Membership at Burnish 

 ​As Washington State has fully reopened, we have transitioned back to normal operations. Fill out the form below to apply for studio membership. Studio members can come in during open studio hours to make work using the tools and equipment we have available. Appointments are required by students and members to use the pottery wheels (so that you know before you arrive that a wheel is available to you) since they are in higher demand and a more limited resource. We use a simple, easy to use online booking system called Skedda. Links and instructions will be provided when you start your membership. No appointments needed for students or members for glazing or hand building. 

We will still fire pieces for those who would prefer to continue working from home, but drop off can happen without an appointment during our Retail hours, which are Tue-Sat Noon-6pm. These are the hours listed on our Google info page, Facebook, and website footer if you are ever trying to quickly and easily find that information.​

Current Mask Policy: 
Masks must be worn at all times by unvaccinated people, masks are optional for vaccinated people. If case rates in Whatcom begin to go back up then we may revisit that policy. 

Cost: The membership fee is $140 for a Full Shelf Membership, or $110 for a Half Shelf Membership, includes sales tax. Fees are prorated for the 1st month depending on the start date and then billed monthly on the 1st of each month. If you pay with a check or cash you will receive a 3% discount. 
Open Studio Hours: The times available for open studio are not the same as our posted Retail hours to provide  staffing flexibility while usage of the studio is slower. 
 Open Studio Hours:

• Open Studio Hours will fluctuate a bit through the year with changes in studio monitor availability and class sessions. The base hours we always have are listed below. Information about any additional hours will be specified at the time of enrollment. 
  • Sun: Closed
  • Mon: Closed
  • Tue: Noon-9PM
  • Wed: 8AM-9PM
  • Thu: Noon-9PM
  • Fri: Noon-6PM
  • Sat: Noon-6PM

Program Details:

• Members are expected to be able to work independently - no instruction is included in the membership fee.
• Full Shelf Members will have 1 dedicated shelf (fits 4 ware boards) and Half Shelf Members will split a shelf (2 ware boards). Ware boards are each 14 x 24 in. Members also have a cubby for storing clay and tools.  
• Members may work on their own making cycle schedule. They are not required to follow the class timeline that includes restrictions on completion of wet work or glaze deadlines.
• Members may purchase any of the white clay bodies stocked in our store for $30.92 that includes the fees for bisque and glaze firings and access to use the studio glazes, slips, and stains. Members who wish to decorate with underglazes or use specific colors not a part of the studio palette must purchase their own.
• Work made from studio clay will be fired along with the student work. Members may request approval to use alternate clay (white or buff only) and glazes, subject to review to ensure appropriate cone ranges are understood and followed.
• If non-studio clay and/or glazes are used, then member must  pay a firing fee.
• Open Studio Time is shared by both members and adult students. 
• BCS reserves the right to close open studio for special classes or workshops.
• BCS reserves the right to refuse service. If a member is found to  not be a good fit for the studio their membership will be cancelled and refunded on a pro-rated basis. Potential reasons for cancellation include not following the rules and policies of the studio, or aggressive/rude behavior towards students or other members.