ASP Membership

ASP is a membership organisation, run by members for members. This is an integral part of the unique culture of ASP and we rely heavily on our network of volunteers to keep our community Centre running.

As an ASP member we would like you to be involved in our community in some way. We encourage and recommend that you volunteer time and skills (whatever they be) to help ASP to continue to be the vibrant and amazing place that we know and love.

If you already are a member and are looking for ways to volunteer, please email the office on asp@ceramics.co.nz

membership cost: 

A membership subscription is based on a calendar year from January — December and costs $90 (Please note this is regardless of date joined.)

You must be 18 or over to become a member

process of membership: 

At the bottom of this page there is an “APPLY NOW” button

membership benefits: 

• Belonging to ASP as a member brings you into contact with over 300 other ceramic enthusiasts in Auckland and further afield.

• A full range of pottery classes, from beginners to a course run in co-operation with the Otago Polytechnic School of Art leading to a formal tertiary diploma.

• Specialist workshops, classes and demonstrations led by national and international potters.

• Open studio hours for members: Mon-Thurs 1-5pm and Saturdays 10am-4pm.

• You will receive the weekly notices and quarterly newsletter.

• Regular social events for members.

• Our annual open day and fundraiser - the Big Clay Day Out. As a member you will be able to apply for a sales table.

• You'll be able to submit work for selection at our annual exhibitions like "Fire and Clay" and “Nourish”.

• You can make use of the studio facilities.

• Access to firing using ASP kilns.

• A well-maintained library with free borrowing facilities.

• Ability to purchase clay and tools onsite where available.

• Access to selling work in the ASP Box Gallery and the Pool Room gallery onsite (please note exhibition facilities may incur a small commission/fee).

membership responsibilities: 

• Ensuring ASP’s Health and Safety procedures are implemented at all times.

• Considerate use of the ASP facilities – taking good care of equipment, books, etc., and cleaning up after yourself in the studio as well as the kitchen and other areas.

• Respecting class times as off-limits for working in the studio.

• Volunteering (as you can) general upkeep and maintenance of ASP facilities such as working bees, minding exhibitions, helping at the Big Clay Day Out, submitting items for the newsletter and website etc.

• Consideration for other members – ASP members are generally helpful and willing to share their knowledge and expertise. Please pick the moments to ask questions thoughtfully, and from the other side, if someone asks you a question, please try to help if you can.