Community and Studio Conduct
- Any disrespect, harm, or harassment to Work In Progress staff, instructors, employees, interns, studio members, students, etc. is not acceptable or tolerated. Work In Progress has the right to refuse access to any person(s) at any time.
- Please respect all artists of the studio. Do not disrupt them while they are working, use their tools, or touch their work/possessions without their permission.
- No smoking of any kind in the studio or within 10 yards of premises.
- Please practice cell phone courtesy when in the studio and take any phone conversations outside.
- The studio promotes the sharing of best practices and an overall community appreciation of ceramic work. Please be respectful of intellectual property and do not photograph or otherwise appropriate any work, procedures, methods, or likewise of any studio members, staff, or guests.
- In the case that human error or a ceramic error happens, please be considerate to staff and fellow artists. Work In Progress staff work very hard to provide the most professional studio atmosphere possible. Staff are willing to discuss these situations in a professional manner. Hostile, accusatory communication is not acceptable.
- In the event that staff, members, and/or students break or damage any personal property, including ceramic work, we will do our best to notify you.
- Please refrain from creating a negative environment for other people in the space. Staff have the right to ask any person to leave if they are negatively affecting the studio environment and/or safety.
- If you have special needs please communicate this clearly to staff ahead of time.
Health and Safety Rules
- Closed-Toe shoes are required when operating pottery wheels.
- No smoking of any kind in the studio or on the premises.
- Do not eat in the glazing or work areas.
- Do not touch the kilns.
- Silica dust is extremely dangerous. All measures possible should be taken to minimize the creation of excess clay dust throughout the studio. Sweeping of trimmings is allowed but must be done slowly and carefully to avoid kicking up dust.
- Spills must be cleaned up immediately and staff must be informed of any potentially unsafe conditions.
- A first aid kit is available in the office.
DISCLAIMER:
No guarantee is offered, explicit or implied, regarding the quality or serviceability of fired work. Every precaution will be taken to ensure the best possible outcome for every firing. Use of the studio indicates you agree that you will not hold the studio, its volunteers, or any other person associated with the studio responsible for work that is damaged or defective in any way while in the studio at any stage of the process.
Please note that all class pieces need to be picked up within 3 months of the class date. It takes an average of 3-4 weeks for pieces to move through the finishing & kiln firing process. You will be notified via email when your piece is ready to be picked up. If you don’t hear from us, please give us a call to verify the status of your piece before coming in. After 3 months, pieces will be donated to make room on the studio shelves.
While working with clay is relatively safe, there are hazards and risks. These risks include the possibility of injuries or illness related to the use of the studio, materials, or equipment. Use of the studio indicates that you agree that you have been informed of the risks.