INDEPENDENT STUDY

Stay with clay in independent study

We’re proud to offer independent study memberships designed to help artists find an affordable, inclusive space to make their art. Our members add to the vibrant creative culture of the Penguin Foot community.

We are currently at capacity for membership. Please submit a waitlist application to add yourself and request more information.

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How it works

$120/MONTH

Membership requires a minimum three-month commitment and includes the following:

A one-time 25lbs of clay at the start of your membership. Additional clay can be purchased at $2/lb.

11 studio glazes, slips, underglazes, and oxide stains, bisque and glaze firings.

Members receive a 50% discount on all classes and workshops.

Access to the studio during scheduled open studio hours. Plus Member Sundays starting Jan 2026!

Use of studio tools and access to slab roller, extruder, dry boxes, and festival equipment rental.

A small wheel bay is available only to members with extended open studio hours.

Pottery sale participation!

Locker/cabinet storage space.

Membership Guidelines

  • Members have access to all open studio appointments as well as a small, private set of wheels to book. Bookings can be made 5 days in advance and are on a first come, first serve basis.

  • Members must store, keep track of, and reclaim their own clay. Members do not have access to the pyramid of clay pucks, so at least some of your time will be spent reclaiming at the studio. We have regular demos on how to do this properly.

  • New members will receive a 25lb bag of clay and then can purchase clay after that for $2/lb. We use one clay body (a white stoneware) and no other clay is permitted.

  • Independent Study members have a small locker in which they can store their clay along with any personal tools or supplies in their practice.

  • Use of studio glazes, tools, (some) equipment, and firings are all included in your membership.

  • Members are capped at 50lbs of clay per month. As a community studio, we are unable to accommodate production potters.

  • Independent Study members are held to the same session timelines for keeping their work moving through the space - all work is thrown out roughly 7 weeks from the end of a session.

  • Artists in this program are expected to set an example for newer students by cleaning up properly, utilizing tools and machines appropriately, and being respectful of others in the studio.

  • Our members range from newer artists to advanced makers, wheel throwers to sculptors and everything in between. Thank you for considering our studio and we can’t wait to see what you make here!

Read the fine print

Membership FAQs

  • MEMBERS RECLAIM THEIR OWN CLAY

    Independent Study members must store, keep track of, and reclaim their own clay. Members do not have access to the pyramid of clay pucks, so at least some of your time will be spent reclaiming at the studio. We have regular demos on how to do this properly.

    MANAGING OPEN STUDIO

    Members have no designated wheel/table time (with the exception of Member Sundays), and are responsible for making appointments for all time spent in the studio. There are 6 extra wheels that are specifically for Independent Study members only and have extended open studio hours, going until 9pm.

    SHARED STUDIO SPACE

    Members have a small locker or cabinet in which they can store their clay along with any personal tools or supplies in their practice.

    Members are held to the same session timelines for keeping their work moving through the space - all work is thrown out roughly 7 weeks from the end of a session.

    Independent Study members are welcome to ask questions of instructors, but any complicated or in-depth demos are reserved for classes. Instructors' priority is the students in their class.

  • $120/month

    • Access to open studio through appointment booking

    • Designated member wheel bay during open hours

    • Locker or cabinet storage space

    • All studio glazes and firings included

    • White stoneware clay at $2/lb

    • 50% off classes and workshops

    • Free festival equipment rental

    • Studio pottery sales

    • …and more!

    • There is no outside clay allowed

    • Glaze mixing chemicals

    • Use of the pug mill

    • Studio access outside of open hours

  • Yes! Please email info@penguinfoot.com to setup a time to come in and see the place.

  • Fill out a waitlist application and we will be in touch!

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