Description
One of the driving missions of The Meetinghouse Clay Center has been to provide affordable, high quality community ceramics education.
Over the past 4 years clay and materials costs have risen roughly 70%. Electricity costs have risen significantly. Clay, materials and electricity for the firing of a 25# bag of clay is roughly $30-$40 dollars. 4 years ago it was roughly $20. I have absorbed as much of these costs as I can, and have passed a portion on to students through raising class fees a small amount, as well as raising the price of clay a few dollars, but it’s not enough.
I am also keenly aware that for many students, clay class and open studio time is both their social and emotional support, necessary to their well-being despite being a financial stretch. Some students have a little more flexibility in their budget. For this session I am asking you to pay what you are able for your clay. If you cannot pay anything additional, you still get a bag of clay. If you can chip in $15 or $20 towards your bag, that will offset costs considerably.
We are going to make this place work in a way that supports all of our needs.