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
• 16 Shimpo Whisper Wheels and 2 Brent EX wheels
• Glaze spray booth
• Glaze test kiln
• Slab roller
• Extruder
• Stoneware and porcelain pug mills w/extruder die-sets
• Clay mixer
• 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.
• 5% 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.