Almonte Potters Guild – Studio Potter Application
Almonte Potters Guild (APG) is a non-profit organization that is dependent on their studio potters to help with the operations of the studio. It’s important to understand that APG operates differently from a community centre or private pottery studio.
We all work together to create a successful studio: ours has a history of more than 20 years, and almost all through volunteer efforts. The APG currently only employs a part-time technician and a part-time administrative assistant, with volunteers doing the majority of the work needed to run a studio.
In choosing new Studio Potters, the APG aims to find people who will cover the range of skills needed to run a pottery studio. We also try to find people who are most likely to work at different times of the day to avoid overcrowding.
The APG is designed to engage and support experienced potters as hobbyists. We do not have the facilities to support commercial production.
Thank you for your interest in the Almonte Potters Guild.
Pre-requisite:
Studio users must have a good working knowledge of the ceramic process, be able to work independently in the studio, and be able to contribute to the maintenance of the facilities. All participants new to our studio must attend a studio orientation before working at the studio. An orientation date and time will be arranged upon acceptance.
Studio Membership Packages:
The APG offers studio time to individuals (18+ yrs.) Priority is given to those who have taken at least 2 pottery courses at the Almonte Potters Guild.
The number of Studio Memberships is limited by the size of our space. If no space is available, you will be placed on a waiting list for the next available spot (your name will remain on file for 6 months from the date of your application).
New studio potters must purchase a 3-month Trial Studio Membership ($125+HST per month) when first joining the APG. This is a one-time trial period in which both the potter and the studio decide if the potter is a good fit. After this period is completed, studio potters must purchase a larger Studio Membership.
Studio Membership prices are available on our website and are subject to change without notice.
All clay must be purchased from the APG.
Studio Usage:
Studio Potters are given a key to access to the facilities 24/7. A designated area with 4 wheels and a small hand-building table is available for studio members wishing to work while courses are in progress, but it is important that students and instructors are not interrupted during class time.
Studio Potter Membership Application:
Click here to submit an application. We do have an extensive waiting list.
The application cannot be submitted without a PDF file that contains at least 4 images of your pottery.
We hold applications for 6 months and when we have a vacancy we will look at all applications.
Please only submit one application.