Membership

Our membership offers open studio access for independent makers who want consistent time at the wheel. Members enjoy use of studio tools, equipment, glazes, and kiln firing in a shared, supportive workspace.

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Members enjoy open studio access during designated hours, with use of pottery wheels, handbuilding tables, studio tools, house glazes, and kiln firings all included. It’s a shared, community workspace built for independent practice; a place to settle in, experiment, and develop your skills over time.

Whether you’re refining technique, building consistency, or simply carving out creative time each week, our membership offers the freedom to work at your own pace in a supportive environment. Staff are available during staffed hours for guidance, and the studio is structured to encourage respect for shared tools, space, and fellow makers.

We offer different membership options to fit different needs, including dedicated shelf space for ongoing work, a no-shelf pack-in/pack-out option for lighter use, and a limited top-shelf upgrade for those creating larger pieces.

Membership is best suited for those with prior clay experience or who have completed a multi-week class and are ready to work more independently.

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What's included

  • Open Studio Access 7am-10pm Daily
  • Wall & Hand Extruders
  • 9 Shimpo VL-Lite Wheels
  • 10+ Cone 5 Dipping Glazes
  • 2 Large Handbuilding Tables
  • Underglazes + Specialty Glazes
  • All Firings, no extra fees
  • Lounge area
  • Personal Storage Shelf
  • Member Events
  • Slab Roller
  • 20% Discount on Classes

FAQ

  • Each shelf is roughly 33" wide, 20" deep, and 18" tall. Additional shelves are available to split the height in half.

  • We fire our electric kiln daily or every other day. Turnaround time for pieces is roughly 3-7 days currently.

  • Clay is not included in your membership. We stock a variety of Cone 5 clays from Laguna Clay that are available for purchase in store.

    Glazes, however, are included! We have around 15 Cone 5 glazes in stock along with a variety of underglazes and specialty glazes that are all included in your membership.

  • Yes! We do not charge any additional firing fees- everything is included in your monthly cost!

  • Each member is allotted roughly 4-6 cubic ft of firing space per month. We do not measure pieces, however if we find you are producing an excessive amount of work, we may ask you to pay for additional firing fees.

  • Members receive unique access codes to unlock the door and are welcome to use the studio from 7am to 10pm daily, even on holidays!

  • Yes. We always limit our class sizes to leave some space for members, however access may be somewhat limited during class times.

  • We bisque fire to Cone 06 and glaze fire to Cone 5. Occasionally, we will do luster fires depending on demand which we fire to cone 018.

  • Yes, we have a shared parking lot in the back, along with plenty of street parking.

  • Members may bring a guest with prior approval. Guest passes are $25 per visit for the day and must be requested at least 24 hours in advance.

  • Slow Matter offers a limited number of scholarship memberships to help make ongoing studio access more accessible.

    These memberships provide the same benefits as our standard membership at a reduced monthly rate. Scholarships are offered on a limited basis and are reviewed quarterly.

    If cost is a barrier, we encourage you to apply here.

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