District Clay Center

District Clay Center

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The District Clay Center is DC's largest ceramic center.

With over 6,500 square feet, it offers over 25 weekly classes, an artist program, master workshops and a ceramic gallery. In terms of equipment, the District Clay Center has 26 wheels, two electric kilns, a gas kiln, a glaze test kiln, two pugmills, a glaze spray booth, a slab roller and a 700 volume lending-library.

05/23/2026

Saturday, May 30: Take your glazing to the next level with DCC instructor Sue Decker!
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​During this class, Sue will share some of her favorite glazing methods, including layering, bubble glazing, and splatter glazing. Sue will work individually with students as you practice these new surface techniques. In addition to hands-on work in glazing, students will learn about different ways to develop their own glazing style.
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Learn more & sign up: https://canvas.districtclaycenter.com/classes/903
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05/20/2026

June 7 - July 5, 12:30-3 PM:
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In this special 5-week intensive with Noelle Zambrano, students will learn how to responsibly forage for clay to use in their ceramic projects! Throughout the course, Zambrano will guide students on how to source their own clay, test that clay in the studio, and make the adjustments necessary for practical studio use.
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Learn more & sign up: https://canvas.districtclaycenter.com/classes/904
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05/17/2026

Join Chris Hanan as he teaches you the journey of throwing clay!

You get a wheel, clay, a nice instructor and 2.5 hours to try your hand at the pottery wheel. You may be mesmerized . . . or not. The wheel looks easy but it can seem to have a mind of its own. We do promise you'll have fun.

One Shot! class will be held on Monday, February 16th,10:00am - 12:30pm

05/16/2026

Take a look at the work made by that will be for sale this year at our annual Spring Pottery Sale on May 16 & 17 from 11am to 5pm

Join us this weekend for a fun time and good food and great pottery!





Photos from District Clay Center's post 05/13/2026

THIS WEEKEND - DCC's Spring Pottery Sale 🌸
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Join us to browse work by 20+ artists and enjoy yummy baked goods. Hosted in our Big Wheel Room, the sale is a perfect stop for graduation gifts, Father's Day presents, or to hang out with our clay community. Attendees can also tour our ceramic studios to see where the magic happens!

Who are you bringing to the function? 😍
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05/07/2026
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2414 Douglas Street NE
Washington D.C., DC
20018

Opening Hours

Monday 6pm - 11pm
Tuesday 6pm - 11pm
Wednesday 10am - 12:30pm
6pm - 11pm
Thursday 6pm - 11pm
Friday 10am - 12:30pm
6pm - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 8pm