Community Ceramics Studio

a studio membership for ceramics artists

The studio aims to foster a multicultural and inclusive community for ceramic artists in calm, bright, and quiet, 6th floor space supporting a productive work environment. We prioritize a healthy, safe, and ergonomic workspace by supplying fresh clean air, dust extraction, and equipment to aid physically intensive processes.

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3D printer extruding a textured cylindrical object on a worktable with clamps, a person working on a computer in the background.

Membership Options

Once your application is accepted, you can purchase one of the following membership options with a monthly fee. Firing comes at an additional cost.

Small Shelf
Large Shelf
Sculpture Station
Slip Casting Station
Semi-Private Workspace
Large Semi-Private Workspace

Small Shelf

Approximately 24” W x 18” D x 18” H

$245/mo

White metal shelves mounted on a concrete wall near a window with city buildings visible outside; lower shelf holds several small jars with colorful lids.

Large Shelf

Approximately 48” W x 18” D x 18” H

$375/mo

White shelf against a concrete wall holding various covered ceramic pottery pieces and a partially visible plant near a red window frame.

Sculpture Station

Great for people looking to build tall and/or heavy sculptures

Approximately 24” x 24” x 24” cart with storage underneath for tools, maquettes, and clay.

$425/mo

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Wooden box on red caster wheels in a pottery studio with shelves, tools, and a pottery wheel.

Slip Casting Station

Approximately 36” W space with a work surface and 3 shelves.

$550/mo

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White shelves holding various pottery pieces, cardboard boxes, buckets, and art supplies against a concrete wall.

Semi-Private Workspace

8’ x 8’ space with a shelving unit 7.5’ wide 7.5’ tall with 5 shelves and a table.

$795/mo

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Cluttered workshop corner with wooden workbench, shelves holding ceramics and art supplies, a black step ladder, and various containers and tools.

Large Semi-Private Workspace

8.5’ x 9.5’ space with a shelving unit 8’ wide 7.5’ tall with 5 shelves and a table.

$975/mo

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A storage room with shelves and counters holding containers, plastic-wrapped items, and various art supplies, with a metal stool in the center.

Locker rental is also available as an add on for $15/month. Each locker is 12” W x 18” D x 34” H, and locks are not provided.

visitor options

We provide options for visitors who are not Community Ceramics Studio members.

Those who drop-in are able to utilize equipment specific to their visit after a technician demonstrates proper use.

  • Hourly drop-in rate: $30/hour
  • Daily drop-in rate: $135/day
  • Drop-in storage: $20/day for in progress work left onsite after using the facility. If work is ready for firing, there is no fee for storage.
  • 1:1 hourly rate: $120/hour to work one on one with a studio fabricator or technician.

Technicians and fabricators can work with artists one on one by appointment to help with specific technical needs. For example, they can assist with glaze sampling, clay staining, firing schedule creation, etc.

Consultation – $120/hour

Get personalized guidance to prepare and refine your 3D models for ceramic printing. Whether optimizing geometry for clay extrusion or navigating slicing software, our experts ensure your design is print-ready.

Includes:

File cleanup and design optimization
Printer prep and slicing assistance

2-Hour Print Session – $240

Includes:

Smooth body stoneware clay
Tube preparation and printer setup
2 hours of stand-by technical support
Post-print breakdown and cleaning
Additional time available at $80/hour beyond the initial 2-hour session

  • Monday – Friday, 9AM – 10PM
  • Saturday – Sunday, 10AM – 8PM
  • Closed Between 12/25 – 1/1 & Federal Holidays
Busy ceramics studio with people working at tables surrounded by shelves filled with pottery supplies and finished pieces.