CANDACE YOUNG on tue 10 jun 08
I've been approached by a potter who would like to rent studio space,
use my clay and do firings. Any suggestions? Don't have a clue as to
how to proceed.
Thanks.
Candace Young
brp@embarqmail.com
bayriverpottery.com
252-745-4749
Rikki Gill on tue 10 jun 08
Hi Candace,
You need to supply more information about both of you, and the amount if
space available.
It could go either way.
Best,
Rikki
----- Original Message -----
From: "CANDACE YOUNG"
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Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 6:47 AM
Subject: Does anyone rent studio space and how?
> I've been approached by a potter who would like to rent studio space,
> use my clay and do firings. Any suggestions? Don't have a clue as to
> how to proceed.
> Thanks.
>
> Candace Young
> brp@embarqmail.com
> bayriverpottery.com
> 252-745-4749
Hollis on tue 10 jun 08
Hi, Candace. Seems to me the questions you should ask yourself are
these:
- Do I have enough studio space to share it with another potter?
- Do I have enough psychic space to do that? In other words, do I want
another person in what is now my solitary space?
- Do I need the rent money?
- How does this other person work? Is he/she messy? Like loud music?
All of that.
- Why does this potter want to use my clay?
If it was me, I'd say no. But that's me. I worked for a long time in a
cooperative studio and for the past ten years I've had my space to
myself. And I like it that way.
But maybe I'm not as social as you. And the thing that worries me most
is that this person wants to use your clay. Maybe it just means that
she/he is saying that you'd always
be firing with the same clay body, so there would be no mixups in
firing. Or maybe he/she wants you to supply him/her with clay. I guess
I don't get that part of it.
Hollis Engley
Hatchville Pottery
E. Falmouth, MA
hatchvillepottery.com
On Jun 10, 2008, at 9:47 AM, CANDACE YOUNG wrote:
> I've been approached by a potter who would like to rent studio space,
> use my clay and do firings. Any suggestions? Don't have a clue as to
> how to proceed.
> Thanks.
>
> Candace Young
> brp@embarqmail.com
> bayriverpottery.com
> 252-745-4749
>
Joan Slack on tue 10 jun 08
Hi Candace,
The Potter's Professional Handbook by Steven Branfman has some good sections
on how to figure out your costs for classes, materials, firings and space
rental.
there are ups and downs to it...I have rented space and usually found it
invited more work for me!! The hardest part was having to clear up what I
was working on to make room for somebody coming in... Some I have had to
turn away because I simply had too much going on and didn't want to give up
the room, or be distracted. If the person makes a lot of work, be sure you
have space for storage. There is also the wear and tear on your equipment
and firings, and rental fees usually don't cover that. But there are good
things too that come from it...like a work exchange in addition to a fee,
where a person I trust can watch the shop for example..If you want to talk
to me about specifics I would be glad to help.
Joan
Joan Molloy Slack
Riverrun Center for the Arts
PO Box 95 6938 Bridge Road
McNaughton, Wi 54543
www.riverrunarts.com
715-277-4224
Lois Aronow on tue 10 jun 08
I think the more important question is do you want to share your space and,
if so, is this person a good fit with you? Only then should you figure out
the financials.
I rent out space, and also kiln firings. I wouldn't rent out tools or clay,
simply because these are so easy to buy and relatively inexpensive. I think
it's safe to say my mates and I are all pretty good sharers, but also very
respectful on one another's things.
As far as firings go, it could be an excellent way to save money. If you
are firing the same cone, you could share a kiln if neither of you has a
full one. This allows you to run a full kiln at half the cost. Works
especially well for a bisque.
Otherwise, figure out your exact firing costs for a load. Charge the base
price, plus an additional 5% (or round up to whatever you feel is
reasonable). This will cover your wear and tear costs in the future. Don't
feel guilty about this: if your kiln becomes communal, you will be obligated
to maintain it properly.
..lo
**********
Lois Aronow Porcelain
Brooklyn, NY
www.loisaronow.com
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of
> CANDACE YOUNG
> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 9:47 AM
> To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
> Subject: Does anyone rent studio space and how?
>
> I've been approached by a potter who would like to rent
> studio space, use my clay and do firings. Any suggestions?
> Don't have a clue as to how to proceed.
> Thanks.
>
> Candace Young
> brp@embarqmail.com
> bayriverpottery.com
> 252-745-4749
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