Community Clayworks offers three teirs of memberships that grant full studio access. Memberships are intended for people 18+ with prior studio experience who can work independently and safely in the studio. Your application helps us get to know you better, understand your ceramic experience, and ensure you can work in our open studio environment. If you’re new to ceramics or have limited experience, here are ways to prepare for membership: enroll in one of our classes (schedule coming soon!); attend workshops; take classes at another ceramic studio in the valley such as The Mudroom or MF Pottery.

The joining process

  • Browse membership options

  • Complete the New Member sign up form: here

  • Receive approval from our Membership Committee

  • Pay joining fee (if applicable) and first months dues

  • Receive studio orientation, sign membership handbook, obtain access code, and storage space

  • Play with clay!

Full Membership

Full Studio Membership is the best fit for those who want steady, year-round access to the studio and a deeper role in our clay community.

  • Cost: $125 per month + one time $150 joining fee

  • Commitment: One-year. Membership is continuous and do not need to re-register every year and may keep shelf year to year.

  • Benefits: Full access to the studio, shelf, glaze materials, and kiln services

  • Requirements: Active participation in studio committee work. Attend membership meetings.

  • Eligibility: Prior studio experience

  • Availability: Open enrollment

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Equity Membership

Our Equity Membership is designed to support individuals who encounter financial, physical, or cultural barriers to participating in ceramics and joining a pottery studio, as well as those who demonstrate significant artistic potential whose work would greatly benefit from our community support.

  • Cost: $75 per month

  • Commitment: One-year, no auto-renewal.

  • Benefits: Full access to the studio, shelf, glaze materials, and kiln services

  • Requirements: Active participation in studio committee work. Attend membership meetings.

  • Eligibility: Prior studio experience and annually reviewed application to ensure continued alignment with program goals

  • Availability: Limited to one equity membership for every five full studio members

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Qtrly Membership

Quarterly memberships are designed as a flexible way to experience the studio without committing to a full year. Each quarter runs for three months and we limit joining to two sessions per year to keep quarterly spots available for more people to try out the studio.

  • Cost: $200 per month

  • Commitment: 3 months

  • Benefits: Full access to the studio, shelf, glaze materials, and kiln services

  • Requirements: None

  • Eligibility: Prior studio experience

  • Availability: Limited to two quarters per year

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What’s Included in all memberships

  • Extended Studio Hours

  • Use of Professional Equipment: Wheels, slab rollers, tools, glaze

  • Firing Services: Bisque and glaze firing (cone 6 & cone 10)

  • Personal Storage: Shelf and cupboard space

  • Community Connection: Attend events, collaborate with local artists

  • Educational Opportunities: Reduced rates on classes and workshops

  • Exhibition Opportunities: Participate in studio sales, pop-ups, and gallery shows

Member Responsibilities: We are a volunteer run studio — members contribute to keeping the space running smoothly

  • Attend general meetings

  • Serve on at least one committee

  • Join studio cleaning parties to maintain a dust free clean studio space

  • Respect shared space, equipment, other members and their work

  • Follow safety policies within the Studio Handbook: Here

  • Quarterly members are not required to attend meetings or do committee work but are welcome to

Important Policies at a Glance

  • No production pottery allowed

  • Using clay and/or glaze not from the studio is not allowed at this time

  • Alcohol, drugs, or smoking/vaping in or around the studio is not allowed

  • No lending keys or access codes to non-members

  • One guest per member allowed

  • Cleanup is required after every work session — leave the studio cleaner than you found it

  • Termination possible for nonpayment, unsafe behavior, harassment, or repeated violations

  • As a developing studio, we expect to make adjustments along the way. Our policies are subject to change as we continue improving and shaping the space for our members. Thank you for your patience.

If signing up in an online system is a barrier, please contact us at communityclayworksinfo@gmail.com