Make More. Experiment More. Become Part of the Studio.
We’re excited to launch the pilot program for our Clay Membership!
To begin, we’ll be welcoming a small number of members who want the freedom to create while being part of something new. As the program grows, your experience and feedback will help us shape what the membership becomes.
Join us from the beginning and be one of the first to help mould the future of clay at Creative Cove.
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Members receive access to Tuesdays from 12pm - 9pm to start, along with included tools, storage,
firing allowances.
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Before registering, new members may be asked to complete an introductory class or studio orientation so everyone feels comfortable using the space safely and independently.
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Ready to join?
Explore the membership details below, choose the option that suits you, and complete the registration form. Once your membership is confirmed, we’ll send everything you need to get started.
Your next clay project is waiting.
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Please note: On Tuesday, September 29, the studio will be hosting a previously booked Hospice fundraiser from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. To make sure everyone still has plenty of time to work with their clay, we’ve added evening membership hours on Wednesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 1. If neither of those dates works for you, please speak with us in the studio and we’ll happily help find another date and time for you to create.
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How It Works
Experience and Support
Clay Membership is a self-guided studio program rather than a formal class. We recommend that members have taken at least one or two clay classes or have some previous hand-building experience.
You do not need to be an expert! Our team is happy to answer questions and offer occasional guidance when needed. Members should, however, feel comfortable working independently on their projects.
Member Orientation
All new members will complete a studio orientation before their first membership session. We’ll introduce you to the space, explain how bookings work, review our clay and glazing procedures, and go over cleaning, safety, and firing expectations.
Orientation helps ensure that every member feels comfortable in the studio and understands how we care for our shared space.
Fair-Use Firing
Standard cone 6 bisque and glaze firing is included with membership for a reasonable amount of personal work.
Rather than limiting members to a strict number of pieces, we follow a fair-use policy based on the amount of kiln space your work requires. Most everyday projects will be fully covered by your membership.
Additional firing fees may apply to:
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An unusually large number of pieces
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Large batches of small pieces
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Oversized, especially tall, or unusually heavy work
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Pieces that take up a significant portion of the kiln
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Specialty or non-standard firing requests
If an additional fee applies, we will speak with you and confirm the cost before firing your work. This policy helps us keep membership affordable and kiln access fair for everyone.
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Clay
For the safety of our kilns and everyone’s work, all clay must be purchased through Creative Cove. We currently carry Plainsman M340, M340S, M390 and M370 clay.
Clay is available in 11 lb, 22 lb and 44 lb bags, with prices ranging from $20 to $90 depending on the clay type and bag size. If there is a specific clay you would love to work with, please let us know and we will do our best to bring it in.
Glazes and Underglazes
Members will have access to a range of studio glazes, underglazes & Stroke & Coat.
You are also absolutely welcome to purchase and bring your own because we know there are far too many beautiful options to resist!
Before using an outside glaze, please have it approved by a staff member so we can confirm it is compatible with our clay bodies and cone 6 firing temperature.
Monthly Billing and Cancellation
Clay Membership is billed monthly and may be cancelled at any time. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current paid billing period.
Membership fees already processed are non-refundable, but you may continue using your membership until the end of that billing period.
Ages and Supervision
Clay Membership is designed for members ages 16 and older.
Younger members may participate with direct adult supervision. Every person using the studio to create with clay must be registered under their own membership. Children or additional makers cannot participate under another person’s membership.
A supervising adult who is not creating does not require a separate membership.
When Your Membership Begins
Our first Clay Membership sessions will begin in September.
Once the program is underway, new memberships will begin on the first available Tuesday following completion of member orientation. After orientation, members will receive the information needed to reserve their studio arrival times online.