Clay Collective Community Membership Handbook
Welcome!
Welcome to Clay Collective! We're so excited you've joined our community of makers.
Whether you're continuing your ceramics practice or returning after a class, this handbook will help you make the most of your membership. Inside you'll find everything you need to know about booking studio time, using the studio, caring for your work, and being a great member of our creative community.
Your Membership at a Glance
Your monthly Community Membership includes:
18 hours of studio access each month
4 Open Studio Sessions (12 hours)
2 Continuing Ceramics Sessions (6 hours)
Prefer more independent studio time? You may use your Continuing Ceramics hours as Open Studio sessions.
Designated project storage
Access to communal studio tools
10 rotating studio glazes
One-half kiln shelf of firing each month
Community Clay Night admission
20% off classes and workshops with code COMMUNITY20
Getting Started
New Members
If this is your first time working in our Broadway Studio, please schedule a 30-minute Studio Orientation before booking Open Studio.
During orientation we'll show you:
Studio layout
Equipment locations
Cleaning procedures
Clay reclaim
Kiln process
Studio expectations
Returning Members
Welcome back! You can begin booking Open Studio immediately.
Booking Studio Time
Open Studio sessions must be reserved online to help us manage capacity and ensure everyone has space to work comfortably.
Drop-ins are welcome when space allows, but all visitors must check in with staff.
Need additional studio time? Extra Open Studio sessions are available for purchase.
If you experience booking issues, call or text:
(208) 803-5923
(208) 286-8321
or email
info@claybyshay.com
Project Storage
Each Community Member receives:
One designated shelf
One 12" × 24" ware board
Please remember:
Store all work on your ware board—not directly on shelves.
Clearly label all work with your first and last name.
Keep shelves and ware boards dry.
Additional storage is available for rent.
Ware boards are handmade by our studio technicians. Replacement cost for lost or damaged boards is $75.
Clay
Clay is purchased separately from membership.
Members may:
Purchase studio clay [purchase clay]
Bring approved cone 5/6 clay
Rent clay storage [rent storage]
Please:
Cut clay using a wire tool.
Weigh clay before use.
Record all clay in the Clay Log located in the Clay Room
All reclaim belongs to the studio reclaim system unless you maintain your own reclaim through rented clay storage.
Glazing & Firing
Membership includes:
10 rotating studio glazes
One-half kiln shelf of firing per month
Our firings:
Bisque: Cone 06
Glaze: Cone 5/6
Please log every firing in the Kiln Log (yellow binder in the Kiln Room) including:
Name
Date
Piece description
Measurements
Type of firing
Additional firing space is available for purchase.
[purchase more firing allowance]
Access to Underglaze is a monthly fee.
[add underglaze access to your membership]
Community Clay Night
Community Clay Night is a monthly gathering where members, students, alumni, and guests create together.
Members attend free.
Guests are welcome for a $25 studio and materials fee.
Reservations are required.
Studio Etiquette
Clay Collective is a shared creative space. Please help us keep it welcoming for everyone.
Clean Up
Leave the studio cleaner than you found it.
Always:
Clean your wheel completely.
Wipe down all surfaces.
Return tools.
Clean clay from handles, faucets, switches, and sinks.
Mop if necessary.
Keep floors, shelves, and ware boards free of standing water.
Respect Shared Spaces
Use headphones for personal music.
Silence phones.
Take calls outside the studio.
Keep walkways clear.
Report broken equipment immediately.
Please only use clean hands when handling the studio books
Food & Drinks
Light snacks are welcome.
No food or open beverages in the glaze room.
Do Not Disturb
Two headphones = working.
One headphone = open to conversation.
Please be mindful that many members come to the studio for focused creative time.
End-of-Month Policies
Before your membership renews or ends:
Complete all wet work.
Clean your shelf.
Remove personal belongings.
Pick up finished work promptly.
Wet work remaining after the final day of the month will be recycled.
Finished work is held for 30 days.
After 30 days, unclaimed work becomes part of our Pottery Graveyard fundraiser supporting studio improvements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What clay can I use?
Any approved cone 5/6 clay.
What temperatures do you fire to?
Primarily cone 5 oxidation, with occasional cone 04 and Raku firings.
How long do you hold finished work?
30 days after your membership ends.
When should I consider the Maker's Membership?
You may be ready if you:
Feel confident working independently.
Produce work regularly.
Need more studio time.
Want additional access and flexibility.
Welcome to the Community
Clay Collective is more than a ceramics studio—it's a community of artists who learn from one another, celebrate each other's successes, and help keep this space welcoming for everyone.
Thank you for taking care of the studio and the people who share it. We can't wait to see what you create.
🩷 Clay Collective Team