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🌿 Welcome to Artillery AG + Ceramics Studio

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started with Our Community Pottery Studio in San Francisco

Welcome to Artillery Ceramics Studio — your creative home for clay, connection, and community in the heart of San Francisco. Whether you’re brand new to ceramics or a seasoned maker joining our membership program, this guide and video playlist will help you get comfortable, confident, and ready to create.

This post walks you through our Member Onboarding Video Series — short, easy-to-follow clips that introduce you to every corner of the studio, from where to find your clay to how to prepare your pieces for the kiln.

🎥 Watch the full series here:
👉 Artillery Ceramics Member Onboarding Playlist on YouTube

1. Start Here: Welcome to Artillery Ceramics

Meet co-founder Kelly Elizabeth, who shares the heart and history of Artillery — a community ceramics studio built on creativity, care, and connection. Learn what to expect from your membership, how to get involved in our programs, and why our San Francisco pottery studio is unlike any other.

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2. Getting Your Clay at the Studio

Find out how to get your clay, what kinds we stock, and how to store and label your materials. Ivan, co- founder will walk you through our clay systems so you can start your first project right away.

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3. Your Shelf at the Studio

Learn how to find your member shelf, organize your tools, and safely store your works-in-progress. Keeping your shelf neat helps make the studio a more collaborative and inspiring space for everyone.

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4. The Damp Room and How It Works

Discover how our damp room helps you control drying times and protect your pieces. You’ll learn how to use this shared space, wrap your work properly, and label everything so nothing gets lost or dries too fast.

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5. Getting Ready to Glaze

This video shows you how to prepare your bisque pieces, choose the right glazes, and set up your space for success. You’ll also learn how to avoid common glaze mishaps and keep the glaze area clean for other members.

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6. Glaze Area Clean-Up

Good studio citizenship starts here! Learn our best practices for cleaning glaze brushes, buckets, and tables so our community stays organized and functional.

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7. Handbuilding Clean-Up Process

Our handbuilding area is where creativity runs wild — and that’s why clean-up matters. This video covers how to recycle scraps, wipe down surfaces, and reset your space for the next member.

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8. Getting Tools and Putting Them Away

Our tools are shared, loved, and essential. Learn where to find what you need, how to care for each tool, and where to return them when you’re done.
As we like to say: Todo en casita — everything in its home.

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9. The Kiln Process: Ready to Fire?

Ever wonder what happens after your clay piece dries? In this video, Kelly and Ivan explain how to get your work ready for firing, label it correctly, and understand the kiln schedule.

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10. Recycling Systems for Your Clay & Water

Sustainability is a huge part of our studio culture. Learn how our clay recycling and water reclaim systems work — and how you can help keep Artillery Ceramics environmentally friendly.

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🌼 You’re Ready to Create!

Once you’ve watched all the videos, you’ll know how to move through the studio confidently and respectfully.

Remember — our studio thrives on community care and shared creativity.

If you haven’t already, subscribe to our YouTube channel for more ceramic tutorials, behind-the-scenes studio videos, and upcoming workshops in San Francisco.

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Learn how to get started at Artillery Ceramics Studio in San Francisco with our member onboarding video guide. Discover how to use the clay studio, glaze area, kiln, and more — everything you need to know to start your pottery journey.