Facilities

Pool Room

Main house

The Main House is the Centre hub.

Here you will find the office as well as a communal space for members to enjoy their lunch or have a cuppa while perusing our Library.

On occasions we have Members Events and talks in the Main House as well as exhibitions in The Pool Room Gallery.

The Box Shop is our on-site shop featuring ceramics from our members. Boasting 26 boxes, each available for hire per term.

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Studio

The Studio space is available for ASP Members to use when not in use for classes. We have all the equipment and spaces necessary to learn, build, throw, dry, glaze and fire. Firing facilities are strictly for class and members only.

Studio Costs

ASP Members: $5/hr to a maximum of $15/day.

Diploma Students: Use of the studio is incorporated within the diploma fees.

Saturday: $15 flat fee.

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equipment

16 electric wheels - 4 Leach-type kick wheels - Wedging table - Work benches - Heavy duty slab roller - Large and small extruders - Tile press - Dedicated glazing area - Spray booth - Wax booth - Heated drying cabinet - Wet cupboards.

Note: Work in progress may be temporarily stored at the Centre, but there are no storage facilities available to casual users for materials or equipment.

All the above are available as part of the normal studio hire.

Please note: If you have a clay that we do not stock at ASP please check with the office if you will be able to fire it.

Firing and clay at asp for members and Artists in residence

To fire works, you pay as you go per item.

ASP has a several electric kilns that range in size from internal dimensions of 1.5 cubic feet to 15+ cubic feet. The cost to hire a kiln ranges from $22 to $240 depending on the size desired and firing temperature.

ASP has a range of clay available for purchase. A selection of Terracotta, Midfire, Stoneware and Porcelain. Our variety includes; Primo, Macs Mud, Feeneys, Keanes and ASP Recycled range. Clay prices range from $19 to $70 per bag (some clay brands are 10kg bags, others available in 20kg bags).

If you require more specific costs regarding firing clay and firing costs, please do not hesitate to get in contact with ASP via email.