Rain City Clay

Rain City Clay

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Rain City Clay offers classes for all levels, skill building workshops, a firing service for local potters, and artist studios.

Located in West Seattle, we are a vibrant creative community passionate about working with clay.

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Photos from Rain City Clay's post 01/30/2025

The Spring session preview is here! 🌸 Check out our new catalogue of classes for adults and kids! Peruse all our upcoming 10-week class offerings, 1-day events, independent study offering, and a super special August workshop.

Our youth programming has really grown - check out our upcoming summer camps, parent ‘n pup events, and clay play classes!

The spring session will run from late March to Early June

Early-Bird Registration for current students opens on Feb 6th at 2pm

Public Registration opens Feb. 11th at 2pm

Mark your calendars! Classes fill up fast!
raincityclay.com/2025-spring-session-preview

01/28/2025

Looking for a fun, creative way to unwind? Our Sip ‘N Spin pottery events are perfect for socializing, trying something new, and getting a little muddy. 🙌

In 2.5 hours, you’ll learn the basics of wheel throwing in a laid-back, hands-on class guided by one of our talented instructors. Pick your favorite piece, and we’ll fire and glaze it in your glaze of choice — ready for pick up a few weeks after the event! 🎨

Whether you’re attending solo or with friends, this BYOB event is all about relaxed creativity and muddy fun. 🥂
Spots are filling up for February–March, so don’t wait! Tap the link in our bio to see all upcoming dates and snag your seat at the wheel. Ready to get spinning?

01/25/2025

Rain City Clay is facilitating a cup show exhibition, “Making Waves,” at in June of 2025!

This will be our 2nd year putting on the show at this location! We would like to formally invite you to participate! Students, members, and staff of RCC & RCS are invited to participate. We want to display the diversity of work happening in our community. We are excited that this year there will be two exciting clay events to participate in as well!

See the complete event details and participation instructions on our website. Link in bio! Save the dates below and spread the word!

Friday, May 9th by 9pm is the Hard & FINAL cup drop-off deadline for participating artists. (It helps us if you drop off early)

Exhibition Dates: Wednesday, June 11th - Sunday, July 6th.
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 14th, 5:00pm to 7:00pm - Celebrate with us!

01/20/2025

We’ve got several youth clay classes coming up where students will get hands-on pottery experience guided by one of our fantastic instructors. 🙌

Our “Parent ‘N Pup” classes are for one or two adults and one child (ages 5+). Create memorable clay keepsake pieces together. Get muddy, learn a new skill, and explore clay in a relaxed, creative environment. Be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy, and don’t forget your apron!⁠
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🎨 February’s class is all about making luminaries, and in March, you’ll create your own bowls. This 2 and a half hour session includes a fun demonstration, individual working time, and firing of your creation. ⁠

We also have a clay play session for kids ages 8-15 where they will get introduced to the pottery-making basics with the goal of exploration and fun. 🥳
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Learn more and sign up on the Rain City Clay website! ⁠
raincityclay.com/2025-registration-winter & link in bio! 🔗

01/18/2025

Let one of our experienced instructors guide you in your first foray into the ceramic arts or help you refine your skills. ⁠Book a personalized pottery lesson at Rain City Clay! Whether you’re flying solo or gathering a group (1-6 people), our sessions are tailored to suit your needs.⁠
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Give the pottery wheel a spin, or start with slabs and handbuilding techniques. When scheduling your lesson, let us know what you’d like to learn, and we’ll make sure to craft a session just for you. Ready to get your hands dirty and learn something new? Sign up today!⁠
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Learn more and register on our website! Link in bio 🔗 ⁠
raincityclay.com/individual-lessons

Photos from Rain City Clay's post 01/17/2025

Come play with clay at RCC. 🙌 Join us for our “Make A Mug” event on Friday, January 24th, 6:00-8:30pm!⁠
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During the event you will be instructed on how to make a mug with slabs (sheets) of clay. Have a fun being creative and experience working with clay with instructor Hayley ()! ☕️ Learn how to shape a cylinder, attach a handle, and add texture to your creation! Each participant will finish one mug, and staff will fire and glaze it in a color of your choice! You will pick it up 3-6 weeks after the workshop.⁠
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Friday, January 24th, 6:00-8:30pm
21+⁠
BYOB if desired⁠
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Make it a date night, bring your friends, or come alone and meet new people! It’ll be a blast! 🚀⁠
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Click the “Classes” link in our bio to learn more & register!⁠
raincityclay.com/2025-registration-winter

01/15/2025

Two spots opened up in our Sip ‘N Spin event this Friday evening, January 17th from 6-8:30! Snag your spots on our website before they fill!
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In our 2.5 hour pottery events, one of our talented instructors will guide you through the basics of wheel throwing, in a laid-back and hands-on learning environment. You’ll pick your favorite piece at the end of the event, and we’ll fire and glaze it in your choice of color—it’ll be ready for pick-up in just a few weeks! ⁠
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Unwind, get creative, and socialize while trying a new craft! 🌟⁠
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Visit the class registration link in our bio to learn more and sign up!

01/13/2025

Our classes are underway for the Winter session! Welcome new and returning folks. Throwing, hand building, and sculptural techniques are instructed by our crew of awesome teachers. We are already thinking about our “Community Cup Showcase” in June 😻

Photos from Rain City Clay's post 01/13/2025

Spend a Saturday morning getting crafty and make clay keepsakes together! Snag your spots in our upcoming Parent ‘n Pup event (Luminaries edition), Sat. February 8th, 10am-12:30pm
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Child-friendly clay pinching demonstrations will be followed by working time where our fabulous instructor Brooke will come around and check in with participants as they create. ⁠
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Come in comfy clothes that can get dirty, bring your own apron, and create joyful memories together! ⁠Participants ages 5+ may participate with a parent or guardian. ⁠
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Get all the details and register on our website! 🧑‍🎨 Visit the “Class Registration” Link in bio!

01/11/2025

Our winter 2025 session starts this week! It’s not too late to register for one of our 10 week classes. Kick off the new year trying a new skill, or building upon what you’ve already learned! 💡Check out our class offerings online.

Classes start this week and run through late March. ⁠
Participants ages 15+ may sign up. ⁠
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raincityclay.com/2025-registration-winter & link in bio to learn more and register! 🔗

01/08/2025

Thanks to a generous anonymous doner, RCC now has an adaptive pottery wheel! We are thrilled to make the studio a little more accessible 💜 wheels rock! Check out our winter registration. There are a few spaces for classes starting next week. See the link in our bio. 🎉

01/08/2025

Clay time is bonding time! Join us for one of our youth clay classes where you'll get hands-on pottery experience. Our "Parent 'N Pup" classes are for one or two adults and one child (ages 5+). Create memorable clay keepsake pieces together. Get muddy, learn a new skill, and explore clay in a relaxed, creative environment. Be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy, and don’t forget your apron!

🎨 February’s class is all about making luminaries, and in March, you’ll create your own bowls. This 2 and a half hour session includes a fun demonstration, individual working time, and firing of your creation.

Join us for a playful morning of creativity and fun - register now and get ready to make lasting memories!

Learn more and sign up on the Rain City Clay website! ⁠
raincityclay.com/2025-registration-winter

01/03/2025

Ready to create at your own pace? Our Independent Study option at Rain City Clay is perfect for self-motivated makers who want to dive into their clay journey without the need for structured lessons.

If you're looking to continue your clay journey and want flexible studio time, our Independent Study option at Rain City Clay is the perfect fit! 🌟

During our 10-week winter session (starting mid-January and running through late-March), you’ll have access to a fully-equipped, welcoming studio space. Enjoy self-guided studio time to work on your projects at your own pace, whether you're continuing your clay journey or jumping back into it.

💡 You’ll need to stay on top of firing schedules and end-of-session deadlines through our nifty Clay Q&A platform.

📝 Independent study is open to participants 18+ and older, and spots are filling fast for our winter session!

raincityclay.com/2025-registration-winter

12/31/2024

Join us on Sunday January 5th from 5:00-7:30pm for one of our exciting Sip 'N Spin events. Try the potter's wheel and kick off the new year learning a new skill!

Rain City Clay's Sip 'N Spin events are a fun, hands-on pottery experience designed for everyone. Unwind, get creative, and socialize while trying a new craft! 🌟⁠
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In our 2-hour Sip 'N Spin events, one of our talented instructors will guide you through the basics of wheel throwing, in a laid-back and hands-on learning environment. You’ll pick your favorite piece at the end of the event, and we’ll fire and glaze it in your choice of color—it’ll be ready for pick-up in just a few weeks! ⁠

Registration is open for January - March events!
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To see all upcoming dates & times visit the class registration link below to learn more and sign up! ⁠
raincityclay.com/2025-registration-winter

12/29/2024

Discover the joy of clay in a lesson tailored just for you! Book a personalized pottery lesson at Rain City Clay. Whether you're flying solo or gathering a group (1-6 people), our sessions are designed to suit your needs.

Whether you're just beginning your pottery journey or looking to refine specific techniques, our lessons provide the perfect space to explore your creativity and build confidence in a supportive and intimate setting.

Give the pottery wheel a spin, or start with slabs and handbuilding techniques. When scheduling your lesson, let us know what you'd like to learn, and we’ll make sure to craft a session just for you. Ready to get your hands dirty and learn something new? Sign up today!⁠

raincityclay.com/individual-lessons

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4208 SW 100th Street
Seattle, WA
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