Membership at Delta Potters Association (DPA)
Currently our Waitlist and Membership are Full
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We are a non-profit cooperative of 88 passionate potters ranging from beginners to advanced makers. We do not operate as a commercial production studio; instead, we thrive on a community-first culture where members work together to operate, clean, and manage the studio.
The Society welcomes applications from all interested potters. In recognition of the support provided through Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture, priority for membership is given to residents of North and South Delta.
⏳ The Intake Process
When space becomes available we will open up registration for membership and waitlist positions. In order to keep waitlist times reasonable we do not keep more than 25 names on our waitlist at one time.
Opportunities to join can become available throughout the year and at that time we take names from our waitlist.
At our year end we assess if there is space to add to our waitlist - usually this decision is made in the late spring.
👥 Member Obligations & Expectations
As a cooperative member, you are expected to invest your time and energy back into the club:
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Volunteer Commitment: Complete at least 15 hours per year in an assigned studio job (e.g., kiln loading, glaze mixing, finance, or leadership/coordinator roles).
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Studio Cleanliness: Participate in the monthly studio deep clean at least once per year.
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Meetings: Attend monthly membership meetings held on the second Monday of every month at 7:00 PM (in-person or online). While attendance is not mandatory, it is highly appreciated so members can participate in studio decisions and voting.
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Community Support: Help with our 2 annual DPA pottery sales, participate in community events, and share your potting knowledge with peers.
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Compliance: Abide by the DPA Code of Conduct, Member Obligations, Bylaws, and studio volume limits.
🛠️ What We Provide
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Daily Studio Access: Secure entry via a keypad door code.
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Annual membership in The Delta Potters Association runs from July through to the following June.
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Equipment: 9 wheels, a slab roller, banding wheels, a spray booth, a dedicated hand-building area, and various moulds/texture tools.
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Kilns & Glazes: 2 kilns (bisque and glaze), access to at least 20 food-safe Cone 6 glazes, and opportunities for Raku firing.
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Education & Community: Opportunities to join lessons/workshops, a personal storage shelf, and community social events (summer picnic, Christmas party).
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Sales: The opportunity to sell your work at our 2 annual DPA studio sales.