Membership Terms

Slip Studio is a small ceramic studio located in White Plains, NY. Ariella teaches weekly classes and workshops, as well as creates her own work out of this studio. Space is limited to two large work tables, a Skutt electric kiln, two pottery wheels, a slab roller, a wall extruder, and a separate glazing room.

Slip Studio is an extension of Ariella’s long gone home studio. Her studio doors are opening to the public in hopes of creating a welcoming place for like-minded artists, a calmly space, a welcoming hub for food and pottery lovers. A place for mindful art practice.

Membership Application:

Prospective members should apply through our website, providing detailed information about their work and clay experience. Membership is for experienced clay artists only.  If you’re interested in a Slip membership, you’ll be asked to follow these steps:

  • Submit your application (Google Form) through our website
  • Schedule an interview & tour with Ariella
  • Agree to a minimum 2-month commitment
  • Sign a membership agreement
  • Pay the first month’s fees + $100 set-up fee
  • ALL outside material must be pre-approved before the start of your work
  • Membership cancellation must be made with a minimum of 30 days’ notice

Memberships Fees:

  • Fire & Glaze $100/ month + firing fees
  • Studio Member $250/ month + firing fees
  • Summer Studio Member $499/one-time fee + firing fees

Monthly membership fees will be automatically charged via our online system. 

Kiln Firing Fees & Temps:

Firing fees are paid directly through the member portal. Member rates are 8 cents per cubic inch for combined bisque and glaze firings.  

  • Bisque fires to cone 04
  • Luster & Decals fire to 019
  • Glaze fires to cone 6

Additional Fees:

  • Full Kiln Rental: $200 
  • Kiln Shelf replacement: $75/half shelf 

Studio Hours:

The Studio is open Tuesday from 1 pm- 9 pm, Wednesday – Friday from 10 am- 6 pm and Saturday/Sunday from 1 pm – 5 pm.

Fire & Glaze Members will have access to the studio for dropping off bisque ware anytime during business hours, and for glazing anytime when classes are NOT in session. 

Studio Members will have 24/7 key access.

Members are not permitted in the studio during private events and parties. Please consult the main calendar to stay up to date on studio happenings.

Studio hours may vary due to workshops, private events, and parties. 

Slip Studio will be closed during school breaks, including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and July 4th.

Communication:

All firing communication and studio updates will take place through our Slip Studio WhatsApp community group. 

Studio Rules:

  • Members must show respect for others & their work
  • Members must clean their work area, tools and equipment after use
  • No studio tools or materials are permitted to leave the studio
  • Commercial glazes must be tested before use, using slab trays to catch drippings. 
  • ALL outside clay and glazes MUST BE APPROVED BEFORE USE IN THE STUDIO.
  • We do our best to maintain a standard that ensures the best possible outcome for everyone; however, Slip Studio is not responsible for broken pieces or mishaps that may occur in the studio or in the firing process. 
  • Members are financially responsible for any damage incurred to the kiln, tools and machinery.

“Love Slip Studio! Ariella is so nice and the classes are fun AND instructive!” - member