Membership

To be eligible for a Membership you need to have:

  • Taken an 8 week Course with us
OR
  • If you have experience from outside our Studio, emailed and been approved for Studio Orientation & Membership
    • please email studio@communityclay.ca for inquiries

AND

  • Taken an Orientation with us

To view our Drop In and Glaze Workshop schedule click here.

Drop-ins are a 3 hour, self-directed practice available to studio members with active Membership, or students while you are enrolled in a class. Membership is required to have access to Drop In's after the course is over. Membership is monthly, with an automatically renewing billing cycle. If you exceed your Drop In's included in your Membership, additional Drop In's can be purchased/scheduled at $25+tx. Clay must be purchased through us. All Membership includes bisque firing of one ware board 9x18x3" unless otherwise stated.

Our goal is to provide a more flexible schedule in the event that you are away from the studio for a period of time, without giving up your spot. You are able to schedule your Drop In’s at any time during the month, meaning you could come to three Drop In’s in the first week, and then leave your items while you are on vacation for three weeks, and come back for the next month! You are also able to cancel all Memberships with appropriate notice, and come back to the studio when your schedule allows. 

There are no limits on the number of items you can make, as we will fire additional pieces at cost. We figured out the average amount of kiln space and related that to the cost of membership. 

Glazing is not permitted in Drop In's and must be done in Glazing Workshops $20+tx. If you do not need any assistance glazing to may do a 'test' in a Glazing Workshop to get special permission to Glaze on your own outside of Glazing Workshops. Firing for one wareboard (half a shelf in the kiln) approximately 3" tall of work is included in Base & Plus Membership, two wareboards (one full shelf in Kiln) for the Gold Membership. 

To sign up for Membership please email us.

The Base Membership, $125+tx has a half shelf, and 3 Drop In's included. You may attend Drop In's in anytime during the billing cycle. 3 month initial commitment, after which you may cancel giving 30 days notice. Your shelf must be cleared out by the end of the month, if not you will be charged an additional month. The Base Membership may be used in tandem with a course.

  • 3 Drop In’s included
  • Additional Drop In’s $25+tx
  • 24” x 18” shelf space in the Drop In Room
  • Drop In’s are valid for the current billing cycle, ending the last day of the month
  • Three month initial commitment
  • You may cancel Membership by giving one month notice. Requests received after the last day of the month will be considered as notice for the following month: Received April 23, cancel for June 1.

The Member Plus, $175+tx has a full shelf, versus the Base which only has a half shelf. We created this tier for people who don't want to commit to the Gold Membership but want a little something more than the Base. This is designed for members who maybe want some extra space as they develop their skills. 

  • 3 Drop In’s included
  • Additional Drop In’s $25+tx
  • 48” x 18” shelf space in the Drop In Room
  • Drop In’s are valid for the current billing cycle
  • You may cancel Membership by giving one month notice. Requests received after the last day of the month will be considered as notice for the following month: Received April 23, cancel for June 1.
    • $20 discount on 8 week Courses.

    This Membership level is the same as the Base Membership, except you get a full shelf on the shelving unit, instead of half.

    Member Plus AM, $225+tx is the same as the Member Plus, but instead of 3 anytime Drop In's has unlimited Drop In's Monday - Friday 10-5pm. Additional Drop In's or booking made outside this schedule are $25+tx. 

    Member Plus Unlimited, $250 is the same as the Member Plus, with unlimited Drop In's. Additional Drop In's or booking made outside this schedule are $25+tx. 

    The Gold Membership, $300+tx includes 2 shelves. There are unlimited Drop In's (within reason.) The Gold Membership is geared for people who might consider having their own studio space. Items from this tier are also the highest priority for going into the kiln (ahead of all other Membership levels.) 30 days notice to cancel this level of Membership. 3 month initial commitment, after which we require one month's notice to terminate, taking effect the following month. Your shelf must be cleared out by the end of the month, if not you will be charged an additional month.

    • Unlimited Drop In’s
    • TWO 48” x 18” shelf space 
      • Tip: Create a sub shelving system to accommodate even more work!
      • The equivalent to an entire 21”x 21” x 5” Kiln Shelf per month ($80 value)
        • Or the equivalent of this space, could be taller pieces!
      • Additional Kiln space available at cost
      • Option to do Kiln Rental $100/firing
        • $50 discount on 8 week Courses
          • Minimum 3 month Membership
          • Cancel Membership with one month notice; 
            • To avoid additional charges, please ensure that your shelf is vacated prior to the next billing cycle.
            •  If you Volunteer, you may have opportunities for Studio access outside of regular business hours: granted on a case by case basis. References required.

          Resident, Variable $+tx Unlimited Drop In's. The Resident is geared for people who might consider having their own studio space. This Membership saves you all the work of setting up a studio space (investing in your own glaze lab; buying and maintaining a kiln; worry about plumbing etc.) 30 days notice to cancel this level of Membership. 3 month initial commitment, after which we require one month's notice to terminate, taking effect the following month. Your shelf must be cleared out by the end of the month, if not you will be charged an additional month.

          • Shelf space $100 each, add as many as you like (minimum x2.)
          • Kiln rental- $100 for firing.
          • Bring your own clay & glazes, or purchase from us at cost.
          • If you Volunteer, you may have opportunities for Studio access outside of regular business hours: granted on a case by case basis. References required.
          • Access to our Photography Studio at no charge.
            • Minimum 3 month Membership.
            • Cancel Membership with one month notice; 
              • To avoid additional charges, please ensure that your shelf is vacated prior to the next billing cycle.