Membership, and all its Benefits

The CCSA is the Contemporary Ceramic Studios Association, the official association of the Paint-Your-Own Pottery (PYOP) and ceramics industry.

Here is but a small taste of what CCSA members can expect.

 

Business Resources

CCSA wants its members to not only grow, but also to thrive. To that end, we’ve assembled a library of business, marketing, technical, and studio resources for our members.

 
 

Marketing Resources

 

All the elements you need to create a successful, cohesive Marketing Plan, including…

  • Facebook Cover Photos

  • Clip Art

  • Short Marketing Videos

  • Project Guides

  • Press Releases

  • Marketing Articles and Resources

  • Marketing Calendar

  • Stock Photos

  • Print Advertising


Technical Resources

Articles and other information to give you basic information on some of the technical issues you may encounter with your studio, including…

 
  • Preparing Your Kiln for the Holidays

  • Studio Technical Guide

  • Health and Safety Statement

  • CCSA Lot Recording Sheet

  • Glaze Effect Poster


Studio Operations

 

We’ve assembled a number of tools, experts, and other resources to help you with day-to-day operations in your studio. A small sample of what we offer includes…

  • Forms and Templates

  • Member Consultant Guide

  • Financial Savvy

  • Build Your Business - Risk Q&A

  • Glaze Effects poster

  • Staying Motivated

  • Pricing your classes

  • Income Expense Chart

  • HR and Payroll End of the Year Checklist

  • 5 Easy Games to Play with Your Staff this Holiday Season

Education and Training

Learn from experts from the convenience of your breakroom or sofa - whenever and wherever you like.

 

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Training topics include…

  • Business

  • Human Resources

  • Marketing

  • Member Benefits

  • Studio Tours

  • Suppliers

  • Techniques

  • Technology

  • Marketing

 

Webinars

Use our vast recorded Webinar library to get answers and training on a host of areas of interest, including…

Project Guides

Our members gain access to a database of over 100 Project Guides and other supplemental guides to help make your life easier.

All the details you need in one downloadable guide. Save to your computer or print for your staff. These Guides will tackle topics that every studio owner has questions about.

Project Guides are grouped under categories to make it easier to explore and find what you need.

 

CCSA Today Magazine

The only PYOP Industry Magazine

All members have digital access to our quarterly magazine, CCSA Today, full of industry news and success stories from owners just like you.

Plus, access to digital copies of past magazines going back over fourteen years.

Ready to Sign Up?

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