Vallejo Clay offers membership to people who have experience with clay and wish to continue their practice in a studio setting. Members work independently and without supervision, so competency and a comprehensive understanding of the stages of making ceramics, firing and glazing, as well as studio and equipment use is essential.

 

Membership is a great way to establish a studio practice, access studio equipment and supplies, and connect with other potters as we grow our Vallejo clay community. Our studio is most adapted for individuals who are serious hobbyists and still learning and growing as potters. Vallejo Clay is a small studio and not appropriate for people who are trying to produce a lot of work or solely creating work for sale.

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Membership will only be offered to current or former students of Vallejo Clay. We may choose to make an exception for potential members who cannot enroll in a class due to classes being full. All potential members will go through a brief interview process to clarify that our standard of competency can be met.

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Our current open studio times are:

Mondays: 11:30-2:30, 6-9 PM

Tuesdays: 2-8:30 PM

Wednesdays: 2-8:30

Thursdays: 10 AM-8:30 PM

Fridays: 10 AM- 5 PM

Saturdays: 10-4 PM

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All members at whatever level have access to our clay supply for purchase. We currently stock Speckled Buff, Dover White, and Electric Brown. Members may bring in their own Cone 5 clays with approval.

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Members are charged for firing at the following rate:

Bisque firing: $0.08 Per ounce

Glaze firing: $0.10 per ounce

 

In addition to regular firing rates, larger pieces are charged at the following rate:

8” up to 11” on any side: $2.50

Up to 11"+ -15”: $5.00

Up to 15"+ -17”: $7.50 (subject to approval)

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BILLING:

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• Membership is on a month-to-month basis and include a $100 deposit, billed on recurring, monthly payments.

• The deposit will be refunded within 30 days after the end of membership minus any costs incurred during the last month, i.e. firings. 

• All memberships are  Memberships begin on the first day of the selected month.  After that they are billed at their membership level on the first of each month until termination.

• Termination: Written notice to terminate your membership for the upcoming month must be given to cancel your membership.

• Early cancellation of a membership without proper notification will result in the loss of your deposit.

• ​If a member would like to “pause” their membership, they need to terminate their membership and rejoin when ready.​​​​​​​