Student Enrollment, Deadlines + Terms
Included in classes:
Scheduled class once a week for 2.5 hours
2 hours a day open studio access Saturday & Sundays between 12-5pm
Assigned shelf storage
Terms:
Because we keep a minimal amount of classes, Dusted and Blue cannot offer any Make-Up Classes. (Basically because there is no other class to attend!) It is up to the student to utilize independent open studio hours to practice. If a student misses a class, they can request for extended practice time during the studio hours.
No refunds.
Classes are nonrefundable. With enough notice, students who can no longer attend a purchased session can receive a credit that can be applied to future classes and/or our storefront. Changes made 14 days before the start of a session will result in a 100% credit; Any changes made less than 14 days before the start of the session will result in a 50% credit. Once the session begins, we do not offer any credit or class transfers.
Always sign the bottom of your piece so that it can be easily identified. Pieces without a signature will be placed in the “No Name” section. Unclaimed pieces will be discarded at the end of each session.
Students are responsible for cleaning off their shelves on the final day of class. We will discard anything that is left on the shelves after each session has ended.
Dusted and Blue retains the right to discard pieces that have not been picked up 3 weeks following the end of the session. This includes all work from work in progress to finished pieces.
Deadlines:
All greenware MUST be placed on the designated shelves by the end of Class 5. Greenware placed on shelves after Class 5 will not be fired (this includes the weekend following Class 5)
All glazed pieces MUST be placed on the designated shelves by the end of Class 6. If you do not glaze your piece by the end of the last class there will be no makeup time. However, you can take your piece home with you in hopes of coming back for another session or as a member.
Studio Rules + Safety Guidelines
The studio is a community and it takes a community effort to keep the studio clean. Keeping the studio clean is imperative in keeping the dust down and keeping our health up! As such, please:
Mop spills immediately.
Clean wheels, splash pans, and the area around the wheel every time you throw.
Sweep and mop every time you trim.
Wipe down wedging boards and tables after use.
Discard scrap clay in either the scrap bin or trash. All clay that touches the floor must be discarded - dirty clay cannot be reused.
Closed toes shoes must be worn at all times.
Cover all open wounds. If the wound is on your hand cover it with a bandaid and wear a glove.
Do not block doors and passageways - this is a fire hazard.
Hair and loose clothing must be tied back when when throwing and using the slab roller. Keep your fingers away from the slab roller.
After working in the studio make sure to wash your hands before leaving or eating.
Carefully read the instructions before using materials, tools, or glazes.
Wear clothes that you are okay with getting dirty.
These rules will be strictly enforced. Dusted and Blue is NOT financially liable for any student or member injuries that occur on premises or through the materials used in the studio.
COVID
Students who work in Dusted and Blue understand that they are voluntarily working in a shared space and Dusted and Blue is not liable for anyone who catches COVID.
If any student feels unwell, that student must not come into the studio.
Open Studio Hours
Open Studio hours are independent work time which is available Saturday and Sunday 12-5pm. We do not offer extended hours at this time.
We ask each student to book their open studio time on the booking spreadsheet that will be sent out. To ensure every student has a chance to come in, we ask that when you book please book 2 hours per day. If for some reason your plans change, please make sure to take your name off the booking sheet so that another student can come in.
Additionally, we ask that you do not bring visitors into the studio workspace.
If you do not follow our rules and restrictions, Dusted and Blue has the right to terminate any remaining open studio hours or terminate the remaining class session without refund.
Dusted and Blue provides a bag of clay for each student per session. If you run out of clay, you can purchase from Dusted and Blue’s selection of clay. Please make purchases during class time or during open studio hours. We do not allow clay that is not purchased through the studio.
Students must use the glazes that are made available to them through the studio.
We fire all your pieces for you! Due to the delicate nature of the kilns and pottery in queue for firing, students are not allowed to be in the kiln room or touch any other member or students work in line for firing.
Check the “hospital” if you are missing pieces after any firings. It is the students responsibility to address any issues deemed not fireable.
Dusted and Blue is not responsible for items that break when loading and unloading or for any other types of damages that might occur to your piece.