Access to The Clay Stables

Only people who are paid up Members of MAD Potters have access to the Studio.

A Studio Host is entitled to attend any session at no cost during the month they volunteer 2 x 3 hour sessions.

Cost:

  • Members: $20 per 3/hour session.
  • Members with Concession Card: $10 per 3/hour session.
  • Firing is $10kg for bisque & glaze firing – paid prior to firing. The Studio Host will collect payment.

All Members must complete a MAD Potters Safety & Studio Etiquette induction.

  • The Clay Stables fires to bisque 1000C and 1280C Stoneware.
  • Only clay purchased from MAD Potters will be fired unless by agreement with Studio Host.
  • No clay or glazes that cannot be identified will be fired.
  • The Studio uses Walkers White Stoneware PB103 for wheel and Walkers White Raku for handbuilding

The Clay Stables has equipment to be used by Members:

Wheels:

  • 2 x Venco Direct Drive
  • 1 x Shimpo Whisper
  • 1 x older Tetlow stand-up

1 x Shimpo slab roller

1 x Venco pugmill for recycling clay that is available for Members to use for free.

Tables for handbuilding

Kilns:

1 x Rodhe KE 330

1 x Rodhe TE 200