membership at black hound clay south
Our members at Black Hound Clay Studio have a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, from people with advanced degrees and decades of working in clay to people who have a few classes under their belt and want to continue to hone their skills. Our main criteria for membership is that you are fluent in the ceramic process from start to finish, from working in wet clay to glazing. We don’t require that members know how to fire their own work, but we do have kiln orientations and training if you want to learn!
We also expect you to be versed in safe ceramic studio practices, from using equipment correctly to cleaning up and reducing risk of silicosis. Candidates must also be comfortable working in a community space - all spaces at Black Hound are communal, with assigned shelves for storage of supplies and work in progress. Member orientations take place several times a month.
We have community-based financial aid available for members who need support in paying their membership dues. Please check out the Black Hound Member Community Support Fund.
If you have any questions regarding Membership, please email Membership Coordinator Marley Massey Parsons at Marley@Blackhoundclay.com.
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP AVAILABILITY
We are currently accepting applications for a February 1, 2025 Start.
Apply for Membership here!
Please note that applying by the deadline does not guarantee an immediate start to membership. Please email Membership Coordinator Marley Massey Parsons at Marley@Blackhoundclay.com with any questions.
LAST UPDATED 7/18/2024
MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE:
24/7 Unlimited Studio Access via keypad code
Use of all equipment, including wheels, slab roller, extruder, work tables, bats, wareboards and plastic
2500 square foot Dedicated members' area, including individual shelf storage
Use of twelve cone 6 studio glazes, oxides, wax resist, brushes, containers, etc.
Use of basic tools such as rolling pins, banding wheels, buckets, sponges, etc (members are expected to bring their own tools to the studio; we also have tools and tool kits available for sale)
Use of 2 members only electric kilns (firing fees are charged on a cubic inch basis and are billed separately from monthly member dues)
Reasonably priced firing fees
25% off In Depth Classes at BHCS
Dedicated member classes and workshops
Opportunities to sell in the gallery shop, participate in shows, pop up pottery sales, member socials and other events hosted by the studio
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AT BLACK HOUND CLAY south:
$105 per month: Half Shelf Membership
One 20” Deep x17” Wide x 14” High shelf space, plus shared overflow storage.
Best for a ceramicist who generates a small amount of work each month
$140 per month: One Shelf Membership
One 20” Deep x 34” Wide x 14” High shelf space, plus shared overflow storage.
Best for a ceramicist who generates a small amount of work each month
$185 per month: Two Shelf Membership
Two 20” Deep x 34” Wide Shelves, 28” high shelf space, plus shared overflow storage.
Best for a ceramicist who generates a small to medium amount of work each month and may need additional storage for work in progress, personal glazes or buckets
*Larger member spaces are available upon request - please email Membership Coordinator Marley Massey Parsons at Marley@blackhoundclay.com for more information!
HOW APPLYING FOR MEMBERSHIP WORKS:
Upon application approval by the Director, you will be contacted by the Membership Coordinator to schedule your 1 hour safety orientation. You must attend member orientation prior to moving in possessions and getting the keypad code to the studio. New members must also read the membership handbook prior to orientation.
A security deposit of $100 is required before commencement of membership. This is refundable at the end of the membership term if 30 day notice is given, shelves are left empty and clean and all kiln invoices are paid.
30 days notice is required to end membership or change level of membership.