Wheel at Home - Home Studio for 4 weeks!
 
Available for a 4 week period between January 5th and March 16th.  
Please confirm optimal rental period through purchase. 
 
Pre-requisite:
To qualify for rental, rentee must have taken an introductory session on the potter's wheel
 
This take home kit is ideal for the person who:
has had an introduction to the potter's wheel
can't wait for classes to resume!
wants to build skill and understanding of working with clay, refining skills on the potter's wheel
has time & space to safely use the wheel at home
wants to test having a home studio
aims to improve their skills between classes
is self-directed
 
Our hope is that this offering will help you to build understanding, skill, and confidence working with clay at the wheel, at your own pace. If/when you return to a class, we'll measure progress and build skills from there. Like any craft or pursuit, practice is what moves us forward. 
 
If it is of intertest and our schedule permits, a 1/1 private class can be booked (added) to your rental. 
 
This package includes:  
1 x Shimpo VL Lite Electric Potter's Wheel (weighs 50lbs and is easy to move with 1-2 people)
Adjustable potter's stool
If needed, a Basic Tool Kit including:
cutting wire
pin tool
serrated rib
smooth rib
metal trim tool
aluminum trim tool
loop carving tool (for fine carving)
modeling tool
small and large sponge
small bucket for throwing water
1 x insert batt
6 x bisque tiles
 
Materials included in Rental
1 bag of clay (from studio selection, which may vary at time of booking) 
pre-made slip (if already studio made), or instructions for you to make your own slip
6 underglazes of your choice (from current studio selection)
1 bisque firing (of work that is made during your rental period with studio clay only, to be scheduled at the end of your rental)
1 in studio glazing session  (to be scheduled at the end of your rental)
1 glaze firing (to be completed after your glazing session)
management & handling of work, technical support
 
What you will need at home to make this work:
space 
power outlet
appropriate extension cord if required
work table
somewhere to place works in progress (space on table, small shelf unit, cupboard or bin)
bowl/buckets for water management
towel
floor covering if needed (tarp or plastic throw)
light/s
light plastic sheeting to manage hydration of clay and works in progress
most importantly, YOU time!! ;)
 
Introductory offer
Full package: $400.00 + hst /4 week period
 
Damage deposit: $50, Refundable upon return of kit. Wheel, stool & supplies must be returned, clean and in perfect working condition, undamaged for a full refund of damage deposit. 
 
Total: $400.00 + $52.00hst + $50 damage deposit (refundable)
$502.00
 
Additional tools & materials may be requested, please enquire.
Upon purchase, a rental agreement will be sent and must be signed prior to wheel package pick-up or delivery*.
* Delivery may be possible, please enquire.
 
Rules & Tips:
Wheel, tools and stool must be returned clean and undamaged by agreed date.
IMPORTANT: Only materials provided by the studio are approved for firing. 
Additional materials may be purchased from the Studio including Clay & Underglazes.
Wheels must be set-up in a safe indoor space and not be exposed to the elements.
Wheels must be turned off and unplugged when not in use.
Wheels should not be used by others not trained nor un-supervised by renter *especially children
Tools and supplies provided by the studio should be cleaned regularly after use, and should not be left to soak in water or left with clay on surfaces as this can damage and erode tools, batts, wheel head, undercarriage and surfaces.
All clean-up should be done with a damp sponge and extra moisture wiped away.
Depending on location, we advise using a tarp on certain floor surfaces under your wheel such as wood or carpet. 
We advise using a bucket system for your clay water as we do in the studio. 
Do not wash clay waste down indoor plumbing. instead, collect in a bucket and designate a spot outside where you can safely dispose of clay water. 
Save your reclaim & practise wedging it. 
Clay laundry should be washed in a bucket of water and hung to dry. Dispose of clay water outdoors.
Avoid dry clay build up on clothing, foot ware, and work surfaces. Dry clay dust that becomes airborne is easily breathed in without notice. As the particles are too fine to expel, long term exposure to ceramic dust can lead to very serious health problems. This is the largest risk factor in working with clay, both in the studio and at home which is easily managed by keeping things clean as you go. 
Clay safe! ;) 
 
Choose your Clay Body:
Clay types will vary acording to what is in stock at the studio. You will receive 1 bag of clay with your at home package, let us know which clay you'd like from the following.  
542 Grey Stoneware - Smooth and fires to a warm tan like grey. Suitable for wheel and mid sized handbuilding
Dark Granite - New to the studio, gorgeous contemporary clay body to leave naked, or do simple resist decoration. Very smooth for throwing, porcelain like in behavior
Bright White - Is our preferred porcelain when we're throwing our white work. Smooth and forgiving.
Mid Smoothstone Speck (OUT OF STOCK) - Stoneware, similar to the body used in the last session but with granular specks embedded in the clay which wil darken in the glaze firing. (limmited, only 3 bags available at this time) 
540 Black Stoneware (OUT OF STOCK) - Very smooth body, fires to a dark chocolate deep brown colour
 
If desired, additional clay can be purchased from the studio during your rental.
 
*Only materials approved by the studio can be used with our equipment. A lot can go wrong when working with clay ~ adding unknown clay bodies & materials into the mix can be problematic. We have a firm policy to only use materials that are purchased and provided by the studio for our in class sessions as well as for this take home option.
 
A rental contract will be sent following your purchase and must be signed before we release your kit.
 
~ We thank you for your cooperation ~