THE DISTRICT CLAY CENTER
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Center Equipment

Details of our Center and Equipment

Common area Ceramic Equipment
  • 34 cubic foot gas kiln
  • An 18 cubic ft and a 10 cubic foot electric kiln.
  • A 13 cubic ft Raku kiln
  • 26 Shimpo Whisper Wheels and 2 Brent EX wheels
  • Glaze spray booth
  • Glaze test kiln
  • Mold and slipcast room
  • Slab roller
  • Extruder
  • Pug mills w/extruder die-sets​
  • Ware carts
  • Fast-dry wet clay area & fast-dry green ware area
  • Wedging & hand building tables
  • Glaze mixing area
  • A photo booth​
  • Ginormous assortment of ceramic tools

Other Ceramic Amenities
  • 15 plus cone 10 reduction glazes and 12 cone six oxidation glazes.  Glaze tile boards.   Slips, oxide washes and underglazes also available.
  • 5 Great Pots and Great Cups cabinets that display work by national ceramic artists.  Students are encouraged to use this amazing ware to learn new techniques and design skills.
  • Critiques and interactions as part of an Artist in Residence program that brings emerging ceramic artists to the District Clay for 3-6 month time periods.
  • 10% reduced fees on District Clay workshops & pre-registration opportunities for current DCC students.
  • A ceramic lending library with over 500 books and DVDs.  Current students may check out materials for two week time periods.  Subscriptions to Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times, Pottery Making Illustrated, Ceramic Review and the Studio Potter magazines. 

District Clay Gallery
  • 500 square foot gallery featuring national, regional and local artists.
  • Special exhibits juried by nationally recognized figure(s) with at least two per year featuring political themes.
  • Available for private receptions.​

Common Area & other amenities:
  • Easy public parking in a quiet neighborhood.  
  • Kitchen with sink, refrigerator and stove.  Men’s & women’s restrooms.
  • Free Wi-Fi; bluetooth speakers in gallery, hand building and wheel areas.
  • HEPA Air filtration in wheel/clay areas.
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  • Home
  • About
    • Why Take a Pottery Class?
    • Schedule of Weekly Classes at District Clay
    • Student Resources >
      • DCC Learning Aids
      • DCC Recommended Videos
      • 2019 Student Survey Results
    • Contact Us
    • The Center >
      • What we do
      • Odds & Ends about District Clay
      • Center Location
      • Lodging Options
      • Studio Equipment
    • Our Teachers
    • Our Team
    • Community Clay!
    • Design Call
  • COVID
    • DCC COVID-19 Guidelines/Procedures
    • DCC COVID-19 RESOURCES
    • DCC COVID-19 Timeline & News
    • Thanks for Support in 2020
  • Classes & One Shots
    • Classes at District Clay >
      • 10 Week Adult Classes at District Clay
      • 8 Week Kids Classes at District Clay
      • Schedule of Weekly Classes at District Clay
    • One Shot Classes
    • Online Classes
    • Clay from Home Program
    • Raku Firings
  • Gift Cards & Private Events
    • Gift Cards
    • Private Parties & Corporate Events >
      • Private Parties
      • Corporate Events
    • Raku Firing at Your Place
  • DCC Artists
    • Artist Program >
      • Community Artists
      • Associate Artists
      • Resident Artists >
        • Resident Artist Program
        • Past Resident Artists
    • Current Artists >
      • Community, Associate & Studio Artists
      • Resident Artists
  • Clay Clearinghouse
    • DC/Md/Va Exhibitions & Workshops
    • DC/Md/Va Resources
    • Ceramic Resources outside DC
    • Community Craft Calendar