District Clay is the only area studio that offers a Community Artist Program.  This program is designed to allow more advanced students the ability to work in the studio on their own.  Wheel throwers, hand builders and sculptors are all encouraged to apply for this program.

Please note that this program is not for beginners.  Potential DCC artists should have taken at least three 10 week classes at District Clay (or elsewhere) before considering this program.

Also, only work which is made at District Clay is eligible for firing at District Clay (no work from home).   District Clay is NOT a production pottery and this program is not appropriate for people making large amounts of ware for sale. 

If you are interested in the program but have not yet been to District Clay, we suggest signing up for a free tour.

We have spaces for over 60 Community Artists.   We are currently full but are maintaining a wait list.

To fill out an application to become a community artist, please go here.

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Benefits

• Keyholder with 24/7 access to the studio and use of all studio equipment.
• 2x the shelf space of a ten week student (1 24"x36" shelf.
• Bring your own clay body or use studio clay (see our guidelines for using non-studio clay.)
  • Reduced cost for purchasing studio clay - @25-30% less than retail cost.  Or purchase your own brand of clay when District Clay orders clay and get our 2,000 lb discounted rate (25%-30% less).​
• Use our studio glazes at no charge.
• Sell your work during our bi-annual sales.
• Online DCC google group with other artists and DCC teachers for discussing, well, anything.
• You can sit in for free on any DCC classes provided there is room in the class (except for advanced classes, see below).
• Get  50% off our advanced classes and 10% off DCC workshops and intensives.
• Check out books and DVDs from DCC's 700+ volume ceramic library.
• Online access to Ceramic Monthly and Pottery Making Illustrated’s archives.

Costs

• Monthly cost: $160 plus cost of clay (if purchased through the studio) and glaze firing.
• Reduced glaze firing fees set at our cost - no mark-up.  Fee is $24 per 25 lbs of clay.  Bisque firing included in fees.
• We will fire your work or you can schedule a kiln to fire it yourself.
• You can share an artist space with one other person.  There is a 30% additional surcharge for shared spaces.
• The Fine Print...
  • Minimum three month commitment, one month's security deposit required.
  • You will be asked to read and sign a Guidelines and Procedures manual and a Holds Harmless form.
  • ​You will need to attend a one hour orientation.
  • Only work made at District Clay can be fired at District Clay.
  • District Clay is not a production pottery and cannot accommodate people making large amounts of ware for sale.
  • During scheduled classes, extra wheels are available for your use.​