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Providing those enrolled on our 8-12 week courses with additional studio time.
Drop-ins take place in all 4 of our studios at various times. These sessions are designed to provide those on our courses the option of additional access, outside of class hours. Perfect for people who would like time to practice but who aren’t able to make the most of a full membership. There will not be a teacher available onsite however a technician is always present to answer basic studio questions. Drop-ins are only for people who are currently enrolled in a course and should book sessions in the studio where their course is taking place, although we can be flexible.
Drop-ins provide a level of flexibility as you can pick and choose which sessions you book, transferable up to 24hours before the session takes place.
- Cost: £25 a session. Book via the following links: Peckham Levels, Copeland Park, Bellenden Road, Farringdon (we do have some sessions which are shorter, for £15-£20)
- Time: Open access times are for 4.5 hours, with the clean up starting at least 15mins before the end.
- Who can attend: You must be registered on one of our 8-12 week courses.
- Access: You have access to the following: work areas, basic tools, potters wheels, a range of clays, in house glazes, extruder, slab roller, aprons/towels, basic onsite technical support, free tea & coffee and wifi. Any work fired will be charged at the standard rate.
- Storage: Please use the shelving space of the course you are enrolled on and the communal storage shelves.
- Please read the below T+Cs in full before joining a drop in session. Here you’ll find all the information you need including more details on storage, materials, amending bookings, etc.
Please use the links below to book a session in one of our studios:
*Please email info@thekilnrooms.com if you need to reschedule your booking.
Terms + Conditions
Payment & Booking
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Standard drop-in sessions cost £25 per session (some shorter sessions cost less, £15-£20).
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Book via the booking links, or pay on arrival if space is available.
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One payment cannot be split across multiple sessions.
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Whether you stay 4.5 hours or 30 minutes, the fee is the same.
- You will not be charged if you briefly pop in (for example, 5 minutes) to wrap work made previously.
- Drop-ins are additional to course time and cannot replace missed classes. Missing a class on an 8, 10 or 12-week course does not entitle you to a free drop-in.
Cancellations & Changes
With 24+ hours’ notice, we can:
- Refund your booking minus a £2 fee, or transfer it to a future drop-in
- All changes must be requested by emailing info@thekilnrooms.com at least 24 hours before your session.
Who Can Attend
- You must be enrolled on a current 8, 10 or 12-week course, and must have completed at least 3 weeks of your course. You must be able to work independently.
- Guests are not permitted.
Studio Space & Equipment
- Wheels and areas cannot be reserved, just like in a class the studio is communal and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Numbers are capped to ensure adequate space. Access times may be adjusted if demand requires it.
Drop-In Schedule
- Sessions usually run on the same weekly schedule, although occasionally private bookings or holidays may affect availability. Any changes will always be shown on the booking link.
- Bank Holiday Mondays: open as usual.
Cleaning
- Clean-up begins at least 15 minutes before the session ends. You must clean your work area and shared spaces.
Shelving & Storage
- You may use the shelving linked to your course for small amounts of work. Temporary communal shelving is also available.
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All work must be labelled with your name and date.
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Work may remain on communal shelves for up to 1 week only. Work left longer will be disposed of.
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Please use the same number as your course to mark your work.
- Please take responsibility for your own work. Brief visits to wrap work are not charged.
Materials & Firing Costs
- Stoneware: £5 per 1kg of fired work.
- Porcelain / crank / black vulcan: £10 per 1kg of fired work
Technical Support
- Basic technical support is available for general studio questions. There are no demonstrations during drop-ins and more detailed questions should be saved for class time.
For more information please email: info@thekilnrooms.com
