Membership Options
Our memberships help keep Dartmoor Makers running and make it possible for us to offer creative opportunities to as many people as we can. They support the studio, subsidise access, and help us grow a strong, inclusive community.
We’ve kept things simple, with three ways to be involved: Studio Membership for regular makers, Friends Membership for ongoing supporters and Work Exchange Membership for those who’d like to contribute their time and skills.
Studio Membership
Our memberships give you access to book studio sessions throughout the week, with options for different amounts of weekly studio time and a tiered payment structure to keep things accessible.
Memberships will include use of tools, wheels, glazes, clay and firings (both charged at cost) plus an induction and simple studio guidelines. You’ll be able to choose the tier that fits your needs and budget, set up a monthly subscription (cancel anytime) and receive a code to book your studio hours through our online booking system.
Earthenware Membership
Up to 4 hours of studio time per week
Standard price: £60/month
Supported price: £50/month (for low-income/benefits/under 25)
Pay it forward: £70/month (support others’ access)
Like earthenware clay, this tier is accessible, versatile and a perfect place to begin. Whether you’re just starting your pottery journey or want a gentle, regular rhythm of making, this option gives you space to explore without pressure.
Membership Includes:
- Shared access to tools, wheels, glazes, and firings
- Studio induction
- Booking-based open studio sessions
- Use of shared drying racks
Stoneware Membership
Up to 8 hours of studio time per week
Standard price: £110/month
Supported price: £90/month (for low-income/benefits/under 25)
Pay it forward: £130/month (support others’ access)
Stoneware offers strength and durability, ideal for those ready to commit more time to their practice, building confidence and momentum in the studio. Suitable for more committed makers but not production potters.
Includes everything in Earthenware, plus:
- Dedicated shelf space
Porcelain Membership
Up to 12 hours of studio time per week
Standard price: £160/month
Supported price: £130/month (for low-income/benefits/under 25)
Pay it forward: £190/month (support others’ access)
Porcelain takes time, skill, and patience. This tier is for makers looking to immerse themselves in regular, sustained practice. Whether you’re developing your artistic identity or mastering throwing this membership offers space to grow.
Includes everything in Stoneware, plus:
- Ability to reserve one recurring weekly time slot (e.g. Monday 2–4pm)
Friends’ Membership
Support creativity in your community from just £5/month. Our Friends Membership provides us with much needed income to support our work providing affordable art experiences to all.
As a Friend you’ll:
- Enable subsidised places for those that need them
- Help fund new workshops, classes and events
- Support the upkeep of tools, kilns, materials and keep the studio safe
In return you’ll get a 10% discount on workshops and free entry to some of our events.
Choose your level of support: £5, £10, £20 or more – and enjoy being part of something meaningful.
Volunteer Exchange Membership
Swap your time and skills for studio access. We know not everyone can afford monthly studio fees so we offer a number of work exchange memberships at Dartmoor Makers. Our Volunteer Exchange Membership offers a limited number of places for people to swap time and skills for studio access.
In return for helping around the studio (cleaning, glaze mixing, recycling clay, admin, or helping with workshops), you’ll receive the same access as our 4-hour studio membership, at no cost.
Ideal for anyone who wants to be part of our creative community without financial pressure.
We offer and ask for the following:
- Commit to a minimum of 2-4 hours of support work per week (this might include cleaning, recycling clay, mixing glaze, admin, helping prep workshops, or other studio or administrative tasks)
- In return, receive 2-4 hours of studio access per week (1 hour support work = 1 hour studio time)
- Show up reliably and on time – We count on your contribution to help keep the studio running smoothly.
- Communicate in advance if you need to miss a session – We understand that life happens — just let us know as early as possible.
- Follow studio guidelines. You’ll get an induction and support from us — we just ask you to stick to the same safety and community rules as everyone else.