Eligibility for Membership of Otaki Pottery Club
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To be eligible for membership of the Otaki Pottery Club (“OPC”) applicants are expected to have the technical ability in the ceramics craft to carry out the type of work they want to make. It is understood that new members will need some help with locating materials and equipment, however they should not depend on other members for unreasonable help with using equipment or potting technique. Applicants who do not have prior experience are very welcome, but we would suggest they attend one or more of our classes/courses run by OPC. In applying for membership applicants must provide evidence of their competence at making pots e.g. courses attended, exhibitions, relevant previous membership with a pottery club. The person supporting the application must be able to attest to the applicant’s ability and experience. Your application will be tabled and considered at the next Committee Meeting and you may be required to attend classes/courses before becoming a full member. Full members are entitled to full use of the Club and its facilities after attending an orientation tour and are a financial member of the Club. The orientation tour of the rooms is intended to make new members familiar with the facility, safety measures and administrative procedures. This tour is not intended to provide any instruction on the craft of pottery. The club workroom is set up for hand building and throwing. Several pre-mixed glazes and oxides are provided for firing at 1100C, 1140C, 1200C and 1250C in the electric kilns and at stoneware temperatures in the gas kiln. The kilns are operated by skilled club members. Other members are welcome to assist. The Club has supplies of clay for sale and a good range of equipment, small and large, for members to use. The work rooms, mainly the floors and benches are cleaned weekly by a paid cleaner, but club members are expected to thoroughly clean any surfaces that they have used while in the rooms. This includes any spillages on the floor. All members are expected to take part in one of the four (4) cleaning bees held each year or pay a fee in lieu. Like most clubs, we are a volunteer organisation. The club cannot operate without the input of its members. Activities that require member support on a regular basis include:
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Club membership application formSee new form attached:
Please contact Stephanie Tidman for any membership enquiries: geeup1@outlook.com or 021 2677052
Membership Obligations
All members are required to do a 2 hour cleaning bee each year or pay an amount determined by the committee. This system may change this year but members will still be required to help with the cleaning. Members are also expected to assist with fundraising activities, especially at the Festival of Pots. Anyone accessing the club rooms must record their arrival and departure time in the register by the back door. This is essential for security and insurance purposes. | |||
Otaki Pottery club subscription for 2020 and 2021
2020 Full Member:
$138.00 incl gst if paid before 29 February
$161 incl gst after 29 February
Or two equal instalments of $80.50 with the first payment made
before 29 February
and the second payment before 31 July
Full Membership includes a key/access to the rooms
2021 Full Membership
$138.00 incl gst if paid before 30 April
$161 incl gst after 30 April
Or two equal instalments of $80.50 with the first payment made
before 30 April
and the second payment before 31 October
Full Membership includes a key/access to the rooms
Associate membership:
$35 incl gst
The Club is changing its financial year from 1 January - 31 December to 1 April - 31 March to take effect in 2021.
The 2021 subscription will therefore require an adjustment to cover the period from 1 January to 31 March 2021. - more on that later in the year.
2020 Full Member:
$138.00 incl gst if paid before 29 February
$161 incl gst after 29 February
Or two equal instalments of $80.50 with the first payment made
before 29 February
and the second payment before 31 July
Full Membership includes a key/access to the rooms
2021 Full Membership
$138.00 incl gst if paid before 30 April
$161 incl gst after 30 April
Or two equal instalments of $80.50 with the first payment made
before 30 April
and the second payment before 31 October
Full Membership includes a key/access to the rooms
Associate membership:
$35 incl gst
The Club is changing its financial year from 1 January - 31 December to 1 April - 31 March to take effect in 2021.
The 2021 subscription will therefore require an adjustment to cover the period from 1 January to 31 March 2021. - more on that later in the year.
