studio
Our studio is a purpose-built shed located near the heart of Sandgate, Brisbane, inside the Sandgate PCYC fenced compound. There is plenty of onsite parking and public transport is only a short distance away.
We have seating for 14 hand builders, 5 wheels and a small kitchenette with tea, coffee and cold drinks. Shelving is provided for members to keep their recent and work-in-progress pieces at the shed.
open times
The pottery club is currently open 4 mornings a week – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, as well as Thursday evening.
When you attend the shed please ensure you wear closed-in footwear, and that you sign-in to the Club’s attendance register on arrival, and sign-out when leaving.
Monday closed
Tuesday 10:00 am – 02:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 02:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 02:00 pm
06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Friday closed
Saturday 09:00 am – 01:00 pm
Sunday closed
The shed may be open at various other times during the week, if our volunteer supervisors are available. For advice about any extra opening hours make sure you follow us via our Facebook page or Instagram.
photos courtesy Kelsey Harmer Photography
Closed-in shoes must be worn
Sensible clothing
An apron or old shirt is advisable
Don’t wear jewellery or watches
No mankinis
studio hazards and housekeeping
Members use the club at their own risk and must be aware of the inherent hazards of a working pottery studio environment. These risks include the use of sharp tools, exposure to chemicals and high temperatures amongst other things.
All members should wear appropriate clothing and comfortable, flat enclosed shoes with non-slip soles. Casual clothing is recommended. Long hair must be tied back for wheel-work and jewellery and watches are best left at home.
Please note that we are not liable for any damage that occurs to clothing or loss of valuables.
All members will receive a short induction on health and safety before commencing their first session.
Members are required to assist in leaving the studio clean and tidy at the end of each session. This includes thoroughly washing down the table and any equipment used, including returning the clean dry equipment to where it belongs.
dress requirements
image – Donna Martens
Storage in the Shorncliffe Pottery Club Inc. is limited. Unclaimed belongings and works not collected within four weeks of being fired will be sent offsite for recycling or disposal unless prior arrangements have been made with the kiln firing team.
Shelf stored works can remain as long as the membership is active, any pause in the membership greater than four months will require the shelf to be cleared and the work disposed of, or recycled.
We will attempt to contact the member regarding their works prior to this situation occurring.
collection of work
image – Max Page
