Explore our membership options

Level 1 - studio membership

Membership includes

• Shared studio access for up to 24 hours per month.

• Access between 10-5pm, Mon-Sun.

• Studio capacity initially limited to a maximum of 8 members working at one time.

• Minimum booking slot of 1 hour.

• Personal storage shelf approximately 50cm x 50cm x 50cm.

• Shared drying and firing storage space.

• Access to studio equipment, basic tools and communal glazes.

• Technical guidance and operational support from the studio manager and interns.

• Opportunity to participate in the wider Made in Stirling ceramics community.

Independent Working Requirement:

• Members must demonstrate they can:

  • Operate safely and responsibly within the studio.

  • Use studio equipment independently.

  • Follow Glazing procedures correctly.

  • work confidently without supervisions from interns or staff.

Cost:

• £65/month, £195 for three months.

• Payable monthly by direct debit.

• membership fees remain fixed regardless of of usage within the allocated hours.

• One off induction fee of £35, which covers:

  • Safe studio working practices

  • Equipment use

  • Cleaning procedures

  • Storage systems

  • Firing procedures

  • studio etiquette and shared responsibilities.

• Additional costs

  • Firings:

    • Bisque firing: £7 per half shelf

    • Glaze firing: £9 per

    • £2 per item for pots that explode or damage kiln shelves.

  • Clay

    • Clay is not included in membership

    • Purchased through the studio

    • Reclaimed clay may occasionally be available at reduced cost

    • Use of alternative clay bodies must be discussed in advance with Studio Manager to ensure kiln compatibility and avoid contamination.

Level 2 - Extended studio membership

Suitable for committed makers developing a more regular ceramics practice who require increased flexibility and access.

Membership includes

All benefits of level 1 membership, Plus:

• Extended studio access with no weekly hour limit during opening hours.

• Increased personal storage allocation.

• Greater flexibility for ongoing projects and larger bodies of work.

• Opportunity to develop a more sustained professional or creative practice within the studio community and engagement with Made in Stirling staff and volunteers.

• One bisque and one glaze firing each month (one shelf each)

Cost:

• £120/month, £360 for three months.

• Payable monthly by direct debit.

• One off induction fee of £35, which covers:

  • Safe studio working practices

  • Equipment use

  • Cleaning procedures

  • Storage systems

  • Firing procedures

  • studio etiquette and shared responsibilities.

• Additional notes

  • Access remains subject to studio capacity and booking procedures.

  • Membership does not include a dedicated permanent workspace.

  • Members are expected to contribute positively to the studio community and assist in maintaining shared spaces.