How many pieces can I make during 6-week class?

Typically, students glaze fire 4-6 pieces in a beginner wheel or handbuilding class. 6-8 pieces in an intermediate wheel class. We encourage practicing, so we are happy to bisque fire as many pieces as you'd like, but part of learning is editing what you should glaze fire. Because their are many variables in the output quantity, we don't provide hard numbers, because glazing 6 cups is vastly difference than glazing 6 plates. Your teacher will provide guidance on this.  ​

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AFTER your class ends we offer drop-in studio sessions if you'd to use our studio glazes and equipment to glaze your more pieces. 

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When can I use the studio during my session?

We provide 6-week class participants with a door code. You can use this code whenever there isn't another class or workshop happening. For example: if you are in a wheel class, you may  NOT practice while a handbuilding class is happening. The studio can get very busy and want to make sure members can still practice, so we limit (very minimally) when students can access the studio. 

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What if I miss a class?

There are no make-up sessions for missed classes. During class you can ask your teacher to go over what you missed.

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How do I collect finished pieces after my session ends?

Students have 30 days to pick up any finished items. After 30 days we will dispose of the items.

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Can I use brush-on glazes or underglazes?

Brush-on glazes are for members only. Underglazes are taught in the handbuiling classes and thus only available to the handbuilding students. We don't teach under glazing in our wheel classes, only dip glazes are allowed. 

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What are some tips for dipping glazes?

Dipping glazes can be tricky. Too thin and the colors may not turn out. Too thick and the pots may crawl or "run" excessively. We require students to wax the bottom of your pots and to wait 10-15 mins before adding a layering glaze. If you are just doing one glaze, then a 2-3 second dip is all that's needed. If you are layering two glazes, then both dips need to very very quick, and again the pot must dry 10-15 min (longer if the pot isn't dry after 15 mins) between glaze dips. ​​​

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You must wax the bottoms of your pots and wipe them free of glaze. The bottom 1/4th of your pot must be free of glaze. We won't fire your piece if there is glaze on the bottom. 

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All student pots must be placed on a kiln cookie. 

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Can I bring my own clay or glaze?

You can only use clay or glaze provided by the studio. 

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When do I need to clean off my shelf?

We give students a bonus week after your last class, shelves need to be cleaned a week after your last class. Items left behind will be recycled or disposed of. You can still glaze pieces in that bonus week and have 30 days to pick up your pots. The door code stops working at the end of the bonus week. 

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I'm interested in becoming a member, how do I that?

Have a look at our membership page and see if you meet the criteria. Even though you've taken a class with us, you may not be ready yet for a membership. A member must be able to work independently and have a good understanding of all the clay stages and glaze processes. There is no more instruction time when you become a member (unless you take a class/workshop), so it's important that you feel very comfortable working independently. Though we are collaborative and friendly, asking members to teach you how-to make something takes away from their time in the studio. Members are a helpful bunch, but they are also working on their own art. 

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