AGB Changes

All communications from the AGB can be found on this page: Studio Communications

NEW MEMBERSHIPS AT AGB

There will be new Classes of Memberships at AGB:

  • Friend of the AGB – NO access to the studios (starts at $35/year)

  • NEW Studio Access Membership

    • Starts at $175/year, but current guild members, (they) will be allowed to renew for 2025 and 2026 year at the current rate of $90.    

    • NEW Studio Access Membership allows access to ALL the studios at the AGB

    • Members will be required to book their time in any studio through a new booking system they are developing. (this will not be implemented right away) - ** The open studio schedule is posted on the main Member Resource Page

    • Orientation to studio space will be provided by AGB - all members, including current Guild members will be required to attend.

    • At some point (to be determined), the AGB Studio Access Membership fee will increase to $325/year with the goal of $650/year in the new facility.

STORAGE and LOCKERS

  • Locker & shelf booking opened: February 10, 2026 – use form to request storage space (pending availability) or be added to the waitlist: AGB Ceramics Studio: Storage Rental Request Form 

  • See the AGB Standard Operating Procedure with regards to storage at the AGB. Please click the link to open the document. Here you will find the costs/allocation procedures re: lockers/shelves.

NEW KILN FEES (AGB KILNS)

  • The AGB will be taking over all training for kiln usage. Our Guild kiln will be removed at some point in the near future.

  • Bookings for the GAS kiln must go through Andrew Kellner - andrew@agb.life

  • New prices will be as follows:

    • ELECTRIC

      • (7 cu/ft) glaze = $38

      • Bisque = $46

      • OVAL (16 cu/ft) glaze = $60

      • OVAL (16 cu/ft) bisque = $78

    • GAS

      • Gas Kiln Firing = $200

COMMunity firings

  • Our understanding is that Andrew will no longer have a shelf for members to put their items to be fired. Until the AGB takes over the firing, we will still be offering Community Firings. Please see the link on the member resources page to sign up.

Upcoming Actions & Timeline

We are continuing to seek clarification from AGB on unresolved matters. We will provide updates as soon as possible.

We are committed to keeping you informed as we learn more. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me at bpgpresident2@gmail.com.

Thank you for your continued engagement and support!

Lisa Koster, BPG President