STUDIO POLICIES

Studio Access, Safety & Use

  • Drinks are allowed only in lidded, non-glass containers

  • Children must be supervised at all times

  • Guest access is limited to member buddy passes

  • Wheels are first come, first served for members and available during scheduled classes for students

  • No pets in gallery or studio

  • No food in studio area

  • No heavy scents

Materials & Equipment

  • Only in-studio cone 6 clays are approved for our kilns. Outside clay and glazes require studio manager approval

  • Workshop attendees may use all underglazes

  • Members may use all glazes

  • Sanding bone dry, bisque, or fired work must happen outdoors or in the spray booth

  • Please make sure you work is ready for the kiln by ensuring it is:

    • Fully dry

    • Has proper wall and bottom thickness

    • There is no glaze on the foot

    • There are no non-clay attachments

  • All work must be labeled with initials on the foot and firing slip

  • Re-firing requires staff approval

Storage & Handling

  • Do not touch/move another person’s work or tools without consent

  • Member work should be stored on your assigned storage shelf

Cleaning & Studio Reset

  • Keep floors clean of splashes and spills

  • Rise and return tools to their proper location

  • Reset wheels:

    • Foot pedal returned

    • Chair slid back

    • Splash pan removed and rinsed

    • Wheel head, stool, table, and floor wiped

Memberships

  • Membership cancellations can be managed on Kilnfire.

STUDIO ETIQUETTE

Shared Space & Courtesy

  • Use the coat rack for bags and jackets

  • Borrow and return community aprons

  • Step outside to take phone calls

  • Use headphones for personal music

  • Ask before changing shared studio music

  • Please share any concerns, ideas or feedback with staff