Become a Member
The Brantford Potters’ Guild welcomes everyone who wants to be part of our clay community! Membership is open to clay enthusiasts of all skill levels, whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience behind the wheel.
As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with fellow potters, take part in special events, enjoy access to studio time, and grow your skills in a supportive, creative environment.
If you love working with clay and want to be part of a vibrant, welcoming community, we’d love to have you with us!
What's included?
When you become a member, you’ll enjoy a variety of benefits designed to support your pottery journey and connect you with our vibrant clay community:
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Be part of the local clay community
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Attend member meetings, guest artist demonstrations, and social events
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Vote on important Guild matters
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Get a subscription to the BPG monthly newsletter
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Showcase your work in a digital portfolio in our Member’s Gallery
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Apply to participate in Guild sales, exhibitions, and pop-up events
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Apply to sell your pieces in the BPG Shop at Glenhyrst Art Gallery
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Opportunity to apply for access to ClayWorks Studio
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Enjoy a discount at Pottery Supply House when shopping in-store
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Membership fees are auto-billed on October 1st of each year and can be cancelled at any time. Please note that membership fees are non-refundable, and all members must be 18 years of age or older to join.
Interested in using our studio?
To access ClayWorks Studio, you must first be a member of the Guild. Potential candidates will need to demonstrate the necessary experience to work independently in the studio.
As a community-run, non-profit space, everyone pitches in to keep things running smoothly. Members with studio access must contribute 36 service hours per year (3 hours a month). There are lots of great teams to join, so you can help out in a way that suits you!
Apply now!
Interviews are held on the second Thursday of the month from January to June and September to November. We don’t conduct interviews over the summer or in December.
Submit an application using the form below. Once it’s reviewed, you’ll be invited to the next intake date. After you’re approved, we’ll send you the link to access the payment and registration page.
Application Form
Fees
Annual Fee - $365
Three Month Access - $150
Single Month Access - $65
Only returning members are eligable for the three and single month studio access options.
To be eligible for studio access, applicants must have either been a student at ClayWorks Studio for at least two years with an instructor’s recommendation (or equivalent) or have enough background to confidently work in a clay studio independently.