Studio Policies & Guidelines
Welcome to Ceramics on 10th! All students must familiarize themselves with our studio policies and expectations before beginning their pottery journey.
Getting Started
Come Prepared for Mess! Clay is messy – wear clothes and shoes you're okay with getting dirty.
Tools & Equipment:
Basic tools and aprons are provided, but we encourage students to purchase their own for better quality non communal items
Use towels only for drying hands – use sponges for cleanup
Place dirty towels in the designated dirty clothes bin
Glazes & Materials:
Studio glazes are provided for all students
Important: Do not mix wet glazes together. If double-dipping with different glazes, allow the first coat to dry completely
Personal underglazes, washes, glazes and slips may be used at the studio (must be rated for cone 6 or higher)
All outside products require teacher/technician/Julie approval
Always make a test tile to assess runniness
Additional Fees
Clay
Students must purchase their own clay to use in the studio. We do this so that the studio can have a diversity of clays plus you learn more about the full process maintaining your own materials. We sell six different clay bodies at cost, we do not make a profit on clay. You can also buy and use your own clay as long as its rated for cone six or higher.
Grinding Services
Not available.
Enrollment & Attendance
Full semester commitment required – no prorating available
No refunds for missed classes
No make-up classes – use open studio time instead
A large part of enrollment is studio access, many students make use of open time in lieu of attending classes (make a membership out of it).
Open Studio Schedule
First come, first served basis
Open Hours:
ALL DAY EXCEPT 6-10pm M-Th and 10:30am-2:30pm Saturday which are class times + a buffer.
No outside guests or persons not registered for a class can be brought into the studio for any reason. This is a closed community and only for paying 8-week students.
Blackout dates:
None at this time
Important Open Studio Rules:
Must be completely cleaned up before class start times
If your class follows open studio, you may stay through
Clean up time is included – plan accordingly
Open studio is rarely monitored, this is Independent time
Firing Process
Create your account at: potterynyc.kilnfire.com/new-user
Pricing & Measurements
Rate: $0.03 per cubic inch per firing
Minimums: 3" minimum size, $1 minimum charge
Calculation: Length × Width × Height × $0.03
Take the longest length and widest width and height and enter those numbers into the kiln fire widget, they will round numbers and calculate fees for you.
Note that pieces that are not measured correctly will be rejected and you will have to pay the difference before the works will be approved for firing, Skip the hassle and measure correctly the first time.
Firing Rules
Bisque firing: Pieces may be stacked/filled
Glaze firing: Each piece needs individual ticket
Incorrect measurements = no firing
Dangerous pieces (glaze on bottom) go to TLC shelf
We don't stilt works – clean bottoms or provide your own stilts
Custom stilting requires firing tray (fee must include the entire area that the piece plus the firing tray take up.
Pickup Policy
Timeline:
Finished work available 1-2 weeks after final class
2-week grace period (total pickup window: 1-4 weeks)
Contact us for late pickup requests
What to Bring: Newspaper, towels, bubble wrap, and bags for your pieces
Studio Etiquette
Respect Others' Space
Don't access other students' shelves without permission
Don't use others' personal items (label your belongings!)
Look but don't touch other students' work
Special notes on cleanup
The cleanup process will be explained by your instructor. Cleanup by using water in a bucket and a sponge at your wheel station. Clean all tools and equipment this manner in that way the sink remains open for dumping and rinsing of buckets and minimal Clay will get down the drain. Darker Clays may require multiple cleanings and water changes.
Safety First
No dry sanding or dry trimming (creates hazardous particles)
Clean all tools and return them to proper locations
Don't store common studio tools on your personal shelf - this includes studio buckets
Documentation
Always sign your work
Take photos when dropping off pieces for firing
Broken Piece Policy
Accidents happen! If you accidentally break another student's work:
Notify the studio immediately
Offer to replace materials and firing fees
When in doubt, ask a teacher email us for help
Prevention: Handle only your own work when moving pieces or accessing firing shelves.
Contact Information
Julie Ann Heck (Digital Studio Manager)
Phone: (631) 790-5442
Email: pnyc786@gmail.com
Let's have an incredible 8 weeks together! 🎨
