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faq's

studio

Can I buy clay and tools at the studio?

Yes, we keep all of our clays and tools on-hand at our studio. You can buy them in our shop ahead of your class and have them ready for pickup on your first day, or you can grab them in our shop in person when you arrive.

Clay: 25lb bag

$22.00

Clay: Reclaim, ~24lb bag

$10.00

Basic Pottery Tool Kit

$12.00

Are you wheelchair accessible?

Yes we are! If you need any accommodations, please reach out via email.

Can I bring my pet?

No, unfortunately we do not allow any pets in the studio. 🥲

Are kids allowed in the studio?

No, we are an 18+ studio.

Do you offer firing services?

Unfortunately we are at capacity with firings and cannot offer firing services at this time. Check out https://www.kilnshare.com/ to find firing services near you.

Do you offer parties and private events?

We sure do! Submit a request on our private event page if you’re wanting to party at the Club!

Can I come see the studio before signing up?

If you would like to see the studio before signing up for a class or membership, please reach out via email to schedule a tour.

classes

What’s the difference between wheel throwing, hand building and coil building?

Each of these techniques is a different way of shaping clay:

Wheel throwing: This involves using a pottery wheel to shape clay as it spins. The artist centers the clay and uses their hands and tools to pull and shape it into forms like bowls, cups, and vases. It’s great for making symmetrical pieces.
Hand building: A more freeform approach, hand building involves shaping clay using just your hands, fingers, and simple tools. This includes techniques like pinching (forming a pot by pinching clay between fingers) and slab building (rolling out flat sheets of clay and assembling them).
Coil building: A specific type of hand building where long snake-like coils of clay are stacked and smoothed together to create forms. This technique allows for more organic and sculptural shapes compared to wheel throwing.

Each method has its own charm and possibilities—hand and coil building allow for more experimental, textured, or irregular shapes, while wheel throwing is great for refined, functional ware!

What if I have zero experience with clay?

No experience is necessary! Sign up for an “all-levels” class and our awesome instructors will help guide you through the creative process. Be ready to learn, get dirty and have fun!

How do I get into a class that is sold out?

Join the waitlist! You’ll find the waitlist for each sold out product on the bottom of the product’s page. Enter your email and you will be the first to know if someone drops out!

Where do I get tools & clay?

You can purchase a pottery tool kit and clay on our website or from Armadillo Clay. We use Cinco Rojo, Cinco Blanco and Buffalo Wallow clay in the studio. Please talk to your instructor before using outside clay and glazes.

Clay: 25lb bag

$22.00

Clay: Reclaim, ~24lb bag

$10.00

Basic Pottery Tool Kit

$12.00

What is the return and cancellation policy?

6-week & 12-week classes

Full refunds are available up to two weeks before the start date of your class. If you need to drop a class past the two week mark, reach out to us to see if we can fill your class spot. If your spot is filled by another student, we can issue a refund, but if the spot remains unfilled, no refund will be issued.
Due to the nature of our class structure, and the fact that we are a small business, we cannot make exceptions. Thank you for understanding.

Date Night & Workshops

Full refunds for workshops and date nights are available up to 72 hours before your class.

What is Open Studio?

Open Studio is non-instructional studio time for you to work on your individual projects. These are posted for sign-up weekly and each student is able to sign up for one Open Studio opportunity per drop. Open studio is only available to current students.

Open Studios are NON REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE to another date. Please use our Open Studio channel on slack to make any Open Studio swaps.

Do you offer make-up classes?

Since we cannot accommodate make-up classes in our schedule, Open Studio is the best option to make up for any missed classes! Check out your welcome email for a code for a free Open Studio in the case of a missed class.

What if my class gets canceled due to weather?

In the event of inclement weather, we will cancel class and will do our best to schedule a makeup class date.

Where is my confirmation email?

After your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email from hello@broadstudiosclubhouse.com.

memberships

What’s the difference between 24/7 and Selective Membership?

24/7 Access

24/7 Members can access the studio via fingerprint any time they want. They also get 3 full personal shelves for storing their things. The cost for 24/7 is $475 per month.

Selective Access

Selective Members have set days and times they have access to the studio and they get one full shelf to themselves. Selective memberships cost $300 a month.

For more information on the two types of Memberships, please refer to our Membership page.

What are the member hours?

Member hours depend on the membership type.

24/7 Access
With 24/7 you have your own dedicated room and as the name suggests, you can be in there 24/7.

Selective Access
Selective Access members can use one of our two main wheel rooms during the following days/times:

SUNDAY: before 7:30am or after 6:30pm
MONDAY: before 2:30pm, after 9:30pm
TUESDAY: before 5:00pm, after 9:30pm
WEDNESDAY: before 5:00pm, after 9:30pm
THURSDAY: before 5:00pm, after 9:30pm
FRIDAY: before 5:00pm, after 9:30pm
SATURDAY: before 2:30pm, after 9:00pm

What are the other perks of membership?

In addition to independent use of our studio, members have access to free reclaimed clay, our 14 in-house glazes and firings. Members also get the perk of participating in BSCH-hosted markets.

How do I know if I’m ready for membership?

Members ideally have taken at least 18 weeks of classes and feel comfortable working with clay without guidance. Membership is great for those wanting to further their ceramic practice on their own schedule.

If I want to be a member, what do I need to do?

If you would like to become a member, please read over our Membership Guidelines and then fill out the interest form on our website.

If I apply, how long will it take to be onboarded as a member?

The time between applying and becoming a member depends on the waitlist! Once you decide you would like to become a member, go ahead and submit an application. Please note that we do not accept all Member applicants.

How many membership spots do you have?

24/7 Access

Twenty two (22) member spots

Selective Access

Twenty four (24) member spots