Membership and Add on Sessions

We now have two membership options, starting 1 January 2026

CLAYHOUSE MEMBERSHIP

Our dedicated members room is for those who want the greatest flexibility to develop their practice in their own time and is a step towards having your own studio but in a shared environment with all of the equipment, dipped glazes and clay and firings provided

Included in the price: 

Access 7am-9:00pm 7 days a week all year in our basement studio

A large selection of clay to choose from: buff, buff grogg, white, white grogg, black, black grogg, and porcelain (additional clays can be brought in on arrangement).  Clay will be purchased from the studio at a set price to include your firing fees.

Use of all equipment & tools in the members room and main studio and our dipped/pouring glazes, slips, oxides, and engobes.  Underglazes should be purchased individually if this makes up the bulk of your decorating, a limited amount is provided for smaller projects)

Dedicated shelf space

Priority booking on workshop and guest potters

Join 2 classes per year to get top up tuition from a teacher in one of our 10 classes

Members also have the opportunity to sell work during our shows and sales and take part in our raku or alternative firings.

Payment:

£120 per month, 7 hours per week, minimum of 2 months.

Requirements:  at least 1-year minimum experience in our classes or elsewhere and good knowledge of glazing at stoneware temperatures.  An interview and photos of work or link to social media presented in advance to be considered. Currently a wait list- email

MAIN STUDIO MEMBERSHIP * NEW 2026

For members who are ready to work independently in the main studio with seaside views, choose from either a 5 or 7 hour a week contract.

• Access any of the following times: Monday’s 1-6pm, Tuesday’s 1-4pm, Friday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-3pm.

• Stoneware buff and grogg buff clay (hand builders can purchase additional clay upon agreement).   Weigh and Pay firings charged at £7.00 per kilo

• Communal shelf space

• Use of all equipment & tools and our dipped/pouring glazes, slips, oxides, and engobes.  Underglazes should be purchased individually if this makes up the bulk of your decorating, a limited amount is provided for smaller projects

• Priority booking on workshop and guest potters

• Members also have the opportunity to sell work during our shows and sales and take part in our raku or alternative firings

Payment:

£100 per month, 5 hours per week contract minimum of 2 months

£135 per month, 7 hours per week contract minimum of 2 months

Requirements:  experience in our classes or elsewhere (ideally 1 year) and good knowledge of application of dipped glazes at stoneware temperature.  An interview and examples of your work is required to ensure you have the experience to work independently.

Please note we cannot accommodate production potters who wish to use the studio as a means of commercial activity. There is limited kiln space and we cannot accommodate large quantities of work to be fired.

Prospective studio members should email to enquire about the full terms and conditions and provide evidence of their experience through examples, photos or social media links.

Now accepting applications- email info@stleonardsceramics.co.uk

WHY DO I NEED EXPERIENCE TO BECOME A MEMBER

Understanding clay and glazing is a process that takes time through practice and experience learning with a teacher that will benefit your practice in the long term. Students and members will share the same kiln firings and those with little experience in their making can cause explosions and glaze runs that can damage to their fellow makers work and our kilns and equipment.

ADD ON SESSIONS- FOR THOSE CURRENTLY ENROLLED ON COURSES

Is suitable for those currently enrolled in one of our courses and wish to have extra time working on their own. During these sessions you will need to work independently and teaching will not be provided. These sessions offer the extra time needed for you to practice and refine your skills outside your regular weekly classes. Booking is for one 3-hour session each week Monday-Thursday 10am-1pm or 6-9pm and on Fridays mornings 10am-1pm.

Cost per 3-hour session: £29.00

For all membership enquiries please email us info@stleonardsceramics.co.uk.