Studio Membership Requirements
To be a member at Work In Progress Art Studio, you must be able to work independently without aid and be able to maintain clean and safe studio practices.
Members can access the studio during open hours or as their membership allows. Studio hours may change from time to time but are generally Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 5:00p to 9:00p and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00a to 4:00p.
Members who do not adhere to the guidelines set out here may, at any time, be asked to leave or have their membership discontinued, without a refund.
Membership Fees & Firing Costs
- Membership fees are charged monthly and a minimum three month commitment is required.
- Memberships are non-refundable.
- Monthly membership will otherwise automatically renew on the 1st of the month. Any cancellations must be done through the member’s portal prior to renewal dates.
- In the event of membership cancellation, shelves are to be fully cleaned, and belongings collected before studio closure on the last day of the membership month. If you are unable to clear shelves in time, please contact a staff member for assistance.
- Firing fees are calculated by the cubic inch for items less than 15 cubic inches and then a flat rate by size after that. Fees are payable through the membership portal.
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.
- Please be courteous and accommodating of any classes taking place in the studio. If a staff member asks you to clean up your work area to prepare for a class, please do so quickly and efficiently. Do not disturb instructors or students and try to keep noise to a minimum. Students enrolled in classes shall have the instructor’s full attention.
- 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, they must leave a note for the owner and 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.
Tools, Shelves & Storage
- Members are responsible for providing their own tools. All provided equipment and community tools are shared among the studio and should be looked after, cleaned, and returned after use.
- Members are assigned one 2x2x1’ locker and a shelf. All work and personal studio items are to be stored on your shelf space, including any greenware not yet ready for the bisque shelves. You may use the community shelves, but work should be ready to be fired within a one-week timeframe.
- Members working on large-scale work will need to provide for transporting work if they are unable to move it unaided by others.
Health and Safety Rules
- Proper attire, eye protection (reading glasses are not acceptable), dust masks, and rubber/work gloves should be worn when working in the studio. The studio is not responsible for supplying these items.
- 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.
- All dry sanding is to be done outside and away from windows.
- Spills must be cleaned up immediately and staff must be informed of any potentially unsafe conditions.
- Glaze can be an eye irritant. Wear goggles/protective glasses. If you get a glaze in your eyes, find a member of staff or first aid kit for saline rinse.
- Non-Studio Glazes / Purchased Commercial Glaze: Must be approved by studio staff prior to using and stored in a personal space or taken home each day.
- A first aid kit is available in the office.