Textiles
Emerging Artist Membership

Monthly Fee: $250 / $350 Automatic Monthly Renewal
Studio Access: 3rd floor – Textiles Studio
Access Hours: 24/7
Storage: Storage Included

What’s Included

• Full access to the Textiles Studio during open hours (excluding machinery & tables used during classes)
  
• Use of sewing machines, cutting tables, sergers, industrial machines, and shared equipment
• Access to studio tools and resources (snips, rulers, rotary cutters, scrap bins, pattern drafting tools, etc.)
  
• Shared Garment Rack Storage for works in progress

Communal Use Spaces and Perks

• Use of the shared kitchen, co-working and comfy zones
• High-speed studio Wi-Fi
• 15% off classes
• 10% off studio retail items (ceramic tools, fabric, notions, gifts, etc.)
• Free member workshops (machine and process training, maintenance, and more)
• Free or discounted access to special events
  

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.