Welcome to the Art House 7 Ceramics Studio!

Thank you for taking a ceramics class with us! To help us keep our studio running as safely and effectively as possible, please review our policies below. You can download a copy of this info as a PDF here.

When to arrive (and leave)?

If you arrive early for your class, please wait to enter the studio until five minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Please clean up and leave on time!.

What to wear?

  • Clothing that can get messy!
  • Short sleeves
  • Apron
  • Hair ties if needed

What to bring?

If you have your own tools that you prefer to use, feel free to bring them with you. Be sure to label them with your name.

What not to bring?

  • Bracelets, rings, and loose jewelry are best left at home. Small objects can easily become lost in clay.
  • Do not bring your own glazes. No glazes other than those provided in the studio may be used.

Open Studio

We offer an Open Studio program for adult students seeking additional studio time outside of class for an additional fee. Sign up in advance! Space is limited.

  • Two to three hour blocks of time are scheduled throughout the week for current students to work independently on existing or new clay projects.
  • These slots are great for those who want extra practice or more time for complex projects.
  • A studio monitor from our staff will be present but no instructionwill take place.
  • Students are responsible for their own setup and cleanup. Please check in with the monitor before leaving.
  • Open studio sign-ups are ONLY open to adult students enrolled in the current session and to students needing to finish glazing shortly after the end of their course. *Any unfinished, unfired items will be recycled at the conclusion of your session.
  • Do not start new work in open studio after the last day of your class.
  • Please be advised that work made in open studio may not be ready on the same schedule as your work made in class. 

How many pieces can I make in the class?

We do not limit the quantity of work students can create. The number of finished works can vary depending on size, complexity, and student skill level. Beginners usually make 2-5 pieces. Students that create a large amount of additional work should be aware that it may be difficult to complete all of their projects by the conclusion of the session. Check in with your instructor throughout your course if you have concerns.

Absences

Students enrolled in a full length 6-week class that are absent from a class can receive one free open studio sign-up per session. If you are absent and want to register for an open studio time, contact our office during business hours and someone from our staff can help you register. (Free makeup must be scheduled through the office. Online signups cannot be refunded.)

Class Cancellations

  • If a class is cancelled due to a teacher’s absence, we will schedule a make-up class at the end of the session. If you cannot attend the make-up class, you WILL be refunded for this class.
  • If a class is cancelled due to weather, we will schedule a make-up class at the end of the session. If you cannot attend the weather make-up class, you WILL NOT be refunded for this class.
  • If you have any planned absences during your class session, please inform your instructor in advance.

Keeping track of your work

In addition to signing your name or initials on your pottery, each class will have an identifying symbol or marking that must be included on the bottom of every piece.

  • These symbols help our staff keep track of your work and ensure that it is fired and ready on schedule.
  • Many glazes will obscure these markings so please try to include them on an area that will not be glazed. Additionally, many people share the same initials which can cause confusion and mistakes during work pickup, so unique markings are best!
  • Take photos of your work along the way.

Firing and Finished Work Pickup

All student work that is glazed by the last day of class will be fired and ready for pickup during a number of scheduled pickup days.

  • The scheduled pickup times will be listed on the Art House 7 website under the tab Pottery Pickup.
  • Do not come outside of the scheduled times to pick up your work unless you have made arrangements with Andrew (AH7Andrew@gmail.com), the ceramics studio manager. Staff from the store are not able to help you.
  • When picking up your work please discard any unwanted items.
  • On the last day of class, please take any unglazed bisqueware with you even if you plan to glaze it at a later date.
  • Work that is not picked up within 1 month from the last scheduled pick up date will be discarded or considered a donation to the studio.