John Burrison Pottery Studio
Open Studio Membership Program
Thank you for your interest in becoming an Open Studio Member!
This membership is designed for experienced ceramic artists who can work independently and safely in a shared studio environment. The John Burrison Pottery Studio is a facility of the Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia, located on the campus of the Sautee Nacoochee Center.
Studio Details
Located at 161 Hwy 255 North, Sautee Nacoochee, GA Google Map Here
Open Studio will begin on January 10 with a New Member Orientation. Membership enrollment will remain open as long as space is available, and additional orientations will be scheduled as needed.
We are a Cone 6 studio using Standard Clay Company #225 Clay and a selection of Cone 6 studio dipping glazes. Outside clay and glazes are not permitted for use at this time. Some classes and workshops may venture outside of the designated studio clay and glazes based on instructor specification (Raku, Traditional Folk Pottery, Low Fire, Engobes, etc.).
9 Potters Wheels ( 7 Brent CXC, 1 Skutt, 1 Bailey)
1 Northstar Slabroller - 24”
5 Handbuilding/Sculpture Heavy Duty Work Tables on Wheels (Counter height with stools provided)
Clay Wedging Table
9 Giffin Grip Trimming “Chucks”
Lots of miscellaneous small tools - hand tools, stamps, lazy susans, heat guns, ware boards, forms, etc.
2 Olympic Electric Kilns
Fully equipped glazing room with a selection of studio dipping glazes
Our staff members handle all loading and firing of kilns. Members are responsible for making sure their pieces are ready for firing, labeled, and on the correct shelf.
Membership is currently limited to 10 members, but this will expand in the future as we gauge the comfortable capacity for the studio. We will always ensure sufficient session time, space, and equipment are available to expand membership numbers.
Membership Basics
Current Open Studio Sessions:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 4:00-8:00pm & Sunday 2:00-6:00pm - These times may change or expand in the future based on staffing and membership.
Members have unlimited access to the studio during these times. Members will be encouraged to reserve work space times using the studio mobile app. If a reservation is not made, workspace and equipment is available on a first come first serve basis.
Membership includes a 24'“ x 24” shelf space for storing pieces in process.
The studio uses the mobile app KilnFire that allows members to manage their studio membership subscription, purchase clay & supplies, and reserve studio time.
All available Open Studio sessions are staffed to answer questions about studio equipment and procedures and to ensure safety. These staff members are not available for instruction time during Open Studio Sessions. You may sign up for classes or inquire about private instruction if you need instruction in a specific area or skill.
Membership Levels:
SNC Member $100 per month (Clay, Glaze & Firing not included - see below)
Non-SNC Member $125 per month (Clay, Glaze & Firing not included - see below)
Click HERE to become an SNC Member - SNC Membership has so many perks! Discounts on classes, event tickets, and half-off the White County Recreation Department monthly membership!
Clay $50/25lb Bag - Includes Clay, Studio Glazes, and Firing.
If your membership begins mid-month, you will be charged a pro-rated membership the first month.
Membership is automatically charged to your credit card on file on the 1st of each month.
All studio policies, rules, and procedures will be provided upon approval of application. New members must agree to these before membership can begin.
All new members are required to attend a New Member Orientation with the Studio Coordinator.