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The District Clay Center is the largest and most complete ceramics arts center in the District of Columbia and the surrounding metropolitan area.
More than just a studio, a school, or a shared workspace, our facility caters to a diverse community of artists at all skill levels. We have physical spaces for all of the different programs and for every type of ceramic artist. We not only offer the largest facility, we have a comprehensive set of tools to match. You will have access to every kind of rib, bat and trim tool imaginable as well as electric, gas and raku kilns. |
Our Amazing Space
District Clay Center is located in a 6,400 square foot studio with new amenities in a renovated building dedicated to arts and crafts.
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Free Studio
We are one of the only studios that offers Free Time for on-your-own practice.
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Tools Included
All you need to bring to class is a towel - really. All the tools you will need are provided, as well as shelf space, glazes, and firing services.
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Comprehensive Schedule
We have a full schedule of classes to meet all your needs. Check out the details here.
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Workshops
We have workshops and special events throughout the year. These may be about new techniques, international styles, or showcasing a famed potter.
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Artists & Work/StudyOur Community, Resident, and Studio Artists programs offer advanced students 24 hour access and much more. Our work/study colleagues get can get their fees reduced while learning how a ceramic center operates. Read more about those programs here.
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Lending Library
DCC offers a lending library of nearly 500 books and DVDs on ceramic techniques, individual potters and ceramic collections, glazes and firing, and ceramic history. Students can check out books, magazines and DVDs for two week periods of time.
