Hi,
I found a great space in Hastings where I would like to set up a small pottery studio. It's a little over 300 square feet, with 220 power for my Skutt electric kiln and plenty of space for 2 wheels, wedging table, storage racks, glaze materials, etc. Rent is $350/month which includes all utilities (that's right, free electric so we fire for free!) and I would like to find a partner to split that rent with me.
Building is an old movie theater, space is secure (only tenants have keys and there are security cameras), mailbox is included, ground floor space with easy access, other tenants are jewelry artist, hair stylist, masseuse, and a couple therapists. Landlord is supportive of an occasional open house or retail hours if we produced enough to warrant such an event.
I am a hobby potter with aspirations of getting more serious some day. Currently I am taking a class at the Norther Clay Center. I have worked as an apprentice at the Van Briggle Pottery in Colorado Springs and as an intern at Greenwich House Pottery in NYC. I have also studied formally at both Iowa State University and Pratt Institute where I earned my Bachelor and Master's of Architecture. So I am fairly confident working on my own, but also have much to learn. I am married and have a 1 year old son, so I don't anticipate spending a ton of time in this studio, but I would probably use it a couple nights a week and more on weekends.
I am willing to share the space with any artist who is willing to pay rent on time and respect the space. If you're a potter I will gladly share my wheel, kiln and other pottery making items, but you will probably want to have your own wheel so you can work when you want. My kiln is relatively small, so between two of us I think we will fire it regularly, and I generally work with cone 6 glazes so I will probably stick with that.
If you have questions or want to discuss this idea please give me a call. My cell is 718-314-6599.
Cheers,
Scott
- Location: Hastings
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