Membership
We welcome aspiring and established clay artists of all levels, as well as pottery/local art enthusiasts.
We ​have designed our guild memberships with accessibility in mind because we want everyone to have a chance to participate!
WHAT IS MEMBERSHIP?
What makes our guild successful is that POCG provides an abundance of resources, space, and opportunities, while artists contribute their time, talent, and capital. The result of this relationship is a dynamic environment and robust learning community.
Members get out what they put in.
Membership Types
We have three different membership options to accommodate pottery enthusiasts of all types!
Supporting
Duration: 1 year
This annual membership is for pottery and clay enthusiasts who want to support and stay connected to the guild without needing assistance in their own artistic journey.
Supporting Guild Members are allocated:
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Retail Pottery Shop Discounts
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Advance Invitations to Guild Programs and Events
How to become a Supporting Guild Member:
All who provide financial or in-kind contributions are recognized as Supporting Members for one year.
Studio
Duration: 30 Days
This membership option is for clay artists of all levels who would like consistent access to equipment, tools, and resources that are available at our community studio.
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Studio membership is available in 30 day increments, and can be recurring, renewed, or ended at any time to accommodate your schedule.
Studio Members can be allocated:
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24/7 Full Access to Community Clay Studio
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Sharing of Experience and Expertise
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Access to the Resource & Tool Lending Library
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Dedicated Shelves and Locker
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Dedicated Workbench
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Secure, Semi Private Artist Suite
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Discounts on:
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Clay Materials and Supplies
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Retail Pottery Shop
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Workshops​
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How to become a Studio Guild Member:
​If you are interested in becoming a Studio Member, contact us to schedule a tour to learn about the studio, equipment, and allocation options.
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Studio Memberships are available on a sliding scale contribution model so that everyone can participate at an amount that is comfortable for them.
You can choose to contribute $40, $60, or $80 for 30 days of membership. More info provided during the tour, or contact us for more info.
Satellite
Duration: 1 year
Artists working in clay or other mediums who have access to their own studio, but would also like to be a part of our community and receive additional clay education, access to advanced equipment, resources and support as needed.
Annual Satellite Members are allocated:
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Access to the Resource & Tool Lending Library
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3 Studio Days, and Discounts on Additional Studio Days
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Sharing of Experience and Expertise
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Ability to join the Vendor Experience Program
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Discounts on:
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Clay Materials and Supplies
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Retail Pottery Shop
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Workshops
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More details on allocation options are available here.
How to become a Satellite Guild Member:
You can sign up online at the link below.
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Satellite Memberships are available on a sliding scale contribution model so that everyone can participate at an amount that is comfortable for them.
You can choose to contribute $60, $80, or $100 a year. More info at the link below.
Options POCG Presents
1 / Studio Access
Studio Members have 24/7 access to our fully equipped community studio-- everything from the tools, textures, lending library, glaze room, kiln runs and even a ceramic materials lab!​
Satellite Members get 3 Studio Days per year, which includes access to all the tools and resources in our community studio for 8 hours.
Also Available for allocation:
• Dedicated Shelves/Locker
• Dedicated Workbench
• Secure, Semi Private Artist Suite
2 / Sharing of Experience and Expertise
Studio and Satellite members are welcome to give us a call any time to ask questions or to get advice! We are anti-gatekeeping and want to help members be successful. Whether it's questions about the pottery production process, a maintenance issue with your kiln, or guidance on how to design your vendor booth for a fair, we will do our best to help. As a member, you also have the opportunity to share your knowledge and wisdom.
3 / Sliding Scale Contribution Model
All of our participation-based activities are offered on a sliding scale, so you can contribute at a level that is comfortable to you. This includes membership, workshops, and events.
4 / Discounts on Retail Items
All members receive discounts in our retail shop for clay materials, supplies and tools as well as at our guild market booth, where we sell Guild members' artwork at local events.
5 / Vendor Experience Program
For Studio and Satellite artists interested in selling their work, we present the opportunity and support to sell on our PennOhio Clay Guild group booth at the Youngstown Flea and Briar Brook Barn throughout the year. These markets are staffed by guild members, sharing the benefit and workload. ​For artists interested in starting to sell their work online or at their own booth, we are happy to share our experience and expertise to help them get started or take their shop/booth to the next level.