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Community Pottery Studio Membership

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Membership Information

Studio Membership – £280 for 3 Months
Our studio membership offers flexible, self-directed access to our fully equipped ceramics studio for £280 per 3-month term. Members enjoy unlimited use of the facilities during open hours – most weekday afternoons and evenings, plus most Saturdays and Sundays.

As a member, you’ll join a supportive creative community and have access to:

  • Unlimited studio access during open hours

  • Weekly drop-in sessions with a tutor for technical and creative guidance

  • Monthly throwing practice sessions hosted by our wheel-throwing tutor

  • Opportunities to exhibit and sell your work in our regular studio sales

Clay is available to purchase at the studio for £5 per kilo or £50 per 12.5kg bag, which includes all firings and use of house glazes.

This membership is ideal for experienced makers looking for space, support, and a thriving community to grow their practice.

We usually ask that prospective members have at least 3–6 months' experience attending ceramics classes or studying at college/university. This helps ensure everyone can work safely and independently.

Acceptance of members is at 7 Spot Pottery’s discretion, to ensure our studio remains a friendly and inclusive space for all users. We're proud to welcome people from many different backgrounds, including trans & nonbinary folk, people of colour, and a range of ages from 20 to 75. We pride ourselves on being a safe and welcoming space for everyone who wants to work with clay.

Our community pottery is made up of 3 studios, each approx. 1000 sq ft. You're welcome to work in any of them during your session, as long as there is space – no need to book in advance, and no time limits!

Membership Benefits

  • Cost: £280 per quarter, paid quarterly via Stripe.

  • Access: Unlimited during opening hours, arranged weekly via group message. Use the studio as much as you like, no need to book ahead.

  • Materials: Clay priced at 5 per kilo or £50 per 12.5kg bag, which includes all firings and use of house glazes.

  • Clays Available: Red, white, or buff studio clay (or part bags of either).

  • Access Times (term time):

    • Mon, Tues, Thurs 1-9pm

    • Weds 10.30-9pm

    • Saturday: 10-4pm

    • Sunday: 10-7pm

    • Exact times posted weekly in the group message.

Studio Facilities

  • Personal shelf for tools, communal shelving for damp work and bisque. Please bring a smalls storage box for damp work.

  • Free Wi-Fi and access to the MQ kitchenette.

  • 10% off intensive courses, workshops, and masterclasses.

  • Members hangouts, group activities, and technical support.

  • Members WhatsApp group for clay bantz.

  • 2 dedicated members rooms with table space, 3 electric wheels, 1 Leach style kickwheel, and storage. Members are free to use the main studio wheels & tables whenever they are free.

Usage Guidelines

  • Share wheel time when necessary and use wheels in the teaching studio if available.

  • Access to full studio equipment at all times, however please bring own throwing tools.

  • Clean up all floors, surfaces, and equipment after use - this is non-negotiable.

  • Wild clay cannot be fired due to risks to our kiln and equipment.

  • Self made glazes, ash glazes etc can be fired at managers discretion, after testing.

Membership Policies

  • Sessions run through holidays with at least 2 weekday and 2 weekend sessions consistently scheduled.

  • Extra sessions scheduled ad-hoc based on private bookings and staff availability.

  • Cancel recurring quarterly payments anytime. Access ends at the quarter's end, and your shelf must be cleared by then.

  • Membership is not suitable for production-level quantities due to space restrictions. Max of 2 bags of clay per quarter, and flatware production is limited to 2 pieces per session.