Make, learn and grow with studio membership
At Marsh Farm Pottery, you’ll enjoy access to a modern, well-equipped shared studio, with ongoing support and a welcoming community of potters to make alongside.
Why studio membership?
Studio membership is ideal if you’re ready to make pottery a more regular part of your life.
It gives you the chance to practise regularly, build confidence at your own pace, and enjoy more freedom to work on your own ideas in a shared studio environment. Over time, that regular studio rhythm can make a real difference to your skills, confidence and creative momentum.
Our membership tiers suit different routines, budgets & creative goals:
Studio1
Up to 3 hours per week
£95/month
Perfect if you’d like a regular weekly studio session and a manageable way to make pottery part of your routine. Think one weekly session.
Studio2
Up to 6 hours per week
£145/month
Ideal if you want more consistent studio time each week to practise, build confidence and make steady progress. Think two weekly sessions.
Studio3
Up to 9 hours per week
£195/month
A great fit if you’d like more time and flexibility to develop ideas, refine your skills and spend longer in the studio. Think three weekly sessions.
Studio+
Unlimited studio access
£250/month
Best for potters who want maximum flexibility and plenty of time to fully immerse themselves in their ceramics practice.
What’s included?
Communal workspaces including desks & benches
Full access to studio equipment, including:
5x Shimpo potter’s wheels, banding wheels, slab roller, wall-mounted extruder and dies
Slab and press molds, tile cutters, clay recycling facilities
A wide range of throwing, handbuilding, modelling, and decorating tools
Dedicated storage for your tools and equipment
Communal shelving for your works in progress, greenware, bisque, and glazed pieces
Bookable Technical Support & Mentoring sessions
Discounted firings + 10% off all our workshops and courses
Exhibition & selling opportunities at our Christmas Mini Market event
Fully equipped kitchen with fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave and table, plus tea/coffee/oatmilk incl.
WC facilities with hot water and hand dryers
Reference library with books and project cards for inspiration
Free secure parking for cars and bicycles
Good to know…
New memberships begin with a minimum 3-month term
After that, memberships continue on a rolling basis with a 3-month notice period
Hours are allocated weekly
Unused hours do not roll over
Members supply their own materials, including clay, slips, oxides and glazes
Firings are conducted by Marsh Farm Pottery and are charged separately
Membership is for potters who’ve already completed several courses and are ready to work independently & safely in our shared studio
Technician Exchange
Our Technician Exchange is for experienced makers and ceramicists who would like to be involved in the life of a busy teaching and membership studio in return for studio membership.
If you’re practical, reliable and confident in a ceramics studio environment, this could be a lovely way to contribute to the running of the space while continuing to develop your own practice.
To express your interest, apply for membership and mention that you’d like to be considered for the Technician Exchange opportunity.