Open Studio
Open Studio Membership at the NWTC Artisan and Business Center (ABC) exists to support artists in practicing and perfecting their craft in the ABC's studios.
(see registration schedule below)
Membership Overview
Open Studio provides studio access in the following studios:
- Ceramics
- Fused Glass
- Jewelry & Metals
- Woodturning
In addition to studio access, every member will also have access to:
- 10% discount on class registrations for the duration of the membership
- Apply to the NWTC Artisan and Business Center’s Annual Showcase at the Neville Public Museum
- On-site Library
- Limited art supplies for purchase
- A creative community
- A shared refrigerator/microwave/Keurig
Open Studio Policies & Procedures
Please follow this link to the Open Studio Policies & Procedures.
Policies and procedures are subject to change.
Membership Certification Process
Option 1: Complete your studio certification during a fundamentals class for the studio(s) you're planning to use.
- You're welcome to use all four studios under your membership fee if you've been certified!
Option 2: Complete a studio certification appointment to demonstrate mastery of fundamental studio skills. This is a great option if you have taken classes elsewhere.
- Certification appointments cost $30.
- Certification appointments can be made by emailing Artisan.Center@nwtc.edu
- Certification checklists for each studio are as follows:
Upcoming Registration Dates
FY25 Quarter Memberships:
- 4th Qtr-Year:(4/7/25 - 6/27/25)
- Registration Opens: 2/24/25 @ 10am
FY26 Memberships:
- Next Full-Year Membership: (7/7/25 - 6/26/26)
- Current Member Renewal Period: 2/1/25-4/18/25
- Public Registration Opens: 5/19/25 @ 10am
- 1st Quarter Membership:(7/7/25 - 9/26/25)
- Registration Opens: 5/19/25 @ 10am
- 2nd Quarter Membership:(9/29/25 - 12/12/25)
- Registration Opens 8/18/25 @ 10am
- 3rd Quarter Membership: (1/5/26 - 4/3/26)
- Registration Opens: 11/24/25 @ 10am
- 4th Quarter Membership:(4/6/26 - 6/26/26)
- Registration Opens: 2/23/26 @ 10am
Onsite Supply Shop
The Artisan Center Front Office has a small selection of supplies available for purchase onsite:
CERAMICS
| 25lbs Clay (White • Brown • Speckled) | |
| Member Price | $32.00 |
| Non-Member Price | $75.00 |
| 25lbs Reclaim Clay | $16.00 |
GLASS
| Sheet Glass A - 8"x10" | $14.00 |
| Sheet Glass B - 8"x10" | $23.00 |
| Sheet Glass C - 8"x10" | $38.00 |
| Clear Tekta 12"x12" | $15.00 |
| Clear Tekta 12"x24" | $28.00 |
| Clear Tekta 24"x24" | $55.00 |
| Stringers (each) | $1.00 |
| Ribbons (each) | $2.50 |
| 1oz Frit | $2.50 |
| 1/4oz Confetti | $2.50 |
| Fiber Paper 12"x12" | $6.00 |
To see what colors are ordered annually, follow this link: https://airtable.com/appIgdqeXzTh3o0xG/shrA30h8DnGIvjOoZ
(please note, we do not guarantee these items/colors are in stock and available for sale)
WOOD
| Maple 2.5"x2.5"x18" | $4.00 |
| Maple 3"x3"x18" | $5.00 |
JEWELRY
| 22g Silver 2"x2" | $25.00 |
| 28g Silver Bezel 1/4" | $12.00 |
| 28g Silver Bezel 3/16" | $9.00 |
| 16g Silver Wire 12" | $7.00 |
| 22g Copper 6"x12" | $16.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS
| Regular Safety Glasses | $1.00 |
| Over Glasses Safety Glasses | $2.50 |
| Denim Apron | $18.00 |
| Stickers | $2.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Please follow this link to the Open Studio FAQs.
If you'd like to suggest any additions to the FAQs, please email Artisan.Center@nwtc.edu
Open Studio Calendar
The calendar below displays the Artisan Center's studio hours available each day. These hours are available for Open Studio Members as well as students currently enrolled in ceramics classes to utilize "Class Bonus Time".
All visitors are required to sign-in using the tablet in the front lobby.
Please check this calendar regularly and often as there may be changes!
Kiln Firing Logs
We are very excited to be able to share our kiln logs below for the Ceramics and Fused Glass Studios!
As we pilot the process of sharing this information, please keep a few things in mind:
- We can't guarantee your work is in the kiln that is being fired.
- Our kiln operator(s) update this information in real time, so you may need to check back often.
- Please pay close attention to the "Program" column as you will be able to see when we have any kiln issues.
- We'd love to hear your feedback/suggestions!