Membership Benefits

The Clay Commons CIC is a democratic organisation, and we welcome suggestions to contribute to the direction of our programming. Please contact us with ideas and we’ll see what we can do!

We have three core branches of activity: co-create, co-learn, collaborate.

Memberships include:

Free access to our Co-Create and Co-learn Online Platform

• Monthly Network Forum
  Monthly themed, online discussions to meet other professionals around the UK, to problem solves issues and discuss ideas in real time, whilst building community.
  

• Website Hub
  Online forum and notice page where members can reach other professionals to share knowledge, promote events and paid opportunities and connect to a national network of clay professionals.
  

• Blog
  Our blog offers opportunities to learn more about each other through member highlights, to develop critical writing skills, share examples of best practice and raise member profiles.
  

• Night Class
  Online learning modules, classes and talks investigating clay histories and contemporary craft theory.

Early bird offers and discounts to our Collaborate Events

• Annual Conference
  A unique opportunity to come together as a national community, to build relationships and share innovative practice and ideas to push the discipline forward.
  

• Professional development
  As well as our regular Networking Forums, Night Class and Annual Conference, The Clay Commons CIC offers a range of in person workshops, training, development and networking events in partnership with our Programme Partners. These will bring members into contact with spaces, knowledge and resources that might otherwise be inaccessible to them e.g. collections, safeguarding training, work exchange programmes.

MEMBERSHIPS WILL LAUNCH LATER IN 2026!

100% of the annual membership fee goes towards programming and running costs, benefiting our members directly. Once we have gathered enough members to cover our operational costs, our model will alter so that a percentage of membership fees is added to a bursary fund to provide direct financial support for our members.

SLIDING SCALE Membership:

Our memberships are offered on a sliding scale subscription to improve accessibility. We do not means test or ask for proof of need but encourage our members to think generously and critically about which membership they might fall under.

All tiers receive the same benefits.

1. Full Membership+

Organisations, studios, groups £250pa

Individuals £75pa

The cost per-member to run The Clay Commons, plus a donation to help cover the cost for members who cannot pay the full amount. We welcome additional donations of any amount to further support our community.

2. Full Membership

Organisations, studios, groups £150pa

Individuals £50pa
The cost per-member to run The Clay Commons. If you choose a tier below full membership, you are receiving a discount.

3. Mid-level Membership (33% discount)

Organisations, studios, groups £100pa

Individuals £33pa
A discounted rate for organisations/individuals whose household income is at or above living wage, but who have limited discretionary income.

4. Low-level Membership (66% Discount)

Organisations, studios, groups £50pa

Individuals £16pa
For organisations/individuals whose income is below living wage or who need extra assistance to meet their needs.

5. Free Full-scholarship tier

We are unable at this early stage of The Clay Commons CIC to offer scholarship memberships, but we are working to make this a reality.

Membership Costs