SUBVERSIVE NATURE
by Russell Biles

October 19-December 14

Russell Biles, a South Carolina ceramic artist who plumbs his own subversive impulses to create works that call for us to think deeply, reach out to those around us and act as communities to better the world around us. 

In a striking new piece, Captain America Calling, Biles reimagines RBG as Superwoman battling death as our nation hangs in the balance.    

In another new work - Eagle Has Landed (400 Years of Occupation) - Biles casts a hard look at our domination of the natural world and asks us as a society to consider anew both the costs and consequences.

Using two striking installations, Biles’ VOTE and GIVE pieces speak both to the power of individuals and of people coming together.  Biles vividly illustrates why acting for the common good is sometimes the greatest gift an individual possesses. 

In keeping with Biles’ work as a Call to Action:       

- District Clay will be holding a blood drive on Wednesday, November 27th (1-6pm) and Biles is donating a small figurine from his GIVE piece to each person who gives blood.      

- District Clay will donate 25% from the sale of each political figurine from Biles' VOTE piece to a political action group.

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Lindsay Oesterritter Book Opening Party at District Clay 
Sat, Nov. 2, 6 pm

Lindsay has worked with noted potters from across the globe to develop this amazing book on atmospheric firing.  

In her new book, you will learn the key techniques, tips, and tricks for pit, barrel, raku, and wood firing.

Lindsay will have copies of her new book and samples of her work at District Clay for the signing. 

​ Please join us!

Why Take a Pottery Class?

• The Best Places to Take Ceramics Classes Across the US, Artsy, 6/2018 (District Clay made the list!)
•  Local Company Changing the Pottery Scene, WUSA9 Feature on the District Clay Center: 8/18
• Pottery is the new Pilates..., the New York Times, 11/2018
• Creating Ceramics Can Help Combat Depression, Artsy, 9/2017
• 25 Reasons to Take a Pottery Class, Amaranth Stoneware, 7/2015​

Where is the District Clay Center?

The District Clay Center is located at 2414 Douglas St NE in Washington DC on the first floor of the Off the Beaten Track Warehouse.  We are minutes from Brookland, Union Market and Catholic U. 

Our doors are on the left hand side of the building facing the street.   Parking is available directly in front of the building.
 
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