multiple tiers to fit your needs.

Student members must show proof of current enrollment in a college or university with 5 or more units. Student members must provide updated proof of enrollment at the beginning of a new semester.

Monthly members pay month to month and have the convenience of stopping their membership at anytime. Memberships automatically renew every month.

Quarterly members pay for 3-months at a time. Memberships automatically renew for 3 months at the end of the term. Membership cannot be paused or cancelled in the middle of the term.

6-Month members pay for 6-months at a time. Memberships automatically renew for 6 months at the end of the term. Membership cannot be paused or cancelled in the middle of the term.

The studio reserves the right to adjust membership prices as necessarily. Members will be given an at-least 60 days notice prior to price changes. Price adjustments will not affect your membership until the completion of the current membership term.

Membership Benefits

Unlimited Studio Access is defined as unrestricted access to the studio during regular studio hours. However, the studio my be unavailable due to construction, maintenance, private events, etc.

Unlimited Firing of pieces is restricted by your shelf space. At any given time, members may have works in progress on their shelf, on the greenware shelf, bisque shelf and glaze shelf. It is the members responsibility to ensure their pieces make timely progress and that they do not accumulate and abandon projects in the studio. If you are a really prolific potter and can really churn it out, we still want to welcome you, we will just have to figure something out.

Please use the wheel reservation system to book a wheel. This will let everyone in the studio know how many wheels are still available. As long as there is open space, you can book and use the wheel for up to 4 hours per session. If all wheels are full, please limit wheel reservation to a 2 hour slot. Please only book wheel time for the time you plan on being on the wheel.

Studio sales are a great opportunity for members to show off and sell their work. The studio may help organize and reserve display space for member and will not take a percentage of the sale.

Studio Access

Members will be able to access the studio during Member Studio Access hours in addition to business hours. Members will receive an electronic key fob allowing them to unlock the door during Member Studio Hours. Members must also check-in and check-out at the front desk kiosk when visiting the studio. For the safety of everyone in the studio, please make sure the door is closed and locked behind you and not to let anyone else enter. Please do not bring un-authorized guests into the studio. If a member loses the key fob please report it to the studio right away so we can deactivate the fob and issue a new one. A small replacement fee will be assessed for the lost key fob.

If you are the last member exiting the studio, you are required to secure the premises and ensure all doors are locked and closed. Failure to do so may result in suspension of studio access privileges and termination of membership. The member may also be held liable for any damages or losses incurred due to the premises being left unsecured, including theft, vandalism, or unauthorized access. It is imperative that all members adhere to this rule to ensure the safety and security of the studio and its occupants.

Shelves & Storage

Member are assigned personal shelf to store tools, clay, personal items, and works in progress. Please mark your personal tools to differentiate it from community studio tools and other members’ tools. It’s the responsibility of the member to manage their own shelf and not to have hazardous or dangerous materials on their shelf. Studio shelves are to be used for works that are ready to move on to the next stage of clay and are not to be used as storage. Please respect other members’ shelf space and do not touch anything without their permission. If you see something that may be dangerous, please report it to the studio.

Firing Fees

In order to simplify studio workflow for everyone, the studio does not charge firing fees based on the size or the weight of each piece. Instead, bisque and glaze firing charges will be added to the clay purchase. Members must purchase clay from the studio. If member wishes to use outside clay, it must be a cone 10 clay and must be approved by the studio first. A firing fee will be charged to the member for the use of outside clay. Use of outside clay without permission may result in termination of membership. Do not bring pieces made outside of the studio to be fired in the studio.

Canceling & Expiring Membership

Memberships are recurring and automatically set to renew at the end of the term. The system allows members to cancel their membership. Prior to the last day of membership, your shelf has to be cleaned up and all personal items and tools removed. Any items left behind will be discarded. Finished greenware will be bisque fired, and glazed pieces will go into the next available glaze firing. You will be notified when the piece is ready for pickup, but no new pieces can be placed on shelves after the last day. Pieces not picked up in 30 days will be discarded.

Membership Termination

We strive to make the studio an inclusive and welcoming place for all clay enthusiasts. However, if a member has repeated incidents of disruptive behavior or conduct unsafe studio practices, the studio may choose to terminate your membership at its discretion. Individuals who have their membership terminated will not be able to receive a refund on any remaining terms of their membership. At the studio’s discretion, members may be allowed to rejoin.

Classes & Workshops

What to Bring?

Come dressed in comfortable clothing that you wouldn’t mind getting dirty and close-toed shoes. Make sure there is no flowing articles of clothing such as ties and scarfs that may be caught in machinery. It’s a good idea to bring your own towel or apron to wipe your hands and protect your clothes. Please see the studio safety sheet for full list of recommended proper attire.

The studio will provide all the tools and clay necessary for the class. The studio may limit the number of pieces to be completed and glazed.

Registration & Attendance Policies

  • No Make-Up Classes: Due to limited wheel capacity, scheduled instructor time, and studio flow, we do not offer make-up sessions for missed classes. If you miss a session, the studio will try our best to get you caught up and still have finished pieces at the end of the class.
  • Non-Transferable: Class registrations are for the specific date and time booked and cannot be transferred to another person or a future session once the course has begun.

Class Cancellation

If You Cannot Attend

For one-day classes, you must notify the studio and cancel your class at least 48-hours before the start of class for a refund. This will give the studio the opportunity to offer the class to someone else. A small processing fee will be applied.

For 6-week classes, you must notify the studio and cancel your class at least 2-weeks before the start of class for a refund. Cancellations given with less than a 2-week notice may not be subject to a refund. A small processing fee will be applied.

For 6-week classes, it’s not recommended to miss class because the class will be structured to go from topic to topic based on the stages of clay and it will be hard to catch up. You may substitute the class if there is another one scheduled that is covering the same topic.

If the Studio Cancels Class

The studio will make every effort to conduct the classes that are offered through the class. If a class does not reach the minimum number of student necessary the studio may chose to cancel the class. All students who have signed up will be subject to a full refund. If the studio has to cancel a class session, the studio will send out notification as early as possible and reschedule the class.

When Will My Pieces Be Ready?

A lot of the shape and character from a piece comes from trimming and glazing, and the studio highly recommend that students try the process from beginning to end. Due to time constraints, students rolled in 1-time classes will not be able to complete their pieces. However, you can request your pieces to be trimmed and glazed by the studio for a small charge.

Students enrolled in 6-week classes must finish glazing all their pieces by the end of the last week of class. Pieces will typically be ready to pick up within 3–4 weeks after the class ends. The studio will send out an email notification that the pieces are ready for pick up at reception. Pieces that are not picked up after multiple reminders will be considered the property the studio and may be discarded.

Studio Policies are set to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the studio for all guests. The studio reserves the right to update the studio policy as needed.

Last revised 7.14.2026