1 / Studio Access
- Residents have 24 hour access to the studio.
- Members can access the studio between 9 AM - 10 PM Sunday through Monday.
- No visitors are permitted without prior approval.
- Members may not share the door code.
2 / Studio USe
- ALWAYS CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF
- When members leave studio empty, they must ensure that it is clean, lights are off, and doors are locked.
- Members must use table in garage when classes are in session.
- Members must not observe classes for which they are not registered.
- Members may take any class at Bushwick Ceramics for a 50% discount.
- Be kind and respectful to other members. If you damage anyone's work, please, leave a note.
- There is no storing of clay or any equipment under the studio work table. All work and materials must be stored on your self.
3 / Firing rules
- All pottery must be measured prior to the bisque firing. Post-It with dimensions must be left with the piece.
- Firing costs are $0.04 per square inch. Firing cost calculator can be found here.
- Firing fees must be paid by the end of the month via Venmo, cash or check.
4 / Clay & equipment
- Do not pour slip down the sink. There are slip buckets placed around the studio to dispose of any clay or slip.
- No low fire clay is allowed. Clay can be purchased at $1.50 per pound.
- No dry sanding inside the studio.
- Wheel may only be used by members with prior experience. If you break equipment because you used it without prior instruction, you will be liable for any damage caused.
- Do not use someone's tools without asking them directly.
- Bushwick Ceramics is not responsible for any damage to your piece that happens in the kiln or outside of it.
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5 / glazing
- Students may not be in the studio during luster firings. You will be notified when these are occurring.
- Do not cross-mix any glazes. Do not waste glaze. Do not pour glaze in the slip buckets.
- If you recklessly knock over or contaminate a glaze bucket, you will be liable for the cost of the glaze.
- If you layer glaze, wait for the layers to dry.
- Glazing must be done in the glazing room.
- Before dipping make sure you have placed wax resist on the base of your piece.
- Leave room at the base of your piece or make a "sacrificial plate". If your piece adheres to the kiln shelf, you are responsible for replacing it. 1/2 kiln shelf cost $80+.