Donut House Studios 

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Donut House Membership Agreement and Community Guidelines

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Membership includes:

A private studio space with guaranteed 24 hour access, key deposits for DHS and the Cannery are required ($25 each) Each membership includes wifi, heat, access to water and electricity (if you have high energy usage you may incur additional charges) 

Use of shared lounge area

Use of shared kitchen, microwave, fridge, coffee maker and kettle

Use of outdoor shared tables 

Use of shared television

Discounts or free tickets for DHS events (not on privately booked events unless decided by facilitator) 

Free participation fees for all relevant pop ups/gallery shows

Use of black and white document printer (50 black and white pages per month included)

10% off draft beer at Tin Whistle Brewing

Hand sanitizer and general cleaning products

*Donut House is NOT responsible for marketing or advertising of its members*

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Payments:

Spaces at DHS rent for $5 per month per square foot including GST. Discounts will be applied depending on your sign up date and promotions at that time. When sharing a space one person must be the primary in charge of payment and it is their responsibility to receive payment from their studio space partner.

Donut House offers monthly spots ONLY with a 3 month minimum sign up that changes to month to month. Thirty days written notice (text or email) is required to terminate membership.

All payments are due on the 1st or the 15th of the month, there are no other rental periods.

No subletting is allowed

Payments are accepted via e-transfer, cash or credit card. Etransfer is preferred.

Studio contents are to be covered by the members insurance policies and are not the responsibility of DHS. It is encouraged for members to purchase filing cabinets or use locking drawers to secure items. DHS is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

​To secure your space 50% of your first months membership is required

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Etransfer to

donuthousestudios@gmail.com

Guest policy

All guests must sign in at the front of DHS and provide a phone number should they need to be reached.

Every member is limited to two guests at one time without permission from Donut House management. 

Guests are required to be work related and not social. Please do not give your guests the wifi password.

Donut House members may meet up to 4 persons in the outdoor patio tables or the shared member table in the West warehouse  as long as permission is given by DHS management. If members have a meeting of more than 4 guests members are required to book the classroom space. Please refer to the classroom rental agreement for this option

Do not give guests tours of other members spaces, private rooms (even if they are empty) or the management admin area, guests may be shown any shared spaces.

Please ensure your guests follow all rules at DHS including no smoking and or vaping on DHS property 

DHS membership can be terminated at any time for not following these guidelines 

Shared use:

Rooms are to be always kept in a reasonable state of tidiness with clear pathways for entering and exiting. 

Heaters and similar electronics are to be unplugged or turned off at the power bar before leaving. Multiple items plugged into single outlets or chains of power bars are prohibited

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Food may be kept in marked and sealed containers ONLY. 

The main and rear doors to Donut House Studios are to be locked unless there is a public event. The front door is an auto locking system.Please be conscientious about ensuring the doors are locking doors and securing the facilities. Call management IMMEDIATELY should you notice an issue with the locking system

DHS is monitored with cameras for security purposes. There are three cameras present, one facing the front/main door, one facing the back door and one in the west warehouse monitoring the adjoining door. Video is kept for 1 week and then automatically erased. Please contact management immediately if you have reason to review footage.

The use of spray paints, aerosols, or any fumes that could impact the health or reasonable enjoyment of other members is prohibited. 

No candles or fire of any kind

No smoking or vaping of any kind, inside or on the patio area to the rear of DHS 

Special Event Permits will be obtained for both private and public functions. Members will be notified of events at least 14 days in advance.

Any damages to the building, grounds, and/or shared or borrowed equipment will be paid for by the Member

No continuous loud noises that would disrupt another Members ability to work, use of headphones is encouraged. DHS recognizes that most Members will need to make moderately loud noises occasionally to perform their work, complete quiet at all times is not required. The lounge space, patio or classroom is the most appropriate area for loud conversations.

COVID Guidelines:

Any Provincial Health Orders will supersede this document effective immediately.

Otherwise DHS will provide 30 days written notice for changes to this agreement

DHS is organized so that social distancing in an event of provincial orders or lockdown will be easily achieved. Hand sanitizer and cleaning products will always be available for Members.

 

Respectful Workplace Policy

DHS is a safe space that is open and welcoming to all members of our community.

Donut House Studios is firmly committed to ensuring a positive, healthy and professional environment in which all people are treated with respect and dignity. 

We have a Zero Tolerance Policy for inappropriate behaviour and language. This includes any racist, sexist, homophobic and transphobic language and or hate speech.

Failure to be courteous and respectful of other Members, staff, visitors or members of the public may be grounds to have your membership / studio privileges suspended or revoked.

Any acts of physical or verbal violence and or acts of sexual, physical or verbal harassment will result in immediate termination of membership

Please report any incidents as quickly as possible to DHS management

By signing, I agree I have read and understood the rental agreement and to adhere to the guidelines set out in this document.

I agree to:

​-Be respectful of other people's space and property and not touch or use other people's belongings without their permission.

-Treat the studio space with respect and care. This includes keeping it clean, not damaging the equipment or supplies, and disposing of waste properly.

-Adhere to all safety guidelines for using equipment and materials in the studio. This includes wearing appropriate protective gear when necessary, not using hazardous materials without proper training, and reporting any safety hazards to the studio manager.

-Only use the equipment and materials for their intended purpose and follow the instructions for use.

-Clean up after myself, clean up workspaces after use, including properly storing equipment and supplies. I am aware that failure to clean up after myself may result in cleaning fees or loss of studio privileges.

-Keep noise levels to a minimum within reason 

-Report any issues or problems with equipment, supplies, or the studio space to the studio manager as soon as possible.

-Adhere to the studio's hours of operation and any restrictions on the use of the space or equipment.

-Use shared resources responsibly (printer, scanners, and Wi-Fi) and not monopolize their use

-Be mindful of privacy, avoid lingering in other members studio spaces while they are working unless invited or welcomed. Avoid eavesdropping on conversations.

-Be inclusive and welcoming to all, avoid making derogatory or discriminatory remarks.

-Pay membership fees on time

-Follow all Provincial and Federal Health Guidelines

-Report all issues to DHS management 

By following these rules and guidelines, Members can use the studio space safely and responsibly, creating a supportive and respectful environment for everyone.

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Donut House Pottery Studio Guidelines

These are our studio guidelines. All members must read and sign and  adhere by these guidelines. 

What is included 

• The monthly membership includes access to the pottery space and equipment. All members are  given a key and may use the studio when there are no classes or events taking place.  There is 24/7 access for all members. Classes and events are posted on the online calendar on the Donut House website www.donuthousestudios.com

• Clay must be purchased at Donut House Studios; the cost of our studio dip glazes and firing is incorporated into  the price of clay. 

• The membership does not include formal instruction, and therefore previous experience  is required — usually this means you have taken a wheel throwing or hand building class  in the past few years, or you have formal ceramics training.  

• The Donut House Studios membership program is for hobbyists and small-batch potters, not for  production potters. 

• We encourage our members to only fire pieces they really care about, rather  than using the studio to maximize volume. 

Membership Payment Policy 

• The monthly membership is a 3 month commitment, followed by month-to-month.  Payment is due on the 1st of the month and is payable via pre authorized credit card. The  monthly fee is $160 + gst = $168.00 

• We require one month’s notice to cancel after 3 months. Notice must be given on the  first of the month prior via email.

 

• Memberships cannot be paused 

• If you choose to cancel your membership, all projects must be completed before it  expires 

• DHS will store your clay, materials, tools and projects for 2 weeks after your  membership has ended. If members do not pick up their belongings they will either be  discarded or donated back to the studio. 

Clay 

• Donut House fires to cone 5/6 (stoneware/mid-range) 

• Ceramic Clay prices range from $30 -$50 per 25 lb. bag  

Donut House  currently offers 4 colors of  in studio dip glazes and no brush on glazes. All brush on glazes must be purchased by members. Colors currently available are white, blue, green and clear   

• When glazing, try to waste as little as possible – wax bottoms or areas that don’t need  glaze, and go slowly to in an effort to get it right the first time 

• Make sure all glaze is wiped or waxed to 1/4” from the surface of the shelf 

• No full double dips — overlaps are fine, but full double dips tend to blister, pinhole, and  run onto the kiln shelf 

• Please fully close lids of all glaze buckets 

• If members have their own store-bought glazes or underglazes they want to use, they  must make sure it is a CONE 5/6 glaze 

Equipment 

Donut House offers the following equipment:  

• 6 electric pottery wheels 

• Wedging and hand building table  

• An assortment of hand tools 

• Slab Roller 

• Drape molds for handles

 

Recycling 

• Members are asked to put their throwing slop or trimmings into the appropriate recycling  bin for the clay they used 

• When washing splash pans out after throwing, please make sure that any clay particles go  into the recycle bucket rather than down the drain 

 

Please pour and clay slop  through the available sieve to ensure tools do not end up in the reclaim

Clay Dust & Ceramic Fumes 

Clay dust and ceramic fumes can be harmful to your health. We take this very seriously and we  have a few safety procedures in place to make sure that everyone stays healthy 

• Wet wiping: Please wipe down surfaces with a cloth. Clay dust happens when there is dry crumbly clay laying around. Please make sure you wet wipe all surfaces after you  have completed your work. 

• Mopping: Please mop after every wheel throwing session, or if you dripped on the floor  while glazing 

• Sanding: Only wet sanding is allowed in the studio. If it is warm and nice enough out  please take your wet sanding outside 

• Ceramic fumes happen during the firing process. Our studio kilns are all outside. This allows no fumes to get into  the working space of the studio. 

 

Plaster 

• It is very important that no plaster ends up in the kiln -- plaster holds large quantities of  water which can cause pieces to explode mid-firing 

• No metal tools on any plaster, please handle it with care

 

Firing 

• We are working on offering a firing service but currently one is not available

• Please make sure all glazes are wiped off to at least 1/4" above the bottom of the pot. If  there is glaze on the bottom of your pot it will not be fired.

• We do not give any guarantees on when your work will be fired; if you would like your  piece for a certain time, please give yourself an abundance of lead time 

• We do our best to ensure that everything survives the firing — however, DHS is  not responsible for a piece cracking, breaking, blistering, exploding, or any other  unsatisfactory result 

To ensure this does not happen ONLY put DRY pieces on the firing rack. It is very difficult to tell if a piece is fully dry just by looking at it and there is no way for the staff to know how long ago it was thrown. 

 

Cleaning Up 

• When cleaning wheels, please sponge away all clay from the wheel head, splash pan,  floor, and surrounding area 

• After sponging, please use a microfibre cloth to wipe away any clay residue • When cleaning wedging table please wet wipe with a microfibre cloth • Please dry and put away all tools when done. No tools should be left at the back sink. 

*Donut House is NOT responsible for marketing or advertising of its members*

General Rules:

Pottery Studio members are prohibited from having guests without permission of management.

Please be aware Donut House members with rental space are permitted guests as per their separate and distinct guidelines

Rooms are to be always kept in a reasonable state of tidiness with clear pathways for entering and exiting. 

Food may be kept in marked and sealed containers ONLY. 

The main and rear doors to Donut House Studios are to be locked unless there is a public event. Please be conscientious about locking doors and securing the facilities. Call management IMMEDIATELY should you notice an issue with the locking system

The front of Donut House is on an auto locking system so please ensure you have your keys when using the washroom

DHS is monitored with cameras for security purposes. There are three cameras present, one facing the front/main door, one facing the back door and one in the west warehouse monitoring the adjoining door. Video is kept for 1 week and then automatically erased. Please contact management immediately if you have reason to review footage.

No candles or fire of any kind

No smoking or vaping of any kind, inside or on the patio area to the rear of DHS 

Any damages to the building, grounds, and/or shared or borrowed equipment will be paid for by the Member

No continuous loud noises that would disrupt another Members ability to work, use of headphones is encouraged. DHS recognizes that most Members will need to make moderately loud noises occasionally to perform their work, complete quiet at all times is not required. The lounge space, patio or classroom (when empty) is the most appropriate area for loud conversations.

COVID Guidelines:

Any Provincial Health Orders will supersede this document effective immediately.

Otherwise DHS will provide  written notice for changes to this agreement

DHS is organized so that social distancing in an event of provincial orders or lockdown will be easily achieved. Hand sanitizer and cleaning products will always be available for Members.

 

Respectful Workplace Policy

DHS is a safe space that is open and welcoming to all members of our community.

Donut House Studios is firmly committed to ensuring a positive, healthy and professional environment in which all people are treated with respect and dignity.

We have a Zero Tolerance Policy for inappropriate behavior and language. This includes any racist, sexist, homophobic and transphobic language and or hate speech.

Failure to be courteous and respectful of other Members, staff, visitors or members of the public may be grounds to have your membership / studio privileges suspended or revoked.

Any acts of physical or verbal violence and or acts of sexual, physical or verbal harassment will result in immediate termination of membership

Please report any incidents as quickly as possible to DHS management

By signing, I agree I have read and understood the membership agreement and to adhere to the guidelines set out in this document.

By following these rules and guidelines, Members can use the studio space safely and responsibly, creating a supportive and respectful environment for everyone.

A $50 KEY DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED AT THE START OF MEMBERSHIP. THIS DEPOSIT WILL BE  RETURNED IF THE KEYS ARE RETURNED AT THE END OF MEMBERSHIP. MEMBERS WILL  HAVE 7 DAYS AFTER THEIR MEMBERSHIP ENDS TO RETURN THEIR KEYS AND REMOVE  THEIR ITEMS. IF KEYS AND ITEMS ARE NOT REMOVED WITHIN THIS TIME FRAME THE  MEMBERS WILL FORFEIT THEIR DEPOSIT.

*Key Deposit  Transfer will be organized between Speckled Row and Donut House Studios