Building a clay community
Mill Pond Ceramics Studio is a small community. We want to be sure everyone works well both in the space and with each other. All potential members must demonstrate the ability to work independently by completing an interview with studio management to evaluate fit.
If interested, please email us to arrange a tour.
Shelf Membership
All memberships will have use of common spaces and equipment. 24/7 access but members should “give way” when there is a class scheduled and move to alternative areas of the studio. When students are learning to glaze, they may be in both rooms. Just ask the instructor where you may work. Refer to our studio calendar to see when classes are running.
Your membership will include:
Equipment: use of 13 Shimpo VL Whisper pottery wheels, 3 slab rollers, a North Star extruder, community wheel bats, and other tools.
Firings: Bisque to Cone 05 and glaze firings to mid-fire Cone 5 are included in shelf membership. A member who is moving into small-batch production will be moved to a Production Kiln rental status.
Studio clays: Laguna #65 white stoneware and Laguna #80 red brown. Both are super versatile in throwing and hand-building and both are also good beginner clays. Available for purchase from the studio only. No outside clays are allowed without discussion with management.
Glazes: Members are welcome to use our house glazes, free underglazes, free decorative slip, and free joint slip. If you want to use commercial glazes like Amaco or Mayco, please just pass by management to make sure it’s not low-fire or high fire.
Discount on kiln rentals for members who are considered production makers (not hobbyists).
Member Class Discounts: If you would like to take a class in addition to your membership we will give you a $30 dollar credit to your membership. This means you keep your full shelf and gain a 1/2 shelf in the student area. Or, you may pause membership to take a class and you will move to a half shelf in the student area. Returning to membership will depend on availability.
Pricing
Shelf Membership: $145/month. Size: 36”w x 18”d x 12”h shelf (648 sq. in. with 12” of height).
Studio Space
Studio spaces: $295/month
Studios are approximately 8 x 8 dedicated spaces with perimeter 1/2 wall dividers that allow for limited privacy. Studio tenants can have their own wheels, tools, shelves, etc., plus use of common area, tools, and equipment and enjoy all the studio benefits shelf members enjoy.