New Studio Member intake program
The New Studio Member Intake Program includes a three-phase process designed to ensure new studio members have the information needed to safely and confidently use Clayworx equipment and materials independently. It will also help artists understand their responsibilities as a studio member and how best to contribute in ways that will ensure the health and safety of other Clayworx artists, as well as the longevity of our beloved facility.
To become a full studio member, you must be 18 years of age or older and must follow this three-phase process:
PHASE ONE: Fill out a New Studio Member Application form after:
At least three 8-week courses or 72-hours of instruction at Clayworx, with a signed recommendation from your last instructor that you are ready to transition to using the facility independently.
Download the New Studio Member Application in PDF format or in Word doc.
OR
Provide proof of experience with clay in another location – letter of recommendation from a clay artist/administrator, or provide a portfolio of work.
OR
Provide a letter of recommendation from a ceramics teacher at a college or high school such as Sheridan College or BealArt.
PHASE TWO: Attend a mandatory Orientation and Training class session at Clayworx
Upon successful application, you will be required to take a class session comprising 8 classes of 3 hours each (24 hours total) for a fee. For September 2023 the fee is $250 + tax. The goal is for everyone to have a solid foundation to be an exemplary studio member, know where to find everything in the studio, and feel supported during the transition from student to independent studio member.
It is mandatory for all new studio member applicants to attend the Orientation and Training Session. Check with the Clayworx administrator (form at bottom of this page) for the date of the next training session. If you are unable to attend, you will have to wait until the next intake.
To maintain your skills, please consider taking another class until the next intake.
PHASE THREE: Complete a 4-month trial period
After the mandatory Orientation and Training session, you will need to pay the fee to cover your first 4 months of open studio access, plus provide a $20 deposit for a Clayworx key fob.
The 4-month trial period will allow you and us to decide if Clayworx studio environment is a good fit for you. During the 4 months, other artists and the staff at Clayworx can answer your questions and provide guidance to help you become more familiar with the facility and its procedures.
At the end of the 4 months, if everyone agrees to move forward, you will be provided an invoice to pay the remainder of the annual fee before becoming a Full Access Studio Member.
Clayworx Orientation and Training sessions are offered in September, January, and May. To start the application process, please download the form using the links above, fill it out, and email it to technician@clayworx.ca
To become a full studio member, you must be 18 years of age or older and must follow this three-phase process:
PHASE ONE: Fill out a New Studio Member Application form after:
At least three 8-week courses or 72-hours of instruction at Clayworx, with a signed recommendation from your last instructor that you are ready to transition to using the facility independently.
Download the New Studio Member Application in PDF format or in Word doc.
OR
Provide proof of experience with clay in another location – letter of recommendation from a clay artist/administrator, or provide a portfolio of work.
OR
Provide a letter of recommendation from a ceramics teacher at a college or high school such as Sheridan College or BealArt.
PHASE TWO: Attend a mandatory Orientation and Training class session at Clayworx
Upon successful application, you will be required to take a class session comprising 8 classes of 3 hours each (24 hours total) for a fee. For September 2023 the fee is $250 + tax. The goal is for everyone to have a solid foundation to be an exemplary studio member, know where to find everything in the studio, and feel supported during the transition from student to independent studio member.
It is mandatory for all new studio member applicants to attend the Orientation and Training Session. Check with the Clayworx administrator (form at bottom of this page) for the date of the next training session. If you are unable to attend, you will have to wait until the next intake.
To maintain your skills, please consider taking another class until the next intake.
PHASE THREE: Complete a 4-month trial period
After the mandatory Orientation and Training session, you will need to pay the fee to cover your first 4 months of open studio access, plus provide a $20 deposit for a Clayworx key fob.
The 4-month trial period will allow you and us to decide if Clayworx studio environment is a good fit for you. During the 4 months, other artists and the staff at Clayworx can answer your questions and provide guidance to help you become more familiar with the facility and its procedures.
At the end of the 4 months, if everyone agrees to move forward, you will be provided an invoice to pay the remainder of the annual fee before becoming a Full Access Studio Member.
Clayworx Orientation and Training sessions are offered in September, January, and May. To start the application process, please download the form using the links above, fill it out, and email it to technician@clayworx.ca
