Get Involved
Urban Art Co-op is primarily a community of artists. We are here to help each other grow artistically, support one another, share ideas and techniques, and encourage one another. We foster an open and welcome attitude. We are always excited and happy to meet new people and learn to appreciate the unique gifts that they bring to our community. We have been endlessly surprised and delighted by the amazing people who have come through our doors.
Classes
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- Eight weeks of instruction from experienced potters.
- Tools provided, unlimited clay available, your first 25lb bag of clay included in tuition.
- Access to Open Studio hours
- Trial membership
Cost:
- $245 for an eight week class,
- $35 per additional bag of clay, or $20 for recycled clay when available.
- Cost of clay covers all material and firing costs.
Our classes are the gateway to our community. We offer courses in many of the numerous pottery techniques for all skill levels from beginners to experienced potters. During the two hour class period, the volunteer teachers demonstrate and work one on one with students to build skills, and form good studio habits. Our teachers have over 50 years of combined experience and passion for their art.
Classes are also the best way to get to know our studio and how it runs, not to mention the community itself. For the duration of the eight-week class session, students are encouraged to take advantage of open studio hours outside of class. The class session functions like a trial membership, allowing students to decide if they want to continue to pursue pottery as a hobby or practice it as an art, and if Urban Art Co-op is a good fit for their artistic and social needs.
Membership
Application process: Membership is available to potters who have completed a class, or been a member with us, within the last three years. Students may request a membership application from their current teacher, or by emailing [email protected]. With the teacher’s recommendation, the application is presented to the general membership at the monthly board meeting and approved by vote.
Returning members have to fill out a membership contract every year in order to keep their membership current.
Orientation: After new members have been approved, they attend a short orientation meeting with information about membership privileges and duties. Once they have completed their orientation, their membership becomes active: They are assigned a locker if one is available and are added to the member lists.
Cost:
- $100 yearly (or $50 for the remainder of the calendar year, if you come a member after June 1st)
- $60 monthly studio use fee.
- $35 per bag of new clay, or $15 per bag of recycled clay, includes cost of glazing materials and firing.
After completing a class with Urban Art Co-op, talk to your teacher about membership. If you are ready to work independently in clay; understanding the work flow, rules of the studio, and courteous community studio practices, your teacher will recommend you for membership, to the UAC Board. For the good of the studio and the safety of the Co-op members, Urban Art Co-op board reserves the right to refuse membership to students who exhibit toxic behavior. The Urban Art Co-op Pottery belongs to its members. Membership is a commitment to the community and our shared space. All members join a chore team at orientation and complete their chores according to their usage of the studio.