Ceramics Studio Add-on Questionnaire

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ILWACO ARTWORKS COMMUNITY CLAY STUDIO

Our ceramics add-on option is available for artists who wish to work with clay during their artist residency. This add-on is specifically designed for experienced ceramic artists focusing solely on ceramics, as the studio is not equipped for multimedia projects. Ilwaco Artworks operates as a community ceramics space, so you will be working alongside other artists, students and members.

The fee includes access to the studio, equipment, tools, and glazes for the duration of your residency week. Clay must be purchased separately, or you can bring your own cone 6 clay with prior approval from our studio manager. To inquire about bringing your own clay or glazes, please email Hans at ilwacoartworks@gmail.com. To maintain a welcoming and functional environment for everyone, all artists are expected to thoroughly clean any tools, equipment, and workspaces they use during their time in the studio.

During your residency, you will have a dedicated storage shelf and access to:
The Studio during open studio hours
Basic tools
Aprons
Pottery wheels
Slab roller
Wedging table
Glazes

Firing Options:

Leave your work with us for bisque firing. You can arrange to pick it up later or have it shipped (shipping costs + $15 handling fee).
If you’d like us to clear glaze and fire your work to cone 6 consult with the studio manager for pricing.
Alternatively, you can take your work home as greenware. If transporting greenware, please bring a wet box.

Studio Hours:
Monday: 1 PM – 5 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 3 PM – 7 PM
Thursday: 1 PM – 5 PM
Friday: 1 PM – 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM

TOOLS IN THE STUDIO:

Basic handbuilding tools:

wire, needle and scoring tools
carving and trimming tools
wareboards (and bats)

Slab Roller (and rolling pins)
5 electric wheels
Electric Skutt Model KMT model 21” diameter round
Cress FTX 28 Kiln
Raku Kiln
Selection of cone 6 glazes and underglazes
We also sell a variety of clays currently from Georgies and Tacoma Art Center

What is your ceramic experience level?

Please share a detailed description of the project you intend to work on, including methods, dimensions and materials.

Including drying, bisquing and glazing; a ceramic project can take weeks to come to completion. How do you intend to finish your project? Keep in mind that we are able to ship you your bisqued and/or clear glazed work.

Once your residency is booked, please schedule a studio orientation with the studio manager at ilwacoartworks@gmail.com.

Thank you!