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Welcome Pack
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Hazardous Materials and Equipment (includes recommendations for expectant mothers).
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Support to follow:
* Equipment: Potter’s Wheels, Glaze blunger, Extruder and dies, Heat guns, Ladders, Glaze, Induction
* Health and Safety Induction
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To use your own clay, glazes or other materials intended for firing in studio kilns you must first complete our BYO (Bring Your Own) testing and validation process.
Please read full details on this process at this link
BYO Materials - Members Accesible Log
You can then book your BYO Clay & Glaze appointments:
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For work which sticks to the shelves during firing we use a Glaze Ticketing procedure similar to the speeding penalty point system. Review the policy here.
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Pots deemed not ready for firing will be bounced from the firing trolleys back to the members glaze/bisc storage trolleys - review the full process here.
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Share the studio with friends
As a Sunken Studio member, you already know the satisfaction of working with clay - now you can share that experience with friends. Clay Social is a relaxed, untaught session where you take the lead, guiding your friends through the basics of working with clay in our specialist studio.
There’s no fixed outcome, just time and space to explore. Whether you’re shaping small creatures, crafting miniature buildings, or simply enjoying the feel of clay in your hands, Clay Social is an opportunity to introduce others to what makes this space special.
What to Expect:
A relaxed, social session - bring one friend or a small group.
No formal instruction - you guide your guests through the basics.
Plenty of time to experiment, make, and enjoy working with clay together.
What’s Included:
2.5-hour session
300g stoneware clay per person (additional clay available for £2.50 per puck)
Use of tools, equipment, and clean aprons
Firing and glazing optional (£10–£20 per piece)
Friends and family will need to book in advance, but as a member, your access is already covered.
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Sunken Studio’s Members Markets are set to become a regular feature in the calendar providing structured milestones to develop skills, share work, and engage with a wider audience. These quarterly events are an opportunity to gain experience in exhibiting, pricing, and marketing while building connections within and beyond the studio.
Market Dates
Markets will take place on the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December:
1 June 2025
7 September 2025
7 December 2025
1 March 2026
Production Deadlines
To ensure your work is ready in time, please note the following deadlines (all Sundays):
June Market (1 June 2025)
Bisque deadline: Sunday, 20 April 2025
Glaze deadline: Sunday, 4 May 2025
September Market (7 September 2025)
Bisque deadline: Sunday, 27 July 2025
Glaze deadline: Sunday, 10 August 2025
December Market (7 December 2025) & Christmas
Bisque deadline: Sunday, 26 October 2025
Glaze deadline: Sunday, 9 November 2025
March Market (1 March 2026)
Bisque deadline: Sunday, 25 January 2026
Glaze deadline: Sunday, 8 February 2026
Opportunities for Development
The markets are a chance to:
Work towards tangible goals.
Gain experience in exhibiting, pricing, and presenting your work.
Develop a regular practice of making and refining pieces.
Connect with other makers, studio members, and new audiences.
Guidance for Exhibiting & Marketing
To help you prepare for these markets, we have put together some simple guidance on exhibiting your work and marketing effectively:
Preparing for the Market
Select your best pieces - consider what represents your work well.
Think about display - how will you present your work to make it inviting?
Price your pieces thoughtfully - consider the time and materials involved.
Marketing Your Work
You are encouraged to take an active role in promoting your work. A collective effort will help ensure each market is a success. Here are some ways to promote effectively:
Social Media: Share your work on Instagram and tag @SunkenStudioLeeds
Email & Word of Mouth: Let friends, family, and customers know when and where they can find your work.
Photography: Good images help! Photograph your pieces in good light and share behind-the-scenes insights.
The Sunken Studio team will provide light promotional support, but the most meaningful engagement comes from you sharing your own work.Your audience will come to see your work.
If you need any further guidance, a more detailed marketing handout is available here.
If you have any questions or need support, please ask!
Access
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Monday 10:00-21:00
Tuesday 10:00-21:00
Wednesday 10:00-21:00
Thursday 10:00-21:00
Friday CLOSED
Saturday 10:00-17:00
Sunday 10:00-17:00
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Easter Weekend: Saturday 19 - Monday 21 April 2025 (3 Days)
May Bank Holidays: Monday 5 May and Monday 26 May 2025 (2 Days)
August Bank Holiday: Saturday 23 - Monday 25 August 2025 (3 Days)
Christmas: Monday 22 - Thursday 25 December 2025 (4 Days)
New Year’s Day: Thursday 1 January 2026 (1 Day)
Reduced Opening Hours (TBC): Saturday 27 - Wednesday 31 December 2025.
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Take on Plates:
Exhibition and events, 28 March 2025
Open Day:
13 September 2025. Coincides with Leeds Open Studio & Heritage Open Days
Member’s Markets:
Sunday 1 June 2025
Sunday 7 September 2025
Sunday 7 December 2025
Sunday 1 March 2026