Independent Pottery Studio
Memberships in Midlothian, VA
Slam Clay, Make Art, Find Focus on your own schedule with a River City Clay Membership. Designed for independent ceramic artists and advanced students who want the freedom to create on their own schedule, our studio memberships offer a fully equipped, collaborative space to cultivate your craft.
Located in the heart of Midlothian (convenient to Richmond and Chesterfield County), our community is the perfect environment to connect with fellow makers, swap glaze insights, and let your practice evolve.
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Membership includes key access to the studio from 6am - 12am, seven days a week.
It also includes full firing priveleges for bisque and glaze firings and access to all studio equipment, tools and glazes and dedicated shelf/storage space.
Most members enjoy using the open studio space when classes are not in session but there is always a smaller member studio available with several wheels and work tables. Members can use the full studio space during a class as long as they are mindful of not interrupting the lesson or student activities.
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We ask that you use clay available from the studio so that we can ensure that work is suitable for our firing processes. Clay is $40/bag and remember studio glazes, bisque and glaze firings are included.
We stock a variety of white, brown and red stoneware with and without grog.
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There are two membership plans available.
Choose Your Membership Plan:
Part-Time Membership • $125 / month
Includes 30 hours of studio access per month.
Perfect for casual hobbyists or those with a busy schedule.
Unlimited Membership • $200 / month
Includes unlimited hours of studio access per month.
Ideal for dedicated makers and production potters looking to maximize their studio time.
Note: You can switch plans or upgrade your membership anytime as your studio needs change.
Important Membership Terms:
Manager Approval: Membership is strictly reserved for potters who have been pre-approved by our Studio Manager, Lee. Inquire about Membership below.
3-Month Commitment: Memberships are billed automatically every month. By purchasing your subscription today, you commit to a minimum of three (3) monthly payments.
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Cancellation Policy: After your initial 3 months, you can cancel at any time. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing at least 14 days prior to your next billing cycle. No partial refunds or mid-month prorating are permitted.
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Apply & Connect: Fill out our brief inquiry form and chat with Lee, our Studio Manager. He will assess your experience and skillset to confirm you can be independent and autonomous in the studio and make sure our community, studio guidelines, and ceramics equipment are a perfect fit for your creative goals.
Select Your Plan: Once Lee gives you the green light, you can select either our Part-Time or Unlimited membership plan.
Secure Checkout: Purchase your membership online (you will be given a link once approved) to securely set up your automated, monthly subscription (with a 3-month initial commitment).
Studio Orientation: Lee will assign your private shelf space, walk you through the studio layout, and set up your personal 6 AM – 12 AM key access!
Submit your application for review below!
All member applications must be approved by our Studio Manager.
How It Works: Join Our Midlothian Pottery Studio
Thank you for your interest in joining our creative community! To maintain a safe, clean, and collaborative environment for all our artists, we ask that our independent ceramic members have enough prior experience to work comfortably without instruction or supervision.
Apply & Connect: Fill out our membership inquiry form and chat with Lee, our Studio Manager. He will assess your experience and skillset to confirm you can be independent and autonomous in the studio and make sure our community, studio guidelines, and ceramics equipment are a perfect fit for your creative goals.
Select Your Plan: Once approved, you can select the membership plan that best fits your workflow.
Secure Checkout: Complete your checkout via our online member portal. Your automatic, monthly studio subscription includes a 3-month initial commitment to help you establish your practice.
Studio Orientation: Lee will assign your private shelf space, walk you through our studio layout, and set up your personal 6 AM – 12 AM daily studio key access!