Our Drop In Memberships are designed for students who have completed the relevant training and can confidently work independently within the studio. Book a session.

Memberships are available for Handbuilding (Clay), Glazing, and Wheel Throwing, with many members holding one, two, or all three licences.

By obtaining a membership licence, you have demonstrated that you understand the studio layout, equipment, processes, and safety procedures, allowing you to work without direct tutor assistance.

Before attending, please check the studio calendar and book your session through the Drop In Member Pottery Booking system in The Pottery Hub.

General Rules for All Members

All members must:

• Check the studio calendar and book into an available session before attending.

• Collect any clay purchased online or use your already purchased clay and set up a workspace on arrival.

• Work independently without requiring tutor assistance.

• Return all tools, equipment, boards, bats, and materials to their correct storage locations before leaving.

• Recycle leftover clay by either taking it home or placing it into the recycling buckets located in the kitchen area (light clay & darker clay).

• Help themselves to tea and coffee if desired, store food in fridge that you may consume that day (microwave in cupboard under kettle), and wash and return cups afterwards.

• Allow sufficient time for cleaning and packing up before the end of the booked session.

• Respect other users, classes, and businesses operating within Clay & Cotton as other creative hubs may be running classes while you are working.

• Your membership is given based on trust, please respect this.

Studio Materials and Equipment

• Studio tools are available for member use and should be returned after use.

• Water sinks are available for cleaning tools and equipment, use the last small sink to wash brushes, tools do not need washing.

• Underglazes stored on the silver racks are intended for use on fresh, damp greenware.

• Underglazes stored on the glazing trays are intended for use on dry greenware or bisque fired items.

Firing Instructions

All members must leave a clear written note with their pottery and place their work on the Members Shelf.

Please indicate one of the following:

• Bisque fire only – I will paint and/or glaze my own work.

• Bisque fire and clear glaze – please complete the clear glazing for me.

• Leave as greenware – work is not yet finished.

• Clear instructions help us process your work correctly and avoid delays.

• Please ensure you take photos of your work at each stage so you can identify what is yours accurately.

Clay Membership

Clay Membership allows independent handbuilding within the studio.

Clay Members follow all General Rules and may:

• Handbuild independently within booked sessions.

• Purchase a block of clay when making a booking and pay for the finished weight when work is completed.

• Purchase clay options that include all associated firing and glazing costs.

• If you require more clay, please select one of the pre-packaged amounts to purchase and pay via phone with an online order and help yourself or ask someone in the shop to buy more via eftpos.

Members are responsible for cleaning their workspace and returning all tools after use.

Glazing Membership

Glazing Membership is available to members who have completed glazing training and demonstrated competency in studio glazing procedures.

Glazing Members can do everything available under Clay Membership and may also:

• Glaze their own work independently.

• Access approved studio glazing materials and equipment.

• Prepare work correctly for firing following studio procedures.

All glazed work must be clearly labelled and accompanied by firing instructions before being placed on the Members Shelf.

Wheel Membership

Wheel Membership is available to members who have completed wheel training and demonstrated the ability to use the pottery wheels independently.

A Wheel Membership does not automatically include Clay or Glazing Memberships. Some members hold multiple licences and may use additional areas of the studio according to those memberships.

Wheel Members must:

• Bring their own slops bucket and take all wheel slurry home or dispose of it as instructed during training.

• Bring suitable containers or storage solutions if work will remain in the studio for trimming or further work.

• Take unfinished work home if they are not returning the following day to trim.

• Clean wheels, splash pans, tools, and surrounding work areas exactly as demonstrated during their induction.

Booking Time

Wheel bookings cover wheel usage only.

Please note that setup and cleanup time are not included in your booked wheel time. Members must allow sufficient time within their booking to set up, clean down, and leave the studio ready for the next user.

All wheel areas must be left clean and ready for immediate use by the next member or class.