Studio FAQ

Mudlark Pottery Collective Inc. is a community pottery studio in St. Albert, Alberta. We’re open to Members 24/7; store hours are posted.

Be respectful. Leave the space ready for the next potter. No harassment, bullying, discrimination, hate symbols, or disruptive behaviour. Pets are not allowed.

Members receive a personal FOB for 24/7 entry. Badge every entry; don’t tailgate or share your FOB. Report lost FOBs to mudlarkpotterycollective@gmail.com.

Every member gets a spot for a 64L HDX tote to store tools and glaze, as well as a slatted storage spot for their greenware. Bins will be available to purchase through MPC for $15 or members can purchase their own here

Yes. You can bring up to two guests while you’re present. Ages 16+ may visit as guests; ages 8–16 must have their guardian with them. You’re responsible for your guests and any damage they cause.

No dry sanding. Wet cleanup only—no sweeping, shop‑vacs, or compressed air. Follow posted rules. Report incidents or broken gear to mudlarkpotterycollective@gmail.com.

Clean wheels, tools, tables, and the floor around you. Mop visible spills. Rinse tools at the barrels (not the sink). Return throwing water to the clay‑water barrel.

Team Mudlark handles all firing. We fire Cone 6. Put labeled work on the appropriate shelves (Bisque, Glaze, Pick‑up, Rejected). Firing order generally follows shelf order, but may vary for safety and efficiency.

Approved clays: Plainsman ^6, Laguna ^6, PSH ^6. Outside clays must be ^6 suitable (photo of box ok). No pure cobalt; avoid toxic/off‑gassing materials. Members may mix their own glazes at their own risk. Reclaim is MPC‑approved bodies only.

We may run special events (e.g., raku) from time to time. Otherwise we fire standard Cone 6 oxidation.

Yes—with community access in mind. MPC may limit firing volume per Member per week. Kiln rentals are possible and determined by capacity; Team Mudlark loads/unloads.

A $75 kiln deposit is collected at signup. If it’s used, top it up within 7 days. Late payments: after 2 business days past renewal the membership is cancelled on day 3; spots may be released after 5 business days.

Yes, up to 90 days per continuous membership term.

Adults are opt‑in by default for MPC social media/marketing while in the MPC space. You can opt out, and we’ll use best efforts to respect that, but incidental capture may occur. Minors are opt‑in only with guardian consent.

For Individuals, don’t post identifiable images of others on your professional accounts without consent.

You do. MPC provides space and equipment; you may not claim MPC property or processes as your own.

Security cameras may be in use. MPC isn’t responsible for lost/stolen items. If you’ll be here more than an hour between 8:00–16:00 (8am - 4pm), please park on the fringes* to help neighbouring businesses.

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Email mudlarkpotterycollective@gmail.com for anything operational, safety‑related, or to appeal a decision.