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IT'S SHINO TIME
CARBON TRAP SHINO with JOE HICKS Saturday, September 18, 1-5 pm Joe Hicks, ceramics professor at Marymount University, and an expert on Shino glazes returns to DCC Join us for the return of our in-depth exploration with Joe Hicks of that most exciting and dynamic of glazes, CARBON TRAP SHINO. During this half-day workshop on Saturday 9/18, participants will learn the mysteries of making, mixing, applying and firing Shino glazes. You will then glaze your work choosing between four Shino glazes and then load it into District Clay's reduction kiln for special carbon trap firing Saturday night. You will also be invited to attend a special Kiln Opening on Tuesday, 9/21 to retrieve your pots and see and discuss the results of the firing. To sign up, go here. |
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District Clay's Newest Student Competition
VASE TO VASE WINNERS
Best in Show - Rebecca Barney, Klimt's Der Kuss
2nd Place - Ann Tihansky and Dave Easter, Iceberg
3rd Place - Mark Brown, Wrap
Juried by DCC Resident Artists Connor Czora, Ara Koh and Chad Gunderson
VASE TO VASE WINNERS
Best in Show - Rebecca Barney, Klimt's Der Kuss
2nd Place - Ann Tihansky and Dave Easter, Iceberg
3rd Place - Mark Brown, Wrap
Juried by DCC Resident Artists Connor Czora, Ara Koh and Chad Gunderson
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Connor Czora is our new Creative Director
Jon Kerr becomes DCC's Studio Director We are excited to announce that on August 1st, Connor Czora, a second year Resident Artist, will become District Clay's first Creative Director. Connor will be in charge of creating exciting new workshops, gallery shows and other events that bring the creativity of Washington DC's dynamic ceramic community into District Clay. Connor is also planning student shows that highlight the skills and energy of District Clay's artists, teachers and students. Connor has been a vital part of District Clay since he joined as a resident artist, producing gallery shows, managing dozens of special events as well as producing nationally recognized art work. Also on August 1st, Jon Kerr, District Clay's Studio Manager, is being promoted to Studio Director. Jon has been a critical part of District Clay from its inception and in March became District Clay's first Studio Manager. Since that time, Jon has re-organized and expanded our work/study teams, restarted our private parties, created a redesign for our wheel work areas and is currently expanding our kiln capacity. |
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Become a District Clay Artist!
For those who want 24/7 access to District Clay, plus expanded shelving and discounts on advanced classes (among other benefits), check out our Community Artist program.
* Best for those with significant clay experience who are also interested in Independent Study.
* Free drop-ins for regular wheel classes included.
We have approximately 60 slots and are currently full. We are maintaining a wait list for those interested.
If you want to see District Clay before making a decision, you can schedule a tour by going here.
For more info on the program, go here.
For those who want 24/7 access to District Clay, plus expanded shelving and discounts on advanced classes (among other benefits), check out our Community Artist program.
* Best for those with significant clay experience who are also interested in Independent Study.
* Free drop-ins for regular wheel classes included.
We have approximately 60 slots and are currently full. We are maintaining a wait list for those interested.
If you want to see District Clay before making a decision, you can schedule a tour by going here.
For more info on the program, go here.
Give us ONE SHOT. . .
Brand new to clay and want to take one of our potter's wheels out for a test ride?
Try a One Shot! class on Saturday and Sunday nights and get a coupon for a discounted 10 week class.
Brand new to clay and want to take one of our potter's wheels out for a test ride?
Try a One Shot! class on Saturday and Sunday nights and get a coupon for a discounted 10 week class.
Private Parties, One on One Instruction & Corporate Events
Create the perfect birthday, anniversary or friends and family Private Party Event using our socially distanced wheels and handbuilding stations. Or take a private lesson with a District Clay teacher.
Or plan a Corporate Teambuilding Event for your staff and use our Teambuilding Guides to enrich your work experience.
Either way, you'll have fun. Just let us know how many people and what format you would like. Find out more here.
Create the perfect birthday, anniversary or friends and family Private Party Event using our socially distanced wheels and handbuilding stations. Or take a private lesson with a District Clay teacher.
Or plan a Corporate Teambuilding Event for your staff and use our Teambuilding Guides to enrich your work experience.
Either way, you'll have fun. Just let us know how many people and what format you would like. Find out more here.
Like to Check out District Clay?
We are now offering 30 minute private tours during weekdays and weekends.
Come and see the largest clay studio in the DC area, see our kilns and wheel rooms and hear about all the ways we are making District Clay a safe place to play with clay.
Sign up for a private tour here.
We are now offering 30 minute private tours during weekdays and weekends.
Come and see the largest clay studio in the DC area, see our kilns and wheel rooms and hear about all the ways we are making District Clay a safe place to play with clay.
Sign up for a private tour here.
District Clay Covid Guidelines
Fully vaccinated individuals (last shot plus two weeks) may enter District Clay without a mask if they so choose.
Please go here for a full update.
Fully vaccinated individuals (last shot plus two weeks) may enter District Clay without a mask if they so choose.
Please go here for a full update.
Why Take a Pottery Class?
The Best Places to Take Ceramics Classes Across the US, Artsy, 6/2018 (District Clay made the list!)
94% of District Clay Students Give DCC a Good or Excellent rating, 1/2020
Local Company Changing the Pottery Scene, WUSA9 Feature on the District Clay Center: 8/18
District Clay Center Provides Holiday Shoppers with Pottery Bonanza, OnTap, 12/10/2019
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
The Best Places to Take Ceramics Classes Across the US, Artsy, 6/2018 (District Clay made the list!)
94% of District Clay Students Give DCC a Good or Excellent rating, 1/2020
Local Company Changing the Pottery Scene, WUSA9 Feature on the District Clay Center: 8/18
District Clay Center Provides Holiday Shoppers with Pottery Bonanza, OnTap, 12/10/2019
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.
Click here to contact us. Click here to join our mailing list.
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.
Click here to contact us. Click here to join our mailing list.
