Details & Hours
studio memberships.
Welcome to Erencia Creative Studio! Our memberships are designed for practitioners with a basic understanding of working with clay who need access to our well-equipped studio. Here’s a comprehensive guide to our membership details, studio policies, and additional fees.
Membership Overview
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Studio Access: Up to 4 hours per week during opening hours. Time allowances do not roll over.
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Tools and Equipment: Access to a variety of tools, wheels, and our high-quality electric front-load kiln.
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Glazes: Use of numerous stoneware glazes with test tiles to view results. Proper glaze application is required.
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Kiln Firing: Up to 10 kilograms of standard temperature firing per month for items made in the studio with our clay. Additional firing available at extra cost.
Opening Hours for Members
Tuesdays: 10:00 - 20:00
Wednesdays: 10:00 - 20:00
Thursdays: 10:00 - 20:00
Studio Policies
Bank Holidays:
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The studio will be closed on any Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday that falls on a bank holiday. We do not reschedule missed days due to bank holidays, so please plan your studio time accordingly.
Storage and Space Management:
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Limited Storage: Items left on the Work in Progress and Ready for Glazing shelves will be discarded after 2 weeks due to limited space availability.
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Damage Responsibility: Members are responsible for any kiln damage caused by improperly prepared work. Charges include €40 per damaged kiln shelf.
Clay and Materials:
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Clay: Available for purchase by members only. Must use studio clay for firing.
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Glazes: Included in membership; proper application required to avoid kiln damage.
Tools and Equipment:
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A range of communal tools is available. Members are encouraged to develop their own tool collection.
Clay
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BT (a white, smooth throwing body)
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BG (a white, light buff hand-building body, good for throwing)
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NT (an off-white, light buff hand-building body, good for throwing)
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CT (a cream-coloured, grogged hand-building body)
Additional Firing Charges
(for items made outside studio hours or by members who have exceeded their 10kg firing allowance for the month)
Per Shelf Firing:
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Bisque Firing: €3 per shelf (32x28cm) per 3cm height.
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Glaze Firing: €5 per shelf (32x28cm) per 3cm height.
Full Kiln Rental:
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Bisque Firing: €140 per session.
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Glaze Firing: €190 per session.
Special Handling Fees:
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Wedding Favours or Large Projects: €50-80 per session (depending on the volume of each session). This fee covers the additional labor and management required.
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Handling Fee for Large Items (e.g., items taller than 35cm): €20-40 per shelf or set (depending on diameter).
Priority and Batch Firing:
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Batch Firing Surcharge: €100-150 for large quantities exceeding 100 items.
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Priority Firing Fee: €100-200 for expedited firing services.
Give the Gift of Creativity
Memberships and courses are available as gifts for your loved ones.