Welcome to The Studio Membership! ✨
We’re a handbuilding ceramic studio in Frogtown, LA, focused on supporting mental wellness and building community through ceramics.
Our sliding scale membership is for makers who value both craft, creative expression and community. We aim to create a supportive, inclusive space for growth and creativity.
We offer two membership options: a firing-only membership and an in-house membership, both on a month-to-month basis. LGBTQ+ and BIPOC makers are encouraged to apply.
Members Receive:
Studio Access: 24/7 access to our indoor/outdoor Frogtown studio, excluding private events and workshops. We prioritize a small membership to ensure mutual care, support, and community.
Discounts: 15% off all studio services (classes, rentals, events, private workshops). A 10% discount at Sooki Supply including clay, tools and more.
Community Gatherings: Monthly potlucks to connect, share ideas, troubleshoot, and offer support in your creative practice.
Shelving Space: A personal shelf for storing tools, materials, and in-progress work.
Firings: Weekly to bi-weekly firings for cone 06 bisque and cone 5 glaze firings. Discounted rates for extra space, custom firings, and rush firings.
Experimentation: Opportunity to explore local clays, glazes, and commercial bodies with full support to ensure safe firing practices.
Tools & Equipment: We have a Skutt 1027 electric kiln, the internal dimensions are 21" x 25". We have two slab rollers, one is a North Star PortaRoller 16" and the second is a NorthStar Sirius Star 30". We have basic handbuilding tools available to our members, molds, banding wheels, rolling pins and ample work benches both seated and standing height. We have a treadle pottery wheel available for members to use.
We have a studio kitchenette with snacks, tea, coffee & water for all our membership and students.
Materials: We have 15 dip cone 5/mid range glazes available to our members and clay available for purchase in our supply store. Members are welcome to use their own glazes and clays.
Standard Membership
Our standard shelves give ample room to store tools, in progress work and finished work. This membership includes all our membership benefits. Shelf Size & Firing Allowance: 20" D x 30" W x 12" H (4 cubic feet)
Large Scale Membership
This membership is for those working on a larger scale and need a large shelf, and additional firing space. This membership includes all other membership benefits. Shelf Size & Firing Allowance: 20" D x 30" W x 25" H (8.5 cubic feet)
Firing Only Membership
This membership is for those working from home who only need firing services. It includes 2.5 cubic feet of firing space per month and access to studio glazes. If you need more firing space or want to adjust based on your work or budget, please reach out—we're happy to accommodate.
Mini Membership
Our Mini Membership is intended for those working on a small scale, or seeking a more accessible membership option. Our Mini Membership includes the same access to the studio, tools and other benefits. Shelf Size & Monthly Firing Space: 17" L x 12" D x 12" H (1.4 cubic feet)
Membership Pause & Cancellation Policy
Our membership works on a month to month basis. If you're traveling for a full month, you're welcome to pause your membership, please email us a one month notice. If you need to cancel your membership, please let us know one month beforehand so that we have time to fill your shelf. Your membership will then cancel one month from the day we receive your request.
Sliding Scale Pricing
We use sliding scale pricing to make ceramics accessible and affordable through mutual community care. There are multiple pricing tiers—please choose the one that best fits your financial situation. This is a trust-based system, and only you know what’s comfortable for you.
Highest Tier Pricing: The true cost of a membership. If you can afford this, paying at the higher end helps subsidize others, allowing us to offer more affordable options.
Tier Adjustments: If your finances change, you can adjust your membership tier anytime in the online portal.
Tier Availability: Each tier has limited spots to maintain balance and cover studio costs. If a tier is sold out, reach out to us, and we’ll try to find a sustainable solution.
Health, Safety & Accessibility
To ensure a safe space for everyone, we require masks for all programming and membership.
We ask that participants provide their own N95 or KN95 masks, we also have some masks available at the studio. Masks protect us from airborne infection, along with clay & glaze dust that can become harmful with longterm inhalation. We ask that everyone work with us, so that we can collectively create a safe environment for all.
Our property is ADA accessible. The bathroom has 3 steps and a ramp can be fitted upon request. On-site parking is available when needed along with other accommodations. Please reach out with any questions or requests to info@sooki.studio.
Mission
Sooki Studio strives to operate a thoughtful, intentional and socially conscious business that values care, communication and community. We work hard to maintain an equitable studio and pay our teachers and staff respectable wages that honor their work and invaluable experience. The studio works to provide a space where community can be built, gather and thrive, thank you for being apart of the journey! We are continuously working to improve the studio, please reach out if you have any questions or ideas you'd like to share.