Do I need to bring my own safety gear?

We encourage all members to invest in their own safety equipment as they are able. If you find yourself unprepared, safety glasses and hearing protection are available for purchase. Safety goggles are mandatory when working in the wood studio.

Do I need to bring my own material and supplies?

No. We have material, supplies, and consumables like sandpaper, glue and screws on site.  You’re welcome to bring your own as well.

Can I bring my own tools for use?

Absolutely. Though we have hand tools available for community use, you are welcome and encouraged to bring your own.

Do I need previous experience or knowledge of the machinery to use the wood studio?

Yes. We require members wishing to use the wood studio to demonstrate their working knowledge and comfort using the machinery during a formal safety evaluation.  Should you need a bit of refresher training we’d recommend any of our foundational courses.

Can I leave my project on site to continue working on it later?

Yes. Project storage is available and we encourage our members to tuck their ongoing works away safely.  Large projects may be subject to a storage fee.

Do I need to bring my own material and supplies?

Yes. We have material, tools and supplies available to purchase, but your best bet is to come prepared with all of your project materials.

Can I bring my own tools for use?

Absolutely. We have tools and machines available for community use, you are welcome and encouraged to bring your own. If you have any larger machinery or tools you’d like to use in the studio we recommend speaking to one of our technicians to make sure we can accommodate it in the studio. Storage fees may be applicable.

Do I need previous experience or knowledge of the machinery to use the textile studio?

Yes. We require members wishing to use the textile studio to be competent with the machinery. All projects and work you do in the studio is self directed, should you need any training we recommend you enroll in an appropriate class or speak with our technician to arrange a workshop/training.

Can I leave my project on site to continue working on it later?

Yes. Project storage is available and we encourage our members to tuck their ongoing works away safely.  Large projects may be subject to a storage fee.

Do I need to bring my own material and supplies?

No. We have material, supplies, and consumables like clay, glazes and slip available to purchase.

Can I bring my own tools for use?

Absolutely. We have tools and machines available for community use, you are welcome and encouraged to bring your own.

Do I need previous experience or knowledge of the machinery to use the textile studio?

Yes. We require members wishing to use the Ceramic studio to be competent with the machinery and well versed in applicable safety issues. All projects and work you do in the studio is self directed, should you need any training we recommend you enroll in an appropriate class or speak with our technician to arrange a workshop/class.

Can I leave my project on site to continue working on it later?

Yes. Project storage is available and we encourage our members to tuck their ongoing works away safely.  Large projects may be subject to a storage fee.

Can I bring my own clay/glaze/materials?

Yes, but please clear each product with the technician first. We are limited to cone6 clays and glazes unless specific arrangements have been made with an HCS technician.

How does firing work?

Our kilns are loaded and unloaded by our technician on an as needed basis. We can not guarantee firing timelines at this stage. Firing costs are based on the volume your work takes in the kiln. For ease and transparency we have devised a firing fees chart. Please refer to this chart when arranging work for firing.