Studio Memberships
Ceramics Studio Membership
Membership is a great way to independently access our studio! Members enjoy the use of all of our shared equipment and glazes, including firings. Clay is not included in membership, but is available for purchase at $30 per (25lb) bag. All work is fired by Alchemy technicians. Members have the option of renting their own storage shelf for an additional $25 per month (depending on availability). Otherwise, members can store one bag of clay at a time in the group cabinet, and utilize the group shelf options (storage will be explained in detail during the orientation).
On Wednesdays, members can participate in our monitored open studio from 5pm-7pm. This is a great time to ask questions and get guidance on various processes. The last Wednesday Open Studio is open to the public. We welcome friends, visitors, etc. to come check out the studio then!
We require all members (monthly members and punch card members) to schedule an orientation in order to know how to safely and independently use the facilities before using the space.
Ceramics Studio Membership Details:
Monthly Rate: $95 per calendar month beginning on the 1st of each month.
If a new member joins after the 15th during their 1st month, they will be prorated at $50 for their first month and charged full price on the first day of the next month.
Personal storage shelf: $25/month (can be shared between multiple members).
Discount tutorial rates available at $25/hour per person
Access to monitored open studio Wednesdays from 5pm-7pm.
Membership to Print/Photo and Ceramics studios: $140/month
One month of membership is free with the upfront purchase of 6 months of membership (optional).
Punch Card Memberships:
One $40 Punch Card is redeemable for 4 independent studio hours, and can be shared between multiple people. Punch cards can be purchased in our online store.
Does not include in-studio storage.
Expires 3 months after purchase.
Access to monitored open studio Wednesdays from 5pm-7pm.
No discounted tutorial rates (see class page for private class rates).
Special Situations:
Work-trade option: 2 hours/month of work-trade in exchange for $20 off of monthly membership. These opportunities are not always available- please let us know if you are interested in applying!
Tuition assistance: If finances are a barrier for joining the studio, we invite you to apply for tuition assistance. You can learn more and apply here.
Parent/child memberships: Membership is primarily geared towards adults, although some children under the age of 17 may be permitted to join along with a parent or guardian. Membership rates are the same for adults and children. Please let us know if you would like to discuss options.
Firing Fees: Do you just need your work fired? If your clay is cone 6, we may be able to help you! Firing fees are calculated for each firing (bisque and glaze) at $.04 per cubic inch, imagining your item is inside of a box. A typical 5" tall mug would cost about $5 to bisque fire, and $5 to glaze fire.
Apply for Membership
Interested in applying? Please email membership@alchemyartcenter.com to get started, and include the following information:
Which month(s) are you applying for?
Do you want a personal storage shelf?
Orientations are required before membership goes into effect - let us know your availability for your orientation - they take about 1 hr.
Do you need tutorials?
Memberships begin on the first of each month. Please email us at least a week in advance of the month you are applying for so we can get you set up!
Print/Photo Studio Membership
Because printmaking and photography go so well together, we offer membership to both areas as a single package! The print studio offers access to a printing press, a screenprinting area, a darkroom with three enlargers, sewing machines, and more. See everything offered in Print/Photo on our facilities page. Membership does not cover film, screen fees, carving medium, or paper - these can be purchased in our studio store.
We require all members (monthly members and punch card members) to schedule an orientation in order to know how to safely and independently use the facilities before using the space.
Monthly Membership:
Membership includes access to the darkroom and the print shop.
Monthly Rate: $75 per calendar month beginning on the 1st of each month. Members joining after the 15th will be prorated at $40 for their first month, then billed at full rate on the first day of the next month.
Discount tutorial rates available at $25/hour per person
Membership to Print/Photo and Ceramics studios: $140/month
One month of membership is free with an upfront purchase of 6 months of membership (optional).
Memberships are month-to-month. To cancel a membership, please contact us before the start of the month you’d like to cancel.
Special Situations:
Parent/child memberships: Membership is primarily geared towards adults, although some children under the age of 17 may be permitted to join along with a parent or guardian. Please let us know if you would like to discuss options.
Tuition assistance: If finances are a barrier for joining the studio, we invite you to apply for tuition assistance. You can learn more and apply here.
Apply for Membership
Interested in applying? Please email membership@alchemyartcenter.com to get started, and include the following information:
Which month(s) are you applying for?
Orientations are required before membership goes into effect - let us know your availability for your orientation - they take about 45 mins - 1 hr.
Do you need tutorials?
Memberships begin on the first of each month. Please email us at least a week in advance of the month you are applying for so we can get you set up!