Studio Artist Membership (multiple months)

Summary of Options:

• Membership Information for multiple months, including general info, benefits, fees and payment, studio access, clay, and firing

• Membership Agreement

• Discounted Supplemental Course Recording Options

Description:

For potters not currently taking classes who want to keep building skills, work independently on focused projects, explore new avenues of making, and create work on their own. Students must have taken at least three course sessions at azure arts studio before joining as a studio artist member. Membership does not include demonstrations, lessons, or other forms of instruction.

Benefits:

• Priority registration for classes and workshops

• 10% discount on in-person workshops (excluding guest artist workshops)

• 10% discount on 25 pounds of stoneware clay

• Full studio access during designated open studio hours

• Access to all equipment, including wheels, slab roller, community tools, and materials.

• One storage space for clay and tools, plus two ware shelves (each 4”x24”x12”) for wet work, bisqueware, and glaze in process. An additional ware shelf may be available; please inquire.

Membership Fees (per person): Annual: $1225, 6-month: $635, 3-month: $325. Discounts apply for longer membership terms. All memberships start on the first of the month.

Payment: Payment is due before the first day of the month in which a membership starts or renews. Payment plans are now available at checkout. No refunds will be given once memberships are paid.

 Studio Access:

• Members are to work independently during this time. Instruction is not provided. Open studio hours are for members only during times set by the studio. Guests are not permitted without prior approval.

• Members must sign in upon arrival and out when leaving the studio.

• Open studio hours will be posted and updated regularly. The studio reserves the right to cancel open studio hours if classes or workshops are scheduled.

• Do not use equipment without prior instruction. Before using any new equipment, please schedule instruction.

• Members will be given a unique code for the side entrance door keypad. This code is for the individual member only and should not be given to anyone else. Failure to follow studio policy and protocols can result in access suspension or revocation.

• The last person to leave the studio is expected to ensure all doors are locked and to turn off all lights and music. If a problem arises, contact Christina immediately.

• Food and drinks, other than water in closed containers, are not permitted in the studio. If you need alternatives to this policy, please contact Christina.

• Alcohol and drugs are not permitted on the studio property.

Clay and Firing:

• All clay and glazes must be from the studio. Requests to use outside materials will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Make all requests to Christina.

• All pieces must have firing fees calculated using the firing grid and the studio calculation sheet. Firing balances must be current before greenware pottery will be bisque fired.

By becoming a member of azure arts, you agree to follow the above policies and guidelines and those found at https://azureartisans.com/azure-arts-studio-use-and-class-policies. azure arts reserves the right to suspend or revoke a membership or open studio access to those who do not follow the studio policies and guidelines, have outstanding balances, or become disruptive to the studio environment and community. Policies, guidelines, open studio hours, and fees may be updated at any time without advance notice.

Supplemental Course Recordings:

Course recordings for two courses, Introduction to Wheel Throwing and Along the Intermediate Wheel Throwing Path, are available for members at a discounted rate if they are members during the course time frame of January to March 2027.

All primary demonstrations for the first seven classes will be recorded live, edited for ease of viewing, and available until April 9, 2027. This is an excellent option for members of azure arts who are current members and are interested in researching and studying skills and would like to practice with the guidance of the videos during open studio sessions.

Note: These recordings are not available for students who are not enrolled in courses or members of azure arts studio.

Recording Availability: January 17th- April 9th. Recordings will be available weekly after in-person course sessions.

Member Rate: Members receive the recordings at a discounted rate off the standard online course rate. Recordings are available for only $120 per course.

For more information or if you have questions, email christina@azureartisans.com, call/text 315 858-8899, or complete the contact form.