Membership
Clay Parlor is proud to now offer membership for students and ceramicists with experience to work independently at our Studio West located inside Bell Arts Factory in Ventura, Ca.
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Membership is an excellent resource for those wanting to continue their ceramic practice outside of the class environment.
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Requirements
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Members should have previous pottery experience and be able to work in the studio independently. This means they have the ability to make, trim, and glaze without needing any instruction.
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Must have taken Pottery Wheel 1 twice or equivalent.
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Memberships are for adults 18 and older.
Pricing
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Membership is $150/month
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Clay must be purchased through the studio and includes glazing and firing costs
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Not intended for large scale or production potters
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If you exceed our studio capacity you may be asked to raise your membership or find a different studio
Sign Up
Space is very limited.
Please fill out the request form below.
Include some times that you would be available for an orientation.
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Benefits
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Open studio use 7 days a week during our extended member hours:
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Su,M,W,F,Sa: 8-8​
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Tu:8-2 Th:8-4
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First Friday: 8-4
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Last Sunday 12-8
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Shelf & Cubbie for storage
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Member discounts on studio courses
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Use of studio tools and equipment
Equipment
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Speedball Clay Boss Wheels
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Shimpo Table Top Slab Roller
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Scott Creek Super Duper CLay Extruder
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2 6 person capacity handbuilding tables
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Use of community tools
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2 medium-large electric kilns (staff use only)
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12-15 Cone 5 Glazes
Studio FAQs
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Cone 5 Studio
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Our studio clay is Laguna Speckled Buff. Other clays available upon request
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Membership is offered at our Studio West inside Bell Arts Factory located at 432 N Ventura Avenue. Our entrance is on E Harrison St
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Our studio offers a small, intimate working environment