Independent Study Membership
Membership Overview
Already familiar with clay? Not looking for guided instruction? Then this program is for you!​​
Our Independent Study Program is for individuals ages 18+ who know how to throw or hand build and are looking for a place to work. ​
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​As an independent study student, you may come work any time during open studio hours. Studio hours close periodically for events.
Members must have taken at least one semester class with Indigo Fire, or an equivalent class.  This is the minimum experience required though. Applicants should be comfortable with: - Studio equipment and tools - Clay behavior during the making process e.g. how drying, clay shrinkage and cracking is all related. - How to control the drying process and what techniques or manipulations are best suited at each stage. - How to behave safely in a studio and minimize exposure to dust and heavy metals. - The primary decorating materials like slip, oxides, waxes, underglazes etc. and when they can all be applied. - How to glaze responsibly. We cannot emphasize this enough. Our glazes are not designed to be stable and well behaved in all circumstances and combinations. Students considering independent study must know how to read test tiles and studio information to glaze safely without creating glaze drips and kiln casualties.
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The Deets
COST
$175 a month. There is a $75 initial sign-on fee.
Membership Includes
- 18"x48" private shelf
- 25lbs clay allotment. An additional 25lbs can be used each month at $2 a pound.
- Use of studio materials including glazes, slips, underglazes, waxes and oxides.
- Use of studio equipment including wheels, slab rollers and extruders
- Firing services. See additional fees here
Visit our Student Resource Page for all the studio rules! ​​
At a glance... - No outside clay in the studio. - Students and members should not store any clay on their shelf for later use or reclaiming. - Clay allotment does not roll over to the next month. - Members are invoiced for any additional clay used at the end of the month. - Pots larger than 10" require an oversize fee, and pots larger than 15" will not be fired. - Commercial glazes may be used as long as they are on our approved list, or approved via the glaze submission process. - Beads, tiles, plate sets and other projects that use extra kiln space or require extra loading effort are allowed in reason. Studio staff will reach out to students if it becomes an issue.
very very approximate wait time: 1 year
very very approximate wait time: 2 years
Work Exchange
Work exchange students cover one of the studios for an evening once a week in exchange for an on-going independent study. If you're interested in our Work Exchange program, please fill out this form​.
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