Open Studio
Guidelines
How it works
The Open Studio time is intended for students who can work independently without supervision.
Please note: while an instructor and/or technician may be present in the studio, they will not be available to assist with questions related to wheel throwing or hand-building techniques.
✦ Access & Scheduling
Access includes two two-hour time slots per week (for a total of 4h/week = 24 hours over 6 weeks).
Open Studio hours must be used within your 6-week period.
You may choose any time during the following time slots:
Mondays 10 AM - 4 PM
Tuesdays 1 PM - 6 PM
Wednesdays 10 AM - 8 PM
Thursdays 10 AM - 4 PM
Fridays 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturdays 10 AM - 3 PM and 6 PM - 8 PM
Sunday 10 AM - 12 PM
Your 6-week session begins the week you purchase your membership or as indicated during registration.
You may access the studio only during your chosen time/day slots.
We cannot always accommodate schedule changes once the session has begun. (See refund policy.)
You must sign in and out using our Sign-In Sheet.
The studio will be closed on all Federal Holidays; these days will be excluded from your 6-week session.
✦ Materials & Workspace
Included materials: one bag of clay, glazes, underglazes, tools, and firing.
Additional bags of clay cost $60 + HST ($67.80) each.
You may use only the storage space provided. Your assigned space on shelves must hold all of your clay, works in progress (including bisqueware), and personal tools.
No production work: due to limited space, you may make only as much work as fits within the dimensions of your designated shelf/space on the shelf.
We can only fire clay that has been purchased from our studio.
✦ Firing & Glazing
Kiln turnaround time varies from 1–3 weeks, depending on class and workshop volume.
Your final session should be focused on glazing only.
Unfinished work: Your last session should consist of glazing exclusively, but we will honour any greenware still to be fired and if a subsequent glazing session is necessary this will need to be discussed and coordinated with the studio technician.
Please note: Open Studio registration is currently unavailable as we prepare for our summer closure period. Please email us if you’d like to register for Open Studio starting in September
