Studio Policies & Procedures
Thank you for choosing Suwanee Clayworks for your ceramic endeavors! To ensure a pleasant and productive experience for all, please review the following studio policies.
General Studio Conduct
Clean-Up: After working, please thoroughly clean the area, including shelves, equipment, worktables, wheels, and stools. Proper clean-up maintains a healthy environment and respects shared studio space.
Sinks: Clay must not enter the sinks. Wheel students must be cautious to prevent clay buildup in drains. Use strainers and designated pre-wash stations for cleaning to avoid clogging.
Community Tools: Clean and return communal tools promptly to ensure availability for others. Sharing tools is essential in our communal studio environment.
Personal Belongings & Shelves: Each student has an assigned shelf for personal belongings and work. Please be respectful of our shared space and refrain from touching, using, or borrowing items that do not belong to you. This also applies to the instructor’s personal items.
Cell Phones: Please set phones to vibrate during class and open studio hours to minimize disruptions. If you must take a call, please step outside.
Clay: Only clay purchased from Suwanee Clayworks is permitted in the studio. All clay leaving the studio must be documented on the clay chart. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action.
Class & Registration Policies
Class Registration Cancellation Policy: Cancellations or class/session changes are allowed up to 7 days before the session begins. Within 7 days, cancellations will receive credit for a future class. No refunds or cancellations are permitted after the class session starts.
Missed Class Makeup Policy: Suwanee Clayworks does not offer makeup classes for missed sessions due to changes in students’ personal schedules.
Instructor Class Cancellation Policy: Instructors must offer a pre-scheduled makeup class if they cancel or miss a class. Makeups are only provided in this circumstance.
Re-Registration Priority: Enrolled students have first priority to re-register for the next session during our “pre-registration” period.
Age Restrictions for Adult Classes: Adult classes are for students aged 16 and up.
Class Enrollment Policy: Suwanee Clayworks reserves the right to cancel or merge classes based on enrollment. Affected students will be notified and given the option to cancel for a full refund or receive credit for the next session.
Missed Class Material: Students are responsible for all material covered in their class. If critical parts of the process are missed, students may need to schedule a private tutorial with a Suwanee Clayworks employee to finish their pieces within the set timeline.
Open Studio Policies
Open Studio is an independent creative workspace. In order to make this arrangement successful, participants must:
Have prior clay studio experience and demonstrate the ability to independently complete projects successfully.
Complete at least one class at Suwanee Clayworks so that you can learn how to safely use studio tools, equipment, and our cleaning procedures.
Have prior positive interactions with Studio Management, ensuring mutual confidence in success.
Respect that this is a shared space and abide by all studio etiquette and clean-up rules.
Ensure you depart promptly at the end of open studio hours to accommodate others.
End of Session Procedures
Next Session Registration Dates: Registration dates for the following session are published during each class session. Instructors will advise non-re-enrolling students on finishing their pieces and clearing their storage shelves in a timely manner.
Clearing Storage Shelves: Non-returning students are expected to clean off their storage shelves by the last Saturday of the session. This is critical so we can prepare the shelves for new students. Any remaining works in progress or personal belongings will be cleared by staff. Unclaimed items may be considered donated after two weeks into the new session.
We appreciate your cooperation in upholding these policies to maintain a harmonious studio environment. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to studio staff for assistance.