CraftStudies is committed to providing equitable and inclusive learning experiences for everyone in our community. As a learning community, we support community members in creating personal  learning pathways through participation in classes and workshops. We believe that there are many ways that one may  be supported to participate in learning experiences as well as support others’ participation. 

Supporting Others

Every dollar raised through our Community Supported Craft fund reduces individual class registrations on an as-requested basis, as well as the annual cost of summer camp for all children and families.

DONATIONS: Each time you register for a class or workshop, you are given the option to add a small contribution to the Community Supported Craft Fund. If you would like to donate additional funds, please visit our Support Page to make a charitable donation.

TEACH & CONTRIBUTE: Each season, our teachings artists and guest artists are invited to donate the revenues from their classes and workshops to the Community Supported Craft Fund. This generous contribution of time and expertise strengthens our learning community in so many wonderful ways!

COMMUNITY EVENTS: CraftStudies hosts a number of Community Supported Craft Fundraisers throughout the year.

Receiving Support

TUITION ASSISTANCE

• Tuition assistance is available for classes, workshops and camps.

• CraftStudies provides assistance for up to 50% of registration fees.

• Material or supply costs are not included.

• Classes, workshops and camps must meet minimum enrollment before tuition assistance can be provided.

• To apply, please complete this application form. A representative from our team will follow up within a week of submission.

• Each year, Community Supported Craft funds are raised to lower the overall cost of summer camp for all participating children and families.

TEACHING ASSISTANTS

• Registration fees are waived in exchange for instructional assistance.

• Teaching Assistants must pay for all materials and/or supply costs.

• Teaching assistantships are available for community members who have taken at least two (2) classes in the content domain with CraftStudies.

• Teaching Assistants are responsible for assisting the Teaching Artist with set up, class instruction and clean-up each session.

• Teaching Assistants must arrive 15 minutes before each session begins and stay until clean-up is complete.

• In order to apply, please complete this application form and/or email us at craftstudies@craftstudies.org.

• All Teaching Assistants will be interviewed by the associated Teaching Artist and CraftStudies staff member, as part of the application process.

• Teaching Assistants are volunteers are not financially compensated for their service.

STUDIO MONITORS

CraftStudies Studio Monitors are volunteers who help keep our community clay studio humming. Core responsibilities include assisting students during weekly Open Studio hours, maintaining studio safety and cleanliness, and loading and unloading the kiln, as needed. In exchange for a minimum of 3 hours of studio work a week, Studio monitors have access to the associated CraftStudies Studio.

• Studio Monitor positions are limited and rotate throughout the year.

• Studio Monitors have taken at least three classes with CraftStudies (or the equivalent) within the content domain. To be considered for a monitorship, one must take at least one class in the content domain through CraftStudies.

• Clay Studio monitors may fire their own work in studio kilns, but must purchase studio clay through CraftStudies.

• Please contact us at hello@craftstudies.org if you are interested in becoming a studio monitor.