Membership
join our studio
We love our potters and offer two types of memberships. You can choose between a 6 or a 12 months membership.
As a member, you will have the opportunity to meet, exchange ideas and work with like-minded clay enthusiasts in our fully equipped studio, attend committee meetings, borrow from our extensive library and you will receive our monthly newsletter. As part of your class or studio hire, you have access to the wheels, slab roller, extruder, drying tables, equipment supplied by the studio such as tools and sponges, and kiln firings (by an accredited firer).
Half year
Cost: $40
Duration: January - June 2026 or July - December 2026
Full year
Cost: $60 ($50 concession)
Duration: July - June 2025/2026 or 2026/2027
Members perks
this is what you get
As one of our valued members you will get access to a lot of beautiful benefits. These include access to the studio, cheaper clay and borrowing books from our extensive library. With a membership you can also sell your pottery in our shop and at our studio markets and you have first dip on workshops.
Studio Access
get the code
​Once you have been a member for at four months you can be nominated by your teacher to have studio access outside of class hours. The nomination will need approval at a committee meeting. If you are approved, a form is filled out by the nominating member and signed by them and you.
The next step is to attend an induction in order to understand the studio policy and your responsibilities when accessing the studio. Once that has been approved you are offered the code.
Using the studio
let's create
Our studio is open for members to use three times per week. This is your opportunity to come and play with clay on your own and meet like-minded people outside of your class. ​It is expected that you have a basic understanding of pottery making as there will be no teacher available.
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We expect members taking part in these sessions to treat each other with respect and to be conscious of the fact that they are sharing the space. You are responsible for creating a nice environment with all other members.
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Upon arrival, please sign your name in the diary on the applicable page and that you are accessing studio hire. Then proceed to payment in the office. When you leave, please sign yourself out. If you come to the studio to drop off or pick up pots, please also sign yourself in and out. This is an insurance requirement and is non-negotiable.
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Before you leave, you are expected to clean up after yourself. Your teacher should have advised you on the specifics of cleaning. Leave at least 30 min for cleaning your used spaces.
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​You can access the kitchen for a cup of tea or coffee and our fridge is stocked with water and soft drinks that are available for purchase either using cash or eftpos.​
​Studio hire fee:
Half day: $8
​Full day: $12
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Open studio sessions:
Sunday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm - open studio and pottery shop open
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - social group with Nick
Thursday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - social group with Fiona
Sell, buy & borrow
pottery, clay and books
​​​How to sell pottery in the shop
To sell pottery at our shop you need studio access, which means you must have been a member for a minimum of 4 months and successfully completed our studio inductions. ​Members selling their pottery through the shop are expected to take part in the running of the shop once or twice annually. You price your pottery as you wish but the association will take a small commission.
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The shop is open every Sunday morning, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, unless a market or workshop is on at the studio. Please contact the current committee member in charge of the shop for more information.
​Buying clay
​We have a varied selection of mid and high fire clays available at the studio for purchase which we offer to our members for a reduced price. ​Clay must be paid for prior to use under your name. You can also order special clay and have it delivered to our studio with our regular clay order.
Our Library
​Our library holds a collection of books, magazines and annuals on all aspects of pottery making. Most of the collection can be loaned out to members only, but we have reserved a part of the collection for reference only. Members are welcome to come in when the studio is open to read the reference books. We have provided seating in the library and we ask that you read in the library space. Please fill in the card that you will find in the sleeve of the book/magazine and place the card in the box provided. Our books can be loaned for a period of 3 weeks.