Welcome to
your studio home.
A space to keep making, on your own time.
Thanks for joining The Little Studio rental family! We're so glad to have you working alongside us. This page lays out the details of your rental — your space, your access, what's expected of you, and what you can expect from us.
If anything here is unclear, or something comes up that doesn't quite fit the below, just let us know. We're always happy to talk through adjustments to the process.
Our Core Values
Everything we do at The Little Studio flows from three beliefs. As an instructor, you are the living expression of these values every time you walk through the door. Chief among them: The Little Studio is a family, and all are welcome. Full stop. Our studio is a place where people of all backgrounds, abilities, and experience levels feel safe, respected, and valued — if someone is in our space, they belong here, and it's our job to make sure they feel that way.
Your Studio Space
Your rental includes the one 18" x 36" shelf in our OG Studio — that's your primary space. You'll also have access to our upstairs studio.
- Any community tools you borrow from the primary studio must be returned after use.
- Ahead of firings, you can use the flex shelf space (the steel framed/wooden shelves between the kilns and working area) for pieces awaiting the resident student prioritized firings.
- The metal wire shelves (between the pillars) is communal flex storage space — its availability can shift based on studio demand and rental capacity. We do not recommend keeping tools or materials you do not want to share use of on these shelves.
- Please be mindful of shared spaces (work talbes, wedging tables, flex shelving, etc.) whenever you're using them.
- Most importantly, please leave the studio cleaner than you found it.
Studio Access
This code opens both studio doors.
Payment & Terms
Studio rentals can be paid monthly or annually.
| Plan | Rate | Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $235 / month | 3 months required to start; monthly rental begins once the deposit is received. A mid month start is pro-rated according. |
| Annual | $188 / month | 50% due at rental start, remainder due 30 days after. |
Expectations
The Little Studio is not set up to accomodate production pottery. We're flexible, and work to accommodate your workflow. We recommend planning appropriately and allowing ample time for any work being made for sales or events you may have upcoming. — if you have feedback on how things are going, we're always happy to talk it through.
All students are required to wipe down their used surfaces, including but not limited to:
- Canvas work table
- Red wheel throwing shelves
- Sink Area
- Pottery Wheel, Legs, Sides, Pedal
- Throwing Buckets
- Basically anything you get clay covered.
Quick Reference
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Primary Space | One 18" x 36" shelf equivalent in the OG Studio |
| Additional Access | Upstairs studio — Flexible Open Studio access (scheduled bookings take priority) |
| Monthly Rate | $235/month — 3 months deposit to start |
| Annual Rate | $188/month — 50% deposit at start, remainder due in 30 days |
| Refunds | Not eligible |
| Personal Access Code | Opens both studio doors — provided separately. Never share it. |
| Pre-Firing Shelving | Flex shelf (wire racks between brick pillars) and basement "Resident Student Work" shelf |
| Questions? | Message James directly or drop a note anytime. |