Monthly Membership + Open Studio

For experienced potters looking for independent workspace, our studio memberships offer everything you need to get making.

Interior of a ceramics studio with shelves filled with pottery items, a worktable with pottery wheels, a sink, and chairs, against a colorful abstract mural on the wall.
Shelf with plants on top and various containers below, next to a color sample board with paint swatches labeled with names.
A ceramic wheel pottery studio with multiple wheels under a table, along with small wooden stools. The studio has white walls, colorful shelves holding pottery and decorative items, and a vibrant green door on a mural wall with abstract pastel shapes. The ceiling is industrial with visible beams, lighting, and a fan.

Membership Options

  • $250/month

    What does the membership include?

    -25 hours per month of studio time

    -25 lbs per month of reclaimed “house” clay

    -Designated shelf space to store materials

    -Access to tools and equipment in the studio including:

    • 11 pottery wheels (5 of which are members-only and are available even during group classes)

    • North Star extruder with hollow dies

    • Slab roller and canvas mats

    • Banding wheels

    • A variety of plaster hump/slump molds and wooden forms for handbuilding

    • 12 gorgeous dippable studio glazes, and a wide selection of commercial brush-on glazes

    -Bisque and glaze firings (provided by our staff)**

    -10% off all classes, private lessons, workshops, and events

    Member Hours

    Monday-closed

    Tuesday–Friday 12pm–8pm

    Saturday-Sunday 11am–4pm

    **Firing schedule will depend on volume of work, classes and staffing. WE CANNOT SUPPORT PRODUCTION WORK AT THIS TIME. IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL FIRINGS, PLEASE SEE “FIRING SERVICES.”

  • $175/month

    What does the Mini Membership include?

    -8 hours per month of studio time

    -Designated shelf space to store materials

    -Access to tools and equipment in the studio including:

    • 11 pottery wheels

    • North Star extruder with assortment of dies (including hollow dies)

    • Shimpo slab roller and canvas mats

    • Banding wheels

    • A variety of plaster hump/slump molds and wooden forms for handbuilding

    • 12 gorgeous dippable studio glazes, and a wide selection of commercial brush-on glazes

    - ½ shelf for bisque firing and ½ shelf for glaze firings (provided by our staff)**

    - Clay is not included in the Mini Membership, but may be purchased on site. Members are welcome to bring their own Cone 5/6 clay. All outside clay MUST have a purchase receipt to be verified by staff prior to use. 

    **New Artists, or those who have not taken a 5-week course at Shape Theory Studio, MUST complete our New Artist Orientation prior to your first studio session.

    Member Hours

    Monday-closed

    Tuesday–Friday 12pm–8pm

    Saturday-Sunday 11am–4pm

    **Firing schedule will depend on volume of work, classes and staffing. WE CANNOT SUPPORT PRODUCTION WORK AT THIS TIME. IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL FIRINGS, PLEASE SEE “FIRING SERVICES.”

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Open Studio

Our Open Studio time is perfect for anyone with prior clay experience who’s looking for a flexible, commitment-free way to work on their projects. Ideal for students needing extra practice or anyone who wants designated studio time without signing up for a full membership.

What’s Included:

Enjoy access to our studio space and basic tools to shape your vision! Open Studio gives you the freedom to work at your pace, use our wheels, and dive into your clay practice.

What’s Not Included:

Please note that clay, glazes, firings, and storage aren’t included in Open Studio time, but can be easily added at checkout to make sure you have everything you need to complete your work.

Book your spot now and get hands-on with your craft – no long-term commitment required!

**NOTE: If you are new to Shape Theory Studio, please select NEW ARTIST ORIENTATION when you book your Open Studio Session. This is a one-time orientation where our staff will give you a tour of the space, discuss studio policies and etiquette, and help get you setup for your session.

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