The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to establish clear and fair rules for using the premises, equipment, and other resources of Studio keramike Bardak, in order to ensure a safe, orderly, and efficient environment for all users.
This Code of Conduct applies to educational programmes, workshops, independent studio use, and other studio services provided by Udruženje grnčara Bardak (the Bardak Potters' Association). “Studio keramike Bardak” is a brand name, not a separate legal entity.
By using the Studio's premises and equipment, you confirm that you are familiar with and accept the provisions of this Code of Conduct.
Use of materials
- Materials are included in the course price, up to a total of 10 kg of clay per cycle.
- The price of a session includes making up to three pieces. This limit applies to each individual session and does not accumulate. A surcharge under the current price list applies to each additional piece.
- Pieces should not exceed 25 cm in length, width, or height. A surcharge under the current price list applies to larger pieces.
- You may use your own materials, such as clay, glaze, engobe, oxides, hobby paints, overglaze and underglaze colours, decals, and similar materials, only after consulting the educator in advance. Each material must be approved before use.
- Materials that are not food-safe, contain heavy metals, release toxic fumes during firing, or may damage the kiln, equipment, or other participants' pieces are not permitted. This applies in particular to organic materials, glass, metal, and similar materials that have not been approved for use in the Studio.
Making, firing, and keeping pieces
- The technical process of making one piece generally takes three to four weeks, so some pieces cannot be completed within one cycle. Pieces will be fired at the stage to which they have been completed. To finish them, you may continue working in a subsequent cycle or book an individual glazing session lasting two or three hours, as needed, including where only one piece needs glazing.
- For the Mini Course, the final session is intended for decorating and finishing pieces.
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The Studio organises at least one bisque firing and one glaze firing during each calendar month.. Bisque firing includes pieces that are fully dry and ready to be fired by that time; glaze firing includes pieces that have been completed and are ready for that stage. Pieces that are not ready at the time of firing wait for the next appropriate firing.
- The Association may refuse to fire pieces that are technically defective or may damage the kiln, other pieces, or equipment. Pieces with excessively thick walls, as well as pieces that are not sufficiently finished or prepared for the specific firing stage, will not be fired because they may crack during firing or damage other pieces and the kiln. Pieces containing organic or other unapproved materials in addition to approved ceramic materials, such as newspapers, glass, metal, fabric, grains, and similar materials, will not be fired.
- When a piece is ready for collection, the Association will notify you. The piece must be collected within 30 days of that notice. After that period, it may be recycled or, if recycling is not possible, destroyed.
- You may not move, touch, or take other participants' pieces without their permission or the educator's permission.
Use of the work area, tools, and literature
- Educational programmes are intended for persons over 16 years of age. Children's workshops are intended for children aged 7 to 15. At a one-day family pinching workshop, a child participates with an adult family member who is registered for the workshop.
- All users are expected to act responsibly and carefully, especially when working with materials and equipment that may pose a health risk. Educators provide instructions for the safe use of tools, machines, and materials, and the Association provides gloves, masks, and aprons when needed for safe work.
- Tools and equipment may be used only after instruction and with the educator's permission. Particular care is required when using a hot-air gun, drill, glazes, pigments, and other equipment or substances requiring additional safety measures.
- After finishing work, users must clean the tools, machines, and work surfaces they have used. After using a pottery wheel, the wheel, containers, and tools must be cleaned.
- Participants are responsible for their personal belongings, materials, and tools. Literature from the Studio may be used only on the Studio premises.
- Smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes are not permitted in the Studio.
- Recognisable photographs of adult participants may be taken and used only with their prior, demonstrable, and separate consent, in accordance with the Privacy Policy. Consent is collected using a separate form.
- Photographs of pieces may be used to present the work of Studio keramike Bardak unless the participant objects in advance and informs the Association.
- Sessions are intended exclusively for registered participants. Other persons and pets may not attend.
- Participants are expected to behave courteously and considerately, respecting other participants, educators, and the Studio premises. Comments and complaints may be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- The Association may issue a warning and, where necessary for safety or the orderly operation of the Studio, remove from the Studio a person who disrupts the working atmosphere, insults other participants or educators, or fails to comply with this Code of Conduct.
Safety, risks, and liability
- Working with clay, tools, machines, high temperatures, glazes, and other equipment involves ordinary risks. The Association takes measures for safe work and provides instructions for using equipment, and participants must follow those instructions.
- Materials, tools, and equipment may be used only after instruction and with the educator's permission. It is particularly important to follow instructions when working with glazes, paints, oxides, the kiln, scalpels, craft knives, a hot-air gun, and a drill.
- A participant who intentionally or through gross negligence damages equipment, the premises, or other participants' pieces may be required to reimburse reasonable repair or replacement costs.
- Participants are responsible for their personal belongings, materials, and tools. This provision does not exclude or limit the Association's liability where it cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
Amendments to this Code of Conduct
- Udruženje grnčara Bardak may amend or supplement this Code of Conduct. All amendments will be published on the official website and displayed in the Studio at least 14 days before they take effect.
- For already paid active cycles, if a participant does not accept the new terms, the remaining paid sessions are used under the version of this Code of Conduct that was in force at the time of payment.
- The new version of this Code of Conduct applies to cycles and individual sessions paid for after it takes effect.
- This version of the Code of Conduct takes effect on 1 August 2026.
