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RAISING HELL
with HADRIAN MENDOZA Sunday, September 24, 1-4:30 PM In this 3.5-hour workshop, DCC instructor Hadrian Mendoza will guide students through practical techniques for increasing the height of your pots at the wheel. Starting with a cylinder, students will learn how to achieve taller forms with a more efficient use of clay. Hadrian will discuss concepts covering small details such as hand positioning, finger pressure, and hand and wheel speed. By the end of the workshop, you'll have the technical tools for throwing taller, more efficient pots on the wheel, along with directions for getting out of raising hell. |
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SPECIAL Federal Holiday ONE SHOT!
10/9 10 AM - 12:30 PM You get a wheel, clay, a nice instructor and 2.5 hours to try your hand at the pottery wheel. You may be mesmerized . . . or not. The wheel looks easy but it can seem to have a mind of its own. We do promise you'll have fun. A bonus: if your One Shot! thrills you, you will get a 10% off your ten week session, email membership for details. If you don't, at least you got some mud on your hands. Never a bad thing. |
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Afghan Wheel Throwing
with Matin Malikzada November 12, 10 AM - 4 PM In this 6-hour workshop with master potter Matin Malikzada, you will learn traditional Istalifi ceramic techniques for throwing and decorating pottery on the wheel. A master artist from Istalif, Afghanistan, Matin revitalized the traditional symmetrical designs and turquoise glazes characteristic of the region's unique ceramics. During the workshop, Matin will share his traditional techniques for throwing a large ruffled bowl and a tall-necked vase on the potter's wheel. Students will learn about surface decoration as Matin demonstrates his unique approach to creating symmetrical designs. *After the workshop, Malikzada will give a free presentation on his artwork and life as a potter from Afghanistan to the United States. |
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Online Paperclay
with Rebecca Hutchinson November 18 - 20, 2023 We're excited. One of our most popular workshops is back! During this online workshop, master ceramicist and teacher Rebecca Hutchinson will introduce you to the amazing and dynamic world of paper clay while also working with students to develop their personal creative voice. Using multiple paperclay elements, including found objects, you will create a personal sculptural piece while sharpening your conceptual approach. No previous clay experience is required. Demonstrations will include mixed media preparation and ceramic building techniques (assemblage, casting, weaving, slip trailing and paperclay mache). |
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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 Friday, Saturday & Sunday (x2) 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 Friday, Saturday & Sunday (x2) nights and get a coupon for a discounted 10 week class.
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 waitlist 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 waitlist 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.
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.
Want 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
Everyone Entering District Clay Must Supply Proof of Vaccination.
Masks are Currently Optional While Inside District Clay.
Go here for more information.
Everyone Entering District Clay Must Supply Proof of Vaccination.
Masks are Currently Optional While Inside District Clay.
Go here for more information.
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.
Leave us a voicemail (301) 615-1434.
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.
Leave us a voicemail (301) 615-1434.
