Studio Membership

Membership Criteria

1. The applicant must be an active Community member with MPG for at least one year.
   • attend at least 2 member meetings during the year
   • demonstrate a willingness to be actively involved in our community through participation in activities available to Community members.
   • demonstrate the ability to work independently at the studio
   • agree to abide by the Code of Conduct, bylaws, policies and procedures
2. The applicant demonstrates competence in pottery skills through one of the following:
   1. has completed 3 or more 10-week courses at MPG, with instructor recommendation for Studio Membership.
   2. or demonstrates equivalent experience acquired elsewhere by completing one 10 week course at MPG, with instructor recommendation for Studio Membership.
   3. or holds a formal degree or diploma in Ceramic Arts and presents a portfolio of work.

To become a member you must submit an application. Members are accepted as a studio member from the wait-list when a space becomes available. Guild memberships renew on January 1st. An eligible applicant is offered a spot if there is an opening at this time. In order to be placed on the waitlist for studio membership you must meet the minimum criteria noted above. Your application will be reviewed by the Board to confirm eligibility and you will be notified once this step is completed.

Studio Member responsibilities:

The Guild is a not-for-profit community based organization run by and for its members. All studio members are required to contribute a minimum of 15 hours to the operation of the Guild to ensure the studio space is properly maintained and runs efficiently and to participate in running the programs offered to the membership. In addition, all studio members are required to register for two cleaning shifts a year.