Ceramics - Emerging Artist Membership
Monthly Fee: $300 / $400
Studio Access:
3rd Floor – Ceramics Studio, Textiles Studio, and General Arts
24/7 Access (except reserved spaces during scheduled class times)
What’s Included
- Full access to Ceramics Studio equipment, tools, and shared resources
- Includes 4 shelves of personal storage for materials and works in progress
- Access to Textiles Studio and General Arts areas
- Priority kiln access and inclusion in scheduled firings
- 15% off classes and workshops
- 10% off materials and supplies sold in studio
- Opportunities for paid work, teaching, and community programming
- Volume discounts on bulk clay orders
- Option to fire work at alternate cone temperatures, with advance scheduling and technician approval
Communal Use Spaces and Perks
- Access to shared kitchen, coworking space, and community lounge
- High-speed studio Wi-Fi
- Invitations to free member workshops and studio events
- One-on-one coaching and professional development (1 hr per month)
Stewardship & Community Care
All studio members, regardless of membership tier, are expected to contribute to the daily maintenance, cleanliness, and care of the studio. This includes regular studio cleanup, technician support tasks, mopping and member care. The Financial Track is designed for members who prefer not to contribute to drop-in supervision. It does not exempt anyone from general studio stewardship responsibilities.
Tiered Access
At HCS, our Emerging Artist Membership is offered in two tracks: Physical Support and Financial Support. Both provide full access to the ceramics studio, tools, and community benefits.
The Physical Support Track is for artists who want to contribute time and care — supporting drop-ins, assisting with maintenance, and helping shape the studio culture.
The Financial Support Track is designed for those who prefer to contribute through their membership fees while focusing on their independent practice. We offer both to ensure continued accessibility, shared responsibility, and a vibrant, well-supported space for artists at all stages.
| Physical Support Track | Financial Support Track | |
| Monthly Cost | Lower monthly fee | Higher monthly fee |
| Studio Access | Full access | Full access |
| Storage & Tools | Included at same level | Included at same level |
| Community Care | Active participation in community support. Members contribute time through shared responsibilities: kiln loading and unloading, additional cleaning, studio monitoring, and/or club facilitation | Studio maintenance still required, but no responsibility for studio monitoring, club hosting, or maintenance beyond standard shared-space studio practice |
| Stewardship | Weekly contribution based on studio needs and schedule: kiln loading and unloading, kiln furniture care, inventory, member assistance, mopping, etc. | No scheduled support hours |
| Ideal For | Makers who want to actively support the community while keeping costs lower | Makers with demanding schedules or other obligations who prefer to contribute through their membership fees |