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Membership Agreement

Last Updated: August 19, 2025

All Members will sign this agreement before they receive their entry code.

This Membership Agreement ("Agreement") governs your membership with Hatch Clayworks, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") and your access to our studio facilities, equipment, and resources. By applying for and participating in a membership, you agree to be bound by this Agreement, our Terms of Service, Studio Policies, and Cancellation and Refund Policy (collectively, the "Policies"). Please read this Agreement carefully before joining.

Membership Includes:

  • Access to equipment in the studio nearly 24/7*
    Firing Members have access to use the slab roller and extruder, but they do not have access to the studio wheels or workspaces for creating their work.

  • Bisque firing

  • Access to studio glazes

    *Some areas of the studio are prioritized for students when classes or workshops are in session. There also may be times when the studio needs to close for maintenance. Planned maintenance will be communicated to members with as much notice as possible.

Members Are Responsible For:

  • Checking and knowing the current Studio Rules.

  • Leaving the studio slightly cleaner than when you arrived

Members are responsible for additional charges for:

  • Clay purchased from the studio. ($25/25lbs)

  • Glaze firings ($10/square foot)

  • Damage to kiln shelves or another member’s work caused by my own work.

Personal Risk:

  • I agree not to hold Hatch Clayworks financially liable for any injury incurred on the premises.

Firing Risks:

  • I understand that there are inherent risks to having my work fired.

  • I understand that Hatch Clayworks is run by real people, and while every effort is made to care for my work, unintentional mistakes can happen. I will not hold Hatch Clayworks financially responsible for any damage to my work.

  • I will pay firing charges for all work I submit, regardless of the fired results

Pickup of Work:

  • If I do not pick up my finished pieces within 30 days, they become the property of Hatch Clayworks and may be moved to the Rehoming shelf. After 30 additional days, they will be buried at sea (or, more accurately, recycled or discarded to make room for new work).
     

Membership Agreement 

Payment:

  • I understand I am required to set up automatic payments upon becoming a member.

  • I am responsible for keeping my payment information current and notifying the studio of any changes.

  • Payments will be processed monthly on or near my membership renewal date.

  • Monthly payment amounts may vary depending on my account balance.

  • No payment will be processed if my account balance is zero or negative.

  • Negative balances will not result in a credit to my bank or card.

  • I am responsible for any bank fees due to insufficient funds or other payment issues.

Canceling Membership:

  • I may cancel my membership at any time. Hatch Clayworks will automatically renew my membership if I do not notify them before the end of my current term.

  • To cancel, I must:

    • Provide written notice at least one day before my next billing date.

    • Remove all personal items from my shelf before my renewal date.

    • Any remaining items become the property of Hatch Clayworks.

Membership Termination by Hatch Clayworks:

  • Membership is a privilege. Hatch Clayworks may terminate my membership at any time. No refunds or prorated fees will be issued. All items left behind become the property of Hatch Clayworks.

  • Reasons for termination include:

    • Repeatedly breaking studio rules.

    • Disrespect toward members, their work, or privacy.

    • Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the studio.

    • Bringing or consuming alcohol without staff permission.

    • Possession or use of illegal drugs on site.

    • Touching electric kilns without staff permission.

    • Failing to pay balances on time.

    • Entering staff-only areas without permission.

      _____ Initial

  • I have read this agreement and agree to its terms. I understand that studio and gallery rules may change and agree to follow any updated versions.

  • Automatic payments will be charged on or near the ___ of each month. I understand that membership fees may change without notice.

  • Customer Signature: _______________________________________ 

  • Date: _______________

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Please Print:

  • Full Name: ___________________________________________________________
     

  • Address: ____________________________________________________________
     

  • City: ____________________________ State: _______ Zip: ______________
     

  • Email: ___________________________________ Phone: ____________________

Authorization for Direct Payments

  • I authorize Hatch Clayworks to charge my credit or debit card on file to pay my monthly account balance as outlined above.

  • Customer Signature: _______________________________________ 

  • Date: _______________

Contact Information

  • For questions or concerns about this Agreement or your membership, contact Hatch Clayworks, LLC at info@hatchclayworks.com

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