Ceramics Community Needs Assessment Survey (Greater Toronto Area)

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This survey aims to gauge the needs and interests of individuals and groups who work with ceramics in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Akin is an arts-based organization that provides studio space as well as arts-based programming in the city of Toronto. Akin will use the results of this survey to determine how we can best accommodate ceramics artists in our current rental spaces, as well as inform our plans for future development of creative workspaces.

Please share this survey widely so we can be sure to get as comprehensive a view as possible of the needs of ceramics artists and those working with ceramics.

The deadline to respond is July 15 , 2021. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. Email info@akincollective.com

Thank you for your time!

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Your name or company name:

Your email address:

Weblinks or social media links for your work, if you would like to share them:

Please describe your relationship to ceramics (check all that apply):

I am new to / just getting started with ceramics

I am an artist using other mediums as well, ceramics is part of my practice

I am a hobbyist / casual ceramic artist

I am an emerging ceramic artist

I am a mid-career ceramic artist

I am an established ceramic artist

I am familiar with best practice methods for safety when working with ceramics

I will be enrolling at a post-secondary institution for ceramics in the Fall of 2021

I am currently studying at a post-secondary institution with a focus on sculpture/ceramics

I have attended a WMS Workshop Safety class on ceramics use

I have attended an in-class university or college safety training on ceramics use

I have not attended an official training but have learned in-studio or through private workshops.

I work part-time with ceramics

I work full-time with ceramics

I am a small business owner or partner

I am not an artist, but I work with ceramics

I do not work with ceramics at all but I would like to in the future

Other:

Please describe your tools, materials, equipment, and processes (check all that apply):

I have my own safety equipment (HEPA filter mask, gloves etc..)

I mix my own clay and/or glazes

I work on a pottery wheel and have my own equipment

I would like to use a pottery wheel but do not have my own equipment

I handbuild with clay only

I handbuild but would like to work in other techniques

I use plaster in my practice (mold making, etc)

I use dry pre-prepared commercial glazes and products

I use wet pre-prepared commercial glazes and products

I do not use any materials or glazes that contain lead

I have experience with lustres

I am interested in trying lustres (metallic overglazes)

I use decals or other materials that get “burnt off” in the kiln (wax not included)

I use wax in my process

I own a kiln

I know how to load and unload a kiln

I know how to operate a manual electric kiln

I know how to operate a digitally controlled kiln

I know how to perform basic repairs and how to maintain a kiln

I know how to troubleshoot with kilns and replace parts.

Other:

If you have a kiln you would like to set up in your workspace, please describe your kiln specifications (model number, manufacturer details, last time used, size, any other specifications).

If you have a kiln you would like to set up in your workspace, would you be interested in doing firing for other studio members (for a fee)?

Yes

Maybe

Other:

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Please describe your workspace needs (check all that apply):

I urgently need a ceramics workspace as soon as possible

I need a ceramics workspace sometime in the future

I know others who need a ceramics workspace

I currently have a ceramics workspace but it is not adequate and would like to move

I currently have a ceramics workspace but I may need a different workspace in the future

I am interested in workspace where there is a kiln where I can have my work fired

I am interested in workspace where I can install my own kiln (private firings for myself only)

I am interested in workspace where I can install my own kiln (firings for myself and also for others)

I am interested in workspace where I can host classes or workshops

I am interested in a workspace with shared pottery wheels

I am interested in workspace with other shared tools or equipment

I am interested in a workspace where I can also purchase clay and other tools and equipment.

I am interested in a workspace with a shared glazing and lustre room (ventilated)

I am interested in a completely private workspace

I am interested in a workspace for my team, business or organization (more than 1 person)

I am interested in a workspace with ample storage space

I am interested in a workspace where I could rent dedicated storage

I am interested in a workspace where parking is available

I am interested in a workspace with a shared storefront

I am interested in a workspace with a shared gallery

I am interested in a workspace with co-op style management

I am interested in a workspace with 24 hour access, 7 days a week

I am interested in a workspace I can rent for short terms (hourly, daily or weekly)

I am interested in a workspace with a long lease (2 years or more)

Other:

What is your maximum budget for workspace?

Less than $100 / month

$100 - $200 / month

$200 - $300 / month

$300 - $400 / month

$400 - $500 / month

$500 - $600 / month

$600 - $700 / month

More than $700 / month

Other:

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What Region of the GTA would you like to see a ceramics workspace?

(check all that apply)

City of Toronto

York

Peel

Halton

Durham

Other (please be as specific as possible):________

Where in Toronto would you like to see a ceramics workspace?

(check all that apply)

Downtown

Midtown

Uptown

East End

East York

Scarborough

York-Crosstown

West End

Etobicoke

North York

Other:

Would you be interested in working for Akin in any of the following capacities at a ceramics studio? (check all that apply):

I would be interested in being a studio manager (managing rentals, membership administration, communication with members)

I would be interested in being a studio technician (kiln firings and maintenance, shared equipment, clay trap maintenance, etc)

I would be interested in participating in co-op style studio management

I would be interested in being a kiln technician to do firings for members and uphold safe-practice protocols

I would be interested in being a studio assistant (supporting the studio manager)

I would be interested in being a maintenance worker at the studio (cleaning / facilities support)

I would be interested in being a consultant or advisor in the development of a ceramics workspace

I would be interested in being a programming coordinator or assisting Akin with events and programming

I would be interested in volunteering for Akin

I would be interested in starting a ceramics club at Akin

I would be interested in being a volunteer member of the Akin Projects Board of Directors

Other:

Please let us know any particular requirements or any accessibility needs for your workspace: (note: generally all Akin spaces come with 24/7 access, WiFi, Insurance, shared storage shelves, kitchenette and washroom):

Would you like to be added to a waiting list for a ceramics workspace with Akin?

Yes

Other:

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Would you like to be added to the Akin Newsletter Mailing List?

Yes

Other:

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