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                 Studio Amenities

Desert Sun Ceramics offers its 1200 square feet of communal studio space for artists with previous experience in clay. Whether you've got a degree in ceramics or have simply taken a beginner course with us, we encourage you to continue your exploration of clay at our studio! 

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Please be aware, our small studio can not accommodate  production potters.  We simply do not have the kiln capacity to fire more than 50 pounds per month for 24/7 members and 25 pounds per month for Open Studio members.

 

All members are expected to clean up after themselves plus complete an extra task and take a turn cleaning the floors.  All personal items, clay, pottery need to be taken with you when your membership or class ends. After 7 days, the items become the property of Desert Sun Ceramics to dispose of.

 

Clay 
$38-$40 for 25# bag

If you are a current member, this price also includes firing and glazing 
We fire to Cone 5/6 oxidation
Clays:  Laguna SBRed, Laguna Speckeld Buff, Laguna Dover, Laguna B-3 Brown and Continental Clay B-Clay
Permission and a fee required to bring other clay into the studio. 
Sometimes reclaimed clay is available for $25

Studio Memberships

Open Studio Membership
$150 per 3 Months

Our Open Studio Membership covers 10 visits within a 3 month period. Punch passes expire 3 months after your initial visit. Work sessions are limited to our open studio hours.  Unfinished pots will be disposed of after 14 days unless arrangements are made. 

24/7  Membership
$130 per Month

Our monthly membership is an option for dedicated artists who have taken one or more classes at Desert Sun, or who have previous experience in a community ceramics studio. All new members must be approved before signing up, and will need to attend a studio orientation session.  

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  • 24/7 Unlimited Studio Access, except during scheduled classes and winter months

  • Must be 18 years old

  • One personal shelf while membership is active

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All members must pay a $60 cash deposit. All new members must take the Orientation class (45 minutes) If you have limited experience, you must take a class before getting a membership. 
Sign up here

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