Open Access pottery is now provided by ClayCreatives Limited in our lovely studio in Crystal Palace. Membership is suitable for amateur enthusiasts or semi-professionals alike looking for a shared space in a friendly relaxed environment. ClayCreatives will help you to reach your full potential with a more individual and tailored approach, be it on a regular membership or a supported one.
You must have done at least one beginners course & one improvers/intermediate course or two beginners courses.

• 9am-9.30pm Mondays-Fridays and 9am-5.30pm Saturdays-Sundays

• 18 hours per week

• Full induction is given to all new members

• Each member has their own shelf plus access to shared and general storage

• Tools & aprons are provided

• All glazes & bisque, 1240 & 1280 firings are included within the price

• Full range of equipment & facilities available including Shimpo wheels, slab roller, extruder, communal storage, kitchen facilities and more

• New, dedicated glaze room facilities

• New: Members chill out space for eating, relaxing and hanging out!

• Large range of books and magazines for reference

• Face to face support & advice by email & WhatsApp. You must be able to work independently and have done courses to beginners/improvers level.

• Discounts available for additional courses

• You must start with an initial 3 month contract after which you will automatically go onto a rolling monthly contract

• One month’s notice required

Come and join us! We’re a friendly bunch!

So you’ve done a beginners/intermediate course and want to take the next step but are a bit nervous!

It’s a bit weird going from a supported classroom to working completely independently. ClayCreatives can help you through it.

We would like to help you feel confident and hit the ground running with our supported membership!

• 3 month supported membership for £260 per month

• 12 hours extra support & help during the 3 months booked in 2 hour slots

• THROWERS: We will look at your technique and how to improve it; pulling handles (if needed); making plates; throwing large; throwing off the hump; mixing glazes and decorating techniques.

• HAND BUILDERS: We will help you to develop your preferred techniques plus show you how to combine techniques; new techniques such as nerikomi; slip work; sgraffito as well as mixing glazes and decorating techniques.

• BIT OF BOTH? Want to mix things up, we can help you to achieve a balance improving both your handbuilding and throwing skills.

Get in touch to find out more about our supported membership: [email protected] or [email protected]