The Space Between
An exploration of clay, fire and time
Woodfire Show by Kevin Crowe, Vicky Hansen, Noah Hughey-Commers and Adam McNeil
Show run: July 13 - Aug 17th
Closing Panel with Potters: moderated by Louise Cort
"The Peril & Promise of Firing Very Large Pots in Wood Kiln"
Register here: August 17th, 6:30 pm
NEW: There will be a "Potluck for the Potters" on the roofdeck after the event.
A separate registration is required. Go here.
About this show:
This show not only features stunning woodfire pots but it also enables viewers to step into an actual woodfire event in May 2019 at Tye River Pottery. Part of the kiln at Tye River is reconstructed in the District Clay Gallery using bamboo poles and the pots are situated just as they were during the firing.
The five day firing is documented in photographs along three walls and a large chart shows how the temperature in the kiln climbed. The actual length and size the Tye River kiln is outlined on District Clay's floor.
District Clay has also prepared two study guides: How to Decode a Woodfire Pot and Walk the Firing at Tye River Pottery. Other educational materials highlighting the firing process are posted around the gallery. We hoped these materials will enable viewers to get a better sense of the magic of woodfiring pottery and the dedication of these woodfire potters to their ancient craft.
We are excited that the potters will be joined by moderator Louise Cort
for a closing panel discussion on Saturday, August 17 at 6:30 pm. Please register and join us!
Special thanks to Claywork Supplies and Larkin Refractory for supporting this show.
Our Community Clay Tile Fundraiser has Ended!
We raised $3,505, or 140% of our goal ($2,500).
Huge thanks to the 78 wonderful people who helped to ensure kids in SE get free clay classes next school year!
We raised $3,505, or 140% of our goal ($2,500).
Huge thanks to the 78 wonderful people who helped to ensure kids in SE get free clay classes next school year!
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AMAZING NEW SIGN This beautiful new sign was designed and created by the extremely talented Vicki Lynn Wilson, a DCC resident artist. Vicki has added so much to District Clay over the past year and she is ending her tenure not only with this beautiful new sign but matching planters with personalized tiles that are helping to fund our Community Clay Program for next year. Vicki helped run Community Clay Program during the last year and she conceived the entire fundraising project which has surpassed expectations. We are so grateful to her. |
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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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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.
