Studio Membership
Reopening Plan:
Based on Governor Inslee's Safe Start reopening plan, Alchemy is reopening to Studio Membership! We are now accepting applications, and would love to schedule a walkthrough with you. You can learn more about each membership on the Ceramics and Printmaking/Photo pages, and apply for the studio you are interested in.
Studio access will be limited to 3 Members at a time, using our online scheduler. Members must adhere to distancing and sanitizing guidelines, as well as mask-wearing on the property and in the studio if others are present. We are also expanding our membership packages to include contactless pick-up/drop-off options.
About Membership:
At Alchemy Art Center, we offer monthly memberships to our ceramics, printmaking, and darkroom photo facilities. To learn more about each studio, please check out the Ceramics and Printmaking/Photo pages.
Membership is intended for people of all skill levels. Members are not expected to be experts, but they are expected to both care for the upkeep of their studio and understand the basics of safely working within it. If you have an interest in the medium and you are a responsible and respectful person, we encourage you to apply regardless of your experience.
Based on Governor Inslee's Safe Start reopening plan, Alchemy is reopening to Studio Membership! We are now accepting applications, and would love to schedule a walkthrough with you. You can learn more about each membership on the Ceramics and Printmaking/Photo pages, and apply for the studio you are interested in.
Studio access will be limited to 3 Members at a time, using our online scheduler. Members must adhere to distancing and sanitizing guidelines, as well as mask-wearing on the property and in the studio if others are present. We are also expanding our membership packages to include contactless pick-up/drop-off options.
About Membership:
At Alchemy Art Center, we offer monthly memberships to our ceramics, printmaking, and darkroom photo facilities. To learn more about each studio, please check out the Ceramics and Printmaking/Photo pages.
- Membership to all studios is offered monthly, beginning on the first of each month.
- Membership access to Alchemy studios from 7am-9pm each day (unless there is a class or workshop scheduled)
- Members can be total beginners! Included in your Membership is a studio orientation, and instruction for any level can be scheduled for an additional $25/hour for one person, or $35/hour for two people.
- Childcare is available for an additional $25/hour, or $35/hour for two children.
- Membership can be ended at any time.
Membership is intended for people of all skill levels. Members are not expected to be experts, but they are expected to both care for the upkeep of their studio and understand the basics of safely working within it. If you have an interest in the medium and you are a responsible and respectful person, we encourage you to apply regardless of your experience.
Types of Membership
You can become a member of our ceramics studio, our printmaking/photo studio, or all three! Please see the Ceramics and Printmaking/Photo pages for more info on each membership, and to apply.
Studio Membership at Alchemy Art Center includes:
- A New Studio Member Orientation
- Access to the studio for which you have registered (Ceramics or Printmaking/Photography) from 7am-9pm every day except during certain class times (as noted on our calendar)
- Use of some materials, and all equipment and tools
- A monthly email of opportunities open to Studio Members
- Access to Alchemy’s clay and paper store
- Once/month Glaze-a-Palooza (an opportunity to get assistance with glazing)
- All-level ceramics and printmaking instruction is available at $25 or $35/hour
- Access to a Port-a-Potty in the lower parking lot
Studio Membership does not include:
- Free instruction (one-on-one an small group tutoring is available for an additional $25/hour)
- Cleaning services
- Additional storage space, or ability to store items in common space
- Access to the Dome, house, or resident's restrooms
Youth Members
Youth who are interested in becoming members must join either as a remote member or with a parent or guardian under the “Buddy System.” Guardians are responsible for minors at all times in the studio. If you and your child are interested in applying for membership together, please inquire in your application.
Tuition Assistance
Thanks to the support of the San Juan Island Community Foundation and our community, Alchemy is now able to offer tuition assistance for classes, workshops, and studio membership. Please visit our Tuition Assistance page for more information.
Work-Trade
Alchemy sometimes has work-trade opportunities available. Work-trade applicants must be able and willing to follow through with their commitment to the studio. If you are interested in this opportunity, please make a note in your application.