PennOhio Clay Guild
Beanpod Studio Guidelines
V.1.2.11.18.22
PLEASE ASK IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS or ARE IN NEED OF CLARIFICATION
IN GENERAL
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Positive Encouragement Always
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We refrain from:
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Discussing Politics, Religion & Others In a Negative Manner
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Be Honest • Be Kind To Others
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Understand that we all learn differently and at our own pace
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Try New Things
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Ask for suggestions about your work if you want them
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Please do not offer suggestions on the work of others unless asked
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No smoking in or around outside area of the properties
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No Weapons of any kind permitted within the property / buildings’ area
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Got a problem? Talk it out • Don’t let it fester
IN THE STUDIO - Ask for help - that’s why WE are all here
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No mixing clay bodies (cross contamination) • Understand what your clay body is - Cone/Name
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Don’t mix different glazes / brushes in original container - put smaller amount in another container
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Leave things clean, the way you found them or better
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Upon arrival put away tools that have been drying at the sink
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Nothing leaves the studio that is not yours without asking first
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Use Sign out Sheet after approval to borrow
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If you borrow a book, a tool or something else, please return it for others to use
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Label your pieces / shelf with name, clay body, etc
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Don’t touch or move other potter’s clay pieces • ask for those items to be moved
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No clay down right side single/double sink
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WATER, CLAY & GLAZE ONLY in MAIN CLAY SINK Section - 3 part left side sink - No soap
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Follow all safety guidelines presented at time of activity
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Supervised Kiln and Pug Mill use only
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After wedging, wipe down wedge table before throwing, so others may use
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Do not use a broom to sweep in the studio. We use wet vac with water when needed.
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Everyone makes mistakes - if something happens such as; mixing clay bodies together accidentally, or something breaks, or something just does not seem right, please inform staff - let us know so that we can fix and isolate to prevent future issues.



