Studio
Access

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Length: The entire duration of the quarter

Dream it and make it! Pottery Northwest offers both renewable and non-renewable studio access memberships. Come and work independently in a collaborative and creative environment. Pottery Northwest provides a community studio that feeds inspiration and supports making.

Studio Access is designed for experienced artists and makers who have the skills necessary to bring their ideas to fruition without instruction. Students enrolled in this program can come into the studio and make any time in an area not in use for a regularly scheduled class. You will get the most from your experience if you enjoy working independently and have a clear understanding of ceramic processes, including moving your work efficiently through the studio and glazing processes. 

Tuition Assistance: Here

Mandatory Orientation: All new studio access members must attend an in-person orientation session that covers studio policies, procedures, and deadlines for the quarter.

 

  • Studio Access members can come in during our open studio hours and make in any areas not in use for a scheduled class.*

    Studio Hours:
    Everyday: 10am to 9pm
    (except holidays and quarter breaks)

    *pottery wheels and other studio areas will be space limited for studio access members to use during scheduled class times.

  • Ideal for folks who want flexibility around studio access. Standard studio access does not auto-renew each quarter. Individuals who choose this option must re-register every quarter on registration day, a studio access spot is not guaranteed.

    What’s Included:

    • Unlimited studio access during open studio hours every day for the duration of the quarter from 10AM to 9PM (closed all holidays).

    • 1 personal full shelf for storage of tools, clay, & in-process work.

    • Communal tools and equipment.

    • Access to slab roller, extruder and spray booth (training required).

    • Free glazes, oxides, and slips.

    • Free firings.

    Please note that the fee for Studio Access does not include clay, which must be purchased from us.

  • Renewable studio access has all the same benefits as our regular studio access, but membership is continuous. Members do not need to re-register every quarter and may keep their shelves quarter to quarter. This is the best option for those with a commitment to Pottery Northwest who want the guarantee of an ongoing studio to work from.

    Application Required: Renewable studio access is available by application only. Click here to apply. Completed applications are added to the waitlist, and applicants will be notified when a renewable studio access spot becomes available. Space is limited, a renewable spot will not always open each quarter.

    Quarter Guidelines: The Pottery Northwest studio follows the quarter schedule and is closed on all holidays and for 2 weeks between each quarter and for the entire month of December to reset and deep clean the studio. Renewable studio access members may not use the studio during studio breaks/closures and must adhere to the quarterly studio firing schedule.

    Billing: Renewable studio access is a set price for the duration of the entire quarter and will auto-renew and auto-charge members every 12 weeks. We do not offer the membership monthly or at a reduced price for prorated weeks.

    Pausing: Renewable studio access can not be paused. Members needing to take a quarter off will have to cancel their renewable membership altogether and reapply for renewable studio access the next time a spot becomes available.

    Termination: Cancellation requests for renewable studio access must be emailed to Pottery Northwest at least 30 days prior to the upcoming quarter's start date to avoid being auto-charged. Once the member has been charged for the upcoming quarter, no cancellations or refunds are possible.

  • Studio Access is intended for intermediate and advanced ceramic makers who want to work independently in our studio. No instruction is included with a Studio Access membership.

    • No prorated memberships. The Studio Access memberships is a set price for the duration of the entire quarter. We do not offer the membership at a reduced price for prorated weeks.

    • Studio Access does not include clay. Clay and other supplies can be purchased from us online at the student store.

    • No outside clay or glazes allowed. Students are welcome to bring in their own underglazes or use what the studio provides.

    • Production guidelines. Use of studio facilities for production work is not acceptable. Studio Access members making an excessive amount of work as determined by the Studio Manager may be asked to either pay for their firing(s) or reduce their volume of work.

    • Refunds & other policies. The studio’s full list of polices, procedures, and registration info can be found here.