Rules & Procedures

By enrolling in a Ceramics on 10th class and/or using Open Studio, you agree to the following:

Ceramics on 10th Will Provide

  • Instruction at the scheduled class time

  • Use of the studio during class time

  • Open Studio access (see below)

Students Provide

  • Their own clay for the term (clay is available for purchase)

Class Schedule

  • Mon–Thu: 6:30pm–9:30pm

  • Sat: 11:00am–2:00pm

Open Studio (24/7 When No Class Is in Session)

  • Open Studio is available 24/7 when classes are not in session.

  • Ensure the door closes fully behind you when entering/leaving.

  • If you are first in or last out, you may need to raise/lower the security gate—secure it fully.

Glazes

  • Stir/mix glazes very well before use. If a glaze seems off, tell staff.

  • Do not add/remove water from studio glazes.

In House Clay delivery

  • We delivery clay directly to enrolled student shelves, please make space to ensure that there is room on your shelf for the clay before ordering. Clay is delivered within 3 days, if you do not receive your clay within a week from ordering please reach out with your order number.

  • Do not open clay boxes or take clay from the glaze corner without permission, we keep inventory and the website is usually accurate, the clay you want may already be purchased by someone one else.

  • Students maintain their own clay but can donate reclaim they do not want, please don’t throw clay way.

Firing Fees & Measuring

  • Firing is $0.03 per cubic inch, per firing.

  • Students are responsible for all firing fees.

  • Work must be measured accurately; mis-measured work may be rejected.

    • If rejected, request a cancellation before re-measuring and re-submitting.

Cancellation / Refunds

  • No refunds once classes begin.

  • Refunds require cancellation at least 1 week before the first class.

  • Cancellation requests must be made by email: pnyc786@gmail.com

Make-Ups

  • No make-up classes. Please don’t register if you expect to miss more than a couple of sessions.

Deadlines and inter-term info

  • Follow term firing deadlines if you do not continue into next semester.
    Its always:

    Week 6 last week to work wet (make new work/throw)
    Week 7 last week to trim
    Week 8 last week to glaze

  • Students shelves are grouped by class, if you change classes between terms your shelf will be relocated. To avoid damage to property, clear all works in progress from shelves between terms if you know you are moving into another class.

  • Students who are not continuing must move out by the last day of their class which may differ from the last day in the semester.

  • Only students registered for the following term may use open studio between semesters.

  • Sometimes we close the studio for renovations/remodeling and cleaning between terms.

  • Students whose name differs from the name on their shelf need to communicate to the studio to make sure their shelves are maintained between terms.

Cleaning (Required)

  • Clean your station and surrounding floor; clean wheel/wheel basin/stool/splash pan as needed—no trace of clay should be left.

  • Clean shared areas you use (wedging, sink, glaze table, front drying area).

  • Wedge and return clay; wipe wedging plaster; do not leave clay on plaster.

  • Put away tools, tiles, slips, plaster boards.

  • On your last class, clean and clear your shelf (if not continuing).

Outside Clay & Glazes

  • Allowed only if rated Cone 6+ and clearly labeled.

  • We suggest you make test tiles.

Dust & Sanding

  • No dry sanding indoors.

  • Dry sand only outside at least 20 feet away from the studio, wearing PPE.

  • Wet sanding is allowed.

Equipment Training

  • Do not use equipment (drill, heat gun, etc.) without training.

  • Damage from misuse may be charged to the student.

Personal Property

  • Do not use others’ tools.

  • Store items only on your shelf; if it doesn’t fit, take it home.

  • Do not touch/borrow anything from another student’s shelf.

  • We are not liable for lost or stolen items.

Pick-Up Policy

  • Work is held for 3 weeks after the term ends, then may be donated/discarded.

Firing System