Clay Memberships

Pilot Program

We’re opening up a small group of memberships as part of a pilot program.

We’re shaping what membership looks like in real time, and inviting a handful of people to be part of that process. Your experience, feedback, and rhythms in the studio will help define what this becomes.

If you want to be part of building something from the ground up — and have a place to consistently make, we’d love to have you in it.

Unlimited(ish) Monthly Membership

Access and use:

  • Memberships are renewed on a monthly basis

  • Arrival Time

    • Monday-Tuesday: 5:00-6:00 PM

    • Wednesday-Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    • Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Once checked in, members may remain in the studio until 9:00 PM

  • Instruction is not offered

Cost:

  • 15% off $175/month $148.75

Storage:

  • Unlimited members receive one full shelf (48” × 18”)

Best for:

  • Use of shared tools, equipment, and workspaces

  • Clay must be purchased through the studio (at cost)

  • Free bisque firing

  • Glaze firings priced separately (based on volume)

  • Access to a wide selection of studio glazes (included in price of glaze firing)


    Applications Open!

Clay Memberships

Membership provides independent studio access for makers who are ready to work responsibly and self-direct their practice. Membership offers access to space, storage, shared tools, community programming, and class discounts. Instruction is not offered during membership hours.

Completion of a Level 2 or Level 3 (or equivalent) course is required to qualify for membership.

MADE offers two membership types.

Punch Pass

application coming soon

The punch pass membership provides flexible, limited access for independent studio work.

Access and use:

  • Arrival during open hours, Wednesday-Sunday

  • Studio use is self-directed

  • Instruction is not offered

Punch pass details:

  • $225 for 5 punches ($45/visit)

  • $400 for 10 punches

  • Punch passes expire 3 months after purchase

Shop Hours:

  • Wednesday–Saturday: 10:00 am–6:00 pm

  • Sunday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Once checked in, members may remain in the studio until 10:00 pm.

Storage:

  • Punch pass members receive half a shelf (24”x 18”)

Best for:

  • Makers who attend occasionally

  • Students transitioning out of classes

  • Makers who want flexibility without a monthly commitment

Unlimited

application coming soon

The unlimited membership provides regular, ongoing studio access for independent practice.

Access and use:

  • 7-day studio access via key card

  • Key card access hours: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm daily

  • Studio use is self-directed

  • Instruction is not offered

Unlimited Membership Details:

  • $175/month

  • Purchase an additional shelf for $35

  • Memberships are renewed on a monthly basis

Storage:

  • Unlimited members receive one full shelf (48” × 18”)

  • Additional shelves may be added for an additional fee

  • Storage carts may be rented at an additional cost

Best for:

  • Makers who work consistently

  • Makers developing sustained bodies of work


  • To qualify for membership, students must complete a Level 2 or Level 3 class in wheel or handbuilding. Completing Level 2 or 3 in both disciplines is not required, but is highly encouraged.

    All members are required to complete a membership orientation prior to beginning independent studio access.

    Orientation includes:

    • Review of studio layout and access rules

    • Overview of shared tools and equipment use

    • Explanation of firing, glaze, and storage systems

    • Review of studio safety expectations

    • Completion and passing of a membership readiness test covering basic pottery knowledge and studio rules

  • Clay:

    • Clay is purchased separately

    • Available clay bodies:

      • Standard 306

      • Standard 112

      • Laguna BMix

    • Clay may be purchased in 10 lb increments or full 25 lb bags
      No outside clay may be brought into the studio

    Firing:

    • Bisque firings are free

    • Glaze firings are charged and calculated via the Kiln Fire app

    • Pricing is based on dimensions

    Glaze:

    • Glaze is provided and included in glaze firing costs

    • Members have access to the full AMACO glaze line

    • Members may choose to use their own glazes however no discount will be given to firing costs

    • No glaze may be removed from the studio

    Kiln Fire and billing:

    • All members will have a Kiln Fire profile

    • A credit card must be attached:

      • For monthly billing (unlimited members)

      • For glaze firing charges (all members)

    • Key card access for unlimited members is managed through Kiln Fire

    • Membership is built on shared responsibility and trust.

    • A three-strike system is in place for rule violations. Violations are documented, and repeated issues may result in suspension or termination of membership.

    • Certain violations result in immediate termination, including:

      • Stealing clay or studio materials

      • Placing work on the “ready to fire” shelf without payment, including unpaid glaze firings

      • Any intentional misuse of studio systems to avoid payment or bypass policies

    • Punch pass membership work may not be taken outside of the studio at any stage, no exceptions

    A full list of rules and expectations will be provided prior to orientation


    • Discounts on classes across the studio

    • Monthly member-only skill-build workshops

    • Monthly member social events

    • Access to 10 member-only wheels

    • Access to 8 large work tables

    Access to an additional 9 wheels and the full handbuilding classroom when those spaces are not in use for classes