Membership means unlimited open studio for you to be outrageously creative!

Join us to build community through clay.

Whether you’re dabbling with the craft or you’re a seasoned veteran, our ceramics studio memberships offer unlimited access to all the benefits of a professional home studio without the hassle or up-front investment.

About Membership

Membership at ECS allows self-directed ceramic artists and hobbyists to create independently in a fully equipped co-working studio. We offer different tiers based on your predicted studio usage and the amount of work you plan to generate. Find the membership application below.

We highly recommend that novice potters take one or more multi-week classes in order to feel confident working independently. Please go to our Classes page for our current list.

Benefits of Studio Membership at Erie ClaySpace

  • Full Member Benefits

    • 24/7 access to the studio and glaze lab (will be assigned a key code)

    • Storage shelving for personal work, tools and clay

  • All Members (Satellite & Full)

    • Access to a clean, safe and dedicated creative space to improve your skills

    • Ability to work at your own pace and enjoy the quietest time in the studio

    • Be supported by a community of artists

    • Use of all equipment in the studio, including kilns, wheels, tables, slab roller, reclaim tables and extruder 

    • Use of 12 or more Cone 6 studio glazes, wax resist, and oxide washes 

    • Participate in shared member firings in electric kilns

    • Learn new skills and gain experience in kiln loading, clay and glaze mixing, etc.

    • Enjoy a 15% discount on all classes, private classes (member-only), and workshops, promoting continuous learning and skill development

    • Participate in off-site studio activities like raku firings

    • Join in Member-Only classes and workshops

    • Apply for participation in pottery sales, Gallery Nights, etc.

    • Attend visiting artist demonstrations and presentations

    • Have your artistic accomplishments promoted to ClaySpace’s community (thousands of followers on our social media channels)

    • Order material and clay with other members

    • Rent and fire solo electric kilns with Studio Coordinator approval

    • Free WiFi

Types of Membership

  • Satellite Membership ~ minimum obligation, maximum potential

    • $45/month or $432/year prepaid

  • Perfect solution for students and artisans with home studios seeking periodic access to a community studio.

  • Available during “Open Studio” hours, Saturdays (12-2 pm) and Wednesdays (6-8pm) or by appointment.

  • No personal storage or shelf space.

  • Full Membership ~ maximize your creative flow

  • Single shelf: $65/month or $624/year prepaid and use of one 36 x 14 shelf 

  • Double shelf: $85/month or $816/year prepaid and use of two 36 x 14 shelves

  • Triple shelf: $105/month or $1,008/year prepaid and use of three 36 x 14 shelves

  • Full unit membership: $125/month or $1,200/year prepaid and use of a full 36 x 14 x 72 unit *2 unit limit

    • Not sure where to start? Start with a base membership of $65, if you find you need more space, you can purchase additional shelf space at $20/shelf/month, subject to availability.

    • Best for a serious ceramicist who generates a medium to large amount of work each month and may need extra storage for work in progress. 

Not sure where to start? Start with a base membership of $65, if you find you need more space, you can purchase additional shelf space at $20/shelf/month, subject to availability.

Storage: Membership is all about flexibility. Scale your membership to suit your needs.

Guest Pass: Members can bring in a friend or family member (must sign waiver) with a $25 guest day-pass. Member is responsible for providing the guest with clay and ensuring appropriate equipment use. 

Please Note: Erie ClaySpace facilities and equipment are for the exclusive use of ClaySpace members and students. We do not allow outside groups or individuals to use our kilns or other equipment without proper instruction. Click here to book a private workshop with us.

HOW APPLYING FOR MEMBERSHIP WORKS:

  • After your application is received, ECS staff will review and contact you within 7 days to discuss the next steps.

  • Upon application approval, you must attend a 1 hour safety orientation prior to moving in your possessions.

  • First month’s dues and a $100 security deposit are required when signing the membership contract and to receive your personal keycode to the studio.

  • The security deposit will be refunded within 30 days of termination of membership as long as the member is in good standing - shelf has been cleared and cleaned, outstanding fees have been paid, and any damaged studio property has been replaced. No interest is earned on deposit monies.

  • 30 days notice is required to end membership or change level of membership.

Membership Application

Before applying, you must read our Studio Membership Terms & Conditions.