Studio Policies

Cancellation Policy:

  • Class fee is refundable up to two weeks prior to the start of the course. 
  • Cancellations with fewer than 14 days notice are eligible for 50% refund.
  • Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will result in no refund. 

 

Fees and Class Schedule:

  • Class fees cover instructed class time, use of tools and equipment, the designated amount of clay appropriate for the chosen class (more available for purchase), and glazing and firing your pieces.  
  • Clay is available for purchase at the studio for $100/bag or $6 per lb. Bisque firing, glazes, and glaze firing is included in the purchase price of clay. 

 

Studio Rules:

  • Please be respectful of and courteous to other students, their space, and their work. Failure to do so will result in revocation of studio priviledges. 
  • Long hair must be tied back and any loose clothing must be secured.
  • Students must be 18 or older. We make some exceptions for younger students who enroll in the course with a parent but please reach out to us before registering, if this is the case. You may email us at aeronautdesigns@gmail.com. 
  • Only clay purchased in-house can be used in the studio unless otherwise approved. Lower fire clay may ruin our kiln and other students’ work.
  • Should you choose to purchase your own glaze, it must be approved prior to being fired.
  • Only pieces created during class or open studio time will be fired, unless otherwise arranged with the instructor.
  • Please keep in mind that this studio space is not intended for production artists or resale ventures.  
  • All completed work must be picked up from the studio no later than 30 days after the pieces are out of the kiln and the student has been notified. We will notify you by text or email. Any pieces left behind for more than 30 days will be discarded to the free pile.
  • Do not sweep the floor or sand your pieces inside, as this releases particulates in the air.
  • No loading, unloading, or otherwise handling the kilns by the students.
  • You are responsible for leaving the studio in a clean condition. Clean all tools and return them to their right places. Wipe down all equipment and workspaces you have used. 

 

Please practice the art of detachment. Despite everyone’s best efforts and intentions, things can get broken when being moved. Recognize that pottery is an art, and clay can be a fickle beast; we cannot guarantee that your pieces will come out the way that you envision, or that they will survive all the stages of the making process. We do our best to shepherd every piece lovingly through the ceramic process, but sometimes accidents, errors, and acts of God occur, in which case your work may not come out how you dreamed. We are very sorry when this happens, but we will not be held liable for it.

Please Note:

*All finished student work MUST be picked up 30 days after notification.

*Any greenware left on the studio shelves after your course is completed will be recycled.

 

Studio is located at 518 Deermount Street. Public parking is available in 72hr lot across the street or in the Totem Heritage Museum parking lot.