Billing Terms

Our memberships are monthly and we require a $100 deposit. When members decide to cancel their membership, we require a minimum of 30 days notice by email. With notice, deposits are then applied to the last month's membership fee. Deposits will be forfeited if we do not receive a 30 days notice. Please note if you are a member predating the requirement of deposits, we still require a 30 days notice and you will be billed for your last month for the regular amount.

Members are required to put a card on file so we can autobill. Autobill happens on the 22nd of each month. Included is the upcoming membership fee and any purchases written on our designated clipboards (clay and shop purchases are self-check out, and we have clipboards to write the purchases on).

Please make sure your card on file is up to date. If your card is expired or for some reason is declined, we will make sure to reach out to you on the 22nd of the month and will e-mail an invoice to pay. 

Late Fee 

If Dusted and Blue sends an invoice for an outstanding statement, the member will have an 8 day grace period to pay that invoice, at which after the 8 days their membership will lapse. After the 8 days, In order to reinstate the membership we will charge a $25 late fee. 

Membership Cancellation and Exit

Members who are ending their membership must give an e-mail notice of their cancellation a minimum of 30 days before the end of the desired last month. Members who have a deposit on file, are allowed to forgo the 30 days notice policy by forfeiting their $100 deposit. Members without a deposit on file must adhere to the 30 days notice policy.

With notice, Dusted and Blue will send an e-mail including kiln firing deadlines to help with a smooth transition out. If the member does not meet the kiln deadlines, Dusted and Blue cannot guarantee pieces will be fired before their exit. Dusted and Blue does not offer any firing services once the membership is completed.

Members who have canceled their membership must clean off their shelf and take all belongings with them by the end of their month’s membership. Any belongings left behind is considered forfeited and then belongs to Dusted and Blue.

Please note: Dusted and Blue has the right to terminate any membership for any reason without refund.

Clay must be purchased through the studio! We offer 10 different types of clay ranging from porcelain to stoneware. Members can also request special orders for new clay bodies if it fits the firing standards. If you special order, you are required to order a minimum of 50lbs and there is a waiting period of about 3 weeks.

• No outside work or clay brought from outside is allowed to be fired in the studio

Glaze is included in your membership! We provide 12+ dip glazes, various paint on glazes, and underglaze. Members are also welcome to purchase their own glazes given they fit our firing temperatures which is Cone 5 or 6.

• Apply glazes by dipping or painting on only.

• If you are dipping multiple layer, please leave enough room for the glaze to run.

Kiln Firing Terms

• Please place items ready for firing downstairs on the members’ designated Bisque or Glaze Firing Shelves

• Please only place bone dry items downstairs for bisque.

• If your items are found in the hospital, then it is because it cannot be fired as is. Please refer to the list next to the hospital for possible reasons why we cannot fire or please ask staff.

• Glazed items that damage the kiln shelves are subject to an additional charge of $25 per shelf ruined.

• Dusted and Blue does not offer any special firing

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  Dusted and Blue is a space meant for hobbyist potters. Every membership includes kiln firing up to a certain volume. If a member creates beyond their volume per month, additional fees will be charged at which we will reach out to you beforehand to notify you of the volume overage. Please refer below based on membership tier.

Kiln Firings Included in Membership:

Membership Lite includes 900 Cubic Inches or approximately 14 pieces of 4x4

All Access Members includes 1500 Cubic Inches or approximately 24 pieces of 4x4

Additional Fees

• If a member goes over their monthly volume, they will accrue an additional fee based on volume (Length x width x height x Firing Rate)

• If glaze from your piece runs and sticks to the kiln shelves, we will charge a $25 fee for a replacement shelf. Or if the damage is less, we will charge based on how much of the kiln shelf is ruined.

Greenware Thickness Guideline

At Dusted and Blue, we recommend maintaining a minimum thickness of 4mm at any point in your piece to prevent excessive fragility and breakage. Additionally, we advise against exceeding ½ inch (12.7mm) in thickness, as thicker pieces are at a higher risk of exploding in the kiln.

For pieces nearing ½ inch thickness, we recommend allowing them to dry for at least 2-3 weeks before placing them downstairs for firing. If your piece feels cold to the touch, it still contains significant moisture and is not yet ready for firing, increasing the risk of explosion.

Kiln Firing & Liability

While we take great care in our kiln firings, Dusted and Blue is not responsible for items that break before, during, or after the firing process. If you have concerns about how your piece will be loaded, we can arrange a time for you to personally load it into the kiln.

We do our best to keep up with kiln schedules, but we cannot guarantee specific firing timelines. If you need your piece fired by a particular date, please speak with Sam or Ahn for guidance.

Kiln Room Access:

• Unauthorized members are not permitted in the kiln room.

• Only members who have been explicitly approved to load and unload the kiln may do so.

• If you are not authorized, please do not attempt to handle kiln loading or unloading without staff assistance.

Members 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 member feels unwell, that member must not come into the studio.

Masks are recommended to be worn in the studio but not mandated.

Memberships are for independent workers. There will not always be staff available to help or assist. If you are unsure of something please call or text Sam 209.914.5801