Membership
MAKING THE LONDON CLAY ART CENTRE - - A PLACE FOR ALL
A recent survey of our members told us what they love most about the London Clay Art Centre (LCAC)
- The sense of fellowship, community and acceptance.
- The state-of-the-art-facility.
- The positive environment.
- The opportunity for knowledge exchange.
We strive to make LCAC a welcoming environment for all.
Our Code of Conduct outlines the expectations for all members.
Our Code of Conduct outlines the expectations for all members.
| global_code_of_conduct_policy_2019-08-26.pdf |
| lcac_studio-users_manual_2019-08-29.pdf |
Our facility is equipped with a elevator, accessible washrooms, and a table-top wheel for members who may experience mobility issues.
You can choose your level of involvement as a member of the London Potters Guild at London Clay Art Centre by selecting a membership level which suits your schedule, budget and artistic goals.
You can choose your level of involvement as a member of the London Potters Guild at London Clay Art Centre by selecting a membership level which suits your schedule, budget and artistic goals.
new member intake program
MEMBERSHIP
Everyone who is granted studio-use privileges at London Clay Art Centre (LCAC) must pay the annual dues to become a member of The London Potters Guild (LPG).
The LPG is the charity that owns and operates LCAC and provides the Open Studio Program for individuals who are interested in further developing their skills through independent practice. During the application process, new studio-users must verify that they have had at least 72-hours of clay instruction, either at LCAC or elsewhere. For more details, please click above on NEW MEMBER INTAKE PROGRAM.
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LCAC GOLD STUDIO-USER (service hours requirement waived) |
LCAC STUDIO-USER (required 2 hours per month service hours) |
LONDON POTTERS GUILD MEMBERSHIP |
Annual Membership Sept. 1 to Aug. 31 |
$850.00 + HST = $960.50 Price includes LPG membership, studio fee & one storage shelf |
$370.00 + HST = $418.10 Price includes LPG membership, studio fee & one storage shelf |
$80.00 + HST = $90.40 |
8 Month Membership Jan. 1 to Aug. 31 |
$625.00 + HST = $706.25 Price includes LPG membership, studio fee & one storage shelf |
$325.00 + HST = $367.25 Price includes LPG membership, studio fee & one storage shelf |
$70.00 + HST = $79.10 |
4 Month Membership May 1 to Aug. 31 |
$405.00 + HST = $570.65 Price includes LPG membership, studio fee & one storage shelf |
$280.00 + HST = $316.40 Price includes LPG membership, studio fee & one storage shelf |
$60.00 + HST = $67.80 |
2 Month Membership (High School Student) July 1 to Aug. 31 |
$280.00 + HST = $316.40 Price includes LPG membership, studio fee & one storage shelf |
$150.00 + HST = $169.50 Price includes LPG membership, studio fee & one storage shelf |
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LCAC GOLD MEMBERSHIP |
LCAC STUDIO USER |
London Potters Guild MEMBERSHIP |
Voting Privileges |
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Invitations to Monthly Meetings |
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Regular Email Updates |
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Reduced Rates for Professional Development |
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Quarterly Newsletter |
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Access to Lending Library |
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Invitation to Participate in Sales and Retail Store |
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Unlimited 24 hour access to facility |
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Storage shelf available for rent |
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11 wheels and 2 electric kilns |
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A fully stocked glaze kitchen |
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A slab roller |
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A pug mill for studio clay |
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A large workspace for handbuilding |
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Exempt from providing 24 hours per year of obligatory service at LCAC. Extra fee offsets staffing costs. |
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NOTE FOR LPG MEMBERS WHO ARE NOT LCAC STUDIO-USERS
Clay Purchases - If an LPG member (non-studio-user) purchases clay at LCAC, the price does NOT provide access to LCAC glazes and kilns.
Access to LCAC studio to use select equipment - LPG members may access LCAC once per month to use the: slab roller, extruder, pugmill, photo setup, and glaze kitchen only.
Clay Purchases - If an LPG member (non-studio-user) purchases clay at LCAC, the price does NOT provide access to LCAC glazes and kilns.
Access to LCAC studio to use select equipment - LPG members may access LCAC once per month to use the: slab roller, extruder, pugmill, photo setup, and glaze kitchen only.
studio-user RESPONSIBILITIES
Studio-users are required to commit a minimum of 2 hours per month on an approved task that helps fulfill the needs of London Clay Art Centre and/or advances the goals of The London Potters Guild. Monthly assistance from members helps keep the centre operating efficiently and at a cost that is affordable to the widest range of individuals.
- Committee work
- Kiln room maintenance
- Glaze making
- Cleaning
- Board of Directors
- Class assistants
- Drop-in-day assistants
- Special events coordinators
studio-user Refund policy
- Cancellations must be submitted in writing
- LPG portion is not refundable, studio-user remains a LPG member to end of membership year
- Shelf space not refundable
- Key Fob deposit will be returned upon return of the key fob
- Refunds will be calculated by the month
- No refunds given after March 1 of membership year (September 1 to August 31)
- All refunds are subject to a $25.00 admin/processing fee
