Monthly: Online
Members only
the Clay Commons podcast: monthly episode release
Podcast Seminar: a chance to meet the Podcast Guest, ask questions, deep dive into their practice and discuss ideas with leading ceramic professionals
Clay Commons Conversations: Online sessions providing a variety of practical support eg:
- Ask the Tech Expert: advice on glazing, firing and other technical issues with technical experts.
- Access Sessions: struggling to start that annoying admin? Don't know where to start with a funding application? We're here to help!
- Community focus groups: a chance to meet other like minded makers in the field and find solutions to your challengesMember Highlight: Via Submission. This will be an opportunity to shout about your practice, either as a feature on our Podcast and/or as a monthly Blog.
Annually: In Person
Members only
We're working to secure Programme Partners and funding with clay organisations, collections and universities across the UK to launch this part of the membership in 2027.
Member Only Residency: Via Submission, six month residency programme for our Members with our Programme Partners. Working with a cohort of your peers, you will be supported through in person and online mentorship, workshops and a tailored learning syllabus, alongside exclusive access to collections and specialist equipment.
National Conference: an annual event hosted alongside the Residency, bringing members together for a day of workshops and knowledge sharing.
What You Get
Half Price Membership
£19pa down from £38
Public liability insurance, events, legal advice and more!
Paid Events
Open to Non Members and Members
Members 50% discount
In Progress
An extension of our core programming, these events will include one off events such as:
Talks
Seminars
Workshops
Online Syllabus
Short-Term Residencies
Discounts
Members Only
Members also gain discounts to our generous partners and critical friends, Glost Glaze and Artist Now. Discount Codes available on confirmation of Membership.
Glost Glaze
10% Discount
Artisanal brush-on glazes for ceramic sculpture and pottery, expertly crafted in London for vibrant, smooth finishes.
Extras
Choose Your Membership (opening soon)
Students:
15% discount code on request.
Individual:
£70 annual / £7 per month
Small Organisation/Studio:
£150 annual / £15 per month
This gives up to 10 members or employees access to your membership account.
Large Organisation/Studio:
£280 annual / £28 per month
This is for organisations with more than 10 members or employees and gives extended access to your membership account.
First 50 sign-ups will get half price membership for the first year.
*We also offer a tier for Higher education or Adult Education, price on request depending on your requirements.
Support Us
The Clay Commons CIC has chosen to be an income generating organisation to build resilience in the face of cuts to arts funding. However, access is a guiding principle for us, and so we aim to keep all our membership costs as low as possible. This means we still need your support to provide accessible programming and opportunities and welcome one off or ongoing donations.
Ethical Funding
The Clay Commons CIC believes in the transformative potential of clay to create inclusive, more sustainable and ethical societies. This means we run as a democratic, multi-voice organisation and are transparent about our choices and politics. This requires a critical and ethical approach to everything we do, including funding. We’re a young organisation and do not expect to get everything right, but we are on this journey with you and are here to learn. We are working to develop an ethical fundraising policy, which can be found here (when its written!).
Mission
To co-create a shared community of material-led education and practice that is democratic, accessible, resilient and creative. We believe that creative education is a central agent for societal change and that clay is the common ground with which to build more equitable and creative futures.
Contact
clay.commons
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