Open Studio May 4th

Cancellation Policy:

• Fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another session but can be transferred for the same day to a family or friend if you are not able to attend. Participant needs to bring the copy of payment confirmation to be admitted.
• There are no make-up options for unattended classes.

Age Requirement:

• Participants age 14 and older can register for Open Studio independently without parental supervision.
• Only paid participants are allowed in the studio during Open Studio.
• Participants age 8-14 years old must be accompanied by a paid participant who is 18 years or older and available to supervise the youth.

When can I pick up my work?

• All work is first bisque fired, glazed and fired again. This process takes 4-6 weeks. Pieces will generally be ready for pickup at the next Open Studio session the following month.
• You will be notified by the Open Studio Team when your work will be available for pickup – Generally 1 month later, at the next Open Studio session.
• Participants must be subscribed to our Guild's mailing list in order to receive pickup notifications.

What can I do during Open Studio?

• Participants will be provided with enough clay to make up to 2-3 small pieces.
• Samples and ideas are provided. Leaders will review your plan to make sure you can make the item(s) successfully within the time provided.
• Participants age 10 and above can use the wheel if there is a Studio Lead available to instruct.
• All pieces must be finished in the session. At the end of the session you will be able to choose your glaze.
• Any unused clay remains the property of the Guild and cannot be taken home.

How will my work be finished?

• Finished work will be bisqued (fired in the kiln) and then dipped in glaze and fired a second time. The finished work will be coated with a food safe glaze (dishwasher and microwave safe).

Will my piece shrink when it is fired?

• Clay shrinks in the firing and will be approximately 15% smaller when it is complete.