Studio Membership
The best part for me was being able to join as a member and develop in my own time with all the support I need.
-Richard
Membership at Clay Shed is designed to help build your confidence and develop your skills as a maker. You will be part of a growing and nurturing community of artists who share knowledge and offer support.
You’ll have access to technical training from our experienced team and ongoing mentoring to help broaden your expertise. Participating in our annual open studios event will also provide opportunities to sell work and network amongst the wider community.
Our membership packages are suitable for complete beginners as well as professional makers. We welcome applications if you’ve undertaken a beginners course with us or somewhere else and now feel confident to work independently in a ceramic studio.
Monthly rolling subscription | three month term minimum | six week notice period
Here’s what you’ll get as a member
Flexibility: 24/7 access to the studio - do your thing when it suits you
Use of communal working spaces and access to all studio equipment, booked via our app
Personal storage space for your tools, glazes and clay
Access to communal shelving to store work in progress
Additional benefits to all members
Complimentary training in clay management/recycling, glaze mixing and application as well as loading and firing kilns
Opportunity to join ‘Potty Mouth’ our free monthly mentoring peer group sessions
Free access to all visiting artist Clay Talks
10% discount off of all courses and workshops to develop knowledge and skills
Opportunity to exhibit and sell work at open studio events
Additional exposure of your work on our social media platforms
Part-time Membership
The monthly subscription includes:
+ Up to 15 hours of studio time per week
+ Choose between one storage shelf equivalent to 1.7 meters squared or two storage shelves equivalent to 3.4 meters squared to store tools and materials
Firings are conducted by the Clay Shed team and are charged as an additional cost. Studio Members buy their own clay and materials.
1 x shelf £155 per month
2 x shelves £190 per month
Full-time Membership
The monthly subscription includes:
+ Unlimited 24/7 access to the studio
+ A personal shelving unit with five shelves
Full-time members fire their own work and buy their own clay and materials - full kiln training is provided. Firings are charged as an additional cost.
£215 per month
Full-time membership is fully subscribed
Tech Exchange Member
Our Tech Exchange membership is an ideal opportunity for anyone interested in developing technical skills and gaining first-hand insight into the running of a successful ceramics studio.
You’ll receive free Studio Membership in exchange for 4 hours of hands-on technical support each week. We’ll teach you how to manage the day-to-day tasks of a studio, including health and safety, mixing glazes, reclaiming clay, kiln loading and maintenance.
Applicants should have a basic knowledge of making and glazing procedures and know how to work safely in a studio environment.
We are currently advertising for a Tech Exchange Member. Application deadline Midnight 29th May 2024.
Studio Facilities
Our facilities include:
7 x Shimpo pottery wheels
Slab-roller
Glasdstone Extruder with dies
Slip casting table
Glazing spray booth
Areas for glaze mixing and plaster work
4 x electric kilns ranging from 60 - 290 litres
4 x large tables
Members can reserve group working spaces and equipment via our app, ensuring that you can access the equipment you need in advance of your studio time.
We provide communal storage for work in progress, ensuring that you have enough space in your personal storage for your tools and equipment.
Our communal facilities include a kitchen - with fridge, freezer, microwave, kettle and toaster - as well as WC facilities and WiFi.