Work Exchange Membership

We know not everyone can afford monthly studio fees so we offer a number of work exchange memberships at Dartmoor Makers. Our Work 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.

These places are offered on an individual basis and include a trial period to make sure the arrangement works well for both of us.