Studio Memberships - Details & Hours | Meltemi Creative Areas

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Details & Hours

Our Art Memberships are designed for practitioners with a basic understanding of visual arts who are looking for regular access to our well-equipped art studio.

Below you’ll find a clear guide to membership details, studio hours, policies, and any additional fees.

Membership Overview

Studio Access: Up to 4 hours per week during member hours. Unused time does not roll over. Additional studio hours can be added through our Combo Plan.
Tools and Materials: Access to a range of art supplies, easels and communal equipment. Members are encouraged to bring and develop their own specialised tools and materials over time. Basic materials such as paper, acrylic paints, pencils, inks, and brushes are included. Members are welcome to bring their own supplies, but responsibility for how these behave during use rests with the maker.
Workspace: Dedicated workstations are provided. Members are encouraged to keep their space tidy and respect shared equipment.

Opening Hours for Members

Tuesdays: 10:00 - 20:00
Wednesdays: 10:00 - 20:00
Thursdays: 10:00 - 20:00
Saturdays: 10:00 - 16:00

Studio Policies

Bank Holidays:

The studio will be closed on any Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday that falls on a bank holiday. We do not reschedule missed days due to bank holidays, so please plan your studio time accordingly.

Storage and Space Management:

Due to limited space, items left on communal shelves or workstations for more than 2 weeks may be removed to make space for other members’ projects.

Damage Responsibility:

Members are responsible for any damage caused to communal equipment due to improper use. Charges will apply in line with repair or replacement costs.

Guidance & Support:

If you are unsure about how to use any materials or equipment, please ask a studio technician for guidance.

Materials & Supplies

Included Materials:

Standard paints (acrylic, watercolour, gouache)
Pencils, charcoal, inks
Basic sketchbook and watercolour paper

Personal Materials:

Members are welcome to bring their own supplies. Responsibility for how personal materials behave during use rests with the member.

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Memberships and courses are available as gifts for your loved ones.

Gift Cards

We look forward to supporting your active journey at Meltemi Creative Areas!

For more information or to book kiln space, contact us directly.

Welcome to Meltemi Creative Areas! Our memberships are designed for practitioners with a basic understanding of working with clay who are looking for regular access to our well-equipped studio. Below you’ll find a clear guide to membership details, studio hours, policies, and any additional fees.

Membership Overview

Studio Access: Up to 4 hours per week during member hours. Unused time does not roll over. Additional studio hours can be added through our Combo Plan.
Tools and Equipment: Access to a range of studio tools and pottery wheels.
Glazes: Use of a wide selection of stoneware glazes, with test tiles available to view results. Glazes must be applied correctly and in line with studio guidelines.
Kiln Firing: Work made in the studio using our clay is fired by the studio team in our electric kiln. Membership includes up to 12 kg per month of standard stoneware temperature firings. Additional firings are available at an extra cost.

Opening Hours for Members

Tuesdays: 10:00 - 20:00
Wednesdays: 10:00 - 20:00
Thursdays: 10:00 - 20:00
Saturdays: 10:00 - 16:00

Studio Policies

Bank Holidays:

Storage and Space Management:

Due to limited space, items left on the Work in Progress and Ready for Glazing shelves for more than 2 weeks will be discarded.

Damage Responsibility

Members are responsible for any kiln damage caused by improperly prepared work. Charges include €40 per damaged kiln shelf.

If you are unsure about proper glaze application, please ask a studio technician for guidance or provide a clay cookie to be placed under your work during firing.

Clay and Materials:

Clay is available for purchase by members only. Only studio clay may be used for work intended for firing.
Glazes are included in the membership. Proper application is required to avoid kiln damage. You are welcome to use your own glazes. Please note that responsibility for glaze behaviour during firing rests with the maker. All studio clay and firings are carried out at Cone 6.

Tools and Equipment:

A range of communal tools is available for shared use. Members are encouraged to build their own personal tool collection over time.

Clay

BT (a white, smooth throwing body)
BG (a white, light buff hand-building body, good for throwing)
NT (an off-white, light buff hand-building body, good for throwing)
CT (a cream-coloured, grogged hand-building body)
CTZ (an off-white, grogged hand-building body)

Clay pricing

€20 per bag
€2.50 per kilo (from a bag)
€2 per kilo (reclaimed clay)

Additional Firing Charges

(for items made outside studio hours or by members who have exceeded their 12kg firing allowance for the month)

Per Shelf Firing:

Bisque Firing: €3 per shelf (32x28cm) per 3cm height
Glaze Firing: €5 per shelf (32x28cm) per 3cm height

Full Kiln Rental:

Bisque Firing: €140 per session
Glaze Firing: €190 per session

Special Handling Fees:

Wedding Favours or Large Projects: €50-80 per session (depending on the volume of each session). This fee covers the additional labor and management required.
Handling Fee for Large Items (e.g., items taller than 35cm): €20-40 per shelf or set (depending on diameter).

Priority and Batch Firing:

Batch Firing Surcharge: €100 for large quantities exceeding 50 items.
Priority Firing Fee: €20-€80 per shelf for expedited firing services.

Give the Gift of Creativity

Memberships and courses are available as gifts for your loved ones.

Gift Cards