Membership Programme and Pathways Summer to Winter 2026
Over the coming months, we’re piloting a developing membership programme designed to support progression, strengthen studio practice and create clearer pathways for members at different stages of engagement.
Alongside the summer rollout, we’re also sharing the wider proposed programme through to winter 2026 and welcome ongoing feedback, suggestions and input.
Pathways
Making Ground - Shared learning, practical development and opportunities for connection across the membership network.
Developing Practice - Supporting members building confidence, consistency and more self-directed studio practice.
Enterprise Lab - Focused on members developing professional ambitions, strategic thinking and sustainable maker practices.
As members progress through Light, Studio and Resident tiers, programming is designed to support evolving practice, independence and professional development.
Programme
September
→ The Big Brew
12 September | 14:00-17:00
Studio get-together over tea and biscuits, alongside our members’ mug showcase.
→ Making Ground
24 September | 18:00-21:00
Meet and Make: Mouldmaking basics with Nova Smith
October
→ Developing Practice
TBC
Creative contraints with Rebecca
→ Enterprise Lab
TBC
Marketing, Storytelling and Sales
→ Pottery Market
31 October – 1 November
→ Making Ground
TBC
Meet and Make: Colour
November
→ Forum and Updates
TBC
→ Developing Practice
TBC
Crit Session: Theme TBC
→ Enterprise Lab
TBC
Empathy Mapping
December
→ Studio Event
TBC
Christmas Social
January
→ Studio Reflection
TBC
Annual Review and Reflections
→ Making Ground
TBC
Meet and Make: Tools and Drawing
→ Developing Practice
TBC
Crit Session: Theme TBC
Access
Making Ground is open to all members.
Developing Practice and Enterprise Lab opportunities may be tier-dependent or invitational.
Why We’re Developing This
This pilot programme is designed to support progression, strengthen long-term engagement and create clearer pathways through the studio.
Membership Progression
Light - Build confidence, familiarity and regular studio rhythm.
Studio - Develop and sustain independent practice.
Resident - Support long-term professional or specialist practice.