•  Bring your own apron or change of clothes, hand towel, and a set of basic tools. If you do not have tools and would like your own we have basic tool kits available at the studio for purchase​

• Firing fees are not included in class prices, fees start at $4.50/piece.Drop-ins are accommodated when possible, however, registration is required for a guaranteed spot

• Enrollment is ongoing in our weekly classes - no fixed start or end dates! Attend when you can, skip when you can't without losing a class.

• You should plan to attend multiple classes to complete your projects. For a one-time experience where you work will be completed for you, try a private lsson.

• Practice time: An open studio orientation outside of class is required before students can participate in the additional hour included in our Beyond Basics class. Students who have taken orientation may purchase a weekly open studio pass at $38/week for unlimited additional practice. 

•  If you have a pacemaker, Shimpo discourages working on their magnetic wheels.

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