Lessons & Studio Rental
COVID 19 AND FACE MASKS: Facial coverings are no longer required in the studio, however, they are encouraged. If you are feeling unwell or have been exposed to COVID-19, please follow proper quarantine protocols, and contact us as soon as you know you are sick. PLEASE DO NOT COME INTO THE STUDIO UNTIL YOU ARE IN THE CLEAR. If you miss classes directly because of COVID-19, we will review each situation on a case by case basis. Thank you for understanding.
Overview
We offer pottery wheel or hand-building private, semi-private and group lessons as well as birthday parties, bachelorette parties, etc. for kids and adults. We also offer monthly studio rental for more experienced students only. We currently have a waitlist for rental shelf space and we require an application for be a renter or to be placed on the waitlist. See further information below and email us at info@warehomestudios.com or call/text Julie at (970) 846-5156 for more information and to schedule a lesson or event. Click here to view open studio hours.
Lessons
Private and group lessons are taught by Julie Anderson or an experienced studio assistant. Private lessons work well for those who are visiting Steamboat Springs for a short period of time or cannot fit a regular class into their time schedule.
For beginners, the first lesson is typically 2 hours long since there is a lot to learn initially. Each lesson after that is typically 1 hour long. Additional lessons usually include trimming and glazing ( 1 hour each).
Depending on availability, additional practice time can be arranged as well and cost can be discussed depending on studio and material use.
Rates for Lessons
Costs include use of equipment, studio and instructor time - clay, glazes and firings are an additional charge depending on quantity used. Additional material and studio time can be purchased. Please read this PDF on what to expect during and after a single private or group lesson.
Private (one adult or child): $95/hour total
Semi-Private (2 adults or children): $115/hour total or $57.50 per person per hour
Small Group of 3 (adults and/or children): $145/hour or $48.33 per person per hour
Small Group of 4 (adults and/or children): $175/hour or $43.75 per person per hour
Private Lessons Special Package: hone your throwing or hand-building skills with one-on-one instruction in a multi-session package: 1 two-hour initial session and 2 additional one-hour sessions for $350 (normally $380 for 4 hours total)
Birthday Parties and Larger Groups
Children’s Birthday Parties (price includes clay/materials/firing & instructor fees): $85 per child for 2 hours. 5 children minimum, 8 children maximum for wheel classes. We can accommodate more children for hand-building classes/parties - up to 10. We do not provide decorations or snacks, but hosts are welcome to arrive early to decorate and drop off food, etc. Children must be 8 years or older for the wheel. Minimum cost of $425 must be paid upon booking the date for the event. Additional children beyond 5 can be paid on the day of the party. Please read this PDF on what to expect during and after a group lesson.
Adult Parties/Groups: hands on instruction (price includes clay/materials/firing & instructor fees) $85 per adult per 2 hour session, 5 adult min, 8 adult maximum for wheel classes. We can accommodate more adults for hand-building classes/parties. Minimum cost of $425 must be paid upon booking date to reserve the time slot. Additional adults beyond 5 can be paid on the day of the party. Please read this PDF on what to expect during and after a group lesson.
Studio Rental
Rentals are currently available for ceramics only. Renters get access to studio shelf space, equipment, materials, and firings. Open studio hours may change depending on class schedule and events. CLICK HERE TO VIEW CURRENT OPEN STUDIO HOURS.
Important Rental Information:
Warehome Studios offers monthly community studio access. Our studio access includes the use of all ceramics studio equipment, except for kilns. Materials and firings are available for an additional fee. Previous clay experience is required.
Rental Membership Rates (see rules below - previous clay experience required)
Monthly: $250/month for your own shelf and access to all equipment during open studio hours. Monthly rent does NOT include materials or firings. See clay/glaze/firing info below for costs. PLEASE NOTE: if you plan to rent for additional consecutive weeks beyond this month, but less than one month, we will prorate each day at the $250/month rate - one month minimum at this rate, subject to shelf availabilty and wait list. Rent must be paid on the 1st of every month, so if you start on a later date in the month, you must pay the remainder of the month PLUS the following month.
Three Consecutive Months: $600 for your own shelf and access to all equipment during open studio hours. Materials & firings are an additional charge as you use them.
We are currently phasing out punch card use, but some exceptions may apply.
Day Pass Punch Card: $250 for a 6-day pass with shared shelf space (must be used within 1 year) PLUS $100 for “clay package” of 25lb bag of clay, including all glazes and firings
Students who wish to become day pass users MUST have had at least one class session at Warehome Studios OR those who have some significant prior experience with clay can do a private lesson with studio orientation (private lessons are billed at $95/hour + materials). We prefer that you have had at least one semester of a college level class or community education equivalent. Day pass users must be at least 18 years old or must be accompanied by an adult who also has paid for a day pass.
Due to current demand for studio space, shared shelf space is rarely available while your work is drying - you must take your unfinished work, clay or bisque-ware home if you cannot get to complete it within 3 days of starting it - please inquire for details. We are not responsible for damage or loss of work that has been left for more than 3 days.
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Rental Rules:
1. Students who wish to become renters MUST have had at least one class session OR those who have significant prior experience with clay can do a private lesson with studio orientation (private lessons are billed at $95/hour + materials).
2. Community contribution: We prefer renters who are clean, kind, friendly and willing to engage with others and help occasionally with small tasks around the studio.
3. Rent must be paid in advance on the first of the month, no refunds given (unless you are injured - must notify us immediately and provide a doctors note).
4. Renters must be at least 18 years old.
5. Your rental time is primarily based upon your occupation of a shelf - not whether or not you came in to use the studio. Shelf space is very limited and prevents us from having additional renters when the shelves are full. This also means that if you have forgotten to pay rent after your month is up, the time lapse between is still considered rental time. So, for example, if you paid rent on March 1st and then forgot to pay April 1st and didn’t get in to pay until April 10th, the rent money you pay goes towards a start date of April 1st, not April 10th. - this is the time that your shelf has been occupied.
6. Rent must be paid on time: If you are more than 5 days late on rent payment, we will remove your work from your shelf and rent the space to someone on the waiting list. We are not responsible for your abandoned pottery or clay. Your bone dry work will be recycled and the clay will be donatedfor studio use. Bisque ware or finished pieces may be donated to Lift-up or the Soup Bowl Supper Fundraiser.
7. Please be considerate - clean up thoroughly after yourself and check the class schedule to avoid being in the studio during class times. If you do not cleanup appropriately, you may loose your rental privileges.
8. Bringing visitors: You are welcome to bring friends and family to see the studio, but they are not allowed to use the equipment at all. Please just Julie a text (970-846-515) so we know who is coming and when.
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Clay, Firings & Glazes:
Please note that we rarely offer firing services outside of regular students and renters. As a small studio, we struggle to keep up with the demand within the studio itself. We also cannot take the chance of incorrect clay firing temperatures and misunderstandings of expectations of results. Due to the unpredictable nature of the ceramic medium, we offer NO GUARANTEE in any firings.
There are two options for materials and firings:
OPTION 1: Clay/Glaze Package for $100 - includes 25 lbs. of clay and all glazes and firings for that quantity of clay. This option is good for those who already have some experience and can efficiently use their clay.
OPTION 2: Buy a bag of clay (the required minimum) and pay for firing individual pieces. This is a great option if you have limited time or if you are very new to pottery and will not be able to make a lot of work.
Clay costs $35/bag per 25 lb. bag of B-Clay from Continental Clay (includes shipping, 8.4% sales tax is additional) - subject to availability of materials. Renters and current students get priority use of materials.
There is a $20 minimum charge for firings and glazing.
Glaze materials are included in firings costs if you if you are a studio member and are using an existing studio glaze. If you want specific glazes, you can purchase them online or in Denver (I can help direct you to the right place). The firing fee remains the same even if you purchase your own glazes.
Bisque firing costs $.04 per cubic inch, with a 2” minimum height. Green work is measured, the cubic inches are calculated, and payment is made for firing at the time work comes into the studio or prior to first firing.
Glaze firing work by the piece costs $.08 per cubic inch, with a 2 inch minimum for height . Glaze firing temperatures and firing schedules will vary depending on the time of year. We can discuss the best option depending on upcoming firings.
Clay/glazing considerations and extra costs:
Please note, we prefer that you do not bring your own clay due to the risk of firing at the wrong temperature and damaging shelves, kilns and other people’s work. If you really want to use your own clay, it must be approved for use in the particular firing type/temperature. YOU MUST HAVE PROOF OF THE TYPE CLAY YOU ARE USING - we need to know the firing temperature. If a low-fire clay is fired at a higher temperature, it could potentially completely melt in the kiln and ruin equipment & other work in the kiln.
White, gray and buff clays are allowed, but no red clays, please.
The renter/student assumes responsibility for any kiln damage caused by mistaken identification of a clay’s firing temperature.
The renter agrees to pay Anderson Ceramic & Design the replacement cost of any damaged kiln shelves (resulting from glaze drips or runs). Work must be free of glaze on the bottom. See cost outline below for damage to shelves:
If a single piece melts to a shelf: $40
Replacement of an extensively damaged half shelf - electric kiln $150
Replacement of an extensively damaged full shelf - electric kiln $250
Replacement of an extensively damaged full shelf - gas kiln $300
