About Memberships

Eligibility: All members must take an orientation and sign the general liability waiver and membership agreement

• Members MUST have prior ceramics studio experience and be able to work independently and confidently in a studio. Open studio time is strictly non-instructional and our staff are not always available to help with needs or questions outside of the individual member’s current ceramic understanding. If members would like to further their understanding of the ceramic medium, they are encourged to take a class or workshop.

• Acceptable minimum studio experience would be: 

  • Studio manzanita 6 week class (or equivalent - OK if taking concurrently) 

  • Former studio membership at another studio

  • Prior completion of a ceramics course in high school, higher ed etc. 

  • Any cumlative knowledge of the a-z’s of the ceramic process such as: the various stages of clay workability, the difference between a bisque and glaze fireing, how to apply glazes and essential cleaning requirements.

• Studio members found to not meet studio independence and conduct expectations may be subject to review at the discretion of the studio staff

Storage and more:

Members and students receive dedicated storage for their clay, tools and in-progress pieces. Storage is available to members and students for the duration of their classes and up to 30 days after a class or membership has expired based on storage demands

If you need to pause your membership for a month or so, let us know and we will hold your storage space, tools, materials and work for 30 days. You may puase your membership 1x per year.

Members can pay $10 to bring an adult guest x per month

Members can bring youth (14-18) at no extra cost

Must use and buy our clay. 

Members may bring their own glaze as long as cone 5 / 6

No production pottery

Your membership can be terminated at studio discretion