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Become a Member

Contact us via email or phone to schedule a time to meet in studio and complete membership registration and orientation. 

Be sure you are aware of the member policies and requirements. 

Member
Policies

Mud on Main by Fire Escape 

423 N Main St, Oshkosh, WI

920-252-0933

 

The goal of Mud on Main Memberships is to provide the public with a safe and affordable space to explore and create in the world of clay and glaze. Memberships are a form of independent study and creation where we provide the space and tools for you. 

 

Memberships:

Basic Membership - $75/month 10 Hours of studio time           

Premium Membership - $125/month Unlimited hours of studio time 

Member fees will be processed on the 5th of every month

Memberships require a 30 day notification for cancellations, partial months will not be refunded

(Prices are subject to change)

 

**Please note that our studio is not equipped to support production potters. Our facilities are intended for individual artists, hobbyists and students working at a non-commercial pace. 

 

Eligibility: 

In order to be eligible for a membership you must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Completed Basic Wheel and Intermediate Wheel Class (any 2-day class)

  • Completed 5-week or 6-week Class 

  • College wheel experience within 5 years or less (High School experience is not a qualifier)

  • Experience at another studio (skills assessment required) 

**We offer skill set evaluations by the wheel instructors, please set up a time with the studio to complete this. 

 

 Memberships Include:

  • Access to the studio during all open hours 

    • Please note that during scheduled class times an allotted number of wheels will remain open for use by members. Access to these allotted wheels is on a first come first serve basis. 

  • Use of studio dipping glazes along with limited underglazes

  • Use of available studio tools

  • Both bisque and glaze firings of projects

  • Assigned Locker/Shelf storage space

                    **Disclaimer: Mud on Main is not responsible for any lost or stolen items**

  • A 50% discount on scheduled studio classes 

  • Clay - one time starting weight with membership

    • Basic Membership - Begins with 12lbs of clay

    • Premium Membership - Begins with 25lbs of clay 

    • Additional clay may be purchased in increments of 25lbs, with a limit of 50lbs per month. Members are responsible for their own clay and clay reclaim 

*NO OUTSIDE CLAY IS ALLOWED IN STUDIO*

 

Not included in membership:

  • Clay Pugger is not available for member use. Members are responsible for reclaiming their own clay. Reclaim demonstrations are available regularly for members. 

  • Glazes outside of the available dipping glazes are not provided. Outside glazes are permitted as long as a test tile of the glaze is completed and approved by an instructor. 

  • Additional tools - We supply a wide range of tools at the studio, outside pottery tools are welcome for personal use. You are responsible for your own property. 

  • Personal use of kilns in any capacity - STAFF ONLY

  • Use of Torches - STAFF ONLY

 

Firing: 

  • Bisque work will be fired to cone 04

  • Glazed work will be fired to cone 6

  • Firing variances outside of the above will not be accommodated

 

Membership Guidelines/Expectations

  • Be respectful of fellow artists and their work, if it isn’t yours don’t touch it

  • Your workspace is your responsibility. Clean up after yourself. 

  • Assist with maintaining and cleaning studio 

  • Members are responsible for any damage to studio equipment or facilities that exceeds normal wear and tear. Costs associated with repairs or replacements resulting from mis-use or negligence will be the responsibility of the individual involved. 

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