The Secret Garden
Rosebud Membership Requirements
Welcome to the Secret Garden
The Rosebud Membership is more than access to a ceramics studio—it's an invitation into a creative community where art, beauty, and meaningful connection flourish.
Whether you're an experienced potter, someone beginning your creative journey, or simply seeking a space that nourishes both your hands and your heart, the Rosebud Membership offers a place to slow down, create with intention, and belong.
Here, clay becomes a way to reconnect with yourself, explore your creativity, and build lasting friendships with others who value craftsmanship, curiosity, and community.
As a Rosebud, you'll enjoy the freedom of a shared studio, inspiring member gatherings, exclusive experiences, and opportunities to continue growing as both an artist and an individual.
Welcome to a community where every creation tells a story—and every Rosebud has room to bloom.
Membership Eligibility
To become a Rosebud, you must either:
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Have previous pottery experience and demonstrate you can safely work independently, or
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Complete the New Rosebud Studio Orientation.
New Rosebud Studio Orientation
Required 1 hour orientation covering:
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Studio culture and expectations.
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Wheel safety and equipment use.
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Tool care and organization.
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Clay recycling and cleanup.
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Kiln policies and safety.
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Studio scheduling and storage.
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Emergency procedures.
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Independent wheel competency
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Membership agreement, liability waiver, and safety paperwork.
Upon successful completion, approved members receive independent studio access.
Rosebud Membership Includes
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24/7 studio access outside scheduled classes, workshops, private events, and maintenance.
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One complimentary bag of clay every month.
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Free firings within studio guidelines.
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Member discounts on workshops, flower arranging classes, flower therapy sessions, and select retail.
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Early registration for workshops and special events.
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Opportunity to display approved work for sale in the studio.
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Opportunity to sell approved work through the Clay Rose Pottery website.
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Invitations to Rosebud Exclusive experiences.
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bring a friend for $50 once a month
Rosebud Exclusive
Rosebud Exclusive experiences are reserved for members and may include:
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Rose tea rituals
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Seasonal flower therapy circles
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Floral arranging gatherings
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Candlelit creative evenings
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Open studio socials
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Artist critiques and skill-sharing
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Guest artist demonstrations
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Seasonal celebrations
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Early access to new offerings
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Member appreciation gatherings
These experiences are designed to foster creativity, friendship, inspiration, and a genuine sense of belonging.
Member Responsibilities
Rosebuds agree to:
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Respect the studio, equipment, and fellow members
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Clean their workspace after each visit
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Follow all safety and kiln policies
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Report damaged equipment promptly
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Respect scheduled classes and quiet working times
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Never allow non-members into the studio without permission.


Rosebud Membership
Welcome to The Secret Garden
Welcome
The Secret Garden is the members-only community within Clay Rose Pottery. It is a place to create, gather, learn, and slow down—a creative home where art, flowers, and meaningful connection come together. Membership is for those who want more than a pottery studio. It is for people seeking beauty, creativity, and community.
Rosebud Membership — $175/month
Included:
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24/7 Studio Access (outside scheduled classes, workshops, and private events).
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One complimentary bag of clay each month.
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Unlimited studio use during member hours (wheels, handbuilding tables, slab roller, extruder, community tools).
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Free bisque and glaze firings for reasonable monthly production
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Personal shelf space.
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15% off workshops, Flower Therapy sessions, floral workshops, special events, and retail.
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Early registration for classes and events.
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Opportunity to sell artwork in the studio gallery, member markets, and online features.
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Complimentary tea & coffee bar.
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Creative library with books on ceramics, flowers, herbalism, mythology, art, ritual, and creativity.
The Secret Garden
Exclusive member invitations may include:
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Rose Salon Nights.
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Open Studio Socials.
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Flower Therapy Circles.
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Tea Rituals.
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Seasonal Gatherings.
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Artist Talks & Demonstrations.
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Business & Portfolio Nights.
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Community Dinners.
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Guest florists, herbalists, poets, and makers.
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Preview shopping events.
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Member art shows.
New Rosebud Orientation
Every new member attends a required orientation covering:
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Studio safety
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Equipment use
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Wheel guidelines
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Kiln procedures
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Cleaning expectations
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Clay recycling
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Studio etiquette
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Storage policies
Welcome Message
Some gardens are hidden behind old stone walls. Ours is hidden behind a studio door.
Inside you'll find clay beneath your hands, flowers on the tables, tea steeping nearby, artists who become friends, and a place where creativity is allowed to unfold at its own pace.
Welcome to The Secret Garden. We're so glad you've found your way here.
The Rosebud Salon
An Evening of Art, Flowers & Conversation
The Invitation
Once each month, the studio transforms into The Rosebud Salon—an intimate evening reserved exclusively for Rosebud members. Fresh flowers fill the room, candles glow from handmade ceramic holders, and the scent of tea, flowers, and clay mingles in the air. Members gather around one long communal table before moving into the studio to create together in a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere.
Evening Flow
6:00 PM – Welcome Reception
• Seasonal floral arrangements
• Wine, herbal tea, or sparkling water
• Artisan desserts and light bites
• Candlelit mingling
• Community flower arrangement
6:30 PM – Featured Rosebud Artist
One member shares their creative journey while their artwork is displayed throughout the studio.
7:00 PM – Guest Creative Conversation
A featured creative shares their process and inspiration.
7:45 PM – Creative Studio Session
Shandi and the featured guest instructor circulate throughout the studio, offering demonstrations, pottery techniques, creative guidance, and one-on-one encouragement while members enjoy open studio time.
8:45 PM – The Rose Circle
Members gather to reflect on the evening and share what they hope to create next.
The Rosebud Exchange
Before leaving, each member draws another member's name and is invited to encourage that artist during the month by visiting their market, sharing their work, sending a thoughtful message, or purchasing a piece.
Included with Every Salon
• Complimentary wine and tea
• Seasonal floral experience
• Open studio access
• Featured member spotlight
• Guest creative conversation
• Networking with fellow artists
• Community gallery viewing
• Professional photo corner for artwork

