What is included in a membership? 

An All-Access Membership will cost $90.00/month. The benefits will include 24/7 access to the studio to work on individual wheel thrown and/or hand built clay pieces. Members will be able to buy their own clay through CREATE at $35.00 for 25 pounds. All kiln firings and glazes will be included in the $90.00 monthly fee.

A Limited Access Membership will cost $50.00/month. Benefits include 2 hours per week during Open Hours only. This means a Working Member must be present. Members will be able to buy their own clay through CREATE at $35.00 for 25 pounds. All kiln firings and glazes will be included in the $50.00 monthly fee.

A Working membership will allow participants free access to the studio each month in exchange for donating 4 hours of work each week. This work will include general studio maintenance such as making sure materials are in their correct space, mopping floors and wiping surface areas to ensure quality air control from clay dust, and overall upkeep. Working members will be required to attend orientation before starting volunteer hours. There will be a limited number of working memberships offered. Working Members will be able to buy their own clay through CREATE at $35.00 for 25 pounds. All kiln firings and glazes will be included.

What kind of clay can we fire?

The type of clay that will be used in the ceramics studio is an all purpose white stoneware that will be bisque fired to cone 04 and glaze fired to cone 6. We want to keep the same clay body to avoid confusion. 

Can I bring ceramic pieces made offsite to be fired?

Offsite ceramics pieces will need proof of the type of clay that was used to ensure it will successfully mature at the proper cone 6 firing the studio will be handling. An additional kiln fee may apply as these pieces will require a separate kiln firing. Clay that is fired at the incorrect temperature will cause pieces to melt to kiln shelves or adhere to others participant work.

What kind of clay can you use in the ceramics studio?

Offsite ceramics pieces will need proof of the type of clay that was used to ensure it will successfully mature at the proper cone 6 firing the studio will be handling. An additional kiln fee may apply as these pieces will require a separate kiln firing. Clay that is fired at the incorrect temperature will cause pieces to melt to kiln shelves or adhere to others participant work.

Is clay included in classes?

We will be using the same white stoneware throughout the studio to decrease any confusion and/or blending of different clay bodies which will alter the expected results.

Is clay included in classes?

Students enrolled in formal clay classes will be required to pay a materials fee and/or buy at least 1 bag of clay for the class. Some drop-in Open Studio time will have clay included in the pricing. This policy may change as we evaluate needs within the studio.

Where does CREATE order supplies from? 

CREATE Community Studios orders clay locally from Capital Ceramics Supply located in Delmar NY. We also order from Sheffield Pottery and Bailey’s. 

We may offer bulk ordering for members only in the future.

How do I purchase clay? 

Members are able to purchase one 25 lb bag at a time (or a 50lb box) by paying CREATE directly. Prices may increase if our supplier needs to increase prices. Reclaim clay is free.

25lb=$35

50lb box=$60