A DCC Handbuilding Event stirs creative juices, presents interesting design choices and requires quick decision-making.
A DCC Wheel Event spurs focus and concentration, is fast paced and challenging and offers some interesting choices.
Whatever your choice is, we can assure you that you and your team members will have fun! Larger groups or combined wheel/handbuilding events can also be scheduled - please contact Nicole Ponce at manager(at)districtclaycenter.com for more information.
We offer these parties on weekday afternoons, Monday & Thursday mornings and Saturday nights. We typically need around 4 weeks advance notice to schedule a party.
COVID-19 entry requirements: When booking an event, the organizer must certify that all participants have received the first 2 shots of the COVID- vaccine.
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Here are some of the groups that have done corporate events at the District Clay Center:
Capital One, Cornerstone, DC Public Schools - Vis Arts, Deloitte & Touche, Georgetown University, Hilton Hotels,
Library of Congress, Meltwater, NPR Morning Edition, Ogilivy, Optoro, Pharma, Price Waterhouse Coopers,
Population Services Int, Safe Shores and the World Bank Group.
A DCC Wheel Event spurs focus and concentration, is fast paced and challenging and offers some interesting choices.
Whatever your choice is, we can assure you that you and your team members will have fun! Larger groups or combined wheel/handbuilding events can also be scheduled - please contact Nicole Ponce at manager(at)districtclaycenter.com for more information.
We offer these parties on weekday afternoons, Monday & Thursday mornings and Saturday nights. We typically need around 4 weeks advance notice to schedule a party.
COVID-19 entry requirements: When booking an event, the organizer must certify that all participants have received the first 2 shots of the COVID- vaccine.
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Here are some of the groups that have done corporate events at the District Clay Center:
Capital One, Cornerstone, DC Public Schools - Vis Arts, Deloitte & Touche, Georgetown University, Hilton Hotels,
Library of Congress, Meltwater, NPR Morning Edition, Ogilivy, Optoro, Pharma, Price Waterhouse Coopers,
Population Services Int, Safe Shores and the World Bank Group.
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Corporate Handbuilding Event
During this hand-building event, each person will go on their own creative adventure. You will be taught one or more of the following hand-building techniques: Pinch, coil or slab-building depending on what you want to create. You will be using Air Dry Clay which does not require firing and means you can take your creation home with you. (Air Dry clay is not suitable for use with food.) In the process, you will learn basic handbuilding skills including using a variety of clay tools for decorating and texturing. This event is guaranted to spur creative juices, present interesting design choices and to teach basic clay building techniques all in a fun team setting. This event offers multiple teambuilding opportunities including making quick creative decisions, working creatively within a group and gaining a deeper appreciation of each team member's unique creative approach. This event comes with a specially designed TeamBuilding Discussion Guide that participants can use if they wish. For more information about District Clay's COVID policies, please go here. Basic Package:
Cost: $85 per person; 6 to 18 participants*. What it includes: 2 1/2 hours of fun making a handbuilt piece of ceramic ware. Instruction by a DCC teacher and Air Dry Clay. A Corporate Team Building Discussion Guide is included. Also a full studio tour including our gallery, work rooms and kiln areas. Each person will take create one handbuilt piece. When: We offer these parties on weekday afternoons, Monday & Thursday mornings and Saturday nights. We typically need around 4 weeks advance notice to schedule a party. What you bring: Please wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Long hair should be tied back. If you wish, feel free to bring a small towel or apron. What we need: We need a 50% deposit to hold your event with any remaining amounts due at the beginning of the event. COVID-19 entry requirements: Anyone entering District Clay must provide proof of vaccination (either a photo or paper vaccination card). To contact us about scheduling a Corporate Handbuilding Class, please fill out this quick questionnaire. |
Corporate Wheel Event
Working on the pottery wheel is fun . . . and challenging. It requires eye to hand coordination, careful placement of your hands and firm control over a rapidly spinning wheel. Don't expect to make a perfect pot. But you will be thrilled when you cause a cylinder to rise out of a solid lump of clay using your own two hands. This event is designed to spur focus and concentration, expose people to a challenging and possibly frustrating situation (working on the wheel) and to confront a situation where the imperfect is the only possible result (it is difficult to make a perfect pot on your first try.) This event offers multiple teambuilding opportunities including allowing participants to confront their own expectations and limitations in a safe fun-filled group environment. This event comes with a specially designed TeamBuilding Discussion Guide that participants can use if they wish. For more information about District Clay's COVID policies, please go here. Basic Package:
Cost: $85 per person; 6 to 18 participants*. What it includes: 2 1/2 hour session includes instruction by a DCC teacher, clay and tools and a Corporate Wheel Team Building Discussion Guide. Also a full studio tour including our gallery, wheel room and kiln areas. Each participant will be seated at a private, socially distanced work station. When: We offer these parties on weekday afternoons, Monday & Thursday mornings and Saturday nights. We typically need around 4 weeks advance notice to schedule a party. What you bring: Please wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty - pants are ideal as you will sitting around a wheel. Long hair should be tied back. If you wish, feel free to bring a small towel or apron. What we need: We need a 50% deposit to hold your event with any remaining amounts due at the beginning of the event. COVID-19 entry requirements: When booking an event, the organizer must certify that all participants have received the first 2 shots of the COVID- vaccine. To contact us about scheduled a Corporate Wheel Class, please fill out this quick questionnaire. |
*If you wish, we can create longer events that combine both wheel and handbuilding activities.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact our staff at [email protected].
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact our staff at [email protected].
PACEMAKER WARNING: We use primarily Shimpo brand pottery wheels & the manufacturer states: This product may be harmful to a person who has a pacemaker. Serious injury or death could occur. Consult a physician before using. If you have a pacemaker, please let the instructor know so we can get you set up on a different wheel.
