Ceramics Area

General Information

The ceramics studio is an enclosed air conditioned space and is approximately 375 square feet. Susan De Wit is the Ceramics BD.

Ceramics Studio Access Policy

Every member 12 or older shall have access to the clay studio. Members under 12 shall have access with a member adult to supervise. No one under 10, without prior experience, shall have access to the wheels used for throwing. Guests need to have a member present.

No access to kiln area shall be permitted without authorization. Authorization shall consist of the following training.

Bisque firing.

Have basic knowledge of how to handle dry clay. Have an understanding of how the kiln works at bisque temperatures. Be present twice to watch loading of bisque firing and the process involved in starting the kiln. Be supervised twice while loading and firing the bisque.

Glaze firing.

Must be authorized in Bisque firing. Have basic knowledge of glaze materials and what happens to them as they melt. Have an understanding of how the kiln works at glaze temperatures. Be present once to watch the loading process firing and the process involved in starting the kiln. Be supervised three times while loading and firing a glaze firing.

Equipment training

Individuals will need a single training session to use all other clay studio equipment. This includes the wheels, the extruder, and any other equipment the BD feels is necessary.

During workshops, classes, etc. access maybe limited due to space availability.

Equipment List

Picture	What	Manufacturer	Model	Power	Status	Expert	How To
	Melter and Ladle	Lee		110	Works	James S?	instructions
	Electric Kiln	Skutt	Model-K	220	Works	Susan DeWit
	Pottery Wheel	Creative Industries	Model JR	110	?	Sean Whalen