Clay Studio Membership

Clay Studio Membership

Are you a clay artist looking for a studio space? The Imperial Centre’s open clay membership welcomes individuals to apply and join our vibrant community of artists. Each membership allows artists to work on projects independently, and utilize everything a ceramics studio has to offer!

To apply, submit a completed application to the Arts Education Manager, Tracy Grosner, tracy.grosner@rockymountnc.gov, or call 252-972-1632.

Please note: All potential members must have ceramics experience. A studio orientation is required and scheduled after application approval and payment. Memberships begin on the 1st of the month and prorating is not available. Memberships that remain unpaid past the 5th of the following month will expire and will be offered to new members.

Three month membership

Our membership invites individuals to work and create clay-based artwork in a community studio. Benefits include storage space, use of tools, equipment, and glazes along with both bisque and glaze firing for work that is completed during the membership span and within size requirements.

Cost is $50 for residents, $75 for non-residents.

Ages 16 & up.

Benefits Include:

    • Use of the facility, wheels, equipment & tools when classes are not in progress
    • Available Equipment: electric throwing wheels, hand extruder, drying tables, slab roller, grinder, spray booth
    • Available Tools: throwing and modeling tools, boards, molds, textures, brushes, hairdryers, and more
    • Amaco potter’s choice glazes and underglazes
    • Bisque and glaze firing
    • 2 storage shelves

Clay is sold in house for an additional discounted member rate:

    • Stoneware Clay (25lbs.) – $15 Members & Participants / $20 Non-Participants
    • Porcelain Clay (25lbs.) – $15 Members & Participants / $20 Non-Participants

Tuesday & Thursday, 9 a.m.- 8 p.m., Wednesday & Friday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m.- 6 p.m., Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m.

Hours and availability are subject to change.