No instruction is provided during Open Studio.
If you’re unsure about any process, please seek guidance outside of Open Studio hours.
To participate in Open Studio, you must be able to:
☐ Build work that is safe to fire (no risk of explosion or damage)
☐ Apply glaze appropriately to protect kiln shelves, equipment, and other work
☐ Use the glazing area without contaminating studio glazes
☐ Understand the Firing Protocol
☐ Minimize clay dust (no dry sanding or shaking out dry clay; avoid creating dust clouds when sweeping)
☐ Clean all tools, equipment, surfaces, and floors thoroughly after use
☐ Follow the Cleaning Protocol posted above the sink
☐ Use the sink and clay disposal system properly
☐ Handle all tools and equipment safely and as intended
☐ Use only studio-provided clay bodies
☐ Do not attempt to fire work made outside of the studio
☐ Update your cubby date regularly (items may be cleared if not maintained)
☐ Label all work on overflow shelves (unlabeled work may be removed)
☐ Store work only in your assigned cubby or designated overflow areas
