Pottery Studio

Effective – June 27, 2025

Important Updates to Studio Firing Policies

To ensure a smoother and more equitable firing process for all students, we are implementing several important changes to our studio firing rules. As a reminder, the City does not guarantee the successful turn out of pieces and is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

1. New Ticketing System for Kiln Firing
   A new ticketing system will be implemented to manage kiln space and maintain a steady flow of work through the studio.
   • Upon purchasing a bag of clay, students will receive 20 Bisque and 20 Glaze firing tickets.
   • Tickets must be submitted with each piece turned in for firing. Submission date must be included on each ticket.
   • Ticket quantity is based on the size of the piece. Please refer to the size chart posted in the studio for guidance.
   • The city is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets.
   • Final decisions on size classification will be made by the studio technicians to ensure optimal kiln usage.
2. Weekly Submission Limit
   To provide all students with fair access to firing space:
   • Students may submit a maximum of 6 pieces per week for firing. Please allow at least 2 weeks for a piece to be fired.
   • This applies to both bisque and glaze firings combined.
   • Students may submit a maximum of 2 oversized pieces per session. Note- oversized pieces may have an increased wait time to be fired.
3. Final Bisque Firing Cut-Off
   To ensure a timely turnaround at the end of each session:
   • No new bisque pieces will be accepted after Week 8 of the program.
     This allows the studio to complete all firings and return the finished pieces as quickly as possible for each session.
4. Clay Purchase Limits
   To manage studio resources and ensure availability for all:
   • Students are limited to a maximum of 2 bags of clay per session, per class taken.
   • A minimum of one bag must be purchased per class.
   • No clay will be available for purchase after week 7
   • Outside clay is not permitted within the studio.
   • All clay is final sale.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to make the studio a more efficient and accessible space for everyone. If you have any questions, please speak with staff.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you all in the studio soon!