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studio memberships.

Details & Hours

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:

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 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.

We look forward to supporting your creative journey at Meltemi Creative Areas!
For more information or to book kiln space, contact us directly.
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