New memberships are available at the BCB Studio.
To apply to become a member, please register your interest by completing our online form, which includes a short eligibility quiz. Applicants who successfully pass the quiz will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Once we have reached capacity, applicants will be added to our waiting list in the order in which they applied.
Applications close: 6pm, Friday 30 October 2026
Replies by: Monday 6 November 2026
Start date: from Monday 12 November 2026
Please note that studio membership is currently £25 per month and will be rising to £30 per month from January 2027. The membership cost will be fixed at this rate for 2 years.
We will be back in touch with you about your application by Friday 6 November. If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit, please email studio@britishceramicsbiennial.com
About the BCB Studio
The BCB Studio, based on the historic Spode Works factory site, provides open-access ceramics facilities in Stoke-on-Trent. It is a place to create with clay, meet others, develop ideas, explore ceramics processes and refine making skills.
Membership Benefits
Membership is for those who are confident working with clay and would like to work independently.
A studio membership grants you:
- Access to the BCB Studio during open sessions, run on Mondays and Thursdays from 1 – 8pm
- A shelf space for storage and access to communal working tables, general clay tools and equipment
- A communal kitchen with a kettle and fridge
Studio members are able to pay by volume for kiln firings for more flexible working. In addition, members paying for firing in the studio will have access to in-house glazes for their pieces.
Find out more about the BCB Studio.
